My kids were transfixed by the fountain here, putting on a light and sound show at the top of the hour. Standing in the middle of this bustling mixed-use development, it’s mind-blowing to think that none of this existed until a few years agoįor me, CityPlace Doral feels like the ultimate neighborhood, with its tree-shaded streets, and awesome choice of dining, shopping and entertainment.Įverything comes together at the Central Plaza, an exciting gathering place equipped with a 720-square foot digital screen. CityPlace Doral Source: Marina Blanco-Pape / shutterstock CityPlace Doral It comes from the first letters of the first names of 20th-century developer Alfred Kaskel and his wife Doris. If you’re wondering about the name, Doral is a portmanteau. Out of nowhere, Doral has become one of the best places to live, work, and play in the metropolitan area. So, there’s a small chance my article will be out of date when you read it. In the last few years alone, glitzy mixed-use developments like CityPlace Doral, Downtown Doral, and Midtown Doral have hit the ground running. In a former industrial zone, this city of almost 80,000 people has cropped up almost overnight.ĭoral is just west of Miami International Airport (MIA) and has quickly become one of South Florida’s most productive local economies.
