Doral Facts

Doral at a Glance

Major Employers
Every day, more than 150,000 employees commute to Doral, a dynamic business hub that’s home to a diverse mix of major employers, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global enterprises such as:

  • PBS & J Inc.
  • Leon Medical Centers
  • Trump National Doral Miami (Golf Resort & Spa)
  • Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
  • United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
  • Magaya Corporation
  • Amadeus North America
  • Miami-Dade County Police Department
  • Univision Communications
  • Miami-Dade County Fire-Rescue Department
  • Perry Ellis International
  • Federal Reserve Bank – Miami Branch
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Windstar Cruises
  • Brinks Inc.
  • Walmart
  • World Kinect Corporation

Awards & Recognition

Doral has consistently earned accolades at the national level for its business climate, innovation, and quality of life:

  • #3 Best Small City for Small Businesses – Go.Verizon
  • 2021 FutureEdge 50 Award Winner – alongside top innovators like IBM, Intel, and Zoom
  • Certified “Smart City” – Platinum Level by the World Council on City Data
  • #22 Best City to Live in the U.S. – Money Magazine
  • 2019 All-America City Finalist – National Civic League
  • Fastest-Growing City in Florida (2017) – 11th in the U.S., per U.S. Census Bureau
  • Real Estate Achiever and Leader (R.E.A.L. Award) – Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
  • Best City in Florida for Business Startups – BusinessWeek
  • #2 Best Town in America to Live Well – Forbes.com, recognized for culture, business environment, and talent pool
  • Playful City USA (2010–2025) – Honored for promoting play and youth engagement
  • Tree City USA (2008–2025) – 16 consecutive years of environmental commitment
  • Performance Management Excellence – Recognized by ICMA Center for Performance Analytics
  • Top 100 Best Places to Live and Launch a Business – CNNMoney.com (#51 overall)
  • #3 Best Place to Retire in the U.S. – U.S. News & World Report
  • 2023 Workforce Well-Being Award – American Heart Association
  • Community Satisfaction – 96.4% of residents recommend Doral as a place to live and work; 95.6% rate the quality of life as good or excellent

Fast Facts About Doral 

  • Incorporated for just over 20 years, the City of Doral spans 15 square miles of vibrant growth and innovation
  • Boasts world-class parks and a rich calendar of cultural activities
  • Home to the iconic Blue Monster Golf Course at Trump National Doral
  • Features over 50 financial institutions and 14 of Miami-Dade’s 30+ business parks
  • Educational excellence: Over 10 colleges, universities, and technical schools, as well as 10+ arts and expression academies and top-rated public, charter, and private schools (all rated “A”)
  • A regional leader in development services: one of the first Building Departments to implement electronic plan reviews, plus a pioneer of the Early Start
  • Permitting Program and Fire/DERM concurrent reviews
  • Proudly celebrated in the custom board game "DORALOPOLY", created by the Southeast Florida Lions Club to honor the city's entrepreneurial energy
  • Connected and collaborative: 30 chambers and business organizations operate within the city
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