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Bal Harbour Shops to bring luxury shopping ‘pop-up’ experience to South Walton

The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour, a traveling luxury retail event, will make its third stop at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® in South Walton from May 24 to July 19. […]

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The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour, a traveling luxury retail event, will make its third stop at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® in South Walton from May 24 to July 19.

  • The pop-up, spanning 17,000 square feet, will feature a curated collection of elegant shops and luxury boutiques, with brands such as Assouline, Balmain, Dolce and Gabbana, Tiffany & Co., and more.

The installation, built from thirty custom-built shipping containers, will include covered walkways, a retractable canopy, and a fine dining restaurant called “The Whitman.”

“We’re thrilled to bring the tropical luxury shopping and dining experience of Bal Harbour to Grand Boulevard in South Walton for the first time,” said Matthew Whitman Lazenby, President and Chief Executive Officer of Whitman Family Development, who also has a second home in South Walton.

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The pop-up will showcase Bal Harbour Shops’ signature design elements, including palm tree motifs, monstera leaves, koi ponds, fountains, and lush greenery. Boutique sizes range from 250 square feet to 640 square feet or more, with custom-built, well-lit, and air-conditioned spaces.

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Throughout the eight weeks, the pop-up will host various events, including a weekday Happy Hour, High-Tea Tuesdays, Après Golf: A Gentleman’s Happy Hour on Thursdays, and a lavish Sunday Brunch.

  • The residency will kick off with a “Launch Party: Bienvenue Blanche” on May 24, benefiting the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation.

“The Bal Harbour name is synonymous with the finest in luxury retail shopping,” said Stacey Brady, Marketing and Communications Director of Grand Boulevard. “This is an amazing opportunity for exposure to the best retail brands in the world and to have them at Grand Boulevard is really special, and unprecedented in our market.”

For more information and updates on events, follow Bal Harbour Shops Pop Up on Instagram and Facebook.

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