The fast-growing city of Doral, home to 80,000, is a little piece of paradise growing in the shade of Magic City. Located just 14 miles from Miami, this community has become a popular area code – doubling in population since 2010 – thanks to its well-rated school system, low crime rate and convenient location. Locals enjoy a leisurely lifestyle set against area golf courses, city parks and the warm South Florida weather. But there’s also a downtown with lots of local businesses and national chain eateries near Northwest 36th Street. “This is a beautiful family-friendly city with lots to do,” says longtime resident Kenia Ford, a Realtor with the Keyes Company. “Man, I love everything about it. You don’t have to leave the city to get good restaurants, schools or parks.”
Doral is a growing city where highways and proximity to the Airport is essential.
There are many new developments available for the locals to choose from.
There is a great vibe in Doral City center where residents can enjoy their day.
Vibrant nightlife is also part of the growing city.
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Top industries and employers in Doral
Home to more than 250 company headquarters, including Carnival Corporation and Carnival Cruise Lines, Perry Ellis International and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Doral is a city that emphasizes its focus on being a self-contained community with plenty of opportunities. Among the city’s other major employers are Air Express International USA, Inc. and Amadeus North America LLC.
Dolphin Mall is a very popular destination amongst the Doral residents.
Let Carnival Cruise Line help you book that dream vacation on the open ocean.
Many national restaurant brands are available in the City of Doral.
Shoppes at Doral is a well known street plaza at the heart of the City of Doral.
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Doral's Spanish Revivals meet contemporary homes
Downtown Doral is seeing a lot of new development, bringing in the sleek look of contemporary architecture. However, most of Doral’s master-planned communities display the hallmarks of Spanish Revival architecture, including the golf-front subdivisions of Doral Park Country Club. The median cost is around $950,000 for single-family homes, $680,000 for townhouses and $300,000 for one-bedroom units. “Most communities have a mix of homes, from starter properties to million-dollar houses,” Kenia says. “And pretty all of the communities are gated, but even if they’re not, you can bet there’s an HOA.”
Spanish Revival style has a huge influence at the Doral architecture.
Contemporary homes are on the pricier side of the homes list in the City of Doral.
Peaceful views of the residential area of the west side of Doral.
Classic Spanish style family homes will be the most characteristic ones you will see.
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools earns an A-minus
Doral is served by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, graded A-minus on Niche. Students can attend state standout schools like Doral Academy, an A-rated charter school based around the arts. J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior High, graded B-minus, offers specialized courses in the academies of Business & Entrepreneurship and Medical Billing & Coding. The city also has strong private schools, including the A-plus-rated Divine Savior Academy.
Divine Savior Lutheran Academy is a well known establishment in the City of Doarl.
Divine Savior Lutheran Academy has excellent sport education programs.
Doral Academy is one of the newest addition to the school programs in Doral.
Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School has great college prep courses for students.
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Doral’s parks, shopping centers and local marketplaces
There are 10 parks in Doral, including Doral Central Park, a 78-acre expanse dotted by trees and fitted with grills, picnic benches and a walking trail. Downtown Doral Park, across from the Doral Government Center, is a 3-acre park where locals can sit for lunch or enjoy a midday stroll while shopping or dining downtown. The city also features several golf courses, including the four championship courses of Trump National Doral Golf Club. The club is a recognized resort destination, and for almost 50 years, its famous Blue Monster course hosted the Doral Open.
Dozens of retail plazas can be found throughout the city. CityPlace Doral is an outdoor shopping mall with dine-in favorites and boutique shopping; shoppers can also grab groceries at the nearby Fresh Market. Dolphin Mall, with 240 shops, is the largest outlet mall in the Miami area. More commercial strips are along Northwest 41st Street, and mouthwatering restaurants like the famous Chabella Mexican Fusion are off Northwest 25th Street.
Cheer for your favorite local sports team at Doral Meadow Park.
Doral 5K Run is an annual event that takes place at the heart of Doral.
Doral residents have multiple golf courses to chose from.
Doral Center Park is the most visited park for events in Doral.
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The Doral Cultural Arts Center
Locals enjoy a full calendar of year-round events at the Doral Cultural Arts Center, like art workshops, concerts with regional artists and book readings. At Downtown Doral Park, residents can attend “Movies at the Park,” a series of free screenings for the community, and annual markets, like the Mother’s Day Artisan Market featuring festival food, live performances and handmade items from local artisans. Residents can enjoy live theater at the Miami Improv Comedy Club and Dinner Theater or head to CMX CinéBistro at CityPlace Doral for the latest blockbuster.
The Doral Cultural Center is home for the Doral Fashion Week.
There are many events take place at the Doral Cultural Center.
Artists enjoy the interactions with local Doral residents.
Downtown Dortl Park is the home of the Cultural Center.
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Getting around the Greater Miami Metropolitan Area
Doral is about 15 miles from Miami. Residents have convenient access to Highways 836, 826 and 27, making navigating the metroplex easy. Public transit options are available: the Doral Trolley connects locals throughout the city, while Metrobus and Metrorail serve the entire Miami-Dade area with stops throughout the county. Miami International Airport is 9 miles from Doral, and Baptist Health Hospital - Doral is easily accessible from anywhere in the community.
There are many bus lines and schedule available for the locals in Doral.
Highway 836 and 826 are bordering Doral City.
The Doral Trolley will help you get around the City when you needed.
Dolphin Station is a large facility where you can park your car and hop on a bus.
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Crime and environmental factors in Doral
In early 2024, the Federal Bureau of Investigation recognized Doral Chief of Police Edwin Lopez for his exceptional service in the public interest. According to a letter from the city manager, the bureau and Doral Police have been successfully working together to decrease crime in the city. Based on FBI crime data, Doral maintained a significantly lower violent crime average than the state or nation in 2023. On the other hand, property crime in 2023 was higher than Florida's average and fell just below the national average.
Hurricanes and extreme winds are the main environmental concerns for homeowners here; homebuyers may want to consider insurance plans as well as emergency preparedness options. Due to the tropical climate, Doral is typically hot and humid year-round, with temperatures reaching the 90s or higher during the summer.
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