Gurugram’s Real Estate Gearing up For India’s First Disneyland

Gurugram, July 11, 2025: Just off the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway in Manesar, the vision of a glittering, world-class entertainment district is beginning to take shape.

In a significant initiative to transform Haryana into a global tourism hotspot, chief minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced plans to develop the country’s first Disneyland-style theme park in Manesar. More than a tourism headline, the proposed Disneyland City marks a decisive shift in the region’s developmental arc.

As with global precedents, such a project has the potential to recast the land’s identity, turning underutilised parcels into prime real estate and positioning the area as NCR’s next major growth engine.

According to media reports, the projected 500-acre amusement park, next to Pachgaon Chowk, is well situated along the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor and the KMP Expressway.  The project’s goal is highlighted by its excellent connectivity, which could establish the NCR as a destination that rivals entertainment hotspots like California, Paris and Tokyo on a global scale. The location, close to corporate hubs in Gurugram and the upcoming 1,000-acre Global City project, was chosen for its connectivity and market potential.

Besides, it is anticipated that there will be quick and substantial repercussions on real estate. Land values are expected to soar as a result of the announcement alone as developers seek out huge parcels for mid-to-premium residential offerings, plotted development and integrated townships.

Plans for retail clusters, hospitality endeavours and entertainment-led mixed-use forms have all been sparked by the prospect of significant foot traffic on the commercial front. A diverse urban buildout is planned for the ecology surrounding the proposed park, including hotels, shopping centres, offices and themed high streets.

“In our view, the proposed Disneyland is a strategic growth catalyst for the entire region. When such a globally recognisable development aligns with major infrastructure like the KMP Expressway and the upcoming Global City, it signals the emergence of a new urban nucleus,” says Vikas Dua, Director, Chintamanis Group.

“We anticipate that this convergence will create real momentum in real estate, encouraging developers to introduce residential formats that match the scale of this vision—integrated, experiential and future-proof. For buyers and investors, it’s not just about location anymore; it’s about getting ahead of a transformation curve.”

Moreover, the proposed amusement centre is expected to present a unique opportunity to cross-sell real estate as part of the experience economy—be it as holiday homes, short-stay rentals or weekend getaways. Developers and investors can tap into this emerging synergy, creating hybrid spaces that blend leisure, hospitality and residential living in new, profitable formats.

Siddharth Katyal, CEO, Bhumika Group, says, “We see that the proposed Disneyland puts forth a defining moment for mixed-use development in the region. Once completed, it will demand an ecosystem of retail, hospitality, entertainment and residential formats to sustain its growth. Thus, for developers, this brings an opportunity to reimagine Manesar not just as an extension of Gurugram but as a vibrant destination in its own right.”

He adds, “We foresee this as a kind of opportunity that will bring a surge in demand for thoughtfully planned mixed-use spaces, where people can live, work, shop and unwind, all within walkable, integrated environments.”

Surender Kaushik, Founder and MD, ARIPL, says, “In our view, this project signals a turning point for the housing segment in Manesar and beyond. With better roads, job creation, and global attention, buyers who earlier saw this area as too remote may now have an opportunity to buy and invest here. As developers, we look forward to developing projects that are future-ready, catering to the diverse buyer segment that this mega attraction will bring.”

Anchored by world-class connectivity, backed by visionary urban infrastructure and driven by developer confidence, the proposed Disneyland has the potential to unlock unprecedented real estate value across segments. As tourism, employment and investment converge, Manesar is no longer on the edge but at the centre of a new regional narrative.