A Rs 250-Crore Bet on Dholera
The club has earmarked roughly Rs 250 crore for the new campus, making it one of the largest private recreation investments announced along the corridor so far. Rather than replicating an urban clubhouse, the plan leans towards a low-density, landscape-first destination.
The scale is deliberate. With Dholera’s population expected to swell as manufacturing and semiconductor units come online, the club is positioning itself early.
300 Bighas Near Varna Village
The site spans about 300 bighas — roughly 186 acres — near Varna village, close to Vataman Chowkdi on the Ahmedabad–Dholera route.
Key location advantages:
- Around 15 km from the upcoming Dholera International Airport
- Direct access from the Ahmedabad–Dholera expressway corridor
- Comfortable weekend driving distance from Ahmedabad
- Close to the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) growth zone
Designed as a Seven-Star Weekend Getaway
The campus is being planned as a premium leisure destination rather than a daily-use sports club. Think resort-style stays, dining, wellness and open recreation spaces built for two- and three-day visits.
That shift matters. Ahmedabad’s existing clubs serve evening and weekend footfall from within the city; this one is designed for people who want to leave the city entirely.
Lakhs of Trees at the Centre of the Plan
The “green club” label isn’t marketing filler. Plantation on a very large scale — reportedly lakhs of trees — is central to the master plan, with built structures occupying a modest share of the total land.
Expected green features include:
- Dense native plantation across the campus perimeter and interiors
- Large open lawns and walking trails
- Water management and landscaping suited to the region’s dry climate
- Low-rise construction to preserve sightlines and tree cover
Soil Testing Already Complete
Groundwork has begun. The club has already carried out soil testing at the Dholera site — an essential first step given the region’s coastal soil profile and the scale of plantation planned.
Soil study results typically shape foundation design, drainage planning and species selection for plantation, so completing it early signals serious intent.
Why Dholera, and Why Now
Dholera has moved from paper to reality faster than most planned cities in India. The greenfield international airport, expressway connectivity, and multi-thousand-crore semiconductor investments have created a genuine demand base for hospitality and leisure infrastructure.
For a members’ club, the calculation is simple: land is still affordable at this scale, and demand is arriving.
What It Means for Members and the Region
For Rajpath’s existing member base, the third campus adds a getaway option without a fresh membership hunt. For the region, it signals that private capital sees Dholera as more than an industrial address.
Broader impact to watch:
- Higher land values along the Vataman–Dholera stretch
- Local employment during construction and operations
- Weekend tourism demand feeding nearby businesses
- A template other hospitality players may follow
Frequently Asked Questions
Near Varna village, close to Vataman Chowkdi, on the Ahmedabad–Dholera corridor.
Approximately 15 km.
Around 300 bighas (about 186 acres), with an investment of roughly Rs 250 crore.
It is the club’s third campus and its most ambitious move away from the city core.
Soil testing has been completed; full construction timelines have not been publicly detailed.
