DLF Camellias vs Magnolias in 2026: which Phase 5 trophy should you buy?
A side-by-side 2026 comparison of DLF The Camellias and DLF The Magnolias - price per sq ft, carpet sizes, OC year, maintenance, golf-facing availability and four verdicts for different buyer profiles. Both projects sit inside the same DLF Phase 5 Golf Links community on Golf Course Road. Advised by Optimal Realty since 1996.
DLF The Camellias is the newer, more expensive Phase 5 trophy - 2017 OC, 429 units, 4 BHK from 7,150 sq ft, resale Rs 85,000 to Rs 1,00,000+ per sq ft, India’s record Rs 190 Cr penthouse (Dec 2024, Rs 1,16,636 psf). DLF The Magnolias is the older peer - 2010 OC, around 400 units, 4 BHK from 5,825 sq ft, resale Rs 50,000 to Rs 90,000 per sq ft. Both front the DLF Golf and Country Club. End-users and legacy buyers pick Camellias; NRIs and value-conscious Phase 5 buyers pick Magnolias at a 30 to 45 percent discount.
DLF Camellias vs Magnolias: 10-row 2026 spec comparison
| Metric | DLF The Camellias | DLF The Magnolias | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch year | 2012 | 2003 | Magnolias |
| Possession (OC year) | December 2017 | 2010 | Magnolias |
| Towers and units | 10 towers / 429 units | 12 towers / ~400 units | Tie |
| Tower height / density | G+35, 24 units per acre | G+22 to G+30, lower density | Magnolias |
| 4 BHK super built-up | 7,150 to 7,685 sq ft | 5,825 to 6,400 sq ft | Camellias |
| 5 BHK super built-up | 9,000 to 10,000 sq ft (penthouse 16,290) | 9,800 to 10,700 sq ft duplex | Tie |
| Maintenance (per apartment / month) | Rs 50,000 to 75,000 | Rs 35,000 to 60,000 | Magnolias |
| Resale PSF (2026) | Rs 85,000 to Rs 1,00,000+ | Rs 50,000 to Rs 90,000 | Magnolias |
| Golf-facing availability | Primary (across most stacks) | Primary (widest duplex stacks) | Magnolias |
| Trophy index (record deal / brand pull) | Rs 190 Cr Dec 2024 - India record | Established 2010-era benchmark | Camellias |
"Edge" column indicates which project is objectively stronger on that metric for a typical ultra-luxury buyer. Price-sensitive metrics (PSF, maintenance) favor Magnolias; build-vintage and record-deal metrics (OC year, trophy index, floor plate) favor Camellias.
Which should you buy? Four verdicts by buyer profile
Newer build (2017 OC vs 2010 at Magnolias), six-level basement, Camellias Club, larger 4 BHK floor plates from 7,150 sq ft, India's most prestigious high-rise address. Pay the 30 to 45 percent premium for a 10 to 20 year move-in horizon.
When not to: Avoid if your fit-out budget is tight. Camellias is bare-shell delivery, which adds Rs 6 to 11 Cr on a 7,500 sq ft 4 BHK over 12 to 18 months.
Both projects yield only 0.5 to 1 percent gross. Camellias is a capital-preservation play, not an income play. Noida branded residences (3.8 to 4.8 percent) and Golf Course Extension Road under-construction supply (2.5 to 3.5 percent) are better pure-yield options.
When not to: If brand placement is non-negotiable, Magnolias at 0.6 to 1 percent gross on a smaller rupee base provides the better capital-plus-yield blend for a 15 year horizon.
The Rs 190 Cr December 2024 penthouse (Info-x founder Rishi Parti, Rs 1,16,636 psf) set the Indian high-rise record. Only 429 units will ever exist. Capital appreciation has delivered 2.7 to 3.5x over 14 years at 10 to 11 percent CAGR, outperforming Magnolias since 2020.
When not to: If your horizon is 25 to 50 years and you want the deepest DLF Phase 5 vintage story, Magnolias (2003 launch, 2010 OC) carries more established owner tenure.
30 to 45 percent discount to Camellias for the same DLF Phase 5 Golf Links brand. 5 BHK duplexes with golf-course frontage at Rs 70 to 120 Cr free up Rs 40 to 70 Cr of NRE/FCNR capital for diversified allocation. Four to six transactions per year gives better resale liquidity than Camellias.
