Bengaluru-headquartered real estate major Prestige Group and Bengaluru Airport City Limited have announced a convention and mixed-use commercial hub spanning 1.5 million square feet, to be developed at a construction cost of about Rs 1,800 crore. The hub will include a high-end performing arts centre, convention centre and spaces for hotels, hospitality, office, and retail stores. Kohn Pedersen Fox, a London based architectural firm, has been appointed for the development, which is expected to start by 2027 and be completed by 2031. The convention centre hub will enable the tech city to attract global scale conference and international exhibitions. The project is positioned as the centrepiece of Airport City, a 400-acre commercial zone within the 4,000-acre land bank held by Bangalore International Airport Limited under its concession agreement.
Prestige Group is looking to develop an initial inventory of over 350 keys across two hospitality brands, such as the convention-focused Marriott Marquis and ultra-luxury hotel Marriott St. Regis. The room count could be scaled up further, depending on demand and project requirements. โWe have always believed in creating iconic developments, but more importantly, developments that remain relevant to the evolving needs of the city. With this development, we are working diligently to bring this vision to life in a way that is future-ready and globally relevant,” said Irfan Razack, chairman and managing director of Prestige Group. The hotel mix targets both large-format Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions demand and luxury leisure travel, creating a captive ecosystem for the convention centre.
Hari Marar, chief executive officer and managing director of Bangalore International Airport Limited, noted that the convention centre will serve as the centrepiece of the Airport Cityโs integrated project. โWe have nearly 4,000 acre of land as part of the concession agreement. Out of this, 400 acre have been allotted for Airport City. We aim to develop a hub for business, hospitality, and broader economic growth in north Bengaluru,โ he said. The development is expected to catalyse economic growth, business tourism, investment and employment opportunities in the rapidly evolving airport corridor, the companies said. The 2031 completion target aligns with projected increases in passenger traffic and air cargo at Kempegowda International Airport, which crossed 37 million passengers in financial year 2025 and continues to expand terminal capacity.
The 1.5 million square feet programme integrates multiple asset classes to create a 24-hour destination. The performing arts centre adds cultural infrastructure that differentiates the hub from standard business parks, while the convention centre addresses a gap in Bengaluruโs ability to host international trade shows and summits at scale. Office and retail components provide daily footfall and support services for event attendees and hotel guests. The London-based Kohn Pedersen Fox appointment signals a focus on global design standards and large-span public spaces, with experience in airport districts and convention complexes. This masterplanned approach reflects broader mixed-use airport city trends where aviation nodes evolve into business and cultural districts.
The realtor has a similar project in Delhi, slated to be operational by end of 2026. The development houses 600 keys with Marriott Marquis and 200 keys with St. Regis, taking the total inventory to 800 keys. The Bengaluru project will start with 350 keys and scale based on demand, indicating a phased approach to hospitality supply. Convention-linked hotels require large ballrooms, pre-function areas, and back-of-house logistics for high-volume events, which influences structural grids and service planning from the outset. Locating the hub within Airport City ensures direct connectivity to terminals, reducing transit time for international delegates and improving Bengaluruโs competitiveness for global events against Hyderabad, Delhi, and Mumbai.
The Prestige Group also shared its plan to inaugurate about 25 hotels with 5,500 keys across India, over the next five years. As of March 2026, the group has delivered 316 projects spanning 212 million square feet. Currently, it has a pipeline of 135 projects across 227 million square feet. The Airport City hub represents one of the largest single investments in that pipeline and leverages the groupโs existing relationship with Marriott International across multiple brands. The Rs 1,800 crore construction cost covers core and shell for the convention centre, performing arts venue, and base infrastructure, with fit-outs and hotel interiors likely funded through operator partnerships or additional capital. The project supports Bengaluru commercial real estate growth in the airport corridor, which is seeing metro, road, and utility upgrades to support higher density.
With construction starting by 2027 and completion targeted by 2031, the project timeline allows for detailed design, approvals, and coordination with airport operations. The hub will need to address traffic management, multi-modal access, and sustainability certifications to meet corporate and institutional leasing mandates. If delivered as planned, the convention and mixed-use development will strengthen Bengaluruโs position in the global business events market and provide a new cultural venue for the city. It also advances BACLโs strategy to monetize non-aeronautical land and create employment clusters in North Bengaluru. More information on the airportโs development plans is available from Bangalore International Airport Limited.
