We have an 8.5 hour lay over in Ft. Lauderdale. Is this mall a good option to spend that time in terms of shopping, restaurants etc?

Aventura mall is is a little more high end - has a movie house too.

That mall is kind of far from the airport. I'd go to the Galleria Mall, it's a lot bigger with more stores

I agree sawgrass is the better option

Go to sawgrass

For 8 hours. Sawgrass Mills mall is better.

Thanks a lot!