Arvind Aqua City vs Arvind Forreste
Side-by-side comparison of price, possession, size, density, RERA registration, amenities and connectivity for two projects in Ahmedabad.
Quick answer
Both projects are in Ahmedabad. Arvind Aqua City has the lowest entry price, from ₹47 L, against Arvind Forreste at ₹2.5 Cr. Arvind Aqua City sits on the largest site, at 500 acres.
Key specs side by side
| Feature | Arvind Aqua City | Arvind Forreste |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Arvind SmartSpaces | Arvind SmartSpaces |
| Location | Kalyangadh, Bavla, Ahmedabad | Khatraj, Ahmedabad |
| Starting price | ₹47 Lakh OnwardsLowest | ₹2.5 Cr Onwards |
| Configurations | Plots and 5 BHK Villas | 1, 2, 3 and 4 BHK Villas |
| Unit sizes | 403–9,423 sq ft | 205–256 sq ft |
| Site area | Over 500 AcresLargest | 110 Acres |
| Possession | Dec 2028 | Dec 2028 |
| Status | Under Construction | Under Construction |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Project type | Integrated Township | Villa Community |
| RERA | — | PR/GJ/GANDHINAGAR/KALOL/AUDA/RAA10718/300922 |
| Amenities listed | 25 | 29 |
Prices are base prices from each project's latest price list; GST, registration and other charges are extra. Density is homes per acre of site area.
Which should you choose?
Choose Arvind Aqua City if…
- you want the lowest entry price
- you want the biggest site and open space
- you are looking for Plots and 5 BHK Villas
Choose Arvind Forreste if…
- amenities matter most to you
- you are looking for 1, 2, 3 and 4 BHK Villas
Price list comparison
Arvind Aqua City
| Unit | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Plot | 403 Sq.Yd. / 3,627 Sq.Ft. | ₹47 Lakh Onwards |
| Plot | 627 Sq.Yd. / 5,643 Sq.Ft. | On Request |
| Plot | 785 Sq.Yd. / 7,065 Sq.Ft. | On Request |
| Plot | 1,047 Sq.Yd. / 9,423 Sq.Ft. | On Request |
| 5 BHK Water Villa | On Request | On Request |
Arvind Forreste
| Unit | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Type A, 4 BHK Villa | 218.64 Sq.Yd. Carpet / 256.98 Sq.Yd. Quoted | On Request |
| Type B, 3 BHK Villa | 181.28 Sq.Yd. Carpet / 205.39 Sq.Yd. Quoted | On Request |
| Type A, 2 BHK Villa | 136.21 Sq.Yd. Carpet / 166.66 Sq.Yd. Quoted | ₹2.5 Cr Onwards |
| Type B, 1 BHK Villa | 85.02 Sq.Yd. Carpet / 103.13 Sq.Yd. Quoted | On Request |
| Type B, Studio Villa | 47.97 Sq.Yd. Carpet / 62.02 Sq.Yd. Quoted | On Request |
Amenities compared
| Amenity | Arvind Aqua City | Arvind Forreste |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet Hall | ✓ | ✓ |
| The Central Lake | ✓ | — |
| Isle of Leisure | ✓ | — |
| Isle of Nirvana | ✓ | — |
| Isle of Holistay | ✓ | — |
| Kashi Ghat | ✓ | — |
| 18 Hole Golf Course | ✓ | — |
| Lily Pond | ✓ | — |
| Outdoor Gym | ✓ | — |
| Tennis Court | ✓ | — |
| Multipurpose Court | ✓ | — |
| Party Lawn | ✓ | — |
| Poolside Cafe and Restaurant | ✓ | — |
| Swimming Pool and Kids Pool | ✓ | — |
| Steam and Sauna | ✓ | — |
| Creche | ✓ | — |
| Theatre Room | ✓ | — |
| Conference Room and Business Center | ✓ | — |
| Monogram Lounge | ✓ | — |
| Spa and Wellness Centre | ✓ | — |
| Kids Play Area | ✓ | — |
| Covered Gazebo | ✓ | — |
| Library | ✓ | — |
| Disco | ✓ | — |
| EV Charging | ✓ | — |
| Clubhouse | — | ✓ |
| Cafe | — | ✓ |
| Restaurant | — | ✓ |
| Premium Lounge | — | ✓ |
| Lounge with Seating and Library | — | ✓ |
Showing the 30 most common of 53 amenities across these projects. "—" means the developer has not listed it.