When not to: If your spouse or children will live in it full-time with a 10 year horizon, pay the premium at Camellias for the newer build quality and finish.
Price by configuration: Camellias vs Magnolias
The headline price gap between the two projects is 30 to 45 percent per sq ft, but the absolute rupee gap narrows on the duplex layouts because Magnolias duplexes are physically larger than Camellias 5 BHKs. For a buyer whose thesis is maximum carpet at the Phase 5 address, Magnolias duplexes still offer the best size-to-rupee ratio.
| Configuration | Camellias size / price | Magnolias size / price |
|---|---|---|
| 4 BHK | 7,150 to 7,685 sq ft Rs 65 to 75 Cr | 5,825 to 6,400 sq ft Rs 35 to 55 Cr |
| 5 BHK / 5 BHK duplex | 9,000 to 10,000 sq ft Rs 80 to 120 Cr | 9,800 to 10,700 sq ft Rs 70 to 120 Cr |
| 5 BHK Penthouse | 16,290 sq ft Rs 150 Cr to 195 Cr+ | Not offered - |
Rate band: 2026 resale transaction data aggregated across 99acres, Square Yards and off-market deals handled by Optimal Realty on Golf Course Road. Verify every transaction on the Haryana Jamabandi portal before signing a token agreement.
Build vintage and quality: 2010 Magnolias vs 2017 Camellias
DLF The Magnolias was master-planned in 2003 and handed over in 2010, so most apartments carry a build vintage of 15 to 18 years in 2026. The project uses the pre-Camellias DLF Phase 5 construction standard: tower heights of G+22 to G+30, surface and single-basement parking across the complex, and clubhouse amenities centred on the golf-facing pool and spa.
DLF The Camellias was master-planned in 2012 and handed over in December 2017, giving most apartments a build vintage of 8 to 9 years in 2026. The project uses the top-of-the-line DLF spec: G+35 tower heights, six-level basement parking, India’s first LEED Platinum residential project certification by USGBC, central district cooling and the five-acre Camellias Club. The 20 to 25 percent larger 4 BHK floor plates (7,150 sq ft vs 5,825 sq ft at Magnolias) are the single biggest reason Camellias commands its 30 to 45 percent price premium.
Golf-course frontage: who gets the better view?
Both projects front the DLF Golf and Country Club, but on different stretches of the course. DLF The Magnolias has the longer historical reputation for golf-facing stacks because it was laid out earlier and the duplex formats dedicate full double-height living volumes to the course view. DLF The Camellias leverages its newer master plan and higher tower heights to deliver uninterrupted course views from floors 15 upwards, with upper-floor units commanding a 15 to 25 percent premium on the base rate.
- Camellias golf-facing floors: approximately 60 to 70 percent of total inventory
- Magnolias golf-facing floors: approximately 55 to 65 percent of total inventory
- Premium stack availability: both carry a 15 to 25 percent price premium on golf-facing vs non-golf-facing
- Clubhouse-pool view: Camellias primary, Magnolias partial
- Course-18 fairway view: Magnolias primary (older master-plan allocation)
True cost of ownership: Camellias vs Magnolias
Headline prices are not the whole bill. Add Haryana statutory charges, interior fit-out, maintenance corpus and club membership transfers to get the real cost of ownership:
| Cost item | DLF Camellias (Rs 65 Cr 4 BHK) | DLF Magnolias (Rs 40 Cr 4 BHK) |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp duty (7% male sole) | Rs 4.55 Cr | Rs 2.80 Cr |
| Stamp duty (5% female sole) | Rs 3.25 Cr | Rs 2.00 Cr |
| Stamp duty (6% joint) | Rs 3.90 Cr | Rs 2.40 Cr |
| Registration charges (1%) | Rs 65 lakh | Rs 40 lakh |
| Interior fit-out (bare-shell) | Rs 6 to 11 Cr (7,500 sq ft @ Rs 8-15k psf) | Rs 4 to 8 Cr (6,000 sq ft @ Rs 7-12k psf) |
| Maintenance (annual) | Rs 6 to 9 lakh | Rs 4.2 to 7.2 lakh |
| TDS u/s 194-IA (1%) | Rs 65 lakh (buyer deducts) | Rs 40 lakh (buyer deducts) |
See our Haryana stamp duty calculator for exact statutory charges and the stamp duty and registration guide for the full process.
