Whitefield, The Real Estate Gold Mine Of Bangalore

Whitefield is the most sought after zone of East Bangalore named after George Whitefield, an Anglican cleric and evangelist. It remained a pleasantly, old-fashioned settlement till the late 1990s after which the Indian IT boom turned it into a major suburb and crowned as IT hub of Bangalore. It is now, one of the most important localities of the city and still growing rapidly. This suburb-turned-city, practically built by the IT revolution, is now setting the cultural tone for the rest of Bangalore. It is presently booming with residential realty and is also the epicenter of commercial real estate. According to research by Collier’s, it’s one of the top Asian cities to make it to the list. This has made it a hot-spot to all kinds of businesses; 5-star hotels, international schools, hospitals, entertainment, mega-malls and even art theatres.

Here are a few reasons why Whitfield is predominantly the best locality in Bangalore to invest in:

Smooth connectivity

One of the biggest selling points of Whitefield is the upcoming 2nd Phase, Purple Line of Namma Metro. This line will make connectivity much easier as it is set to solve most of the rush hour traffic issues in and around Whitefield. The locality is also already well connected through major roads such as the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and Old Madras Road (OMR).

Changing prices

Whitefield has been developing rapidly over the last few years. A lot of attractive properties have started propping up in the area. The unique range of amenities, growing infrastructure and new IT parks are only going to make property prices soar in the next few years.

Proximity to major IT hubs

Whitefield houses some of the biggest tech parks like International Tech Park (ITPL), within the EPIP zone. MNCs such as Airbus, Bosch, Intel, Microsoft and Oracle have also set up shop. This abundance of IT hubs has created so many commercial spaces which have ultimately resulted in innumerate job opportunities in the area and have positively impacted the real estate market of the locality.

Quick ride to prestigious educational institutions

Reputed educational institutes like Ryan International School, The Deen’s Academy, National Public School, Whitefield Global School among many others are located within Whitefield while some of the other prominent schools are in close proximity. This provides students and parents with quick accessibility benefits.

Access to good medical care

Some of Bangalore’s best hospitals are located in Whitefield. Sri Sathya Sai Super Specialty Hospital and Vydehi Hospital are equipped with the best technology and highly trained staff to cater to the medical needs of patients. Apart from these Whitefield also has the famous Columbia Asia Hospital, Manipal Hospital and Narayana Hrudayala. Specialty hospitals such as Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Cloud 9 or Apollo Cradle have also started operating from Whitefield. There are many other hospitals that can be quickly reached from Whitefield. Whether you need a routine check-up or looking for some immediate medical attention, the best treatment is assured.

Retail and entertainment

Weekends in Whitefield can be fun-packed as it is the home of some of the best malls in Bangalore. Phoenix Market City, Forum Shantiniketan, VR, Inorbit or the Forum Neighborhood Malls are major destinations for shopaholics all over the city. There are various eateries, restaurants, game zones, food streets, supermarkets, the most advanced cinema screens and much more offering residents innumerable opportunities to have a great social life. It is becoming a hotspot for theatres, museums and art galleries as well.

Hospitality

Whether it’s a pleasant dinner date or a lavish family wedding, there are many places where the residents of Whitefield can treat themselves to luxurious services. The newly opened Sheraton Grand or The Zuri, Marriott and Taj Vivanta are some of the best hotels in the locality. There are many mid segment hotels are operating from here including Four Points by Sheraton, ITC Fortune Select, Fairfield and Keys hotel to name a few.

Apart from these, there are many communities that have a variety of amenities, making them the dream homes for their residents. Some of India’s most distinguished builders offer properties top-of-the-line amenities like swimming pools, gyms, badminton courts and much more that make you feel like you are living life king-sized.

With all that said, you might have realized that Whitefield is rapidly becoming a posh, self-sustaining city of its own. It definitely needs to be on your list, whether you want to invest in real estate, or buy a home of your own.

Alembic Urban Forest is a ready to move in gated community with 19 storey high four towers, surrounded by lush greenery that aims to give Whitefield a much-needed breath of fresh air. Our projects are designed with luxury and absolute comfort for the urban dwellers of Bangalore. Every aspect of the apartment has been thoughtfully designed to balance the comforts of modern life with the joy of nature.

So if you are looking for a home amidst the fastest developing locality of Bangalore and a break from the cacophony at the same time, you know whom to call!!!