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Forbes
22-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Inside Faena Residences Miami, Faena's First Standalone Residence
The pool at Faena Residences Miami. Binyan Studios When Faena Hotel Miami Beach opened in 2015, it transformed the city's luxury hotel scene by introducing the city to a new level of five-star hospitality fused with a bold mix of art, culture, and cinematic design. Instantly recognizable by its signature red accents, gilded details, larger-than-life artwork, and theatrical flair, the hotel quickly became known for its glam nightlife, elevated cuisine, and sumptuous spa services in a vibrant and immersive atmosphere that blurred the lines between hotel, theater, and cultural institution. The Miami Beach property marked the second opening in the brand's portfolio. Founder Alan Faena, the Argentine hotelier and real estate visionary, first launched Faena Hotel Buenos Aires in 2004. In addition to future hotel openings, including the highly anticipated Faena Hotel New York, the brand recently announced its first-ever standalone residential scheme: Faena Residences Miami, located within rapidly transforming Miami Riverfront in downtown Miami. "As we transformed Miami Beach into a global hub of art, culture, hospitality, and design, we now embark on a new journey, one that promises to create a groundbreaking cultural epicenter along the Miami River," Alan Faena exclusively tells Forbes. Just as the Faena Hotel Miami Beach reshaped six blocks of Miami Beach's Collins Avenue, the forthcoming Faena Residences Miami will reimagine the city's evolving riverfront, a new vertical neighborhood centered on immersive culture, unique dining, curated retail, and waterfront experiences designed for a new generation of global residents. Faena Residences Miami allows brand devotees to live a full-time Faena lifestyle. A rendering of a living space. Binyan Studios Set to open in 2029, Faena Residences Miami is the final architectural work by the late and notable architect Rafael Viñoly. There are two glass-clad towers rising 60 stories each, which are connected via a sculptural Sky Bridge on the upper levels, marking a striking new addition to Miami's ever-evolving skyline. The project includes 434 residences within these two towers, with interiors envisioned by Faena Design Studio alongside London-based Bryan O'Sullivan Studio (BOS). The design aesthetic pays homage to the brand's identity with muted red tones, layered textures, and expressive detailing but reimagined through a timeless lens suited for residential living. 'The soul of Faena will be reflected in every detail of this project,' he says. 'From the macro to the micro, every corner is given the same thoughtfulness and attention to detail. From the 80-meter-long murals designed by Juan Gatti to the smallest touches within the space, everything is crafted under the Faena way with intention and love.' A rendering of the tower. Binyan Studios In true Faena fashion, the development will include 45,000 square feet of amenity space dedicated exclusively to year-round cultural events, performance venues, and wellness. Most of this programming will be located in the Sky Bridge. In addition to the building's many amenities, residents will be able to enjoy waterfront living, private boat tours, and walkable access to the Brickell City Centre, offering the perfect mixture of cosmopolitan living with a tranquil waterfront lifestyle. Units range from one to four bedrooms with layouts spanning 700 square feet to 3,300 square feet. Pricing will range from $1.3 million to $10 million, and sales are currently underway. Larger lofts and penthouse units will be introduced closer to the opening.
Fox News
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
‘Rocky' star Dolph Lundgren, wife Emma Krokdal soak up Miami sun after actor's years-long health battle
"Rocky" star Dolph Lundgren and wife Emma Krokdal were spotted soaking up the sun in Miami Beach after the actor's lengthy health battle. Lundgren, 67, and Krokdal, 29, were photographed enjoying a day at the beach during a stay at the luxury Faena Hotel. The action star, who revealed in November he was cancer-free after nine years of treatment and surgery, showed off his fit physique as he went shirtless in a pair of blue and white swim trunks. Lundgren sported a black watch and a silver chain. The "Expendables" star wore what appeared to be black kinesiology tape wrapped around his ankles. Krokdal put her trim figure on full display in a lavender-colored string bikini. The personal trainer accessorized with a pair of large tortoiseshell sunglasses, a belly button ring, beaded bracelets and gold hoop earrings. The pair carried white towels as they strolled along the shoreline before lying down to sunbathe. Lundgren was seen rearranging a lounge chair under a red and white umbrella while his wife relaxed in the chair next to him. The actor later wore a white polo shirt before the couple walked back to the hotel where they were seen beaming as they caught more rays. Lundgren and Krokdal, who announced their engagement in June 2020, tied the knot at their villa in Mykonos, Greece, in July 2023. The actor was previously married to jewelry designer Anette Qviberg, from 1994 to 2011. The former couple share daughters Ida, 28, and Greta, 23. In an Instagram post Lundgren posted Thursday, he shared that the couple had traveled to Miami to attend an event supporting the charitable organization Childhelp. "Their mission to prevent child abuse, is a cause very close to my heart and something I've experienced personally," he wrote of the nonprofit in the caption. "Every 10 seconds there's a report of child abused in the United States. Appreciate your help," Lundgren added, sharing a link to Childhelp's