Private residential mandates · South Florida
We build legacy properties. Not just homes.
When the residence is too important to fail.
$400M+
Delivered portfolio value
$250M+
In active pipeline
15+
Years across South Florida
As featured in
- The Real Deal
- The Wall Street Journal
- Miami Herald
- South Florida Business Journal
- Ocean Drive Magazine
- Sun Sentinel
- Mansion Global
- The Real Deal Events
- PROFILEmiami Summit
Chapter 01 · Who we serve
For those who expect more than excellence.
We work with a highly selective clientele: entrepreneurs, global investors, family offices, and private individuals seeking to build or develop exceptional residences.
Whether you are creating your primary residence, a waterfront estate, or a high-value development, we act as your single point of control — aligning design, cost, timelines, and execution into one seamless process.
Our clients choose us not just for what we build, but for what we eliminate: uncertainty, inefficiencies, and unnecessary risk.
Chapter 02 · What makes us different
A fully integrated approach to luxury development.
Unlike traditional builders, we operate as both developer and builder — giving our clients a strategic advantage.
- 01Design & architecture coordination
- 02Permitting & municipal strategy
- 03Budget engineering & cost control
- 04Construction execution
- 05Interior & finish curation
This integrated model allows us to deliver faster, more efficiently, and with a level of precision that standalone architects or contractors cannot match. Every decision is made with one objective: maximize value while preserving design integrity.
Chapter 03 · Our philosophy
Precision. Control. Discretion.
Building a $20M–$80M residence is not construction — it is orchestration.
We approach every project as a private mandate, where details are managed with the same rigor as a financial investment. From material sourcing to execution sequencing, nothing is left to chance.
Our role is simple:
protect your capital, elevate your vision, and deliver an exceptional asset.
The craft
Detail is not an afterthought.
Every seam, stone edge, and hardware selection is specified, sourced, and supervised by the Sabal principal. Luxury is not what you add — it is what you refuse to compromise.
Chapter 04 · Track record
Proven performance at the highest level.
With $400M+ in delivered portfolio value and $250M+ in active pipeline, Sabal has established itself as a trusted partner in South Florida's ultra-luxury market.
$400M+
Delivered portfolio value
$250M+
In active pipeline
166K+
Sq ft delivered
15+
Years in South Florida
Track record
Flagship residences, delivered and sold.
Five custom homes that set benchmarks across Palm Island, Hibiscus Island, Venetian Islands, and Highland Beach.
Completed4005 S Ocean Blvd
Highland Beach·2023
Market value $30M
Completed1370 S Venetian Way
Miami Beach·2023
Market value $25M
Completed1369 N Venetian Way
San Marco Island, Miami Beach·2023
Market value $23M
Completed79 N Hibiscus
Miami Beach·2022
Market value $18M
Completed135 Palm Ave
Miami Beach·2020
Market value $36M
Currently under construction · Available ahead of delivery
An oceanfront estate on Manalapan's private stretch.
On a discreet section of South Florida's Atlantic coastline — long associated with a small number of single-family estates.
A 15,832 sq ft residence on 1.33 acres, with 70 feet of direct Atlantic frontage and 70 feet on the Intracoastal. Delivered to a standard this address expects. Available privately ahead of Spring 2026 delivery.
- Interior
- 15,832 sq ft
- Lot
- 1.33 acres
- Delivery
- 2026
- Price
- Projected value $75M
Chapter 05 · Portfolio
Selected works across South Florida.
Chapter 06 · Design & build process
From vision to reality — seamlessly.
Our design & build methodology ensures total alignment from day one.
- 01
Vision & strategy
We define the project objectives, budget framework, and positioning.
- 02
Design development
Collaboration with top architects and designers to shape a unique residence.
- 03
Permitting & optimization
Navigating regulations while optimizing buildable potential.
- 04
Construction execution
Precision-driven construction with constant oversight.
- 05
Delivery & value realization
A completed residence that exceeds expectations — both as a home and as an asset.
The principal
“Every Sabal mandate runs through one principal. From land acquisition to keys, you have one decision-maker, one accountable point of contact, one signature on the work.”
Pascal Nicolai
Founder & CEO
What the industry says.
Selected coverage from publications that shape the South Florida luxury market.
“Pascal Nicolai joined 150+ South Florida real estate leaders at PROFILEmiami's flagship summit at the Lighting Loft, Midtown Miami — featured panelist on development strategy and the creative forces driving contemporary spec homes and ultra-luxury properties.”
“Pascal Nicolai on importing European construction precision to Florida, building $20M–$90M spec homes through disciplined risk management — "My definition of luxury is freedom and the vibe."”
Builder Straight Talk Podcast
2025
How a French Developer Rebuilt Miami's Luxury Market — One Spec Home a… →“Pascal Nicolai joined The Real Deal Miami Forum 2025 as featured speaker — discussing the $225M+ in property sold and the $220M+ in projects planned across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.”
“Pascal Nicolai sits down with the Mona Dragoy Podcast to discuss Miami's ultra-luxury real estate market, Sabal's spec-home strategy, and the European craftsmanship principles he applies to South Florida construction.”
“The 1369 N Venetian Way estate — sold a week earlier for $20.6M — hits the rental market asking $110,000 per month.”
“Kalyan Hospitality's Nick Patel closes on 1369 N Venetian Way; Nicolai's Miami-based Sabal Development builds spec homes across South Florida.”
Start your project
We don't take on projects. We take on mandates.
Whether you are acquiring land, developing a new project, or building a private residence, we provide the expertise, structure, and execution to bring it to life.
Private consultations available upon request.