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The upscale dining brand Bastian, co-owned by actress Shilpa Shetty, is set to establish a major 1 lakh sq ft food and entertainment zone in GIFT City, Gujarat. The facility will include restaurants, plazas and event spaces, marking a substantial expansion of the zone's social infrastructure. This move builds on Bastian's strong presence in Mumbai and the brand's luxury positioning among high-net-worth clients.
The dining group behind Bastian, in which Shilpa Shetty is a co-owner, will manage a 1 lakh square-foot luxury food zone inside GIFT City. The zone will comprise multiple restaurants, expansive plazas and event spaces, reflecting a step up in GIFT City's efforts to develop its social and lifestyle infrastructure. Advertisement
Bastian has made its mark in Mumbai as a high-end dining destination, especially the flagship outlet in Dadar. Author and columnist Shobhaa De stated that this restaurant reportedly grosses INR 2-3 crore per night, with each table reportedly spending lakhs.
The upcoming GIFT City development aligns with the brand's luxury positioning. It is intended to create a venue that combines refined cuisine, premium ambience and event-capable spaces. The move follows Bastian's strategy of creating more than just a restaurant but a destination.
Historically, Bastian's footprint in Mumbai has evolved significantly. Its Bandra outlet was announced to be closing earlier this year, as the business redirects focus. The new GIFT City venue signals a continued ambition to expand outside traditional metro dining corridors.
By bringing the brand to a special economic zone like GIFT City, the company taps into a growing demand for lifestyle infrastructure in business hubs. The 1 lakh sq ft space earmarked will provide capacity for multiple dining formats, plazas where patrons can mix and mingle, and event spaces designed for larger gatherings. These additional anchors help position the development as more than a standalone restaurant.
For GIFT City, which is focused on becoming a global financial and business centre, this luxury food and lifestyle offering strengthens its amenities mix. Such offerings are increasingly seen as important for attracting talent, residents and partners to business hubs.
While no specific opening date was detailed, the announcement indicates that the food zone is in the advanced planning stage and may launch in the near future.
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