A somewhat smaller but nonetheless impressive version of Ibiza’s Club Space, Club Space Miami is one of the premiere clubs in the city, voted #1 Night Club eight times by DJ Mag. From the outside, the club is deceiving. It is located in the less glitzy downtown section of Miami, away from the hip lounges of the glamorous Collins Avenue.  However, this doesn’t matter for the typical attendee. Clubbers at Space Miami are serious about their music. They’re not there to casually sip a Bellini or to chat about partygoers’ outfits. They came to see resident DJs Oscar G or Cedric Gervais, or maybe for a guest appearance from the energetic, new on the scene Sander Van Doorn, who’s spinning in the main room.  Electronic music junkies are there to party into late morning hours with Eric Prydz on the infamous Terrace.

The Interior at Space is spacious, modern, and easy to move around in.

The club’s sound system is noteworthy, with some serious bass that cuts through your soul. Guest and resident DJs alike get the crowd going wild with a pull of the crazy “train” horn. Expect to hear an eclectic mix of trance, progressive, tribal, electro, and deep house. Each room is sublimely decorated and the club features a lighting system that is envy of many a venue in the city.

Before heading down to Miami for WMC, research what DJs are lined up for each night, and secure that ticket ahead of time. Tickets are generally no more than $20, and advance purchase not only guarantees your entrance, but gives you the rare chance to spend that time relaxing on the beach or partying at one of the pool parties, instead of figuring out your night plans.

Space has a 24 hour liquor license, so be careful to pace your drinking, and a word of advice from my personal cautionary tale-do not wear high heels (or you’ll be taking them off circa 3 am, while entranced in dance, atop a riser, hands held in a slow fist pumping worship of Ferry Corsten, or whichever DJ you’ve fallen in love with that night ).

*2010 will celebrate the club’s 10 anniversary

Space is located at 34 NE 11 Street, Downtown Miami, FL 33132