According to BACL, the most standout and captivating feature of the project lies in the Urban Forest, a green oasis at the heart of the development. This green space will serve as a focal point by seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the area. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL) has unveiled its investment plan for a two million sq ft business park and a 775-room hotel, to be built near the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).
BACL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL).
This biophilic inspired business park will offer smart workspaces in a vibrant public realm. The upcoming metro station at Airport City will provide seamless connectivity to the business park from the north, ensuring convenient access. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
According to BACL, this biophilic-inspired business park will provide smart workplaces in a vibrant public realm. The most standout and breathtaking feature of this project lies in the Urban Forest, a green oasis at the heart of the development. This green space will serve as a focal point, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the area. The upcoming metro station at Airport City will provide seamless connectivity to the business park from the northern side, ensuring convenient access.
Rao Munukutla, CEO, BACL, said, “This investment will further our vision of transforming Airport City into a bustling hub for businesses, knowledge-intensive sectors, R&D centres and global capability centres. With world-class infrastructure and a focus on sustainability, we aim to create a thriving environment that drives growth, brings employment opportunities and has a positive socio-economic impact on the region.”
Combo Hotel and Concert Arena in Bengaluru
There will also be a combo hotel and a concert arena along with the business park.
The combo hotel is expected to become one of the largest hospitality establishments in India. The 775-key hotel will feature the Vivanta brand with 450 keys and the Ginger brand with 325 keys. The combo hotel is expected to be completed by the end of 2026
The combo hotel is expected to become one of the largest hospitality establishments in India. The 775-key hotel will have 450 keys of the Vivanta brand and 325 keys of the Ginger brand. The combo hotel is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Rao Munukutla said, “The design philosophy of the 775-key combo hotel incorporates universal, minimalist and sustainable principles that aim to achieve efficiency while prioritising simple, intuitive and responsive customer-centric design that is geared towards the well-being of all occupants. The design ensures a comfortable experience for guests, while also meeting the three pillars of sustainability: people, planet and profit.”
Planned as the first-of-its-kind event venue in the airport ecosystem in India, the concert arena will have the capacity to host 10,000 attendees.
This state-of-the-art venue is scheduled to open sometime in 2026. It will provide a platform for spectacular events and concerts, enhancing the image of Airport City as a hub for entertainment and cultural gatherings.
