Adani Airports Unveils Integrated Airport City Development Spanning More Than 655 Acres Across Five States in India

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.

Scale & Investment
- ₹20,000 crore investment in Phase 1.
- 22 million sq. ft. of development across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Guwahati.
- Land bank: 655 acres, with 440 acres in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai alone.
- Nearly 70% of investment concentrated in MMR, India’s leading aviation and commercial hub.

Concept & Vision
- Inspired by global airport districts like Singapore Changi, Dubai International, Amsterdam Schiphol, Seoul Incheon.
- Designed as walkable urban districts integrating:
- Hotels & hospitality
- Offices & workplaces
- Retail & dining
- Entertainment & convention facilities
- Seamlessly connected with airport, Metro, and city transport infrastructure.

Hospitality & Partnerships
- Signed agreements with IHG Hotels & Resorts for five luxury/premium hotels.
- Includes the debut of the Kimpton brand in India.
- Engaging with leading domestic and international partners across hospitality, F&B, retail, and entertainment.

Sustainability
- All projects pre-certified LEED Gold by USGBC.
- Focus on resource efficiency, sustainable design, walkability, and high-quality public spaces.

Partners
- Master planning & architecture: KPF, Benoy, Znera Space
- Construction: L&T, Tata Projects, PSP Projects
- Consulting & project management: CBRE, JLL, Cushman & Wakefield

Leadership Insight
Jeet Adani emphasized that airports can evolve into centres of commerce, tourism, and urban growth, creating value beyond aviation by catalyzing investment, employment, and long-term city development.

This initiative positions airports not just as transit hubs but as economic ecosystems, blending aviation with hospitality, retail, and urban living.