Rental yield: both are capital preservation plays
Neither Camellias nor Magnolias is a rental yield play. Both deliver 0.5 to 1 percent gross rental yield, well below the 3.8 to 4.8 percent available in Noida branded residences or the 2.5 to 3.5 percent in Golf Course Extension Road under-construction supply. A fully fitted Camellias 4 BHK leases at Rs 7 to 12 lakh per month depending on finish and furnishing - against a Rs 65 to 75 Cr purchase cost. A fully fitted Magnolias 4 BHK leases at Rs 5 to 8 lakh per month against a Rs 35 to 55 Cr purchase cost.
For a yield-first thesis, consider instead the Dwarka Expressway luxury apartments corridor or Golf Course Extension Road supply - both deliver 2 to 4 percent gross yield with meaningful capital appreciation.
Resale liquidity: Magnolias trades deeper than Camellias
Both projects trade thinly, but Magnolias trades slightly deeper. DLF The Camellias sees only two to three transactions per year across its 429 units - most of them brokered off-market directly between HNI buyers. DLF The Magnolias sees four to six transactions per year across its approximately 400 units. For a buyer who values exit optionality, Magnolias offers approximately twice the historical transaction velocity, though both remain among the lowest-liquidity high-rise addresses in India.
Typical cycle times:
- Token to possession: 60 to 120 days once buyer and seller agree
- Bare-shell fit-out: additional 12 to 18 months before move-in
- Price discovery: 3 to 9 months on new listings (both projects)
- Transaction velocity (2026): 2 to 3 per year at Camellias; 4 to 6 per year at Magnolias
Title and sub-lease verification: both need the same checklist
Both projects sit inside the DLF Golf Links master-lease framework, so apartments are typically held on a long-tenure sub-lease from DLF rather than freehold. Before any token payment at either project, buyers must complete this verification checklist:
- Request the full chain of allotment: DLF original allotment letter to every intermediate sale deed to current seller
- Obtain the project RWA maintenance NOC confirming zero dues
- Verify current ownership and encumbrance on the Haryana Jamabandi portal (jamabandi.nic.in)
- Request the DLF Golf Links sub-lease deed and confirm sub-lease tenure remaining
- Confirm Occupation Certificate (OC) and Completion Certificate (CC) copies on file
- Check DLF Golf and Country Club membership transfer formalities
- Match floor plan on sale deed to physical inspection with an architect
- For Camellias: verify RERA registration RC/REP/HARERA/GGM/2018/13 on the HARERA Gurugram portal
- For Magnolias: completed pre-HARERA, so OC and title chain are the primary verification artefacts
Related reading
- DLF The Camellias price in 2026 - record resale deals
- DLF The Magnolias price in 2026 - Phase 5 trophy guide
- DLF Phase 5 locality guide - sectors, projects & infrastructure
- DLF The Camellias project page
- DLF The Magnolias project page
- Most expensive apartments in Gurgaon 2026
- Ultra-luxury apartments in Gurgaon
- Stamp duty and registration in Gurgaon
DLF Camellias vs Magnolias · frequently asked
DLF The Camellias is the newer and more expensive address: possession December 2017, 429 units across 10 towers, 4 BHK from 7,196 sq ft, resale Rs 85,000 to Rs 1,00,000+ per sq ft. DLF The Magnolias is the older peer: possession 2010, roughly 400 units across 12 towers, 4 BHK from 5,825 sq ft, resale Rs 50,000 to Rs 90,000 per sq ft. Camellias wins on build quality, brand pull and India's record Rs 190 Cr penthouse (Dec 2024, Rs 1,16,636 psf). Magnolias wins on 30 to 45 percent price discount for the same DLF Phase 5 Golf Links address and the widest golf-facing duplex stacks.
DLF Camellias resells at Rs 85,000 to Rs 1,00,000+ per sq ft; DLF Magnolias at Rs 50,000 to Rs 90,000 per sq ft. That is roughly a 30 to 45 percent discount at Magnolias for the same Golf Course Road address inside DLF Phase 5. In absolute rupees, a Camellias 4 BHK is Rs 65 to 75 Cr while a Magnolias 4 BHK is Rs 35 to 55 Cr. A Camellias 5 BHK is Rs 80 to 120 Cr while a Magnolias 5 BHK duplex is Rs 70 to 120 Cr.
