The Dholera International Airport terminal at sunset
News & updates

What's new in Dholera — tracked for travellers

Current status · mid-2026

Things move fast here

Dholera's infrastructure, airport, Tent City plans, food courts and residential facilities are changing quickly. We update this page as the picture shifts — check it before every trip.

Dholera International Airport terminal at sunset
Infrastructure

Airport nears operations

Aug 2026

The Dholera International Airport is in advanced construction with trial activity underway. Operations are targeted in the coming months — a step change for how easy Dholera is to reach.

See the transport picture →
Planned hospitality and food court complex in Dholera
Hospitality

Tent City & food court plans advance

Jul 2026

Plans for a Tent City and food courts are progressing in the Activation Area. On-site dining and lodging remain limited today, but the pipeline is real.

Where to stay & eat →
A landscaped boulevard with new residential buildings in Dholera
City life

First residential areas take shape

Jun 2026

Early residential and commercial plots are filling in around the Activation Area, bringing the first hints of everyday city life to the SIR.

About the SIR →
A photographer capturing the open landscape of Dholera
Photography

Photographing the empty city

May 2026

Golden hour on the wide roads, the Canal Front reflections and Lothal's ruins — notes on where and when to shoot the Dholera look.

See the gallery →
The Lothal dockyard ruins
Heritage

Lothal remains the anchor

Apr 2026

As the smart city grows, the 4,500-year-old dockyard beside it stays the region's strongest tourism asset. The ancient-modern pairing only gets more compelling.

Visit Lothal →
The NE-8 expressway
Connectivity

Expressway settles into daily use

Mar 2026

The NE-8 has become the default route for Ahmedabad–Dholera travel, making the ~45-minute day trip routine for residents and visitors alike.

How to reach →

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