Penthouse in Gurgaon — luxury & duplex penthouses for sale (2026)
A verified 2026 guide to the Gurgaon penthouse market - what actually qualifies as a penthouse here, the duplex-vs-simplex split, current ask ranges from Rs 10 Cr to Rs 195 Cr across DLF Camellias, Dahlias, Magnolias, Trump Towers and M3M, and the buyer checklist for ultra-HNI purchases. Advised by Optimal Realty since 1996.
A penthouse in Gurgaon in 2026 trades anywhere from Rs 10 Cr to Rs 195 Cr depending on the tower - entry-tier Golf Course Extension (M3M Merlin, Trump Towers resale) sits at Rs 10 to 35 Cr, while Golf Course Road ultra-luxury (DLF Camellias, DLF Dahlias and DLF Magnolias) runs Rs 45 Cr to Rs 195 Cr. The current record is the Rs 190 Cr Camellias duplex penthouse (16,290 sq ft, Dec 2024).
What qualifies as a penthouse in Gurgaon?
In the Gurgaon ultra-luxury market a penthouse is the top-floor residence with a deeded private terrace, a floor plate materially larger than the standard apartment in the tower, and upgraded specification - taller ceilings, private lift-lobby arrival or, in a duplex, an internal staircase joining the top two floors. Developers also use the label loosely for top-floor premium units, so always verify terrace deed, sanctioned plan and OC before you commit.
The two formats you will see are the simplex (single-level) penthouse, common at Magnolias and top-tier Trump Towers floors, and the duplex penthouse, the format Camellias and Dahlias are famous for, where the top two floors are joined by a staircase into a 16,000 to 22,000 sq ft home with multiple terraces and a double-height living volume.
How much does a penthouse in Gurgaon cost in 2026?
Across the 2026 market, Gurgaon penthouse asks span Rs 10 Cr to Rs 195 Cr. The 2024 Camellias deal set a Rs 1,16,636 per sq ft ceiling for high-rise, while Golf Course Extension penthouses in M3M Merlin still clear from Rs 10.79 Cr. The right benchmark depends on three variables: corridor (Golf Course Road vs Extension), format (duplex vs simplex), and finish (bare-shell vs designer-fitted). Designer-fitted units carry a 20 to 30 percent premium.
| Tier | Representative projects | Penthouse ask band |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra-luxury (GCR) | DLF Camellias, DLF Dahlias, DLF Magnolias | Rs 45 Cr to Rs 195 Cr |
| Branded (GCR Extension) | Trump Towers, M3M Jacob and Co. (pre-launch) | Rs 20 Cr to Rs 50 Cr+ |
| Premium (GCR Extension) | M3M Merlin, select Sector 65 to 67 towers | Rs 10 Cr to Rs 20 Cr |
Which projects actually have penthouses right now?
These are the Gurgaon addresses with active or recent-vintage penthouse inventory in 2026. Camellias trades penthouses once in two to three years, Dahlias is still in primary allotment, Trump has resale top-floor units, and M3M Merlin ships a 5 BHK duplex penthouse as part of its ready-to-move inventory.
DLF The Camellias
Sector 42, Golf Course Road
- Configuration
- 5 BHK duplex penthouse
- Size
- 16,290 sq ft
- PSF (approx)
- Rs 92,000 to 1,16,636
- RERA
- RC/REP/HARERA/GGM/2018/13
Record Rs 190 Cr sale in Dec 2024 (Rishi Parti, Info-x). India's highest-priced high-rise penthouse.
DLF The Dahlias
Sector 54, Golf Course Road
- Configuration
- Duplex penthouse (4 and 5 BHK extensions)
- Size
- 16,000 to 22,000 sq ft
- PSF (approx)
- Rs 55,000 to 90,000
- RERA
- See HARERA listing - verify at booking
Latest DLF ultra-luxury launch adjacent to Camellias with hospitality-grade service.
DLF The Magnolias
Sector 42, Golf Course Road
- Configuration
- Simplex and duplex 5 BHK
- Size
- 9,500 to 10,700 sq ft (penthouse layouts)
- PSF (approx)
- Rs 50,000 to 90,000
- RERA
- Possession 2010 - resale market
Golf-facing resale penthouses on 12-tower, 400-unit podium above the DLF Golf and Country Club.
M3M Trump Towers Delhi NCR
Sector 65, Golf Course Extension Road
- Configuration
- 4 BHK Grand and penthouse-grade top floors
- Size
- 6,050 sq ft+
- PSF (approx)
- Approx Rs 33,000
- RERA
- HARERA 78 of 2023
Branded Trump address - two 47-storey towers, delivered 2025, concierge and spa.
