Vizag as East Coast Gem: NITI Aayog Draws from Miami and Dubai for Premium Beach Paradise
NITI Aayog's report envisions Visakhapatnam as India's premier beach tourism and lifestyle destination on the east coast, transforming a 25 km stretch from Kailasagiri to Bheemili into a vibrant "Vizag Bay City." It draws direct inspiration from global icons like Miami’s Bayshore Gateway Triangle and Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Residence for a phased 5–7 year rollout blending luxury living, tourism, and commerce. This positions Vizag to rival top coastal hubs, leveraging its natural beauty and port strengths for sustainable growth
Miami’s Bayshore model offers lessons in waterfront promenades, yacht marinas, and mixed-use zones that blend residences with entertainment, which Vizag plans to adapt for eco-friendly beaches and green spaces. Dubai’s Jumeirah exemplifies high-rise lifestyle resorts with retail and leisure, inspiring Vizag's focus on world-class hotels, VR arenas, and event spaces already in VMDA pipelines. These blueprints emphasize smart infrastructure like elevated walkways and renewable-powered amenities to handle monsoons and rising seas.
The development promises a tourism boom with premium beachfronts, boosting hotels and jobs while linking to ongoing projects like the three-star hotel at Madhurawada. Lifestyle upgrades will attract NRIs and investors, elevating Vizag's appeal amid events like the women's T20 cricket series today. Phased execution ensures minimal disruption, aligning with GVMC's green mobility pushes like cycle tracks
Stakeholders must prioritize pollution controls to complement this vision, as task forces tackle dust issues. Community engagement will shape inclusive growth, making Vizag a livable global destination by 2032. Follow vizagupdates.in for updates on RFPs and groundbreaking ceremonies
