2026 has been a turbocharged year thus far for Downtown Phoenix’s business community, as both the city’s skyline and street level elevate with each new development.

Since the beginning of the year, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming over 40 new businesses to the neighborhood, with even more set to open soon.

The latest wave includes a healthy combination of dining concepts, beauty salons, a pet-friendly retailer, and the city’s first full-service wellness resort.

Here’s a look at the 13 new businesses now open in DTPHX.

“If we have a space where people feel accepted and safe, where they can look around and realize that they are wanted, that is incredible,” says Mike Fornelli, the executive director of Phoenix Pride. “My favorite stories are every year, it is someone’s first time at Pride and how that changes their perceptions in such a positive way.”

Is it too late to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary? Absolutely not!

As autumn temperatures cool in Downtown Phoenix, it’s the perfect time to commemorate our country’s heritage with a leisurely stroll. Through a temporary exhibit, the City of Phoenix is highlighting its place in American history, what makes Phoenix special, and where the city is headed.