UFC Gym Signs 36,500 SF Anchor Lease At Terra's Doral Square Retail Center In Miami

UFC Gym has signed a 36,500 SF anchor lease at Miami’s Doral Square, a new 150,000-square-foot vibrant, mixed-use urban retail center being developed by Miami-based Terra in the City of Doral. UFC Gym is a franchise chain of UFC-branded fitness centers owned by former MLB superstar Alex Rodriguez’s investment firm A-Rod Corp. UFC Gym’s newest location will mark the chain’s fifth South Florida outpost, with fitness centers now open in Kendall, Midtown and North Miami, and one opening soon in Pembroke Pines.

Situated on the southeast corner of Doral Boulevard and 87th Avenue at the gateway to Downtown Doral, Doral Square is in the final stages of construction and is slated to deliver later this year. UFC Gym will join co-anchor tenants Marshalls and Ross Dress for Less, as well as Panda Express and World of Beer.

“Doral Square will be an exciting addition to the community, with tenants like UFC Gym catering to the everyday needs of surrounding residents,” said David Martin, CEO of Terra. “Doral Square will contribute to the City of Doral’s live-work-play environment by providing secure open-space amenities such as plazas, public seating areas and pedestrian promenades that promote walkability, connectivity and the pedestrian urban experience.”

In keeping with the pedestrian-oriented streetscape of Doral Boulevard, Doral Square has been planned around an urban streetscape that provides locals with a variety of daily living essentials within walking and biking distance. Generous tree-lined sidewalks, ground-floor storefronts and neighborhood-oriented retail will contribute to the area’s active, vibrant vibe.

Doral Square’s design, created by award-winning architectural design firm Touzet Studio, will be a modern assemblage of retail volumes and environments that allow for a dynamic mix of retail, dining, and commercial uses. A significant amount of indoor/outdoor space connections will create a vibrant and diverse pedestrian experience with many opportunities for outdoor dining. The development’s design will be unified with materials that add warmth and texture, light coves in the walls and colors that were carefully considered to integrate with the selected artwork.

In 2017, A-Rod Corp acquired the rights to develop UFC-branded fitness centers throughout Miami-Dade County. The UFC GYM brand represents the qualities that athletes strive for: strength, endurance, confidence, discipline, and respect. Started in 2009 via a partnership with UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), UFC GYM now has more than 150 fitness centers around the world, from Australia to India to the United Arab Emirates. The facilities offer a broad range of group fitness classes, private MMA training, personal and group dynamic training, and MMA-style youth programming.

Over 6 Months Terra Signed Nearly 60,000 Sq.Ft. In New South Florida Retail Leases

Terra has been one of South Florida’s most active in real estate development through the pandemic. Within the last 6 months Terra has signed nearly 60,000 sq.ft. in new retail leases across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Newly signed tenants include Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, Mister 01 Pizza, Panda Express, Pilates Zone and more. Terra is a residential and commercial development firm and investment company that enhances neighborhoods to connect people and better the community. Courtelis Company oversees the leasing and property management for Terra’s portfolio. 

“Because COVID-19 has made a tremendous impact on the economy and will continue to reshape the market as we know it, we are committed to listening to our neighbors, collaborating with partners, and creating developments that are naturally woven into the community,” said David Martin, CEO of Terra. “We anticipate a continued need for lifestyle-centered developments that will serve at the pulse of South Florida’s neighborhoods featuring restaurants and retailers, as well as essential services such as grocers and local businesses that cater to the everyday needs of surrounding residents.” 

 “In addition to signing new leases, we’re focused on helping consumers navigate our retail centers in a responsible and efficient manner,” said Rod Castan, president of leasing and management for Courtelis Company. “We’ve provided tenants with access to take-out/short-term parking spaces, ample outdoor seating, cueing areas and temporary signage to increase tenant visibility. Although it’s been a challenging year, the hands-on approach has remained the best way for us to conduct business and maintain relationships with our retailers.”

Terra’s newly signed leases at retail developments in South Florida include: 

• 16000 Pines Market: A 135,000 sq.ft. mixed-use retail development that is now underway and is located in the City of Pembroke Pines. Publix Super Markets is the anchor tenant and has signed a 23,168 sq.ft. lease. Additional leases are signed by Verizon Wireless and Everglades Family Dental.

• Doral Square: Located in the City of Doral is the 150,000 sq.ft. retail center. Ross Dress fo Less is the anchor tenant and has signed a 24,147 sq.ft. lease. An additional lease is signed by Panda Express.

• 2811 Coral Way: Located in Miami is the newly completed mixed-use retail/self-storage development. Businesses with finalized retail leases include Pilates Zone, La Roche Beauty Salon, AT&T Wireless, and dental orthodontics laboratory Arcadlab.

• Pines City Center: Located in the City of Pembroke Pines is the 150,000 square foot mixed-use lifestyle development that spans across 47-acres and is opening their second phase of retail. A 1,525 sq.ft. lease is signed with Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza that represents the modern pizza chain’s first Broward County location. The development’s first phase included a a Publix Supermarket.