DLF The Camellias 4 BHK starts at approximately 7,150 sq ft and 5 BHK at approximately 10,000 sq ft, with a 16,290 sq ft 5 BHK penthouse. DLF The Magnolias 4 BHK starts at approximately 5,825 to 6,400 sq ft and 5 BHK duplex at 9,800 to 10,700 sq ft. Both projects run only two apartments per floor served by private lift lobbies. Camellias floor plates are 20 to 25 percent larger on 4 BHK layouts; Magnolias floor plates are more efficient on duplex stacks.
DLF The Camellias monthly maintenance is Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000 per apartment, covering common-area upkeep, security, concierge, spa, pools and sports facilities. DLF The Magnolias monthly maintenance is Rs 35,000 to Rs 60,000 per apartment, covering common-area upkeep, security, concierge, clubhouse with pool and spa and landscaped greens. Camellias runs roughly 25 to 30 percent higher on maintenance because of the newer, more amenity-dense Camellias Club format.
Both projects front the DLF Golf and Country Club, but on different stretches of the course. DLF The Magnolias has the longer historical reputation for golf-facing stacks because it was laid out earlier (2003 launch, 2010 possession). DLF The Camellias was master-planned later (2012 launch) around the Camellias Club with newer landscaping and a six-level basement to maximise upper-floor views. For a buyer whose primary thesis is golf-course frontage, Magnolias duplexes on the primary golf-facing stacks offer the best view-to-rupee ratio. For a buyer who wants the highest-floor newest-build view, Camellias wins.
DLF The Camellias has grown approximately 2.7 to 3.5x since the 2012 launch at Rs 28,000 to Rs 32,000 per sq ft, giving a 14-year CAGR of roughly 10 to 11 percent. The record Rs 190 Cr penthouse (Dec 2024, Rs 1,16,636 psf) was up 48 percent from the Rs 128 Cr same-layout benchmark set in 2021. DLF The Magnolias has grown approximately 2.5x since the 2003 launch at Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 per sq ft, with a 23-year CAGR of around 6 to 7 percent. Camellias has outperformed Magnolias since 2020 as the Camellias record deals pulled the top of the Phase 5 band upward.
For NRIs with OCI status, DLF The Camellias is better suited if the thesis is India brand placement, generational trophy ownership and the highest-standard build. DLF The Magnolias is better suited for NRIs who want 30 to 45 percent of their capital invested in the same Phase 5 brand but preserved for other NRE/FCNR allocation, with the DLF Golf Course Club access and resale liquidity still intact. Both projects accept NRI purchases under FEMA guidelines and must be registered through the Haryana Jamabandi process with full title verification.
DLF The Camellias trades thinly - only two to three units change hands per year, mostly brokered off-market directly between HNI buyers. DLF The Magnolias trades slightly deeper - four to six units typically change hands per year across the complex. Both carry a 60 to 120 day cycle from token to possession when the buyer is ready, with bare-shell units carrying an additional 12 to 18 month fit-out lag.
DLF The Camellias is RERA-registered as RC/REP/HARERA/GGM/2018/13 (verify on the HARERA Gurugram portal). DLF The Magnolias was completed before HARERA was enacted and received its occupation certificate pre-RERA, so it trades purely on resale as a completed project. Buyers at Magnolias must verify title chain, sub-lease tenure under the DLF Golf Links master-lease framework and ongoing dues directly on the Haryana Jamabandi portal (jamabandi.nic.in) and with the DLF Magnolias RWA.
Haryana stamp duty on a resale transaction at either project is 7 percent for a sole male buyer, 5 percent for a sole female buyer and 6 percent for joint male-female registration, plus 1 percent registration charges, computed on the higher of transaction value or circle rate. For a Rs 65 Cr Camellias 4 BHK that is Rs 5.2 Cr of statutory charges on male sole registration; for a Rs 40 Cr Magnolias 4 BHK that is Rs 3.2 Cr. Buyers above Rs 50 lakh purchase value must also deduct 1 percent TDS u/s 194-IA at source.
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