DLF's ultra-luxury residential project The Dahlias in Gurgaon is making headlines after entrepreneur Manav Sardana bought a penthouse for ₹271 crore. The transaction is reportedly among the most expensive single-unit residential deals in India and has put Gurgaon's luxury real estate market in the spotlight.The Dahlias is currently under construction. (dlfproperties.org.in)Located in Sector 54 near Golf Course Road, The Dahlias is being developed by DLF as an ultra-luxury residential project. According to DLF, the development will span around 7.5 million sq ft and comprise 420 residences across 29 levels and eight towers. The project includes 15 exclusive duplex penthouses of about 35,000 sq ft.Sardana's penthouse has a super area of around 17,200 sq ft and a carpet area of approximately 10,500 sq ft. The transaction works out to about ₹1.58 lakh per sq ft on the super area and nearly ₹2.6 lakh per sq ft on the carpet area. Two people aware of the transaction said it is the costliest single-unit residential transaction in the country.(Also Read: DLF’s The Camellias records four ultra-luxury property registrations worth ₹270 crore in Gurugram)Key buyers at DLF The DahliasManav Sardana is not the only prominent name to have bought a home at The Dahlias. Here are some of the notable buyers associated with the project:Madhusudan Murlidhar KelaAce investor Madhusudan Murlidhar Kela, founder of MK Ventures, purchased an apartment at The Dahlias for more than ₹120.71 crore in April 2026. According to a previous HT report, the apartment was sold for more than ₹1.93 lakh per sq ft. It is located on a higher floor of Tower 1 and has a carpet area of approximately 6,233 sq ft. The apartment also comes with five dedicated car parking spaces.Shikhar DhawanFormer India opener Shikhar Dhawan purchased an ultra-luxury apartment at The Dahlias in February 2025 for almost ₹69 crore. The apartment itself was priced at ₹65.61 crore, while the total transaction value, including stamp duty, stood at ₹68.89 crore.Delhi-NCR industrialistIn October 2025, Hindustan Times Real Estate reported that a Delhi-NCR-based industrialist bought four apartments at The Dahlias for about ₹380 crore. The four apartments, together measuring nearly 35,000 sq ft, are located in adjoining towers of the under-construction development. According to the report, the buyer plans to interconnect the four units to create one expansive residence.The identity of the buyer was not disclosed.(Also Read: Berkshire Hathaway’s Ajit Jain buys ₹85 crore flat at DLF's Camellias in Gurugram, sets ₹1.10 lakh per sq ft benchmark)About DLF The DahliasDLF describes The Dahlias as the next chapter in its luxury housing portfolio, following the success of DLF Camellias.According to DLF's website, the project's amenities include a designer infinity pool, sky lounge, rooftop bar, fully equipped gym, business lounge, private meeting pods, curated art and sculpture walk, private cinema, music pods, pet park, spa and wellness facilities.It also features a sports area, walking and jogging paths, library, children's play deck, ample parking, 24/7 water and power supply, power backup, chef-on-call services, golf cart shuttle, concierge services, a clubhouse, on-site medical facilities and high-speed elevators.The Dahlias is currently under construction. According to reports, the project has a targeted possession date of December 31, 2031.