MIAMI, June 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mehmet
Bayraktar, chairman and CEO of Flagstone Property Group – the
visionary behind North America's
first superyacht marina, Island Gardens Deep Harbour on
Miami's Watson Island – unveiled
The Deck at Island Gardens as the latest addition to the
development. Offering panoramic waterfront views of Biscayne Bay
and Downtown Miami, The Deck at
Island Gardens is now open with special weekend and summer hours
for global marina clients who arrive via superyacht and locals
who love the yachting lifestyle.
"The addition of The Deck at Island Gardens honors Miami as North
America's newest superyachting capital, but also, as a
one-stop entertainment and lifestyle destination," said
Mehmet Bayraktar, chairman and CEO,
Flagstone Property Group. "Visitors can come by either land or sea,
and relax in the lounge while enjoying the best waterfront views in
South Florida, overlooking
Biscayne Bay and the Downtown
Miami skyline."
Bayraktar commissioned renowned Miami nightlife entrepreneurs, Michael Capponi and Eric
Milon, to activate the waterfront destination, an amenity of
the superyacht marina. The vision was to bring together all of the
high-level components needed to develop the ultimate Miami hotspot – the finest music, culinary,
leisure, entertainment and health and wellness offerings
complementing the splendor of the world's largest yachts and
breathtaking waterfront views.
"We've had an overwhelming response from local socialites and
the yachting elite since our opening last month," said Michael Capponi, entrepreneur and co-founder of
InList.com. "The Deck at Island Gardens comes alive weekly with the
Friday Dinner Party, WELLTH Saturdays with activities such as
waterfront yoga, and on Sundays, we've introduced a luxe speakeasy
brunch and an exclusive sunset lounge concept complete with
nightlife and music."
On Friday evenings, The Deck at Island Gardens is home to the
Friday Night Dinner Party series, where guests mingle and enjoy
menu items inspired by the global yachting circuit (i.e. Salad
Nicoise for a bite of the Cote D'Azur), while taking in
breathtaking nighttime views of the downtown Miami skyline's spectacle of lights. Friday
Night Dinner Parties take place weekly from 6:00 p.m. – 1:00
a.m.
WELLTH Saturdays, a tribute to the belief that wellness is the
new wealth, invites the public to enjoy the sunset ocean views
while practicing yoga or other balancing activities to partake in
with friends and family. WELLTH Saturdays will also boast
occasional celebrity guest chefs as well as partnerships with local
health and fitness retailers and organizations.
Sundays at The Deck at Island Gardens are frequented by
celebrities including Patrick
Schwarzenegger, Adriana Lima
and Ivana Trump, athletes such as
Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen, as well as Miami elite and the marina's
ultra-high-net-worth clients who arrive from their megayacht, sail
in by speedboat or favorite car for an all-day affair. Brunch
commences at 1:00 p.m. with an
expansive buffet; guests can also reserve one of the waterfront
cabanas overlooking the superyachts anchored at Island Gardens Deep
Harbour. From 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.,
The Deck at Island Gardens transforms into an exclusive sunset
party. This luxe speakeasy environment has been compared to the
beachfront parties of Ibiza and features an á la carte menu of
Mediterranean-themed dishes, such as a fresh Mykonos salad,
slow-simmered, charcoal roasted octopus, or the famous grand mezze
platter. Guests can wine, dine and dance late into the night.
Island Gardens Deep Harbour opened in early January and is now
fully operational and accepting daily, monthly, seasonal and annual
leases. The superyacht marina offers 5,000 linear feet of
capacity, accommodating an average of 50 yachts stretching up to
550 feet and drafts of 18-21 feet deep. Please contact marina front
desk for more details: (305) 531-3747.
For table or cabana reservations for The Deck at Island Gardens,
please contact (786) 479-3443. For corporate and other private
events, marketing opportunities or details on The Deck at Island
Gardens, as well as the adjacent wooden event deck and open space
public lawn, please contact events@islandgardens.com or (305)
531-3747. To find more information on programming and special
events, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/thedeckatislandgardens/?fref=ts
About The Deck at Island Gardens
The Deck at Island Gardens is Miami's newest and most exquisite superyacht
marina outdoor lounge that offers a perfect environment for
Miami's elite to wine, dine and
dance outdoors. Guests are welcome to arrive by land or sea, and
can sit comfortably at The Deck's full-size dining tables or
waterfront cabana lounges. The Deck offers panoramic views of
Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay –
the most signature sunset views Miami has to offer. During the week, The Deck
is home to many corporate functions and private events. From Friday
to Sunday guests can experience and reminisce upon the lifestyles
from the various Ports of Call, from Ibiza to Porto Cervo, that
make up the global yachting community; The Deck at Island Gardens
puts Miami on the map as the
newest superyacht destination in North
America. For reservations please contact (786) 479-3443
or thedeck@islandgardens.com
About Island Gardens
Island Gardens is a mixed-use development which boasts a
superyacht marina that can accommodate 50 yachts, complemented by
two luxury hotels, hotel-serviced and branded living, a selection
of world-class retail and restaurants, as well as a water taxi
transportation system servicing Miami and the beaches. Upon future completion
of the upland development, the waterfront property at the heart of
Miami will feature impeccably
landscaped gardens, a cultured environment alive with public art
installations and civic art, as well as a beautiful public
promenade overlooking the superyacht marina and the Miami skyline. Over sixty percent of the
project's land area will be publicly accessible. Located on Watson
Island, the development is centrally located between Miami Beach and Downtown Miami with a short commute to
Miami International Airport.
www.islandgardens.com
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