The way we think about airport dining will be altered by the soon-to-open Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). Rather than the typical food courts with fast-food chains, NMIA will have a dedicated food hall with carefully chosen menus. Travellers may anticipate delectable meals that capture the essence of Mumbai, including alternatives for vegans, diabetics, and those on Jain diets. "Our food hall will offer a premium experience without premium prices," an official told the Free Press Journal. Mumbai's thriving culinary culture should be reflected in the high-quality meals that everyone enjoys.
Once passengers have cleared security, they will enter an immersive area. This area will celebrate well-known locations in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and India with both digital and physical displays. To reduce any pre-flight anxiety, a calm environment is intended. The non-passengers are not overlooked outside the terminal. There will be a separate food court at the airport featuring well-known coffee shops and restaurants. In order to make the airport friendly to all visitors, there will also be a waiting lounge, a drivers' canteen, and a gaming area.
Offering passengers the option to reserve brief sightseeing excursions to Lonavala and other neighbouring picturesque locations before to their flight is one of NMIA's most exciting objectives. This is still in the planning stages, but it will make NMIA the first airport in India where passengers may have a mini vacation just before boarding.
The Navi Mumbai International Airport is in its final stages of completion, with a grand inauguration anticipated in the coming months. As the construction and interior work nears its deadline, rapid infrastructure upgrades are underway. Recently, a video showcasing the airport’s progress—offering the first-ever glimpse of its interior—has gone viral on social media. Shared by the Instagram handle @propertycoverage, the video has garnered significant attention online. It highlights the airport’s modern design, with a special focus on the newly installed baggage conveyor belts and the workers operating around the clock to ensure the project is completed on time and ready for launch.