One of the most notable displays of the Ambanis’ generosity was in April 2022, when Mukesh and Nita Ambani gifted their youngest son, Anant, a sprawling beachside villa on Palm Jumeira
Few families rival the Ambanis when it comes to luxury and extravagance. Mukesh Ambani, the head of Reliance Industries, and his wife, Nita Ambani, are celebrated not just for their staggering fortune but also for their extraordinary knack for bestowing their children with gifts that dazzle on a global scale. As their youngest son, Anant Ambani, prepares to marry Radhika Merchant in a celebration to redefine extravagance, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the most spectacular gifts this illustrious couple has given their children.
One of the most notable displays of the Ambanis’ generosity was in April 2022, when Mukesh and Nita Ambani gifted their youngest son, Anant, a sprawling beachside villa in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai’s most exclusive enclave. Valued at an astounding Rs 640 crore, this villa is a testament to the family’s commitment to luxury. Spanning 3,000 square feet, the villa features ten opulent bedrooms and a private 70-metre beach—a grand gesture showcasing their wealth and desire to provide Anant with a piece of paradise.
In 2019, when Akash Ambani, the eldest son, married Shloka Mehta, Nita Ambani bestowed upon her daughter-in-law a gift as grand as the wedding itself. The Mouawad L’Incomparable Necklace, valued at Rs 451 crore, is the world’s most valuable piece of jewellery. Adorned with a 407.48-carat yellow diamond suspended from a necklace featuring 229.52 carats of white diamonds, this necklace is a masterpiece of opulence. It symbolises the Ambanis’ wealth, their affection for their children, and their commitment to celebrating these milestones with unparalleled grandeur.
As Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant prepared for their engagement in 2023, Mukesh and Nita Ambani gifted Radhika a Bentley Continental GTC Speed, a car that epitomises luxury and performance. With a price tag of nearly Rs 4.5 crore, this Bentley Continental GTC Speed is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 engine, delivering explosive acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds. This gift reflects the Ambanis’ taste for high-end automobiles. It symbolises their welcoming Radhika into their family with the same extravagance that characterises their public persona.
In July 2022, at Mukesh Ambani’s niece Isheta Salgaocar’s cocktail party, Radhika Merchant made a dazzling appearance with a pearl and diamond choker—a gift from Nita Ambani that mirrored the luxury of the jewellery worn by Nita herself at Sonam Kapoor’s wedding reception. While the exact price of this exquisite choker remains undisclosed, its elegance and the sentiment behind it underscore Nita Ambani’s deep affection for her future daughter-in-law.
Before these recent gifts, the Ambanis set a new standard for wedding extravagance with Isha Ambani’s nuptials to Anand Piramal in 2018. The wedding, which cost around $100 million (approximately Rs 830 crore), included Rs 3 lakh wedding invitations and a $4-6 million performance by Beyoncé. The guest list read like a who’s who of global celebrities and dignitaries, from Priyanka Chopra to Hillary Clinton and Shah Rukh Khan, illustrating the Ambanis’ ability to blend luxury with high-profile connections.
