Mukesh Ambani-Nita Ambani’s Antilla: Mukesh Ambani, one of the richest Asians, lives in nothing short of a palace. Home to Asia’s biggest life, the Ambani residence, Antilla, overlooks the entire Mumbai. Piercing the skyline at 568 feet high, this is one of India’s most luxurious real estate icons along the Marine Drive. Worth nearly Rs 15,000 crore ($1 billion), the Ambani home has 27 floors, a snow room, helipads, and so much more.
You can leave chandeliers behind when you have rooms carved with real gold and windows opening to waterfalls. Interestingly, a viral myth about Antilla’s cooling system has always fascinated onlookers. How do the Ambanis keep cool without outdoor AC units protruding and spoiling the aesthetics of the Antilla? Here’s a peek inside the sanctum sanctorum of India’s wealthiest family.
Inside Ambani’s Antilla: How they keep their cool
Antilla has been designed by the Chicago-based architecture firm, Perkins & Will. Centrally air-conditioned, Antilla does not rely on regular solutions. No bulky outdoor units hinder the pristine architecture or block the facade. The Ambani residence has a climate of its own, carefully calibrated to preservation-friendly temperatures for interiors, carefully brought in from across the world, including marble, foliage, and floral decor.
As per a Times Now report, the temperature, however, cannot be controlled for humans. It is merely a preset for fixtures and cannot be lowered or increased as per individual needs.
It also claimed that the Ambani family resides only on the 27th floor. With access to just a few selected members, Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani reside purely at the top. As filtered sunlight enters the windows, the filtered sea breeze reaches them without the Mumbai noise and chaos. At a height of nearly 600 feet, the rooftop offers a complete view of Mumbai, and it sets another standard of privacy. Elder son Akash Ambani and wife Shloka share the floor with their children, Prithvi and Veda.
Private cinema, temple, and spa to snow-room
While central air-conditioning is just one aspect of Antilla, the billion-dollar home also has a curated space for Snowfall – a chilly escape to Mumbai’s humid horror. The snow room is engineered to maintain sub-zero atmospheres, offering the Ambanis a year-round icy unwind. Apart from this extravagantly designed space, Antilla houses a glittering ballroom to host lavish crowds, marble-lined pools, a private temple, and a spa.
However, maintaining this property also involves a staff of 600 full-time people. It also has 3 separate helipads, a private ice cream parlour, and is a shining billion-dollar inheritance.
