GIFT City
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About GIFT City
GIFT City, the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, is a greenfield business district on the Sabarmati in Gandhinagar district, about 12 km from Ahmedabad airport, and home to India's first International Financial Services Centre. Its office towers, hotels, club and open plots host finance and technology conferences, corporate offsites, runs and, since 2024, large ticketed concerts. It is also the only place in Gujarat with licensed wine-and-dine facilities. Under the Home Department's order of 20 December 2025, people aged 21 or over who are not from Gujarat, or who are foreign nationals, can be served in licensed hotels and restaurants on showing valid photo ID. Employees hold liquor access permits, and each may host up to 25 visitors on temporary permits.
Frequently asked questions
Can visitors drink alcohol in GIFT City?
Yes, within limits. Under the state order of 20 December 2025, a person aged 21 or over who is not from Gujarat, or who is a foreign national, can be served in licensed hotel and restaurant premises on showing valid photo ID. Gujarat residents need a temporary permit arranged by a GIFT City employee who holds a liquor access permit.
How do I reach GIFT City by metro?
GIFT City station is the end of the Violet Line, which branches off the Yellow Line at GNLU. The branch opened in September 2024.
How far is GIFT City from Ahmedabad airport?
About 12 km.
What events happen at GIFT City?
Business and fintech conferences, hotel-hosted events, running events and large concerts on its open grounds.
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