Aventura Mall offers a more polished and diverse shopping experience with a focus on both luxury and popular brands, a wide array of dining options, and a clean, modern environment. Canal Street, while offering a vibrant and affordable shopping experience, struggles with cleanliness and pedestrian safety but provides unique bargain shopping opportunities.
| Attribute | Canal Street, New York City | Aventura Mall, Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Canal Street, New York City | Aventura Mall, Miami |
| Number of Stores | Numerous street vendors and stores | Over 300 |
| Anchor Stores | Fox Fodder Farm, Davey's Ice Cream, Smoothie Beauty, Ilili Box, and Nom Wah Kuai (at Canal Street Market) | Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Macy's (Men's and Home Furnishings), Macy's (Women's and Kids Fashion), and JCPenney. Former anchors include Burdines, Lord & Taylor and Sears. |
| Types of Stores | Trendy boutiques, local markets, discount stores, fashion items, souvenirs, handmade crafts, clothing, electronics, designer brand knockoffs. Canal Street Market hosts a curated selection of retail and design concepts. | Luxury boutiques (e.g., Herm ès, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Cartier, Valentino, Tiffany & Co., Fendi), Popular retailers (e.g., Nike, Apple, Aritzia, Alo, Adidas, Anthropologie, Zara, Ralph Lauren), Department stores, Specialty stores |
| Price Range of Products | Affordable and discounted items; bargain shopping destination | Offers a range from wallet-friendly brands to high-end boutiques |
| Dining Options | Chinese restaurants, fruit and vegetable stands, bakeries, food halls. Canal Street Market has a food hall with various vendors. | Over 50 eateries and restaurants, Restaurants with al fresco dining, Treats Food Hall with fast-casual options, Aventura Farmers Market, Eataly |
| Accessibility | Public Transportation: Canal Street station served by the 4, 6, J, N, Q, R, W, and Z trains; M55 bus. Canal Street 6 subway station has elevators. Parking: No on-site parking at Canal Street Market; nearby parking garages available. | Public Transportation: Served by Aventura Express shuttle bus, connecting to Miami-Dade and Broward Transit. A pedestrian bridge is under construction to connect the mall to the Brightline Aventura station. Parking: Free parking is available in surface lots and garages near major department stores. Valet parking is also available. |
| Ambiance and Aesthetics | Vibrant and bustling atmosphere; Canal Street Market features a bright and airy design. | Features a modern design with art installations. A three-level expansion wing has a glass facade and skylight. |
| Cleanliness and Maintenance | Canal Street can be dirty; Canal Street Market is meticulously maintained. | The mall is generally considered clean and well-maintained. |
| Customer Service Quality | Friendly staff at Canal Street 276 mini mall | Concierge services are available for assistance with directions, reservations, and store offers. |
| Special Events and Promotions | Retail pop-ups and markets at Canal Street Market | Aventura Market spotlights local vendors, Holiday Village during the holiday season, Arts Aventura Mall program with museum-quality art, LEVEL THREE venue for events |
| Hours of Operation | Canal Street Market Food Hall: Monday-Sunday, 11 AM - 8 PM; Retail Market: Thursday-Sunday, 11 AM - 7 PM; Canal Street 276 mini mall: Daily, 9 AM - 9 PM | Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Holiday hours may vary |
| Location and Neighborhood Safety | Located in Lower Manhattan, bordering Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo, and Tribeca. Generally considered safe, especially in crowded areas; be aware of surroundings. Recent incidents raise concerns about pedestrian safety at Canal Street and the Bowery. | Located in Aventura, FL, between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Aventura is considered a safe area. |