Fort Lauderdale Just Got Its First Equinox: Inside Ombelle's $500K+ Furnished Residences and 100,000 Sq Ft Amenity Deck
Ombelle, a new two-tower, 44-story condo development in Fort Lauderdale's Flagler Village, has officially broken ground and will bring the city's first Equinox club along with 754 fully furnished residences priced from the $500,000s, with completion targeted for Q4 2028.
I'm Joe Vairo — a 2x eXp ICON Agent, ranked the #3 real estate agent in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine, and founder of the Vairo Group, ranked the #3 real estate team in Fort Lauderdale. I track every major groundbreaking in Flagler Village and downtown Fort Lauderdale because these projects reshape what buyers can expect from new construction in this market. Here is the full breakdown.
What Is Ombelle, and Why Is Breaking Ground a Big Deal
Ombelle is a pair of 44-story towers now officially under construction in Fort Lauderdale, delivering 754 fully furnished residences ranging from studios up to four-bedroom units. Groundbreaking is a meaningful milestone in this market, because it means Ombelle has cleared financing and entitlements and is now moving on a real construction timeline rather than sitting as a rendering. The development is targeting completion in Q4 2028, and it will mark the first Equinox fitness club in both Fort Lauderdale and Broward County as a whole.
Where Is Ombelle Located, and What Makes Flagler Village Work?
Ombelle sits in Flagler Village, one of the fastest-growing pockets of Fort Lauderdale right now. From the building, residents can walk to downtown Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas Boulevard, and the location isn't far from the beach or Las Olas Marina. That combination of walkability to the urban core plus proximity to the water is exactly what's been pulling both investors and full-time residents toward Flagler Village over the past few years — you get downtown energy without needing a car for daily errands.
What Amenities Come With Fort Lauderdale's First Equinox?
The headline amenity is a 35,000 square foot Equinox club, and every resident at Ombelle receives a complimentary one-year Equinox membership included with their unit. Beyond the Equinox, Ombelle is building out more than 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space total, including a sunrise pool and a separate sunset pool. That's a significant amenity footprint even by Fort Lauderdale's increasingly amenity-heavy new construction standards.
What's Inside the Building's Own Fitness and Wellness Space?
Separate from the Equinox, Ombelle also includes a 5,700 square foot fitness center reserved exclusively for residents. That space covers a full gym, Pilates and yoga studios, and massage rooms, plus a steam room, an indoor sauna, and an outdoor sauna. Residents also get access to two cold plunge pools, two pickleball courts, a golf simulator, a gaming lounge, a podcast studio, a children's playroom, and a dog run. Between the residents-only fitness center and the Equinox membership, this is one of the more layered wellness offerings I've seen attached to a Fort Lauderdale condo project.
What Do the Residences Actually Look Like?
Every one of the 754 residences at Ombelle comes fully furnished, whether you're purchasing a studio or a four-bedroom unit. Pricing starts in the $500,000 range, which puts the entry point for a furnished, amenity-rich Flagler Village address within reach of a wider range of buyers than many comparable new-construction towers downtown.
Why Does the Rental Flexibility Matter for Investors?
Owners at Ombelle can rent their units on 30-day minimum terms, up to 12 times per year. That flexibility is a real differentiator for anyone buying with an investment angle in mind, since it opens the door to furnished mid-term rental strategies rather than locking owners into long-term leases only. For an investor comparing Ombelle against other Flagler Village or downtown towers, that rental structure is worth weighing alongside price per square foot.
What This Means for Buyers and Investors
If you're a buyer who wants new construction with hotel-grade amenities and a furnished, move-in-ready unit, Ombelle's starting price in the $500,000s is competitive for what's included. For investors, the 30-day minimum rental structure combined with a walkable Flagler Village location and a 2028 completion timeline gives you a few years to plan around before the building actually delivers and rental income becomes real. Buyers should still expect pricing to move as the project progresses from groundbreaking toward completion, which is typical for pre-construction condo purchases in this market.
Am I Bullish on Ombelle and Flagler Village?
Yes — I like the combination of a genuine amenity differentiator (the first Equinox in Broward County), furnished flexibility, and a location that's walkable to both downtown and Las Olas. Flagler Village has been one of the more consistently improving submarkets in Fort Lauderdale, and a project of this scale breaking ground adds to that momentum.
FAQ
When will Ombelle in Fort Lauderdale be completed?
Ombelle has officially broken ground and is targeting completion in Q4 2028.
How many units does Ombelle have, and what sizes are available?
Ombelle will have 754 fully furnished residences across two 44-story towers, ranging from studios up to four-bedroom units.
What amenities does Ombelle include?
Ombelle includes Fort Lauderdale's first Equinox club (35,000 sq ft, with a complimentary one-year membership per unit), over 100,000 sq ft of total indoor and outdoor amenity space, a sunrise and sunset pool, and a separate 5,700 sq ft residents-only fitness center with a gym, Pilates and yoga studios, massage rooms, sauna, steam room, cold plunge pools, pickleball courts, a golf simulator, and more.
Can you rent out a unit at Ombelle?
Yes — units can be rented on 30-day minimum terms, up to 12 times per year.
Where is Ombelle located?
Ombelle is in Flagler Village in Fort Lauderdale, within walking distance of downtown and Las Olas, and close to the beach and Las Olas Marina.
Want to Talk Through the Ombelle Opportunity?
I'm Joe Vairo with the Vairo Group. If you want an honest, current conversation about buying pre-construction at Ombelle or elsewhere in Flagler Village, reach out directly:
📲 Text or call me at 954-830-1126
📩 Email me at [email protected] anytime — I respond personally
Joe Vairo is a 2x eXp ICON Agent, South Florida real estate agent, and Fort Lauderdale Magazine's #3 ranked agent in Fort Lauderdale. The Vairo Group, ranked the #3 real estate team in Fort Lauderdale, specializes in waterfront properties and luxury relocation in the $1M+ market.
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