Expressways, Elite Homes, 379% Surge: Inside Gurugram’s Fastest-Rising Property Hotspot

Last Updated:April 06, 2026, 18:33 IST

Reports show that the average price along Golf Course Extension Road currently stood at around Rs 22,000 per sq ft, higher than Dwarka Expressway’s Rs 18,000 per sq ft

Sectors 63A, 66, and 67 have become hotspots for high net-worth individuals, NRIs, and senior corporate executives. (Image: PTI)

The real estate landscape in Gurugram is undergoing a striking shift, where homebuying is no longer driven merely by necessity or investment, but increasingly by status and identity. At the centre of this transformation is Golf Course Extension Road, fast emerging as NCR’s most aspirational micro-market, outpacing even the once-promising Dwarka Expressway.

An Indian Express report, citing a joint study by Sotheby’s International Realty and CRE Matrix, highlighted that the corridor recorded a 379% year-on-year jump in transaction value between 2024-2025, rising sharply from Rs 693 crore to Rs 3,319 crore. The weighted average property price also climbed steeply from Rs 24,855 per sq ft to Rs 37,899 per sq ft, the report noted.

This spike reflects a broader trend of sustained appreciation. Data from property consultant Anarock showed that the average price along Golf Course Extension Road currently stood at around Rs 22,000 per sq ft, significantly higher than Dwarka Expressway’s Rs 18,000 per sq ft, signalling a clear shift in investor preference.

“The real estate market in Golf Course Road has saturated and now there is movement in the Golf Course Extension Road. Big players like M3M, Oberoi and Godrej have bought substantial land. Once the conflict in West Asia eases, more branded projects are expected to be announced,” The Indian Express quoted Abhishek Bhardwaj, founder of Kalpavriksha Realty, as saying.

Launch prices across the 6-kilometre corridor connecting the southern tip of Golf Course Road to Vatika Chowk have more than doubled, from around Rs 8,800 per sq ft in 2019 to over Rs 20,000 per sq ft in 2024, according to reports by Savills India and Cushman & Wakefield. In Sector 66 alone, a 112% growth has been recorded over the past five years, with average plot values hovering around Rs 18,400 per sq ft, as per the Aurum Proptech Price Trends Report (2025). Meanwhile, Housing.com’s 2026 price index places the average closer to Rs 19,000 per sq ft.

The corridor enjoys direct access to the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway, Sohna Road, and the Southern Peripheral Road. Civic infrastructure is also being upgraded, with the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram developing a Rs 7.4-crore model road in Sector 66 featuring smart lighting, cycling tracks, and improved drainage. The upcoming Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) is expected to further boost accessibility.

The micro-market is also witnessing a surge in high-end residential developments. Sectors 63A, 66, and 67 have become hotspots for high net-worth individuals, NRIs, and senior corporate executives. Prominent luxury projects in the area include Anant Raj Estate, BPTP Park Prime, Emaar Digi Homes, Trump Tower Gurgaon, M3M Golf Estate, and M3M Polo Suites.

“Over the past year, the corridor has witnessed property appreciation of 30–70% and a rise in rental yields by 18% annually, with 100% absorption of launched inventory,” Aman Sarin, Director and CEO of Anant Raj Limited, reportedly said. Manik Malik, CEO and president of BPTP, also said that “with strong connectivity, proximity to key business hubs, and a shift towards premium housing, the micro market is witnessing sustained price appreciation”.

Echoing the trend, Rishabh Periwal, senior vice president at Pioneer Urban Land & Infrastructure Ltd, noted that “the luxury residential segment is witnessing healthy traction, with premium micro markets like Golf Course Extension Road, Southern Peripheral Region, and New Gurgaon seeing demand from high-net-worth buyers”.

While Dwarka Expressway was once considered Gurugram’s next big real estate frontier, the sharp rise in prices, infrastructure push, and concentration of luxury developments have positioned Golf Course Extension Road as the city’s new symbol of affluence.

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