Marina Mirage is a waterfront precinct on Seaworld Drive at Main Beach on the Gold Coast, and its shops and restaurants have closed while owner Makris Group rebuilds it. Makris Group’s news release dated 14 November 2025 said the precinct “officially closed its doors this week” after 37 years as a dining, shopping and marina destination.
The superyacht marina is still operating, but the restaurants and boutiques that made Marina Mirage a day out are not, so this page covers what is happening and where to go instead.
What has closed at Marina Mirage
The retail shops closed in November 2025. Makris Group’s release of 14 November 2025 said selected waterfront restaurants would stay open until January 2026, with site parking available. The Greek Herald reported on 20 January 2026 that three of them, Omeros Bros, Glass and La Luna Dining, would close later that month.
A Makris-published article dated 21 November 2025 said that after the waterfront dining finished, the site would be handed to the builder for demolition and construction. We could not find a report confirming when demolition began.
If you are looking for a restaurant or boutique you remember, check the operator’s own page for a new location before you drive down, because the precinct is a building site.
What Marina Mirage was
Marina Mirage was a mix of boutiques, lifestyle stores and waterfront restaurants beside a marina on the Broadwater. Makris Group’s portfolio page names La Luna Dining, Omeros Bros, Glass Dining and Lounge Bar, Calleija and Esteem Medi Spa among its key tenants, and lists a ferry terminal, a helipad and a floating beach club berth among the marina’s features.
Makris Group bought the centre in 2013, according to its portfolio page.
Timeline of the closure
- 25 June 2024: a Gold Coast Bulletin article republished by Makris Group said the shopping centre would be demolished and redeveloped with a Marriott Luxury Collection resort, and gave 2027 as the opening year.
- 14 November 2025: Makris Group said the precinct had closed, with selected waterfront restaurants open until January 2026 and completion scheduled for 2029.
- 21 November 2025: a Makris-published article said waterfront dining would continue to the end of January 2026, then the site would go to the builder for demolition.
- 20 January 2026: the Greek Herald reported that Omeros Bros, Glass and La Luna Dining would close later that month.
What is being built
Makris Group describes a $500 million redevelopment with a 126-room Luxury Collection resort run by Marriott, 38 apartments, seven dining destinations, eight boutiques, a 2,000 square metre wellness precinct and 1,000 square metres of event space. Its release dated 14 November 2025 lists completion as scheduled for 2029.
The timing has moved before: the June 2024 article above said 2027. Look at the Makris Group redevelopment page for the latest.
Is the marina still open?
Yes. Makris Group said on 14 November 2025 that the superyacht marina would remain operational and trading through construction. It has 78 berths for vessels from 12 to 85 metres, with helipad access, and the berths were fully occupied at that date, so it is a working marina rather than somewhere to browse.
Where to go on the Broadwater instead
The Spit Gold Coast and Southport Broadwater Parklands are the closest public alternatives for a waterfront outing. Sanctuary Cove is the nearest marina village for a meal, and Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach have the beach, cafes and restaurants.
See also Southport, Hope Island, our guide to things to do on the Gold Coast, and the full lists of restaurants and Gold Coast places.
What this means for your visit
There is no public shopping or dining at the site while construction continues, and Makris Group’s pages do not describe public access to the marina. Treat Marina Mirage as a place to read about for now and pick one of the open waterfront spots above.
When the new precinct opens, Makris Group’s plan of seven dining destinations and eight boutiques will make it worth planning around again, once opening dates are confirmed.
Planning a visit
- Before you go: confirm that what you want is still operating, because the site is under construction.
- Contact: Makris Group lists (07) 5560 8180 as its office number.
- Parking: site parking was available while the waterfront restaurants traded to January 2026; current arrangements are not published.
Getting there
Marina Mirage is at 74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach, about 77 km by road from the Brisbane CBD and around 65 minutes by car without traffic. Public transport arrangements during construction are not published, so check the Translink journey planner and Makris Group before you travel.
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Quick answers
Is Marina Mirage open?
The shops and restaurants closed from mid-November 2025 for the rebuild. The superyacht marina stays open and trading, according to Makris Group’s release of 14 November 2025.
When will Marina Mirage reopen?
Makris Group’s release of 14 November 2025 lists completion of the redevelopment as scheduled for 2029.
What is replacing Marina Mirage?
A $500 million precinct with a 126-room Marriott Luxury Collection resort, 38 apartments, seven dining destinations, eight boutiques, a wellness precinct and event space.
Where is Marina Mirage?
74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach, on the Gold Coast Broadwater.
Where can I eat on the Gold Coast waterfront instead?
Try The Spit, Southport, Sanctuary Cove, Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach, all linked above.
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