Known as the Queen of Latin Music, Shakira has accumulated a remarkable collection of properties throughout her successful career. The renowned Latin diva, famous for hits like “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Whenever, Wherever/Suerte,” and “La Tortura,” hails from Barranquilla, Colombia. She began her musical journey at the age of 10 and released her debut album in 1991. In 2001, Shakira ventured into the English music market with her first English-language album, “Laundry Service,” and soon started diversifying her real estate holdings. Over the years, the singer, also serving as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, has owned properties in the United States, Uruguay, Spain, Cyprus, and the Bahamas, each reflecting her minimalist interior style. Explore the global properties of this globe-trotting artist, showcased by Architectural Digest, and discover her recent relocation with her two children.
While conquering the American music charts, Shakira also established a presence in Miami. She acquired a Mediterranean-style house on La Gorce Island in Biscayne Bay, an exclusive enclave of private islands that has been home to numerous celebrities, including Cher, Matt Damon, and Ricky Martin. This house, built in 1988, featured four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a lovely garden, patio, and pool. Shakira sold the property in 2005 for $1.8 million. However, Shakira’s pursuit of her dream home did not end there. In the same year, she purchased another house on La Gorce Island for $3.38 million, boasting an enviable waterfront location. This six-bedroom house, originally built in 1951 and subsequently renovated, offered a 100-foot dock granting direct access to the bay and captivating water views. Notably, Shakira herself contributed to the expansion of the property by adding three additional bedrooms. Collaborating with architects Ben Lopez and Associates and interior designer Renata Lessa Bastos from Trace Design Studio, Shakira infused her Lebanese and Middle Eastern heritage into the otherwise minimalist interior, incorporating bone-inlaid furniture pieces, handcrafted decorative mirrors, and a low-profile lounge area for hookah enthusiasts.
Over the years, Shakira has listed this house for sale several times, initially in 2018 for $11.648 million, with her brother Antonio Mebarak serving as one of her real estate agents. In 2021, the property was put on the market for $15.9 million before being withdrawn. During her relationship with lawyer Antonio de la Rúa, the son of former Argentine President Fernando de la Rúa, Shakira and de la Rúa shared a seven-bedroom farmhouse near Punta del Este, Uruguay, called La Colorada. Spread across 12 picturesque acres, this property served as a vacation retreat and creative sanctuary for the Colombian singer. Shakira spent a month there in 2008, seeking inspiration for her music and embracing the ambiance of her favorite poet, Juana Ibarbourou. The farmhouse boasted additional amenities, including a gym, heated pool, tennis court, sauna, and a lake with boats. Following their separation in 2011, legal disputes between Shakira and de la Rúa ensued, with de la Rúa retaining ownership of La Colorada after the split.
Subsequently, Shakira embarked on a new romantic journey with Spanish football star Gerard Piqué. The couple first crossed paths on the set of the music video for “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” the official anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Their relationship flourished, leading to the birth of their two children, Milan Piqué Mebarak in 2013 and Sasha Piqué Mebarak in 2015. Shakira and Piqué settled in Barcelona, where they constructed an expansive house in the Esplugues de Llobregat area in 2012. This remarkable five-story residence, featuring a gym, recording studio, cinema, pool, and multiple terraces, became their primary residence. Additionally, the property included a separate guest house with its own swimming pool. However, their separation in June 2022 posed challenges concerning the ownership of the house. As a result, in April 2023, Shakira and her two children relocated from Barcelona to her villa in Miami, seeking stability and closeness to family, friends, and the sea. Even after settling in Barcelona, Shakira continued to expand her real estate portfolio. In 2019, she reportedly acquired a villa in Peyia, a town located in the Paphos district of Cyprus. This six-bedroom vacation home, nestled by the Mediterranean Sea within the Cap St. George resort, offers breathtaking views and serene surroundings.