Dholera Smart CityDholera Smart City Guide 2026: Location, Projects, Price & Status
Searching for Dholera smart city returns a lot of noise, so this guide pulls the important parts into one place: what the project is, where it sits in Gujarat, how the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) works, the zones, the airport, what a plot costs and how to buy without mistakes.
What is Dholera Smart City?
Dholera Smart City is a from-scratch city laid out on a master plan before construction, with roads, utility corridors, industry, housing and green space defined zone by zone. It is India's largest planned greenfield smart city and part of the Dholera SIR. Read the full explanation in our what is Dholera Smart City project guide.
Where is Dholera Smart City?
Dholera Smart City is in Ahmedabad district, Gujarat, near the Gulf of Khambhat and roughly 100 km from Ahmedabad city. It anchors the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor. For distances, access and how to reach it, see where is Dholera Smart City.
What is Dholera SIR?
The Dholera Special Investment Region is the larger administrative and planning area that contains the city. It covers a region of about 920 square kilometres and is divided into zones and town planning (TP) schemes. Buyers searching for Dholera SIR smart city mean the same planned region, so the two terms are often used interchangeably.
Dholera Smart City project details at a glance
| Detail | Dholera Smart City project |
|---|---|
| Location | Ahmedabad district, Gujarat, near the Gulf of Khambhat |
| Type | Planned greenfield smart city inside Dholera SIR |
| Corridor | Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) |
| Approx. region size | Around 920 sq km (Dholera SIR) |
| Main land uses | Residential, commercial, industrial, logistics, IT, green and public zones |
| Key infrastructure | Dholera International Airport, expressway and rail links, utility corridors |
| Status (2026) | Under phased development; not fully complete |
Dholera Smart City zones
The master plan separates land by use so industry, housing, logistics and green space each have a defined place: residential, industrial, logistics, IT, city centre, tourism and recreation, green and agriculture buffers, and a solar park. See the Dholera zones page for the full list.
Dholera International Airport
Dholera International Airport is planned to connect the city to domestic and international traffic and to support cargo and logistics. Plots with good road access to the airport are usually compared first. Learn more on the Dholera International Airport page.
Dholera Smart City plot price
There is no single price for a plot in Dholera. The rate per square yard moves with location inside Dholera SIR, approval status, zone, plot size, road width, project phase and payment terms. That is why two plots both "in Dholera" can differ sharply. See the factors and how to compare quotes on our Dholera smart city plot price page.
Is Dholera Smart City ready?
Not fully. The city is being built in phases, so some zones and infrastructure are ahead of others. For what is done, what is in progress and realistic timelines, read is Dholera Smart City ready.
How to buy a plot in Dholera Smart City
Choose a project
Pick residential, commercial or industrial based on your goal.
Visit the site
See the land and the development around it before you decide.
Check the documents
Verify title, NA, NOC and the approved layout map.
Book and register
Pay as per the plan and get a registered sale deed in your name.
The full process, document checklist and red flags are in our plot buying guide. Browse ready projects on the Dholera smart city projects page.
Get current Dholera plot rates
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Dholera Smart City FAQ
What is Dholera Smart City?
A planned greenfield smart city inside the Dholera Special Investment Region (Dholera SIR) in Ahmedabad district, Gujarat, built on a master plan with roads, utilities, industry and housing zones.
Where is Dholera Smart City located?
In Ahmedabad district, Gujarat, near the Gulf of Khambhat and about 100 km from Ahmedabad, on the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
Is Dholera Smart City ready?
Not fully. It is being built in phases, so some zones are ahead of others. Check official updates for the current status.
What does a plot in Dholera Smart City cost?
There is no single price. The rate depends on location, zone, approvals, plot size, road width and project phase. Always ask for a written rate card.
Who develops Dholera Smart City?
The region is planned and managed by government bodies for Dholera SIR, while private developers sell plots in individual projects. This website is independent and not an official government site.