Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) announced the opening of Jio World Plaza (JWP), an immersive retail destination for top-end, global standard shopping and entertainment experiences in India. Strategically located in BKC, in the heart of Mumbai, JWP opened doors to the public on November 1.The Plaza seamlessly integrates with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, the Jio World Convention Centre and the Jio World Garden, making it an all-encompassing destination for visitors.
Speaking about the launch, Isha M. Ambani, Director, RIL, said, “Our envisioning of the Jio World Plaza is aimed at bringing the best global brands to India apart from highlighting the prowess and craftsmanship of the country’s top brands to thereby create a unique retail experience. The Plaza is more than a retail destination; it's an embodiment of aesthetics, culture, and leisure."
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. 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.
Jio World Plaza is now also home to designers like Manish Malhotra, Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla, Rahul Mishra, Falguni and Shane Peacock, and Ri By Ritu Kumar, among others. The opening of this landmark venue featured a fashion show where Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla brought quintessential maximalism to the grand opening.
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Sara Ali Khan set the runway ablaze with their panache. They were joined by Shehnaaz Gill, Aashim Gulati and international model Rahi Chadda.
The collection titled ‘La Belle Epoque - The Beautiful Age’ honours the brand’s 38-year journey in the world of fashion and also marks the Reliance Industry’s success in bringing the most coveted labels to India.
“This collection for Jio World Plaza is our very own Belle Epoque. It represents a heightened dedication to everything we stand for - unfettered creativity, freedom of expression, and of course, joyous living that is true to the core. La Belle Epoque, we hope, will remain eternally relevant”, said Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. “With this collection, we enter a Golden Age like none before," they said.
The opening of JWP also marks the opening of Gucci's third boutique for the brand in Mumbai and the fifth in the country. As part of Gucci’s commitment to implement and enhance eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient technologies, the new boutique is designed using LEED guidelines and principles.
Expanding the Maison’s presence within India and the South Asia region, French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton also announced its largest international luxury store in the country at JWP, spanning over 7,000 square feet area.
The Plaza's structure, inspired by the lotus flower and other elements of nature, has been brought to life through collaboration between TVS, a prestigious US-based international architecture and design firm, and the Reliance team.
The sculptural columns 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.
From a contemporary sculpture by Jitish Kallat welcoming visitors on the first level to the entertainment offerings on the third level, which include a multiplex theatre and a well-curated gourmet food emporium, as well as world-class restaurants, the Plaza aims to provide shoppers with a consummate retail experience.
