DLF Dahlias Floor Plan Analysis: Carpet Area, Layout and Space Efficiency
DLF The Dahlias in Sector 54, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon, offers 5 BHK and 6 BHK simplex apartments (9,500 to 16,000 sq.ft. super area) and 16 duplex penthouses (up to 22,000 sq.ft. super area, approximately 10,500 sq.ft. carpet area). The project has 8 towers with 29 floors and approximately 420 residences on 17 acres. Select towers have one residence per floor, with private lift access. Floor-to-floor height is 4 metres (approximately 13.3 feet). Wrap-around decks extend 17 feet wide and 70 to 90 feet long. Apartments are delivered bare-shell, allowing complete interior customization. This analysis breaks down the spatial logic behind these numbers.
Size Configurations and Carpet Area Estimates
DLF publishes super built-up (saleable) area, not carpet area. Based on comparable DLF ultra-luxury projects and the confirmed penthouse data (17,200 sq.ft. super area / 10,500 sq.ft. carpet area), the loading factor is approximately 39%. Applying this to standard apartments:
- 9,500 sq.ft. super area: Estimated carpet area is approximately 5,800 to 6,000 sq.ft. This is a 5 BHK configuration, with the master suite alone at 2,000+ sq.ft.
- 12,000 sq.ft. super area: Estimated carpet area is approximately 7,300 to 7,500 sq.ft.
- 16,000 sq.ft. super area: Estimated carpet area is approximately 9,700 to 10,000 sq.ft. This is the 6 BHK configuration.
- 22,000 sq.ft. super area (duplex penthouse): Confirmed carpet area is 10,500 sq.ft. across 2 levels. Only 16 exist in the entire project.
The loading includes the wrap-around decks, common corridors, lift lobbies, and structural walls. At this specification level, the deck area (17 ft x 70 to 90 ft = 1,190 to 1,530 sq.ft. per deck) is a significant component of the super area.
What 4-Metre Ceilings Mean for the Living Experience
Standard luxury apartments in Gurgaon have 3.0 to 3.4-metre floor-to-floor heights. The Dahlias offer 4 metres. After accounting for slab thickness and services (approximately 0.4 to 0.5 metres), the usable ceiling height is approximately 3.5 metres (11.5 feet). This is comparable to a high-end villa or a premium hotel suite.
Higher ceilings change the spatial experience: rooms feel larger even at the same footprint, floor-to-ceiling windows admit more natural light, large-format art and chandeliers can be installed without feeling cramped, and sound absorption is better in taller rooms. For the bare-shell buyer planning interior design, the 4-metre height allows mezzanine-level storage, double-height living rooms and architectural features that are impossible in standard 10-foot-ceiling apartments.
Wrap-Around Decks: The Outdoor Living Layer
Each Dahlias apartment includes wrap-around decks that extend 17 feet wide and 70 to 90 feet long. At 1,190 to 1,530 sq.ft., the deck area is larger than a typical 2 BHK apartment in Gurgaon. These decks overlook the Aravalli Hills on one side and the DLF Golf and Country Club on the other.
The 17-foot width is wide enough for outdoor dining, lounging, and even a small garden setup. At this width, the deck functions as a genuine outdoor room, not a narrow balcony. The views are unobstructed because the projects low density (420 units on 17 acres) and tower spacing ensure no neighbouring building intrudes into the sightline.
Bare-Shell Delivery: What It Means for Buyers
Unlike most residential projects that deliver fully fitted apartments, DLF The Dahlias delivers a bare shell. This means the buyer receives the structural shell with finished external walls, windows, plumbing points, and electrical conduit, but no flooring, no wall finishes, no kitchen, no wardrobes, and no bathroom fixtures. Interior fit-out costs for this specification level typically run Rs 8,000 to Rs 15,000 per sq.ft. For a 9,500 sq.ft. apartment, that is an additional Rs 7.6 crore to Rs 14.25 crore on top of the purchase price.
The advantage is complete customization. Buyers engage their own architects and interior designers to create a home that matches their lifestyle exactly. The disadvantage is time and cost: fit-out takes 12 to 18 months after possession, and the total ownership cost is significantly higher than the sticker price.
Conclusion
- DLF Dahlias offers 5 and 6 BHK apartments from 9,500 to 22,000 sq.ft. (super area) with an estimated carpet area of 5,800 to 10,500 sq.ft. depending on configuration.
- 4-metre floor-to-floor heights provide 3.5 metres of usable ceiling, enabling architectural features that standard luxury apartments cannot support.
- Wrap-around decks of 1,190 to 1,530 sq.ft. function as genuine outdoor living rooms with Aravalli and golf course views.
- Bare-shell delivery means an additional Rs 8,000 to Rs 15,000 per sq.ft. for interior fit-out, taking the total ownership cost to Rs 108 to Rs 115 crore or more for a standard unit.
For floor plans, layout options and a site visit, contact the DLFInfo advisory desk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the carpet area of DLF Dahlias 9,500 sq.ft. apartment?
A: DLF publishes super built-up area. Based on the confirmed penthouse data (17,200 sq.ft. super area / 10,500 sq.ft. carpet area), the loading factor is approximately 39%. A 9,500 sq.ft. super area apartment has an estimated carpet area of approximately 5,800 to 6,000 sq.ft. Confirm the exact figure with the DLFInfo advisory desk.
Q: How many apartments per floor does DLF Dahlias have?
A: Select towers at DLF The Dahlias have 1 residence per floor with private lift access. Other configurations may have 2 residences per floor. The duplex penthouses (only 16 in total, 2 per tower) occupy 2 full floors each. This ultra-low density is a defining feature of the project.
Q: What does bare-shell delivery mean at DLF Dahlias?
A: Bare-shell means you receive the structural shell with external walls, windows, plumbing, and electrical conduit, but no internal finishes. No flooring, kitchen, wardrobes, or bathroom fixtures. Interior fit-out costs typically run Rs 8,000 to Rs 15,000 per sq.ft. For a 9,500 sq.ft. apartment, thats an additional investment of Rs 7.6 crore to Rs 14.25 crore.
Q: How big are the decks at DLF Dahlias?
A: Wrap-around decks are 17 feet wide and 70 to 90 feet long, giving approximately 1,190 to 1,530 sq.ft. of outdoor living space per apartment. The decks overlook the Aravalli Hills and the DLF Golf and Country Club. At 17 feet width, they function as outdoor rooms, not balconies.
