Ahmedabad: The Gujarat International Finance-Tec City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar, which houses the country's first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) and employs nearly 27,000 people, has announced the development of a sports arena, a golf club, and a mall within the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) of GIFT-IFSC.
Golf Entertainment Facility
According to GIFT City officials, key projects include an 84,744 sq ft golf entertainment facility. This facility will feature a 350-ft technology-enabled driving range, 20 golf bays, coaching facilities, and spaces for corporate networking and community events. The facility is expected to become operational in January 2027. It will offer features such as real-time shot analytics, performance monitoring, digital scorekeeping, video playback, and virtual golf simulations.
Mixed-Use Mall Development
Further expanding its social infrastructure plans, GIFT City has floated a request for proposal (RFP) for a mall envisaged as a mixed-use retail, entertainment, and lifestyle hub. The project has a minimum development potential of around 750,000 sq ft and is expected to house premium retail outlets, domestic and international food and beverage offerings, entertainment zones, family recreation facilities, and cinema experiences.
GIFT City MD and Group CEO, Sanjay Kaul, said, "The development of sports, recreation, leisure, and lifestyle infrastructure is aimed at building a holistic urban ecosystem capable of attracting and retaining global talent. Access to world-class amenities would further strengthen GIFT City's position as a globally competitive destination to live, work, and thrive."
Multi-Sport Arena
Parallely, GIFT City is also developing a multi-sport arena that is expected to be operational by September. It will include infrastructure for box cricket, football, pickleball, baseball practice, and golf-related activities.
Jaxay Shah, CMD of Savvy Group, said, "The arena would feature eight pickleball courts, two padel courts, box football and box cricket facilities, a volleyball court, jogging track, outdoor gym, and social spaces including a cafe and event venue."
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