M3M Merlin
Sector 67, Golf Course Extension Road
- Configuration
- 5 BHK duplex penthouse
- Size
- 5,136 sq ft
- PSF (approx)
- Approx Rs 21,000
- RERA
- Ready-to-move (verify RERA)
Smaller-footprint penthouse at an achievable ticket for Golf Course Extension buyers.
DLF Camellias vs Dahlias vs Trump Towers vs M3M - which penthouse fits which buyer?
If scarcity and generational prestige matter most, Camellias is the asset - 429 units ever built, two to three sales a year. Dahlias is the modern alternative with hospitality-grade service and a longer runway for brand maturity. Trump Towers is the only delivered branded penthouse address in Gurgaon. M3M Merlin opens the format at a Rs 10 Cr+ ticket for buyers trading up from a 4 BHK apartment.
| Metric | DLF Camellias | DLF Dahlias | Trump Towers | M3M Merlin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor | Golf Course Road, Sec 42 | Golf Course Road, Sec 54 | Golf Course Ext, Sec 65 | Golf Course Ext, Sec 67 |
| Penthouse size | 16,290 sq ft | 16,000 to 22,000 sq ft | 6,050 sq ft+ | 5,136 sq ft |
| Format | Duplex, two per floor | Duplex, bespoke | Top-floor simplex | Duplex |
| Ticket band | Rs 150 to 195 Cr | Rs 100 Cr+ POR | Rs 20 to 35 Cr | From Rs 10.79 Cr |
| Status | Resale only (2017 delivery) | New launch | Delivered 2025 | Ready to move |
| Branded residence | No | No | Yes (Trump) | No |
Should you buy a duplex penthouse or a simplex penthouse?
A duplex penthouse gives you a vertical home - double-height living, multiple terraces, two or three bedroom levels - but you commit to a tiny resale pool and a 60 to 120 day sale cycle. A simplex penthousekeeps the top-floor terrace advantage without a staircase; it moves more quickly in resale and suits buyers who prize single-level living. For Gurgaon, Camellias and Dahlias are duplex-first; Magnolias and Trump Towers lean simplex.
- Simplex penthouse
- Single-level top-floor residence with wrap-around private terrace. Common in Magnolias and Camellias layouts.
- Duplex penthouse
- Two-floor residence (typically the top two) with an internal staircase, double-height living and multiple terraces. Signature at Camellias (16,290 sq ft) and Dahlias (16,000 to 22,000 sq ft).
- Super built-up vs carpet
- Advertised sizes are usually super built-up. Carpet area at a Gurgaon penthouse typically runs 55 to 65 percent of super built-up.
- Bare-shell delivery
- DLF ultra-luxury (Camellias, Dahlias) hands over bare-shell. Add Rs 8,000 to 15,000 per sq ft and 12 to 18 months of interior fit-out before move-in.
What are the real ownership costs and AOA rules at a Gurgaon penthouse?
A penthouse carries meaningfully higher running costs than the standard tower unit. Expect Rs 50,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh per month in maintenance, HVAC loads 25 to 40 percent above a regular 4 BHK, and AOA rules at Camellias, Magnolias and Trump that restrict terrace parties, loud music past 10 PM and amplified events. Pet policies and short-term rental bans are standard. Bare-shell delivery at DLF addresses means a 12 to 18 month interior fit-out at Rs 8,000 to Rs 15,000 per sq ft before you move in.
- Haryana stamp duty: 7 percent (male) / 5 percent (female) / 6 percent (joint) on the higher of transaction value or circle rate
- Registration charges: 1 percent of transaction value
- TDS (buyer): 1 percent u/s 194-IA on consideration above Rs 50 lakh - deducted and deposited by buyer
- Interior fit-out (bare-shell units): Rs 8,000 to 15,000 per sq ft
- Club subscription transfer: One-time fee for DLF Golf and Country Club or in-tower club memberships
- MCG property tax: Zone-based, higher for GCR than GCR Extension
- Monthly maintenance: Rs 50,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh - verify arrears clearance before token
Pre-purchase checklist for a Gurgaon penthouse buyer
- Verify RERA (HARERA Gurugram) and the full allotment chain from the original letter to the current seller.
- Request a dues clearance NOC from the project RWA and verify maintenance arrears and sinking-fund status.
- Pull OC, CC and the sanctioned terrace plan - unauthorised terrace enclosures can invalidate insurance.
- For a duplex penthouse, confirm the internal staircase is in the sanctioned plan, not a post-handover alteration.
- Confirm AOA by-laws on terrace use, barbeque, pet policy and any noise curfew that affects entertaining.
- Model the full carrying cost: Haryana stamp duty 7 percent, 1 percent registration, 1 percent TDS u/s 194-IA, maintenance Rs 50k to 1.5L a month.
