Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man and chairman of India’s most valuable company, has always been in the news for his business interests and enormous wealth.
As much attention has been given to his wealth, lifestyle, and car collection, so too has Ambani’s residence in Mumbai, a palace-like ultra-modern residence known as Antilia. But do you know why this luxurious home is called Antilia and what the meaning behind the name is? Antilia is the most expensive home in India. In addition, it ranks among the top 10 most expensive houses in the world. This 27-story building is valued at around Rs 15,000 crore.
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani’s Rs 150000000000 home Antilia is named after…
Mukesh Ambani’s house, Antilia, is apparently named after a mythical island said to be located in the Atlantic Ocean. The name Antilia derives from the Portuguese phrase ‘Ante Ilha’, meaning “Island in the Other Side,” “Opposite Island,” or “Four Islands.” The architecture of Antilia was planned by Perkins and Will in Chicago. Meanwhile, the construction was entrusted to Leighton Holdings, an Australian company.
Antilia facts! 27 floors, helipad, yoga studio and…amazing features of Antilia
Ambani’s residence is a 27-story, 400,000 square foot building fully equipped with a variety of amenities. According to estimates, the building cost around Rs 11,000 crore to construct. Notably, six floors are reserved entirely for a parking structure for the Ambani family vehicles.
The home features several swimming pools, a ballroom, a spa center, and a yoga studio. The residence also has its temple, symbolic of the family and their cultural and spiritual values.
Antilia includes state-of-the-art security systems and a green design. Antilia offers a breathtaking view of the Arabian Sea and the Mumbai skyline.
Can Antilia withstand earthquakes?
For festivals and family celebrations, the home is decorated extravagantly and illuminated. One of the more interesting facts about Antilia is that it can withstand earthquakes up to 8 on the Richter scale. It has been engineered and structurally designed for a maximum level of safety and stability.