Published 06:49 IST, October 8th 2021

Reliance unveils Jio World Drive at BKC; new hub has drive-in theatre, restaurant & more

The new Jio World Drive in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex houses 72 international and Indian companies and 27 food outlets serving international cuisines

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inauguration of Reliance Industries' premium retail destination, Jio World Drive (JWD), in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex, was announced on Thursday. Jio World Drive, which will span 17.5 acres at Maker Maxity, will be Mumbai's latest, highly urbanised leisure spot.

site houses 72 international and Indian companies, 27 food outlets serving international cuisines. It will have Mumbai's first rooftop Jio Drive-In atre, an open-air weekly community market, and pet-friendly services will be available. It will have a specialised catchy experience and or customised services.
 

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Reliance unveils Jio World Drive at Bandra Kurla Complex

With opening of Jio World Drive, Bandra Kurla Complex is positioned to be new social centre point in Mumbai, said Darshan Mehta, CEO of Reliance Brands Limited. In heart of Mumbai, hub will set a new standard for customised experiences that one might anticipate from similar retail outlets from around world. Unique features such as planned Jio Drive-in atre will make this a must-visit location for all to enjoy, he ded.

Mehta went on to say that customers are eager to go out for unique experiences in settings that are likely to give more than one sensory experience and with people y care about. And that is just what Jio World Drive aims to provide, Mehta said in a statement issued by company.

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Jio World Drive's graceful floating exterior was inspired by French concept of Nuage, which simulates a cloud-like structure, and was designed by famous design architects Ross Bonthorne and Andy Lampard

For first time in India, new hangout spot in Mumbai will also offer worldwide notion of 'designated pop-up spaces.' It will have Wagtail, a canine crèche and a spa, which offers a pet-friendly environment. It's a pet-friendly cafe and will also have an open-air weekend bazaar where customers can engage with ir pets.

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For its uber urban customers, hub will also include Reliance's new food and grocery concept store FreshPik. It will also open India's first main and anchor shop for leing home-decor powerhouse West Elm, as well as Hamleys' global first concept shop, Hamleys' Play.

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06:49 IST, October 8th 2021