About
A single point of control for extraordinary residences.
Founded in 2009, Sabal Luxury Builder is the construction arm of Sabal Development — a fully integrated design, development, and build firm working exclusively on ultra-luxury residences across South Florida.
The founder
Pascal Nicolai
Founder & CEO
French-born developer with more than 30 years of residential experience in the United States and Europe. In the mid-2010s, Pascal shifted his focus from investment to ground-up luxury development, founding Sabal Development — complemented by its construction arm, Sabal Luxury Builder. Today he personally oversees every mandate, acting as the primary point of contact for each private client.
Leadership
Leadership
Lionel Nicolai
Sales Manager
Lionel brings creative innovation to the role. With extensive yacht sales experience, he has deep knowledge of the luxury market and over 15 years consulting clients on home construction. He leads sales strategy and ensures competitive pricing with premium building materials on every mandate.
What we stand for
What we stand for
Precision
Every detail is engineered, scheduled, and costed with the same rigor as a financial investment.
Control
One team, one contract, one accountable principal. No fragmented handoffs between architect, developer, and contractor.
Discretion
Private mandates stay private. NDAs, off-market sourcing, and protected client identities are standard practice.
Credentials
Credentials
AIA Fort Lauderdale Chapter — Best Contractor Award
Americas Property Award 2024-2025 — 1300 Brickell Bay Drive
SFBJ Structures Awards 2021 — Best Custom Single-Family Home
SFBJ Structures Awards 2022 — Finalist, Best Custom Single-Family Home
