THE MAGNETIC PULL OF BUSINESS ZONES
DLF Cyber City, Udyog Vihar, and neighbouring corporate enclaves form the beating heart of Gurgaon’s commercial activity. Cyber City hosts many Fortune 500 and IT/ITES firms. Udyog Vihar, an industrial estate spanning over 728 acres, houses more than 1,200 commercial and industrial units.
When you live close to these hubs along NH-8, you tap into a significant advantage, i.e. shorter commute, faster access to meetings, and more time for life beyond office corridors.
NH-8: JUST A HIGHWAY, A GROWTH SPINE
The stretch of NH-8 in Gurgaon is more than a road. It acts as a development spine, connecting Delhi to Gurgaon and onward, and drawing residential and commercial projects to its margins.
Builder floor rates along NH-8 in Gurgaon have risen 9.3% in the past year, and over 105% in three years — a signal that investor confidence is high. The average property rate in New Gurgaon along NH-8 is now more than ₹11,500 per sq ft in many locations.
Thus, projects positioned near NH-8 get both visibility and value. Also, improvements like the long-pending widening of the Hero Honda–Umang Bhardwaj stretch (utility shifting underway) will ease connectivity.
SUNSHINE & SHADOWS: REAL LIFE CLOSE TO BUSINESS ZONES
Pros You’ll Feel Daily
- Time saved, energy gained: You trade hours in traffic for minutes. If your office is in Cyber City or Udyog Vihar, the daily commute may shrink dramatically.
- Better rental demand & liquidity: Properties here often yield higher rents and faster tenant turnover, especially from professionals seeking minimal travel.
- Access to urban services: Shops, restaurants, banks, gyms—all get closer. Cyber Hub is adjacent to Cyber City and serves residents, workers, and visitors.
- Business synergy: Some residents may walk to the office or host clients without a long travel. Udyog Vihar also hosts coworking and flex spaces, such as 91 Springboard on NH-8.
Challenges you must manage
- Noise & pollution: Proximity to NH-8 and major junctions exposes residents to traffic noise, dust, and exhaust fumes.
- Congestion at key intersections: Junctions like Shankar Chowk see daily snarls. New lanes and U-turn changes are being introduced to ease flow.
- Higher costs: A premium location means higher base prices, higher maintenance, a premium for parking, and stricter design standards.
- Infra lag: Some highway upgrades have been delayed for years. The 2.2 km revamp between Hero Honda and Umang Bhardwaj is only now seeing utility shifting.
PINPOINT NEIGHBOURHOODS WORTH CONSIDERING
Sectors like 54, 56, DLF Phase II / IV, Sushant Lok, Sohna Road fringe, and stretches just alongside NH-8 or just behind it—these offer a balance.
You get close to business hubs, but can pick flats that do not face the highway directly. Also, in New Gurgaon (beyond Kherki Daula), new projects along NH-8 are rising with modern layouts capturing demand.
WHAT LIVING HERE FEELS LIKE IN 2025?
Living near business hubs via NH-8 means you are woven into Gurgaon’s economic rhythm — your home is tied into the pulse of work, networking, and modern urban life. But it also demands acceptance of trade-offs: noise, traffic pressure, and premium pricing.
The key is to choose a project that offers good buffer greens, proper soundproofing, well-planned road frontage, and realistic maintenance. If chosen wisely, you’re not just buying a house — you’re buying time, comfort, and connectivity in one of Gurgaon’s most desired corridors.
EMAAR SERENITY HILLS
Emaar Serenity Hills is a highly premium and gated township on NH-8 in Gurgaon, designed for those who value space, connectivity, and a high standard of living.
It offers 3- and 4-BHK apartments across seven high-rise towers (G+30 structure), totalling over 900 units. What sets it apart is its land planning: 70% of its 25 acres is reserved for landscaped lawns, gardens, and open areas, creating a calm, low-density living environment.
Emaar Serenity Hills by Emaar India features a massive 1 lakh sq ft clubhouse loaded with luxury amenities—fitness centres, indoor sports, lounges, wellness zones, and recreation areas—geared toward modern lifestyles.
It is positioned as a 5-star residential environment that transcends ordinary apartment offerings. In terms of access, Emaar Serenity Hills Apartments boasts the fastest routes to NH-48 (old NH-8), Sohna Road, and Golf Course Extension Road.
Emaar Serenity Hills Sector NH 8 is located 5 minutes from Dwarka Expressway, 10 minutes from NH-48, and 20 minutes from IGI Airport via express routes, making it very well connected.
Overall, Serenity Hills by Emaar India merges premium interiors, thoughtful amenities, and large open green spaces in a strategic location on NH-8—aiming to deliver a rare blend of tranquillity and convenience for its residents.
