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GMR Aerocities: Where Culture, Community, and Commerce Converge

09 January 2025


India’s urban landscape is being reimagined by the GMR Group through its visionary Aerocities—vibrant, mixed-use urban precincts developed around key international airports in Delhi, Hyderabad, and the upcoming Goa project. Far more than just transit zones, GMR Aerocities are emerging as dynamic centres of global connectivity, economic growth, and cultural celebration. They are not only shaping the future of urban planning but also redefining what it means to build inclusive, sustainable, and community-driven ecosystems.

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The New Urban Epicentres

Inspired by the global concept of an Aerotropolis, GMR Aerocities blend airport infrastructure with modern urban living. By integrating hospitality, business, entertainment, education, and lifestyle elements within walkable, well-connected districts, each Aerocity creates a seamless experience for travellers, residents, and professionals alike. Strategically located next to major GMR airports—Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, and Manohar International Airport in Goa—these Aerocities are designed as gateways to India and beyond.

Community at the Core

What truly sets GMR Aerocities apart is their commitment to fostering vibrant communities. These spaces are not only designed for business efficiency and connectivity, but also to nurture human interaction, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. Pedestrian-friendly layouts, open plazas, and venues for public gatherings turn each Aerocity into a hub of engagement and inclusion. Whether you are a global executive, a digital nomad, or a local entrepreneur, you will find these districts to be welcoming spaces where diverse communities come together.

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Celebrating Culture Through Art, Fashion & Music

GMR Aerocities reflect India's cultural richness through curated public art, cultural events, and community-driven initiatives. From classical dance performances to jazz festivals and international art exhibitions, the Aerocity calendar celebrates local heritage while embracing global trends. In Delhi and Hyderabad, cultural festivals and music concerts create shared spaces for dialogue and creativity, while the upcoming Aerocity in Goa promises to carry forward this tradition through lifestyle districts that echo the state’s vibrant spirit.

A Global Culinary Canvas

Each Aerocity is also a celebration of world cuisine. Whether it’s Japanese sushi in Delhi, Mediterranean tapas in Hyderabad, or Goan-Portuguese fusion fare in the soon-to-rise Aerocity Goa, these hubs offer a gastronomic journey unlike any other. Over 100 premium F&B brands populate Delhi Aerocity alone, with restaurants and cafes catering to a global audience. Hyderabad’s GMR Interchange will soon offer a high-street retail and dining experience rooted in both heritage and innovation. Food courts, gourmet experiences, and open-air cafes make Aerocities not just eating spots, but community gathering spaces.

Business, Innovation & Education Hubs

With state-of-the-art commercial offices, co-working spaces, and innovation zones, GMR Aerocities attract a global workforce and multinational corporations. Delhi Aerocity serves as a key business district, hosting Fortune 500 companies, embassies, and think tanks. In Hyderabad, the GMR Institutional Zone supports educational excellence, while the GMR Arena hosts large-scale events, cementing its role as a business and cultural powerhouse. Each Aerocity integrates learning and entrepreneurship to empower the next generation of thinkers and doers.

Goa’s Game-Changing Destination

GMR Aerocity Goa, planned adjacent to the Manohar International Airport, will be the first Aerocity in Western India in proximity to a destination airport. It’s envisioned as a lifestyle and leisure hub catering not just to travelers, but to the local Goan community. Districts like the Retail Interchange, Lagoon District, and Leisure District—with a golf course, resort, and luxury villas—will offer immersive experiences that blend culture, commerce, and wellness. A medical tourism-driven Institutional District will further enhance Goa’s global footprint.

The Spirit of Hospitality

Hospitality is woven into the DNA of each Aerocity. Home to global hotel chains—over 4,000 rooms in Delhi alone—these precincts offer everything from ultra-luxury stays to business accommodations. The welcoming spirit extends beyond hotels into every part of the Aerocity environment, ensuring guests, residents, and workers feel at home amid world-class amenities.

A Seamless Fusion of Local and Global

In an increasingly globalised world, GMR Aerocities symbolize the beauty of unity in diversity. These are spaces where a tech executive from San Francisco can enjoy filter coffee from Chennai, where an artist from Europe might collaborate with a Kathak dancer, and where cuisines, languages, and ideas blend freely. From Delhi to Hyderabad and now Goa, each Aerocity is a living, breathing canvas of India's evolving identity.

As India rises on the global stage, GMR Aerocities are defining a new narrative—where economic development walks hand-in-hand with community building, where culture is not sidelined but celebrated, and where innovation thrives in an atmosphere of inclusivity. These Aerocities are not just about infrastructure; they are about creating destinations that enrich lives, honour heritage, and embrace the future

Whether you're flying in for business, settling in for work, or exploring for leisure, GMR Aerocities welcome you into cities within cities—vibrant, resilient, and ready for the world.