Reliance Industries has announced the opening of Jio World Plaza, an immersive retail destination for top-end, global standard shopping and entertainment experiences in India. Located in BKC, in the heart of Mumbai, Jio World Plaza (JWP) opens doors to the public on November 1. It will integrate with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, the Jio World Convention Centre and the Jio World Garden.
The Plaza is designed as an exclusive hub for retail, leisure, and dining. Spanning four levels across a sprawling 7,50,000 square feet area, the retail mix boasts an impressive roster of 66 luxury brands.
Speaking about the launch, Isha M Ambani, Director, Reliance Industries said, “Our envisioning of the Jio World Plaza is aimed at bringing the best global brands to India as well as highlighting the prowess and craftsmanship of top Indian brands; and hence create a very unique retail experience.”
Notable international newcomers to the Indian market include Balenciaga, the Giorgio Armani Café, Pottery Barn Kids, Samsung Experience Centre, EL&N Café, and Rimowa. Mumbai welcomes its first stores of Valentino, Tory Burch, YSL, Versace, Tiffany, Ladurée, and Pottery Barn, while key flagships include other iconic brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Cartier, Bally, Giorgio Armani, Dior, YSL, and Bulgari.
Designers like Manish Malhotra, Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla, Rahul Mishra, Falguni and Shane Peacock, and Ri By Ritu Kumar, among others will also showcase their products at the Jio World Plaza.
The Plaza’s structure, inspired by the lotus flower and other elements of nature, has been brought to life through a collaboration with TVS, an international architecture and design firm . The shopping concourse is punctuated with meticulously placed sculptural columns that act as a visual thread weaving design continuity into the fabric of the space.
Marble-clad floors, soaring vaulted ceilings, and an artful play of soft lighting coalesce harmoniously to establish a backdrop that exemplifies the essence of luxury.
Entertainment offerings on the third level include a multiplex theatre and a well-curated gourmet food emporium. The Plaza aims to provide shoppers with a consummate retail experience. Services like personal shopping assistance, VIP concierge, taxi-on-call, wheelchair services, hands-free shopping with baggage drop, butler service, and baby strollers are aimed to amplify the consumer experience.