The 29 KM operational length of Dwarka Expressway has made it not only the most important commercial property corridor in Gurgaon but also one of the fastest growing areas for HNIs and large integrated complexes in close proximity to luxury retail markets which will improve access from West/South Delhi to IGI Airport (8-10 minutes) by means of travel distance reduction.
Dwarka Expressway (five years ago) was a construction site, full of cranes, dust and unhappy owners because possession dates had been delayed. Therefore, there were not many residents so perusal (residential) promises about future retail opportunities along the expressway remained just that. But many residential developments (with many new buildings now occupied) are being completed and residents (high-middle class and affluent) have moved into them and started making lifestyle purchases that would normally be expected of this level of income (premium retail outlets such as fine dining, wellness centres, luxury showrooms etc.). The retail space that was proposed in the future is eliminated because it is now readily available as obtainable investment property for investors interested in yield (rentals) AND/OR for a business owner with a higher traffic volume product and fewer retail options remaining at Golf Course Road prices than there were in October of 2017 (when these buildings would still be in construction). https://grokipedia.com/page/Dwarka_Expressway
This blog details how Dwarka Expressway Gurgaon characteristics, product types and lease/status profile have made this retail corridor (between Dwarka's interchanges) viable compared to other micro-markets in Gurgaon.
There are approximately 50,000 additional homes built on the Dwarka Expressway between 2015 and 2020 — across Sectors 99 through 115. Mid-to-upper level professional buyers tend to dominate. Younger professionals tend to attract an NRI family. Higher earner corporate executives have vacated South Delhi as well as Central Gurgaon for more affordable and larger homes in the NCR area.
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This is not a Tier 2 location; it was recently underserved with quality retail as this high-purchasing-power neighbourhood is making its way into becoming a retail location. The developers who recognised the early absorption of residential are beginning to introduce luxury retail spaces on Dwarka Expressway to support this captive market via commercial formats such as traditional high-street retail, mixed-use developments with commercial at ground level and independent high-street retail developments over the last two years.
As a result, a micro-market along the Dwarka Expressway Gurgaon is developing that is, both nationally and internationally, attracting nationals and internationals to retail development (not just local to retail) including premium F&B chains, boutique gyms, international brand clothing, salons or spas that, as a rule, are only at established high-worth locations. The residential base created demand; the infrastructure has allowed the bulk of the development to take place. Among the developers leading this shift is SPJ Vedatam, one of the prominent builders bringing planned, high-specification luxury retail spaces on Dwarka Expressway to the corridor, designed specifically for the premium catchment this residential base has created.
The chance is genuine. So is the requirement for due diligence. For investors, the current rent for commercial property on Dwarka Expressway can vary from five percent through seven percent depending upon the location's specific positioning within the corridor. Capital appreciation has strong future potential; however, this will only occur when certain criteria including metro completion and continued residential absorption are met. Only buy properties that have received both an OC and RERA registration. If the building is still under construction and the tenant has no guarantee of having a lease, then do not purchase this investment directly, or use an escrow account to secure a deposit. (source) - https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/dwarka-expressway-boom-the-commercial-vs-residential-debate-where-smart-money-is-moving-in-2026/
For business owners, when determining where to locate a business within the corridor, consider how many residents currently live in the corridor as well as how many potential customers can also be created. As of right now, the highest density of residents with the strongest pedestrian traffic exists between sectors 108 and 113. There are still many residents being added along sectors 99 through 107. When choosing the best location to operate a business, remember the different reasons that people use businesses that depend on foot traffic versus those who rely on visiting businesses for a specific reason.
Commercial property transactions along Dwarka Expressway Gurgaon have increased at an annualized percentage rate of thirty four percent during 2024. Therefore, it would be wise to purchase luxury retail spaces on Dwarka Expressway now while available at the current pre-launch price and prior to the next price increase that will occur following the metro announcement. https://realtynmore.com/dwarka-expressway-property-growth-infrastructure/
It is essential to realize not all formats work for every corridor, therefore it is important for both investors and business owners to have an understanding of what tenants desire. Currently the three most desired retail shops on Dwarka Expressway are ground floor and high street units with a size range of 500 sq ft to 1500 sq ft, on the main road with access to parking, which premium food and beverage, pharmacy, salon, and fashion brands prefer from a visibility and walk-in traffic perspective; anchor led mall space, where mixed use development with an anchor such as a food court or multiplex creates a consistent footfall pattern, preferred by brands that rely on foot traffic as opposed to destination visits; and large format showrooms with a size range of 3000 sq ft and greater for automobile showrooms, furniture companies, and electronics retailers, made viable here because the roadways on Dwarka Expressway are much wider than in Central Gurgaon and land costs are much lower in comparison.
In all three formats, luxury retail spaces on Dwarka Expressway are commanding a rental premium of 15% to 25% over the same retail shops on Dwarka Expressway located on Sohna Road. This high level of rental premiums is indicative of a higher level of tenant demand than current tenant supply.
