Editor’s Synopsis
- The development spans over 655 acres across six airports in five states, including
nearly 440 acres in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, with approximately 22
million sq. ft. of mixed-use development planned in the first
phase.
- Adani Airports will invest over ₹20,000 crore in the first phase
to create integrated airport cities featuring hospitality, retail, business, entertainment and
convention infrastructure.
- Inspired by airport districts in Singapore, Dubai, Amsterdam and Seoul, the initiative aims to
transform airports into economic ecosystems that drive tourism, investment, employment and urban
growth.
Mumbai, 25 June 2026: Adani Airport City Limited (AACL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Airport
Holdings Limited (AAHL), India's largest private airport operator, has unveiled an ambitious programme to
develop integrated airport cities across its airport network, bringing together hospitality, retail,
entertainment, convention and commercial infrastructure within seamlessly connected, walkable urban districts.
The development represents an investment of more than ₹20,000 crore in the
first phase. Approximately 22 million sq. ft. will be developed across
Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur and Guwahati.
The development encompasses a land bank of over 655 acres across six
airports in five states, including nearly 440
acres in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai
alone. Nearly 70 per cent of the planned investment will be
concentrated in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, reflecting the Mumbai Metropolitan Region's
(MMR) position as India's leading commercial, financial and aviation gateway.
The developments are designed as integrated, walkable urban districts where travellers,
businesses and local communities can access hotels, offices, retail, dining,
entertainment and convention facilities within environments seamlessly integrated with
airport, Metro and city transport infrastructure.
Mr. Jeet Adani, Director, AAHL, said: “Around the world, the most successful airport districts have
become centres of commerce, tourism and urban growth. As India's aviation market expands, airports have an
opportunity to create value far beyond aviation. We are creating a network of integrated urban destinations
where airports become catalysts for investment, employment, better passenger experiences and the long-term
growth of the cities they serve.”
The development is inspired by globally successful airport districts such as Singapore's Changi, Dubai International,
Amsterdam's Schiphol and Seoul's Incheon, bringing an airport-led development model to India's rapidly expanding
aviation market.
“These developments are being designed with leading global design and engineering partners and informed by emerging
trends in hospitality, retail, workplaces and entertainment,” Mr. Adani added. “Our objective is to create
vibrant districts that combine connectivity with experience, generating economic activity, employment and
long-term value for the communities around them.”
Unlike conventional real estate developments, the Airport City model is designed around connectivity and experience.
Rather than functioning as standalone developments, the districts are being planned as natural extensions of the
airport ecosystem. By integrating hotels, workplaces, retail, entertainment and convention facilities within a
single master-planned environment, the developments aim to create vibrant, walkable destinations that contribute
to the economic vitality of the surrounding cities.
As part of the initiative, AAHL has signed hotel management agreements with IHG Hotels & Resorts for five luxury and
premium hotels, including the debut of the Kimpton brand in India. The company is also engaging with leading
domestic and international partners across hospitality, food and beverage, retail and entertainment.
Sustainability is a key pillar of the programme. All Airport City projects have received Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) Gold pre-certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), reflecting a
focus on resource efficiency, sustainable design, walkability and high-quality public spaces.
At the launch event today, AACL felicitated its partners across master planning and architecture, including Kohn
Pedersen Fox (KPF), Benoy and Znera Space; construction, design and build, including Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Tata
Projects Ltd and PSP Projects Ltd; and consulting and project management, including CBRE, JLL and Cushman &
Wakefield
Adani Airport Holdings Limited
Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) is India’s largest operator of Public Private Partnership airports dedicated to transforming the country’s aviation landscape with innovative, sustainable, and customer-centric solutions. Adani Airports is a part of the Adani Group’s flagship company, Adani Enterprises Ltd., that aims to extend the company's vision as a global integrated leader in infrastructure and transportation. AAHL operates eight airports including Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram and the newly constructed Navi Mumbai airport.
AAHL strives to deliver world-class passenger experiences, enhance connectivity, and foster economic growth. Through its commitment to operational excellence, technological advancement, and stakeholder engagement, AAHL is shaping the future of air travel and contributing to India’s global standing in the aviation sector. As part of its broader vision to redefine airport-led urban development in India, AAHL is also developing integrated, hospitality-led Airport City destinations that bring together hospitality, retail, entertainment, commercial, and lifestyle infrastructure around key aviation hubs.
About Adani Enterprises Ltd.
Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) is the flagship company of Adani Group, one of India's largest business
organisations. Over the years, Adani Enterprises has focused on building emerging infrastructure businesses,
contributing to nation-building and divesting them into separate listed entities. Having successfully built
sizeable and scalable businesses like Adani Ports & SEZ, Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Power, Adani Green
Energy, Adani Total Gas and Adani Wilmar, the company has contributed to make India self-reliant with our robust
businesses. This has also led to significant returns to our shareholders for three decades.
The next generation of its strategic business investments are centered around green hydrogen ecosystem, airport
management, data center, roads and primary industries like copper and petrochem - all of which have significant
scope for value unlocking.
For more information, please visit www.adanienterprises.com
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