RIL opens Jio World Centre in Mumbai

The company said launching initially with a dedication of the Dhirubhai Ambani Square and the musical Fountain of Joy to Mumbai and Jio World Convention Centre, the Jio World Centre will have a phase-wise opening over the course of the current and the next year

Hyderabad: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) announced the opening of the country's largest and most prestigious multi-faceted destination, the Jio World Centre. "Envisioned by Nita Ambani, Director Reliance Industries and Founder-Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, the Centre covers an expanse of 18.5 acres in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex, and is set to become an iconic business, commerce and culture destination, giving India and its citizens a world-class landmark," the company said in a statement.

The company said launching initially with a dedication of the Dhirubhai Ambani Square and the musical Fountain of Joy to Mumbai and Jio World Convention Centre, the Jio World Centre will have a phase-wise opening over the course of the current and the next year.

It includes a cultural centre, a musical fountain, an upscale retail experience, a curated selection of cafes and fine dining restaurants, serviced apartments and offices, and the state-of-the-art convention facility.

Nita Ambani said: "Jio World Centre is a tribute to our glorious nation and a reflection of the aspirations of New India. From the largest conventions to cultural experiences to pathbreaking retail and dining facilities, It is envisioned as Mumbai's new landmark, a point where we come together to script the next chapter of India's growth story."

A free-entry, open public space, it promises to become a must-see destination for local citizens and tourists from around the world.

Over 250 teachers from BMC schools and other schools across Mumbai were invited to attend the opening show as a mark of respect for their efforts in adapting to the new methods of teaching in last two years to keep the flame of knowledge burning and ensuring India's march towards achieving its next decade of success.

The square will open with evening shows every day. Free entry passes can be booked on the dhirubhaiambanisquare.com.

The highlights of the Centre include: three exhibition halls, accommodating about 16,500 guests; two convention halls, accommodating about 10,640 guests; a majestic ballroom, accommodating about 3200 guests, 25 meeting rooms, total area of 1,39,930 sft of pre-function concourse across all the levels, hybrid and digital experiences enabled by 5G network, largest kitchen capacity with ability to cater to over 18,000 meals a day and India's largest on-site parking in a convention centre with capacity of 5,000 cars.

Dhirubhai Ambani Square and Jio World Convention Centre's public openings are a precursor to the monumental project and the extraordinary experiences that visitors can expect from the Jio World Centre. Envisioned as India's upcoming transformative hub of innovation and ideas, it will be a space that fosters communities, inspires innovations, and brings people together.