Location and connectivity
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Pros and cons
Arvind Aqua City
Pros
- A plot is sold on its own land area, so there is no loading, no super built-up definition and no gap between the area paid for and the area owned. What is measured on the ground is what appears on the sale deed.
- At ₹47 Lakh for 403 square yards the entry land rate works out near ₹11,663 per square yard, which is about ₹1,296 per square foot of freehold land.
- Four plot sizes from 403 to 1,047 square yards let a buyer size the ticket to the budget rather than accept a fixed apartment area.
- The buyer controls the build. A plot can be held as land and constructed later, which suits a second home bought ahead of the need for it.
Cons
- Kalyangadh is about an hour from central Ahmedabad, so this reads as a weekend and second home address rather than a daily commute base.
- 68 of the 500 acres go to the lake and the golf course before roads, islands and the clubhouse are counted, and that land is funded through the plot rate and carried afterwards through maintenance.
- A lake, a golf course and a resort are expensive things to run. Recurring maintenance on an estate like this is structurally higher than on a plain plotted scheme, and it lands on the plot owner whether or not the plot is built on.
- Nothing meaningful sits within walking distance. Schools, hospitals and shopping all involve a drive out to the highway.
Arvind Forreste
Pros
- The floor plans publish the RERA carpet area for every villa design alongside the quoted size, which is rare on a villa scheme and lets a buyer see exactly what is being paid for before signing.
- The gap between RERA carpet and quoted area is verandah, balcony and open terrace, all of it usable floor, and it runs between thirteen and twenty nine per cent rather than the forty five to sixty per cent an apartment super built-up quote would carry.
- Five designs across studio, one, two, three and four bedrooms give an unusually wide entry range for a villa estate, so a weekend cabin and a full family house sit in the same community.
- Around eighty per cent of the 110 acres is kept open, and the landscape is the structure of the scheme rather than a strip between rows of houses.
Cons
- Khatraj is roughly thirty kilometres from central Ahmedabad, so this is a weekend and second home address rather than a daily commute base.
- The estate is registered in phases under two different taluka jurisdictions, Gandhinagar and Kalol, with separate certificates. A villa has to be matched to the correct phase before its registration means anything.
- The revenue address falls in Gandhinagar district and approvals run through the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority, even though the estate is marketed as Ahmedabad. Registration and stamp duty follow the revenue address.
- A villa price includes the plot under and around the house, so a rate per square foot of carpet is not comparable with an apartment quote and should not be used that way.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Arvind Aqua City or Arvind Forreste?
Arvind Aqua City is cheaper to get into. Arvind Aqua City starts at ₹47 L; Arvind Forreste starts at ₹2.5 Cr. Taxes, registration and other charges are extra.
Which project will be ready first?
RERA possession dates: Arvind Aqua City: Dec 2028; Arvind Forreste: Dec 2028.
Which project is bigger?
Arvind Aqua City has the largest site. Arvind Aqua City: Over 500 Acres; Arvind Forreste: 110 Acres.
Are Arvind Aqua City and Arvind Forreste RERA registered?
Arvind Aqua City has no RERA number listed yet. Arvind Forreste is registered under PR/GJ/GANDHINAGAR/KALOL/AUDA/RAA10718/300922.
Who are the developers?
Arvind Aqua City is by Arvind SmartSpaces; Arvind Forreste is by Arvind SmartSpaces.
Which project has more amenities?
Arvind Forreste lists the most. Arvind Aqua City lists 25 amenities; Arvind Forreste lists 29 amenities.
What configurations do they offer?
Arvind Aqua City offers Plots and 5 BHK Villas; Arvind Forreste offers 1, 2, 3 and 4 BHK Villas.
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