A Move Towards Integrated Condominiums with High-Street Retail; Key Highlights
- Shift in Luxury Housing Design: Indian developers are increasingly adopting integrated condominium formats that blend luxury residences with high-street retail, lifestyle, and entertainment spaces to meet evolving homebuyer preferences.
- Rising Demand for Walkable Living: Homebuyers now prioritise convenience, community interaction, and access to daily needs within walking distance, reducing reliance on long commutes.
- Strong Industry Validation: As per JLL’s “Rise of Mixed-Use Developments in India 2025” report, mixed-use developments account for nearly 35% of residential absorption in major Indian cities.
- Investment and Retail Upside: Integrated formats promise better long-term capital appreciation, sustained footfall for retailers, and stronger leasing prospects due to captive residential populations.
- Creation of Self-Sufficient Neighbourhoods: Developers are moving beyond standalone projects to build holistic, vibrant neighbourhoods focused on quality of living, social engagement, and urban sustainability.
The Indian residential real estate sector is witnessing a noticeable transition in the design of new luxury developments. This is because the developers are increasingly opting for integrated condominiums that combine luxury residential spaces with high street retail and lifestyle offerings, in line with the demand from homebuyers to have access to facilities and services within walking distance of their homes. Such projects are being developed by the likes of DLF, Hero Realty, M3M, and Tribeca Developers.
The rising demand for integrated developments is also evident in the industry data. According to the report “Rise of Mixed-Use Developments in India 2025” by JLL, mixed-use townships currently contribute to around 35% of the residential absorption in major Indian cities, led by developments that combine residential, retail, office, and entertainment spaces into a single neighborhood.
In New Delhi, the DLF Midtown project in DLF City is a shining example of this phenomenon. Designed as a self-contained township, this project brings together luxury residential offerings, large parks, social infrastructure, and Midtown Plaza, a high street retail destination conceptualized to cater to not only the residents but also the entire catchment area. This project is changing the skyline of West Delhi and is set to make Moti Nagar a new luxury residential destination, which could well be the only township in Delhi where luxury high-rise condominiums are offered along with high street retail.
Aakash Ohri, MD & CBO, DLF Homes, shared “Walkable, high-street retail has defined modern living in Gurgaon, yet such integrated, urban lifestyle experiences have been limited in New Delhi. With DLF Midtown Plaza, our upcoming high-street retail destination at Moti Nagar, we are bringing this evolved way of living to the capital: curated retail, everyday conveniences, entertainment, and vibrant social experiences, all just a short walk from home. Seamlessly complementing this is DLF Midtown, our integrated residential development in Moti Nagar, set within a 128-acre green expanse in the heart of West Delhi. Planned as one of the largest integrated developments in the region, it is already home to over 4000 families, with established residential communities such as Capital Greens I, II, and III forming the backbone of a thriving neighborhood. The newest addition to this community is One Midtown, offering a holistic lifestyle with a world-class club, expansive lifestyle amenities, and the iconic terrace rooftop.”
The real estate sector of Dwarka Expressway is undergoing a shift to become a prime destination for fully integrated condominium projects, which in turn is altering the landscape of residential offerings. The real estate sector is also witnessing the integration of high street retail properties into luxury residential projects.
Adding to this, Rohit Kishore, CEO, Hero Realty, who is developing a luxury residential project on Dwarka Expressway, integrated with a high street retail shared, “Integrated condominiums with high-street retail are a natural progression in India's evolving urban landscape. This shift reflects the increasing demand for a lifestyle that homebuyers desire, valuing more than just a well-designed residence. There is a strong need for convenience, community, and connectivity all within one address. This approach reduces the need for long commutes and enhances lifestyle value. In line with this new lifestyle choice among modern homebuyers, we have launched The Palatial by Hero Homes, which features 300,000 sq.ft of high-street retail and commercial space with a 300-meter frontage facing the Dwarka Expressway. From an investment perspective, such developments promise better long-term appreciation and sustained foot traffic for retailers.”
Pune too is treading the same path, especially in its established residential hubs. Tribeca Developers is also expanding its presence in the triple play of luxury living with the best of residential skyscrapers and well-designed high-street retail experiences. The Ark, located in South Pune’s NIBM area, includes six residential towers and Tribeca Highstreet, the city’s largest open-air retail boulevard spread across 300,000 sq. ft.
“Integrated residential communities supported by walkable, high-street retail are redefining modern urban living. Today’s homebuyers seek more than premium homes; they aspire to live in vibrant, self-sufficient neighbourhoods where daily conveniences, leisure, social interaction, and retail experiences come together seamlessly. The Ark, our flagship luxury development in South Pune, is a prime example combining thoughtfully designed residential towers with landmark amenities such as Pune’s largest rooftop terrace, expansive three-acre landscaped greens, infinity pools, lounges, and dedicated fitness and recreation spaces that elevate everyday life. Adjacent to it, Tribeca Highstreet at NIBM introduces a curated open-air retail and dining destination, creating a lively pedestrian-friendly social hub that complements the residential experience,” shared Girish Kamble, CEO , West, Tribeca Developers.
From a planning and leasing perspective, the momentum behind integrated formats is also visible in the retail sector. Cushman & Wakefield’s 2025 Indian retail report notes a 25% increase in integrated retail leasing in Delhi NCR, driven by developments that prioritise walkability and lifestyle-led design.
Smartworld One DXP in Sector 113 reflects this approach. This is the first adress in Dwarka,Expressway. At the same time, it provides a mix of luxury homes along with a retail street, Smartworld One DXP Street. This ensures that essential services are provided right at the residents' doors.
With the increased density that Indian cities face and changes in the expectations of buyers, the integrated condominium with high street retail is now becoming more integral to new residential projects. With this innovation, developers are creating neighborhoods that focus on living, not just projects.
