Owner of R$ 1.15 trillion, the third richest man in the world chooses billionaires' island in Miami as a luxury refuge

Owner of R$ 1.15 trillion, the third richest man in the world chooses billionaires’ island in Miami as a luxury refuge

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 02/05/2026 at 14:48

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Artificial island off Miami coast gathers millionaire mansions, reinforced security, and billionaire residents, as Jeff Bezos expands presence in exclusive address with properties totaling US$ 146 million

Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder, has an estimated fortune of US$ 223 billion, about R$ 1.15 trillion, and is linked to Indian Creek Island, an exclusive address off the Miami coast that brings together millionaire mansions, extreme privacy, and billionaire residents.

Island, Jeff Bezos — First lot purchased by Bezos. Image: Reproduction

Fortune keeps Bezos at the top of billionaires

At 62 years old, Jeff Bezos holds the third position among the richest people on the planet. The wealth calculated by Forbes places the entrepreneur in a rare group, even after a US$ 1 billion drop compared to the previous month.

The US$ 223 billion fortune keeps Bezos among the most prominent names in the global ranking. The value sustains interest in his business activities and his movements outside the corporate environment.

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Journey began before Amazon

Before becoming one of the richest entrepreneurs in the world, Bezos had a diverse career path. While young, he worked at a fast-food chain, studied at Princeton University, and built a career in the financial market.

The decisive shift came in the 1990s, when he bet on e-commerce while the internet was still taking its first steps.

Amazon was born as an online bookstore in a Seattle garage and grew to become a global conglomerate.

This turning point marked Bezos’s transition from the financial market to technology entrepreneurship. The initial gamble became the foundation of the global billionaire fortune associated with the Amazon founder.

Indian Creek Island combines luxury and discretion

Outside of business, Bezos’s name is linked to Indian Creek Island, an artificial island located off the coast of Miami.

The address is known for its concentration of millionaire properties, discretion, and reinforced security.

The island, dubbed the “billionaires’ bunker,” has about 40 properties, all facing the sea. Homes can exceed US$ 60 million, a value that explains the exclusive profile of the location.

Residents include Tom Brady, Ivanka Trump, and Jeff Bezos. With fewer than a hundred inhabitants, the island brings together great fortunes in an environment designed for privacy.

Reinforced security limits access to the address

Indian Creek Island operates as an independent municipality and has security by land and by water. Access occurs via a single bridge, where visitors must identify themselves, increasing control over circulation.

The ample plots also reinforce the island’s private profile. Some can reach approximately 7,400 square meters, offering space, isolation, and sea views in a low-traffic area.

A large part of the territory is occupied by the Indian Creek Country Club, a golf club with an 18-hole course. The space is accessible only to residents and enhances the image of exclusivity of the address.

Millionaire purchases expanded Bezos’s presence

Bezos spent US$ 68 million, about R$ 340 million, for a house on Indian Creek Island. Two months later, he bought the neighboring property for US$ 78 million, approximately R$ 390 million.

The two acquisitions expanded his presence on the island and reinforced the entrepreneur’s connection to one of the most exclusive addresses in the United States. The move draws attention due to its value and private nature.

The combination of fortune, technology, and high-end real estate currently keeps Bezos in the spotlight. On Indian Creek Island, the Amazon founder is associated with a space where luxury, privacy, and access control define daily life.

With information from Correio 24 Horas.

Owner of R$ 1.15 trillion, the third richest man in the world chooses billionaires’ island in Miami as a luxury refuge

Artificial island off Miami coast gathers millionaire mansions, reinforced security, and billionaire residents, as Jeff Bezos expands presence in exclusive address with properties totaling US$ 146 million

Fortune keeps Bezos at the top of billionaires

Journey began before Amazon

Indian Creek Island combines luxury and discretion

Reinforced security limits access to the address

Millionaire purchases expanded Bezos’s presence

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