Resorts World Miami is the name of a major development proposed for the Omni District of

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, USA, by the Malaysian-based

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. At and with an estimated cost of

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3.2 billion, it is considered one of the largest developments in the history of the state. The project was postponed several times as gambling measures failed at the state level. As of August, 2022, the property remains cleared, but no development has begun. As a concession for rights to build the large Casino project, Genting has proposed to build the long-sought BayLink system as a monorail linking Miami to Miami Beach, connecting to a new

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station within their project.

Proposed Attractions

The plan, which includes a large eight story podium and several stylized skyscrapers, is proposed for several lots recently purchased by Genting, including the site of the '' Miami Herald'' and ''

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'' headquarters building, which was demolished, and the adjacent Omni International Mall. It will contain a casino, bars and nightclubs, a luxury galleria consisting of vast amounts of retail, restaurants, entertainment and convention space as well as other unique amenities, including one of the largest

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in the world. Two condominium towers will also have 1000 units each.

References

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