- Budget 10 to 15 percent of headline price for interior fit-out on bare-shell units and 60 to 120 days from token to possession.
Related reading on Gurgaon trophy inventory
- DLF Camellias price in 2026 - resale PSF and record transactions
- Trump Towers Gurgaon price and current resale inventory
- Most expensive apartments in Gurgaon 2026
- DLF The Dahlias - new-launch ultra-luxury
- DLF The Magnolias - resale penthouses
- M3M Brabus Residences - branded ultra-luxury
- Luxury builder floors in Gurgaon - the alternative to a penthouse
- Stamp duty & registration in Gurgaon
Penthouse in Gurgaon · frequently asked
In Gurgaon, a penthouse is the top-floor residence with a private terrace that is deeded to the unit and larger than any standard apartment in the tower. Developers typically call a unit a penthouse when it is the uppermost floor plate (often with reduced neighbours per floor), has an exclusive-use terrace, and ships with upgraded ceiling heights or an internal staircase on a duplex layout. Marketing use of the term varies - always verify against the sanctioned plan.
In 2026 the Gurgaon penthouse market spans roughly Rs 10 to 195 Cr. Entry-tier Golf Course Extension penthouses (M3M Merlin, select tower-tops) start near Rs 10 to 20 Cr. Branded towers like Trump Towers Gurgaon price top-floor units at Rs 20 to 35 Cr. Golf Course Road ultra-luxury (Camellias, Magnolias, Dahlias) sits at Rs 45 Cr to 195 Cr - the ceiling being the Rs 190 Cr Camellias penthouse sold in December 2024.
A single-level (simplex) penthouse occupies the top floor with a private terrace. A duplex penthouse spans the top two floors joined by an internal staircase, usually with a double-height living volume and multiple terraces - the Camellias and Dahlias duplex penthouses are the Gurgaon reference. Duplex units are rarer, carry a 15 to 25 percent premium per sq ft, and demand a longer sale cycle because the buyer pool is narrower.
DLF The Camellias in Sector 42 on Golf Course Road holds the record. In December 2024, Info-x founder Rishi Parti bought the 16,290 sq ft duplex penthouse for Rs 190 Cr at Rs 1,16,636 per sq ft - India's highest-priced high-rise apartment transaction. A 2021 benchmark on the same penthouse layout was Rs 128 Cr, so the asset posted a 48 percent gain in just over three years.
Yes. DLF The Dahlias in Sector 54 is the primary new-launch penthouse address, with duplex layouts of 16,000 to 22,000 sq ft at Rs 100 Cr+ (price-on-request). M3M Jacob and Co. Residences on Golf Course Extension Road has pre-launch 5 BHK penthouses from Rs 50 Cr onwards. Trump Towers Gurgaon has a small number of top-floor resale units in the Rs 20 to 35 Cr band from original allottees.
Expect monthly maintenance of Rs 50,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh depending on the tower and size. Camellias and Dahlias sit at the top of that range. Add electricity, HVAC (penthouse HVAC loads are 25 to 40 percent higher than standard units), interior upkeep, club subscriptions and property tax to MCG. One-time interior fit-out on a bare-shell penthouse is Rs 8,000 to Rs 15,000 per sq ft - Rs 10 to 25 Cr on a 16,000 sq ft duplex.
Yes. NRIs with Indian passport or OCI status can buy residential property including penthouses under RBI's FEMA framework. Funding must flow from an NRE, NRO or FCNR account or through normal banking channels; purchase cannot be funded in travellers' cheques or cash. TDS applies at 1 percent u/s 194-IA for buyers; sellers face higher LTCG TDS which is often negotiated down with a lower-deduction certificate from the AO.
Gross rental yields on Golf Course Road ultra-luxury penthouses are tight - 0.5 to 1 percent per annum. Rs 150 Cr of asset at Rs 15 lakh a month of rent is roughly 1.2 percent gross before maintenance and property tax. Branded residences and Golf Course Extension penthouses do a little better at 1 to 2 percent. Penthouses are a capital-preservation and lifestyle asset, not an income play.
Haryana charges 7 percent stamp duty for male buyers, 5 percent for female buyers and 6 percent for joint purchases, plus 1 percent registration charges - calculated on the higher of transaction value or circle rate. On a Rs 100 Cr penthouse that is Rs 7 to 8 Cr of statutory cost on top of the sale consideration. Plan for the stamp duty cheque to clear before the sub-registrar appointment.
At the top end very few. Camellias sees only two to three transactions a year total, of which the penthouse layout transacts perhaps once in two to three years. Dahlias is still absorbing primary inventory. Trump Towers top-floor units turn over three to six times annually. M3M Merlin and other Golf Course Extension penthouses are more active with 15 to 30 transactions a year combined.