Mukesh Ambani’s $2 billion private residence, “Antilla,” is progressing and Forbes have released some mock-ups of the interior, courtesy of Hirsch Bedner Associates.

“Antilla,” will eventually consist of 27 stories, the bottom six of which are car parking. 9 elevators are planned, presumably one for each member of the family. Each floor will apparently be different from the others, both in layout and design. The “health level,” will include an ice room, complete with snow flurries where guests can escape the heat of Bombay, along with a private gymnasium for Mr. Ambani. Although, I am reminded of the Observer’s quote about Will Alsop as being “obviously not a man familiar with gyms,” and I certainly hope the plans include some sort of GPS navigation system.

Also included in the design are: a full size ballroom, several lounges, outdoor patios, a four-storey open garden, a movie theater, and numerous other rooms.

According to Forbes:

While visiting New York in 2005, Nita Ambani was in the spa at the Mandarin Oriental New York, overlooking Central Park. The contemporary Asian interiors struck her just so, and prompted her to inquire about the designer.

Nita Ambani was no ordinary tourist. She is married to Mukesh Ambani, head of Mumbai, India-based petrochemical giant Reliance Industries, and the fifth richest man in the world. (Lakshmi Mittal, ranked fourth, is an Indian citizen, but a resident of the U.K.)

The Interior:

Judging from the photographs, second-rate-1990s-New-York hotel just about sums up the design, and just goes to show there’s no accounting for taste

Shaikh Holdings, the leading Dubai-based real estate investment and luxury development company, has announced the start of construction at its prestigious Sanctuary Falls villa development in Jumeirah Golf Estates. The start of construction was marked by a tee-off event at the Sanctuary Falls site, and signified the beginning of this landmark boutique community in Dubai. The award-winning Sanctuary Falls project, aims to create a new benchmark in community living by being the first resort-style residential golf community in the UAE.

Executives from Shaikh Holdings, Leisurecorp, Arabtec, DSA International, Hirsch Bedner Associates, Scavolini, Quintessentially and Archimedia attended the momentous event.

“Today we have reached a significant milestone for Sanctuary Falls and the creation of a truly unique residential golf community for Dubai. We are all very excited on this auspicious occasion as we move one step closer towards the realization of the Sanctuary Falls dream. We are glad to share this moment with all our partners who have worked hard to make this community a great success.” said Imran Shaikh, CEO, Shaikh Holdings. More on Jumeirah Golf Estates New Development