The company plans to develop approximately 22 million sq. ft. of mixed-use space across airports in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur and Guwahati. The developments will span a land bank of more than 655 acres across six airports in five states, including nearly 440 acres in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Around 70 per cent of the planned investment will be concentrated in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

The airport cities will integrate hospitality, retail, entertainment, convention and commercial infrastructure with airport, metro and city transport networks. The developments are designed as walkable urban districts offering hotels, offices, dining, retail and business spaces.

Commenting on the initiative, 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."

"These developments are being designed with leading global design and engineering partners and informed by emerging trends in hospitality, retail, workplaces and entertainment. 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," he added.

The airport city programme draws inspiration from international airport districts such as Singapore's Changi, Dubai International, Amsterdam's Schiphol and Seoul's Incheon, adapting the airport-led development model for India's growing aviation sector.

As part of the initiative, AAHL has signed hotel management agreements with IHG Hotels & Resorts for five luxury and premium hotels, including the introduction of the Kimpton brand in India. The company is also partnering with domestic and international players across hospitality, food and beverage, retail and entertainment.

All Airport City projects have received LEED Gold pre-certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), reflecting a focus on sustainable design, resource efficiency and walkable public spaces.

At the launch event, AACL also recognised its partners across master planning, architecture, construction and project management, including Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), Benoy, Znera Space, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Tata Projects Ltd, PSP Projects Ltd, CBRE, JLL and Cushman & Wakefield.