website. "Protect our children — our future," he added, tagging Childhelp's Instagram account. Lundgren has previously spoken out about being physically abused by his father while growing up in Sweden. The "Creed II" star's post included a trio of photos taken during their trip. In one image, Lundgren posed in a brown suit with a white dress shirt and white sneakers in the lobby of the Faena. Krokdal, who was wearing a white floral blouse with a sheer white layered skirt, joined him in another snap. The third photo featured Lundgren on stage as he received an award at Chidhelp's "Miracles in Miami" fundraiser. The pair's trip comes after Lundgren announced he had beaten the odds after being given two years to live at one point during his battle with cancer. In a November Instagram post shared from his hospital bed, Lundgren announced he was "finally cancer free with gratefulness and excitement for a bright future." In the video he posted, Lundgren said, "Here I am at UCLA. I'm about to go in and get rid of that last tumor. Since there are no cancer cells in my body anymore, I guess I'll be cancer-free, so I'm looking forward to this procedure." He explained he was undergoing lung ablation, a minimally invasive procedure that uses heating or cooling mechanisms to destroy tumor tissue, according to the Mayo Clinic. "It's been a rough ride and really taught me how to live in the moment and enjoy every moment of life. I mean, it's the only way to go," Lundgren said before heading into surgery. Lundgren was first diagnosed with cancer in 2015, when doctors found a tumor in his kidney. The doctors were able to remove the tumor, and he remained cancer-free for five years. During an interview on "In Depth With Graham Bensinger," he revealed doctors found a "few more tumors around the area" in 2020 and removed six additional tumors, but one had grown into the "size of a lemon" in his liver, and doctors were unable to remove it. "It wasn't looking good," he told Fox News Digital in January 2024. "I mean, there was a doctor in London who basically told me you should stop working and spend more time with your family. Then I realized it was serious." However, the "Universal Solider" star later learned his doctors were "giving me the wrong treatments because they hadn't really checked on all the biopsies." "I got a second opinion from a UCLA doctor, and she went back and looked at all the biopsies, and she said, 'Well, you know, this is a different mutation than what they said,'" Lundgren recalled. "They hadn't checked it. They just assumed. As soon as I got the new medication, I started getting better. And that was all [2022]. "And then last year, I removed all those tumors," Lundgren recalled. "They freeze them out or use radiation. And then, you know, now I'm living a normal life, I would say. Except I gotta go and do a scan every three months. But everything else is kind of back to normal. So, it was scary and magical at the same time."
Gulf Insider
21-02-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Trump Ends Federal Benefits for Illegal Aliens
President Trump signed his executive order, PRESERVING FEDERAL BENEFITS FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS, Wednesday night 'to ensure taxpayer resources are not used to incentivize or support illegal immigration.' Details of the EO are here. Wednesday afternoon, Trump delivered remarks in front of a group of billionaires at the Faena Hotel during Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund's FII PRIORITY Miami 2025 conference. A White House official told Melugin that Trump's executive order will direct federal agency and department heads to identify all federally funded programs that provide financial benefits to illegal aliens, and for them to 'take corrective action.' The measure is reportedly designed to ensure that any federal funds to states and localities 'will not be used to support sanctuary policies or assist illegal immigration.' While illegal aliens are not supposed to be eligible for welfare programs, the Biden-Harris regime abused loopholes to confer 'status' to millions of non citizens as a part of their catch-and-release agenda, the Economic Policy Innovation Center pointed out in its December 2024 report. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), there were 10.8 million encounters with illegal aliens between fiscal years 2021 and 2024. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that the net immigration of illegal immigrants totaled 7.3 million between FY 2021 and 2024. In comparison, net migration of illegals was negative in the four years prior to this. For the past four years, illegal aliens have been receiving welfare benefits from many different public assistance programs, including: Food Stamps (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, 'SNAP') Child nutrition programs Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Child Tax Credit (CTC) Obamacare Premium Tax Credit Obamacare cost sharing subsidies Medicare Medicaid Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Pell Grants Student loans Head Start Public housing Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) The cost of welfare programs for noncitizens is estimated to be in the billions. The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) estimated that federal expenditures on illegal aliens in 2023 totaled nearly $66.5 billion, including more than $23 billion in federal medical expenditures and $11.6 billion in welfare benefits from Food Stamps, child nutrition, SSI, and other programs. In its 'Fiscal Burden of Illegal Immigration On United States Taxpayers 2023' report, FAIR estimated that the net cost of illegal immigration for the United States at the federal, state, and local levels at the start of 2023 was at least $150.7 billion. The Manhattan Institute estimated that 'every new illegal immigrant has an average net fiscal burden of about $130,000.' Click here to read more Also read: Lavrov Praises Trump for Saying NATO Led To Ukraine Invasion Source Zero Hedge
