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Gurgaon's luxury apartments priced at ₹75 crore leave the internet in disbelief: ‘Better to buy apartment in Dubai'
A viral post on X revealed Gurgaon's luxury apartments priced at ₹75 crores, sparking disbelief and comparisons to global property costs.
A recent post by an X user, a self-described “recovering founder,” has sent ripples of disbelief through the social media landscape by revealing the staggering prices of luxury apartments in Gurgaon. Sharing images of DLF's latest high-end project named The Dahlias on Golf Course Road, the user, Abhinav Kukreja, showcased extravagant amenities such as a private theatre, a games room, an ice bath area, and top-notch spa facilities. However, the most shocking detail was the starting price of ₹75 crore for the smallest unit.
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"Can't believe they cooked this in Gurgaon," Kukreja remarked, adding to the astonishment surrounding the luxurious features and exorbitant costs of these apartments. This jaw-dropping price has led to comparisons with properties in some of the world's most iconic locations, with users even searching for the price of apartments in the Burj Khalifa for a frame of reference.
Context of the price
According to X user, the smallest unit in the new development measures a remarkable 9,500 square feet and is expected to fetch around ₹80,000 per square foot. "This means that there is now a building in Gurgaon where the cheapest home costs approximately ₹75 crore ($9 million)," he explained, further amplifying the shock among potential buyers and onlookers alike.
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Reaction from internet
As social media users reacted, many expressed their disbelief and pondered alternatives. One user pointedly quipped, "You can get a facing view in Italy for the same price with much better facilities," highlighting the absurdity of the pricing in comparison to global options. Another chimed in, " ₹75 crore for a Gurgaon apartment or an apartment of the same size in the tallest and poshest building in the world, Burj Khalifa, where apartments start at ₹6 crore for 1 BHK. Tough choice..."
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A user sarcastically stated, "I’ll just buy a small island for that price!" while another noted that "real estate in India is now officially out of reach for most people."
