Walmart Secured New Space at Doral Atrium
The retail giant has signed a lease for a new location at the Doral Atrium development in Doral.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Commercial
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Walmart has finalized a lease for 40,344 square feet of space at the upcoming Doral Atrium retail development. This new store will occupy 52 percent of the 78,000-square-foot complex located at Doral Boulevard and 79th Avenue.
Why it matters
The deal significantly boosts the commercial density of the Doral Atrium, which has reached 95 percent occupancy. This development serves a growing city of more than 87,000 residents, adding a major national anchor to the local retail corridor.
The Doral Atrium project encompasses 78,000 square feet, with asking rents ranging from $45 to $60 per square foot. Following this lease, only approximately 8,000 square feet of retail space remains available for prospective tenants.
The players
Walmart
Walmart is a multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores.
Colliers
Colliers is a diversified professional services and investment management company that specializes in real estate.
Jonathan Carter
Jonathan Carter is a commercial real estate professional at Colliers who focuses on retail leasing transactions.
Pablo Camposano
Pablo Camposano is a commercial real estate broker at Colliers who represents various institutional clients in lease negotiations.
The details
Jonathan Carter and Pablo Camposano of Colliers managed the lease negotiations for the project, which already features tenants including PNC Bank, Bonchon Chicken, Sushi Mas, Tremble Pilates, and The Good Feet Store. The development is positioned as a central hub within the city of Doral.
Timeline
Construction of the Doral Atrium is expected to begin in fall 2026.
The Walmart store is slated to open in 2027.
Roadmap
The inclusion of a major retailer like Walmart illustrates the industry's continued reliance on anchor tenants to drive foot traffic and ensure long-term viability for mixed-use developments. By securing this lease, the Doral Atrium aligns with broader trends where developers prioritize high-volume national brands to stabilize project occupancy in competitive suburban markets.
Residents of Doral will gain access to a new retail anchor that occupies over half of the new Doral Atrium development. This addition is likely to alter local shopping habits by centralizing daily needs near the intersection of Doral Boulevard and 79th Avenue.
The takeaway
Large-scale retail leasing often signals a maturation point for suburban commercial projects that aim to capture local consumer demand. Shoppers in the area should monitor future announcements as the 2027 opening date approaches to stay informed on service offerings.
What happens next
Construction at the Doral Atrium site is scheduled to commence in fall 2026, with the store grand opening projected for 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Real Deal New York.
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