Home to Mukesh and Nita Ambani, Antilia may just be one of India's most talked-about residences. Located in South Mumbai's Altamount Road, the skyscraper was designed in consultation with American architecture firms Perkins and Will & Hirsch Bedner Associates, and is said to be the world's second most valuable residential property, second only to Buckingham Palace. The skyscraper is also one of the world's tallest single-family houses, and as of 2014, was valued at $2 billion.
Packing together 27 floors (each with extra high ceilings, making it as tall as an average 60 storey building), Antilia doesn't just draw attention for its unconventional layout and grand scale. What makes the Ambanis' home one-of-a-kind is also its impressive array of special features. Constructed to be able to withstand earthquakes that measure up to eight on the Richter scale, Antilia also houses three helipads, a theatre that accommodates 80 guests, a spa, a garage for 168 vehicles, a ballroom, and terrace gardens.
Over the years, the Ambanis have opened the doors to Antilia for several special occasions, from Mumbai Indians' 10th anniversary to their daughter Isha Ambani's wedding in 2018. Below, we take you on a virtual tour through some of the most beautiful corners of the Ambani home, as seen online and through Vogue India's shoots.
A look at the Ambani family's grand entrance
Look beyond the towering dark wood and mirror work gates of Antilia and what awaits is a beautiful drive through surrounded by foliage. What makes the Ambani residence entrance note-worthy is how the family's decorators redo the area for different celebrations. While white and pink blooms decked up the entrance during Akash and Shloka Ambani's pre-wedding functions, Isha Ambani's wedding day had Antilia's entrance filled with ruby roses. The front porch is also home to one of American artist Robert Indiana's famous red Love sculptures, beyond which lie the doors to the home.
Take a walk through the Ambanis' intimate meeting area
Among the many floors within Antilia sits a cosy meeting area, where Vogue India shot Nita Ambani back in 2017. All dark wooden flooring, intricately woven rugs and warm lighting, the space also includes a winding staircase with glass panelling, plush couches in terracotta tones, and moody paintings.
Have you seen the interiors of Isha Ambani's bedroom?
While Isha Ambani now lives in Worli with husband Anand Piramal, she does make regular visits to Antilia, and can often be seen spending time with family and friends there on special occasions. This picture of the businesswoman dressed up for a celebration takes us inside her living quarters, which, like the rest of her home, follows a soothing, earthy colour palette. You'll spot a salon-style hair wash station in the background, behind which sits a table full of silver photo frames, and a large painting that looks like an FN Souza. It's safe to say that one of Ambani's most prized artworks, however, is the neon Tracey Emin creation her mother Nita Ambani gifted her when she graduated from university, which spells out the message "When I hold you, I hold your heart."
Here's a peek from Antilia's sun kissed living area
Given its height, Antilia offers its residents a breathtaking view of the sea, which is best captured from its living area. Featuring a sweeping balcony and ceiling-to-floor windows, this sun-kissed section of the Ambani home is where Isha Ambani shot her Vogue India cover in 2019.
Along with light wood accents and flawless white marble, the Ambanis' living area also celebrates their love for art, housing a silver and gold Subodh Gupta, and a gold Ravinder Reddy head sculpture. "I really wouldn't call myself a collector," Nita Ambani once revealed in an interview with The Telegraph. "I'm just starting out, and the more I look and the more I see, the more the work speaks to me... my daughter also loves art and she's introduced me to works and artists."
This picture from Isha Ambani's recent get together with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami also shares a peek inside her living area, which brings together lots of neutral accents. Set against warm marble flooring, the space gives guests a chance to wind down on plush brown couches which sit on an intricately woven rug. A mirror-effect coffee table topped off with books and crystal swans isn't the only detail that will catch your eye in here. Look beyond and you'll also notice sweet family photos from past celebrations on other side tables.
Step into the Ambanis' beautiful in-house elevator
Given how many celebrations the Ambani family hosts inside Antilia, it comes as no surprise that their 27-storey home features large elevators to accommodate large numbers of people at once. What makes their lifts a favourite photo spot, however, are their beautiful interiors. The walls of each elevator come covered in earthy fabric with mirror work details, creating the perfect backdrop for group shots, like this one.
Don't miss this video from Antilia's entertainment hall
From engagements to sangeets and even Isha Ambani's wedding ceremony, the Ambanis have hosted more than a few memorable get-togethers inside Antilia. The skyscraper includes its very own space for such celebrations, which seems to be able to accommodate hundreds of guests. While one bash saw the entertaining area decked out in snowy trees and a matching ivory grand piano, another had the space transform into an evening garden complete with pink blooms, romantic lanterns, and a stage for dance performances. For each big night, the Ambanis make sure to decorate their grand staircase in a fresh way, picking a special theme and sets to match.
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Nita Ambani and Shloka Ambani take us into Antilia's most beautiful corners
Over the years, Nita Ambani has allowed the world into her home by way of pictures captured before some of her biggest get-togethers. One must-see snapshot of the entrepreneur and philanthropist shares a sneak peek into Antilia's special entertainment area, which features a winding illuminated staircase, marble floors detailed with intricate inlay work, and in the midst of it all, a gilded pillar embossed with lotus motifs, sitting behind a striking bust.
More recently, a picture of Shloka Ambani, captured minutes before she attended Armaan Jain and Anissa Malhotra's sangeet, also reveals another picture-perfect corner of the residence, done up with regal carpets, lots of beautifully carved silverware and fresh roses.
Want more insights from the Ambanis' beautiful home? Start scrolling for a closer look at the interiors of Antilia.
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