AU Real Estate To Market Aspire Leisure Valley Phase 2

19 Nov 2025 CW Team

AU Real Estate has recently acquired the selling rights for Aspire Leisure Valley Phase 2 from NBCC (India) as part of a Rs 10.69 billion transaction that also includes Aspire Centurion Park. Earlier this year, the company secured selling rights for Aspire Silicon City for Rs 14.67 billion, further deepening its association with NBCC’s Aspire portfolio.

Located in Techzone IV, Greater Noida West, Aspire Leisure Valley offers 3BHK apartments of 2,176 sq ft and 2,188 sq ft, launched at an introductory price of Rs 7,979 per sq ft. The project falls under the AUSI Life framework, featuring Aqua Zones, Undercroft Areas, Sports Zones and Interactive Zones aimed at enhancing community engagement, recreation and well-being. A G+2 community centre will house wellness, fitness, recreational and social spaces.

The IGBC Gold-rated development benefits from strong connectivity via the Noida–Greater Noida Link Road and NH-24, and proximity to Sector 51 Metro Station (Aqua Line), the upcoming Gaur Chowk metro station, Ghaziabad Railway Station, IGI Airport and the Noida International Airport at Jewar. Monitored by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and constructed by Capacite Infraprojects, the project underlines AU Real Estate’s focus on transparent, service-led and sustainable residential communities."

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