Embassy Developments Ltd has awarded an ₹850-crore construction contract to Leighton Asia, part of the CIMIC Group, for Embassy Citadel, its ultra-luxury residential development in Worli, Mumbai.
The contract covers the complete civil and structural works package for the project, which marks Embassy Developments’ strategic entry into Mumbai’s residential real estate market.
Landmark project
Embassy Citadel is a 1.6 million sq. ft. development with an estimated gross development value of ₹8,800 crore. The project will comprise 316 luxury residences and two exclusive triplex mansion homes.
Rising nearly 300 metres, the single-tower development is being positioned as a vertically integrated luxury ecosystem centred on wellness, hospitality-inspired living and multi-generational community spaces.
Management comment
“This award demonstrates the Group’s established capability in delivering high-rise residential developments, including in India where Leighton Asia has successfully delivered a range of large-scale residential projects,” said CIMIC Group Executive Chairman and ACS Group and Hochtief Chief Executive Officer Juan Santamaría.
“Our experience in complex urban environments, combined with our commitment to safety, quality and reliable delivery, position us as a trusted partner in the premium residential sector,” he added.
“Embassy Citadel has been conceived as a new benchmark for luxury living in Mumbai, with an equally strong emphasis on engineering, precision, safety and construction quality,” said Embassy Developments Chief Operating Officer, North & West Parag Saraiya.
“Leighton Asia brings deep global expertise in delivering complex high-rise developments and a proven reputation for operational excellence. Their capabilities and experience make them a natural partner for a project of this scale, ambition and technical sophistication,” he added.
Design team
Embassy Citadel has been designed in collaboration with an international consultant team comprising ADA Architecture, Mumbai; STX Landscape Architects, Singapore; Studio HBA, Singapore and Hong Kong; and Thornton Tomasetti, New York.