CBS News
19-02-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Trump's motorcade through Miami-Dade brings delays, sparks mixed reactions
MIAMI - For about 30 minutes, traffic at the busy intersection of NW 87th Avenue and 36th Street came to a halt as police cleared the way for President Donald Trump to leave his golf resort. Trump is in town to attend an investment conference at the Faena Hotel in Miami Beach. The event is sponsored by Saudi government entities. On Wednesday afternoon, some drivers, like Jorge O'Reilly, were fed up with the standstill. "We've been out here 45 minutes stuck in traffic and we're trying to get to work," O'Reilly said. "We got calls to handle and they have us stopped here." Others took the delay in stride, viewing it as a unique experience. "I was the last one that didn't get through, but how often can you say you saw your president come right before you?" said driver Cathleen Valdez. More delays likely in the future With Trump expected to spend significant time at his Doral resort, especially in the winter months, local drivers can anticipate more of these security-related road closures. Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez said the road is usually closed for only a few minutes, just long enough to ensure a safe escort. "It's not for hours on end, very rarely," Lopez said. Police agencies from across Miami-Dade County assist in securing the president's route, deploying officers at key points along the way. Having managed similar visits during Trump's presidency from 2016 to 2020, local law enforcement is familiar with the process. Cost of security still unclear The price tag for these operations remains unknown. When asked about the financial impact, Lopez said costs vary depending on the length of Trump's stay. "Is there any kind of reimbursement for these types of visits?" CBS News Miami asked. "At the time, no," Lopez said. "That's something that we are exploring." Lopez emphasized that the heavy police presence is not just about protecting the president but ensuring the safety of local residents and visitors as well.
Sky News
19-02-2025
- Business
- Sky News
Why all roads lead through Riyadh - as Saudi Arabia emerges as key global power broker
At the Faena Hotel on Miami Beach, at breakfast, I overheard the conversation on the next table. " Trump is creating instability", one man said to the other, who disagreed. It was a good natured but forthright debate that cut to the heart of a global divide right now about the language and actions of the world's most powerful man. The two men were guests at a Saudi-run investment forum taking place over the next three days here in Miami. The Future Investment Initiative (FII) is sometimes described as 'Davos in the desert'. The principal conference takes place every year in Saudi Arabia. It's run by the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund and describes itself as "an annual event bringing people together to invest in the most promising solutions". This Miami event is an offshoot of the Riyadh conference and it draws the very wealthiest from the world of finance, tech, innovation, politics, philanthropy and beyond. I recognised one of the men at breakfast as a billionaire philanthropist. I'll protect his identity given his conversation was private. But, safe to say, Mr Trump is the talk of the conference. The seminars over the next three days - or 'invite-only conclaves' as they are described - hit all the notes of the moment. "Do states own the oceans?", "The end of multilateralism and what it means for the world", "How to create resilient economies for uncertain times", and "Is a new era of US-Middle East economic cooperation dawning?" were among the topics being discussed. That last event bills Trump's point man/dealmaker for the Middle East (and Russia- Ukraine), Steve Witkoff as the main speaker. The moderator is Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and the man who first raised the prospect of a 'Gaza Riviera'. 👉 Listen to The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim on your podcast app 👈 The first speaker at the event was the American president himself. Donald Trump is determined to see massive Saudi investment in America to the tune of $1tn (£794bn). In return, he is investing in Riyadh too. Saudi Arabia, hosts of this glitzy event, has emerged as a key global power broker. The Tuesday Russia -US talks were in Riyadh. The expected Trump-Putin meeting will be there too. Since Donald Trump was last president, the kingdom has matured and emboldened its geopolitical clout. Back in his first term, Mr Trump recognised the value (literally) in Saudi Arabia. This time, Saudi Arabia is harnessing Mr Trump's power. They know money talks and that he likes to be kept close. Saudi Arabia is playing a strategic geopolitical game and it's plainly transactional. Essentially, it is saying "we want to invest, we want you to, but we also have our own agenda in regional diplomacy". On the Middle East, Saudi red lines over Gaza and the prospects of Arab diplomatic normalisation with Israel are a backstop to a total Trump-Netanyahu wipeout of the Palestinians. On Ukraine-Russia, the Saudis are more than happy to host as mediators. It puts them centre stage. On Iran, they have buried the hatchet with the supreme leader and could play a key role in any new nuclear deal. There was a time when the diplomatic roads ran through the obvious places; Washington, London, Brussels, Berlin, Paris. Now, it's Florida and Saudi Arabia. Brussels, London, Berlin, Paris and even the opposition in Washington are wholly left out.
