Side-by-side comparison of AIPL Riviera and Hero Homes The Palatial: price, BHK, possession, builder, location and our editorial take on which suits which buyer.
AIPL Riviera vs Hero Homes The Palatial in Gurugram
AIPL Riviera
AIPL · Dwarka Expressway · Gurugram
From₹3.52 Cr onwards
Hero Homes The Palatial
Hero Homes · Dwarka Expressway · Gurugram
From₹4.89 Cr onwards
Better Priced
AIPL Riviera starts cheaper at ₹3.52 Cr onwards
Earlier Possession
Both projects target the same possession window
Lower Density
Comparable scale on both sides
Side-by-side specs
Every spec at a glance. Green tick = better on that metric
| Spec | AIPL RivieraProject A | Hero Homes The PalatialProject B |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | AIPL | Hero Homes |
| Location | Dwarka Expressway, Gurugram | Dwarka Expressway, Gurugram |
| Property Type | Residential | Residential |
| Status | New Launch | New Launch |
| Configurations | 3, 4 BHK | 3.5, 4.5 BHK |
| Possession | 2030 (expected) | 2030 (expected) |
| Starting Price | ₹3.52 Cr onwards | ₹4.89 Cr onwards |
| Total Units | — | 680 |
| Floors | High-rise | G+41 to G+43 |
| Land Area | About 5 Acres | 11.09 Acres |
| RERA | 122 of 2025 | GGM/906/638/2025/09, GGM/907/639/2025/10, GGM/908/640/2025/11 |
How they stack up
AIPL Riviera and Hero Homes The Palatial both target the residential buyer, but they're not interchangeable.
Both sit on Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram. AIPL Riviera is from AIPL; Hero Homes The Palatial is by Hero Homes.
The price gap is real: Hero Homes The Palatial starts at ₹4.89 Cr onwards — about 39% higher than AIPL Riviera's ₹3.52 Cr onwards entry.
Configurations and unit mix
The overlap is 3, 4 BHK. AIPL Riviera stretches across 3, 4 BHK; Hero Homes The Palatial runs 3, 4, 5 BHK.
Hero Homes The Palatial has 680 units. Unit count for AIPL Riviera isn't in the public listing yet.
Sample units side-by-side
- 3 BHK — AIPL Riviera: On request · ₹3.52 Cr onwards. Hero Homes The Palatial: 3.5 BHK 2834 sqft · ₹4.89 Cr onwards.
- 4 BHK — AIPL Riviera: On request · Up to ₹5.14 Cr. Hero Homes The Palatial: 4.5 BHK 3458 sqft · ₹6.39 Cr onwards.
- Hero Homes The Palatial — Larger format / Penthouse: On request · up to ~₹11+ Cr.
Possession and project status
Both are New Launch — so the buying flow looks similar on paper. The differences show up in timelines and payment plans.
Both target Dec 2030 for handover. Functionally the same window.
Developer track record and project scale
AIPL Riviera comes from AIPL. Hero Homes The Palatial is by Hero Homes. Two different brand profiles, two different price expectations.
Hero Homes The Palatial sits on 11.09 Acres — about 2.2× the footprint of AIPL Riviera (About 5 Acres). Bigger plot usually means more open ground, larger clubhouse, and fewer towers in your sightline. It also typically means a longer build cycle.
What stands out at each project
AIPL Riviera highlights:
- Ultra-luxury lake-led launch by AIPL
- Sector 103, on the operational Dwarka Expressway
- About 5-acre campus, two G+43 towers, around 332 homes
- 3 and 4 BHK formats
Hero Homes The Palatial highlights:
- Hero Homes ultra-luxury launch on Dwarka Expressway, Sector 104
- ~11 acres, 5 towers, G+41 to G+43, ~680 residences
- Large-format 3.5 & 4.5 BHK only (2,834 - 3,458 sqft)
- European-inspired architecture, multiple interior themes
The amenity stacks differ. Worth comparing the full lists before you decide what you actually use.
Which one makes sense for whom
- If price is the constraint: AIPL Riviera is the cleaner pick — meaningfully lower entry without giving up RERA cover.
- If you can stretch: Hero Homes The Palatial usually buys you a better corridor or a more established builder name. Whether that's worth the premium depends on your hold period.
- If brand certainty is paramount: compare the delivery histories of AIPL and Hero Homes on past projects in NCR before you decide.
Whichever way you lean, get the latest pricing and floor plans before committing. Both projects have inventory moving — what's available today may not be in two weeks.