About Miami
With an eclectic combination of sophisticated chic and urban grittiness Miami is a creative, exciting and dynamic city. Expect to be enthralled and surprised by what Miami has on offer!
Located in South Florida, Miami experiences a steady, tropical climate throughout the year with hot summers and warm winters.

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Key attractions
- Head to our many beaches in any season for a real Miami experience
- Check out the amazing street art and good eats in Midtown
- Hang out in the buzzing cafes and bars on South Beach
- Hop on the tram to historic Wynwood – Miami’s colorful and eclectic arts playground
Events
January-April
- Winter Music Conference
- Ultra Music Festival
- Miami International Boat Show
- Urban Latin Music Festival
- Food Network's Sobe Wine and Food Festival
- Nine Mile Music Festival
- Calle Ocho
- Miami International Film Festival
- Sony Open Tennis
- Coconut Grove Arts Festival
- Jazz in the Gardens Festival
- Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run
May-August
- Best of the Best Concert and Festival
- Goombay Caribbean Festival
- Miami Spice
- Funkshion Fashion Week
- Urban Beach Week
- Miami Fashion Week
- Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
September-December
- Art Basel Miami
- South Miami Arts Festival
- Miami International Book Fair
- Miami Carnival
- Nascar Ford Championship Weekend
- King Mango Strut Parade
- Miami International Auto Show
Additional links and resources
Local Services in Miami
Emergency Services
In an emergency call: 911 (Ambulance, Fire, Police)
If it’s not an emergency but it could be serious, call the Miami Police Department at 305-603-6640. Qualified staff will give you advice on who to talk to and how quickly you should do it.
For a poison emergency in the U.S. call 1-800-222-1222
Weather Advisories: For real-time weather information visit the National Weather Service
Legal Services
For legal advice and information, visit Legal Services of Greater Miami.
To obtain representation, contact the Miami Bar's Legal Referral service.
Please note that serious matters should be directed to your country’s consulate.
Accessing Money
There are a numerous banks and Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) in Miami. Banks are typically open from Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (except on public holidays) and hours will vary per bank on the weekends. Most US banks offer mobile banking and ATMs are accessible 24 hours a day.
Internet Access
The Internet is readily available on campus during opening hours.
You can purchase portable broadband Wi-Fi and plug and play devices (pre-paid or on a contract/plan) from the service providers below. It is worth doing your research to make sure you get a deal that suits your needs and budget.
Medical Centers
20900 Biscayne Boulevard
Aventura, FL 33180
T: 305-682-7000
20601 E Dixie Highway #340
Aventura, FL 33180
T: 786-923-4000
18600 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles, FL 33160
T: 305-931-8484
Places of Worship
Miami is an accepting and multicultural community welcoming people of all religious beliefs. Below is a list of the closest places of worship to the SAE Institute Miami campus for several faiths.
Anglican
King of Glory Anglican Church
254 Curtiss Parkway
Miami Springs, FL 33166
Buddhist
Tibetan Yungdrung Bon Buddhist Temple
353 W 47th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Catholic
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
2200 NE 191st Street
Miami, FL 33180
Jewish
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center
20400 NE 30th Avenue
Miami, FL 33180
Islam
Ismaili Council for Florida
12094 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, FL 33025
Uniting
Grace Uniting Community Church
901 NW 183rd Street
Miami, FL 33169