Antilia
Antilia is a private residence in Mumbai, India, owned by Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani and his family.
Antilia is a private residence in Mumbai, India, owned by Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani and his family. Completed in 2010, it is widely described as one of the world’s most expensive private homes and is located on Altamount Road in Cumballa Hill, often called Mumbai’s “Billionaires’ Row.”
Description
Antilia is a high-rise private home in Mumbai designed for the Ambani family. It is notable for its scale, luxury features, and prominent position in discussions of ultra-high-value real estate.
History
Construction began in 2006 and the building was completed in 2010. Coverage at the time and in later years has repeatedly identified it as one of the most expensive residences in the world.
Architecture and scale
The residence is reported to have 27 storeys and a height of about 173 metres, with a total area of roughly 400,000 square feet. It has been described as structurally unusual because of its large floor heights and tower-like design.
Ownership and significance
Antilia serves as the home of Mukesh Ambani, one of India’s best-known business figures, and his family. It has become a widely recognized symbol of luxury real estate in India.
Naming and cultural references
The name comes from Antilia, a mythical island in Atlantic cartography. This naming adds a symbolic and legendary association to the property.
Key facts
- Antilia is the Mumbai home of Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries.
- It is located on Altamount Road in South Mumbai, an area often described as one of the city’s most expensive residential districts.
- The building was constructed between 2006 and 2010.
- It is commonly described as one of the world’s most expensive private residences.
- The name Antilia refers to a legendary island said to have existed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Canadian readers may encounter Antilia in coverage of global wealth, luxury real estate, and the Ambani family’s business and social prominence.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antilia_(building)Supports: Basic identification, location, ownership, completion date, and valuation context.
- Business Insider — https://www.businessinsider.com/ambani-house-photos-altamount-road-mumbai-spa-parking-amenities-art-2024-3Supports: 27-storey description, 400,000-square-foot size, name origin, and Guinness recognition.
- Architectural Digest India — https://www.architecturaldigest.in/content/mukesh-ambani-antilia-home-mumbai/Supports: Location, ownership, completion context, and status as an exceptionally expensive private residence.
- Hindustan Times — https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/mukesh-ambani-s-sobo-residence-antilia-inside-india-s-richest-man-s-opulent-rs-15-000-crore-mumbai-home/story-fd3PTUlwJ9ycqMCd4DQ3NJ.htmlSupports: Ownership, approximate value, and family residence context.
- The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/oct/13/mukesh-ambani-india-home-mumbaiSupports: Completion-era reporting, storey count, height, and estimated value at the time.