Amir Nensey, Chairman, Royal Palms (I) Pvt LtdHoosain Nensey Nathoo & Co - established in 1879 in Mumbai and involved in setting up temporary venues as well as in event decoration - is the parent company of the over Rs 300 crore Royal Palms (I) Pvt Ltd, a part of the Amir Group of Companies. From modest beginnings, to a significant presence in real estate and infrastructure - one, where the company now aspires to become an icon of luxury living in the country, Royal Palms has indeed travelled the distance. Known for his quiet brand of confidence, Amir Nensey, Chairman, Royal Palms (I) Pvt Ltd, chats with CW about his company, plans and projects.... Luxury gets a new address Our flagship (mixed-use) project - the Royal Palms Estate - is situated in the midst of Mumbai's only green belt and surrounded by an additional 20,000 acre of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali. Fifteen minutes away from the international airport and 30 minutes away from Bandra, this lush green locale pans out over a sprawling 240 acre, offering a grand lifestyle in the very lap of nature. The estate is home to an 18-hole golf course; golf club; recreation club; health spa; two lakes; a man-made beach; shopping mall; swimming pool; cafeteria and restaurants; shopping village; entertainment centre; three-, four- and five-star hotels; offices; IT parks and residential properties including studio apartments, villas, bungalow plots and row houses.Five commercial projects are ready, with over 500 functional offices and more than 19 functional residential projects already occupied by over 1,500 families. In addition, two five-star hotels are booming with business. The estate enjoys a 24x7 water supply as well as an uninterrupted power supply from BSES, apart from having a dedicated mini telephone exchange for the requirement of 5,000 telephone lines.Projects within Within the Royal Palms Estate, more than 19 residential projects are functional, catering to the needs of both middle- and high-income group families. Each residential project is a unique mix of two or three types of developments, including condo apartments, studio apartments and 1/2/3 BHK flats. On the commercial side, more than 500 offices are operational, which are ideal for start-ups and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). For instance, Mastermind offers the best work facilities with the least capital investment. The IT Park on campus is only 7 minutes away from the Western Express Highway and 10 minutes away from Goregaon railway station; this is our tribute to the enduring spirit of Mumbai. Further, the Palms Hotel (Tower & Villas) and The Imperial Palace, both five-star hotels, are projects we are proud to be associated with. The Palms Hotel is a tranquil haven, far from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai, having 223 rooms and 109 Balinese Villas, the latter equipped with a private swimming pool and balcony, and an in-room dining and butler service. The hotel houses the Fountain Café, a 24 x 7 coffee shop and Villaggio and Jade Pavilion, specialty restaurants serving exotic Italian and pan-Asian cuisine, respectively. Meanwhile, the other five star hotel, The Imperial Palace, offers multiple accommodation options including standard rooms, king rooms, minar suites and presidential suites, with amenities to match different styles.In the pipeline In addition to the projects completed by us, we have two more three-star hotels in the pipeline, along with what qualifies as one of Mumbai's largest convention centres.Quality matters Royal Palms Estate is ISO 9001 and  ISO 14001 certified for its quality and environment management systems, respectively. All projects within the estate are conspicuous by their design excellence and aesthetic appeal; they are planned, implemented and managed by internationally acclaimed consultants and benchmarked to global standards. As per studies conducted by internationally-renowned, environmental consultant, AIC Watson, air quality at the estate meets internationally-accepted standards and is better than any other residential facility in Mumbai. Also, noise levels almost meet the 'Silent Zone' criteria.There are two lakes and 17 bore wells, from where water is pumped, filtered and supplied to the entire estate. We try to meet our environmental obligations through the following measures:Complying with legislative requirementsImproving air quality and reducing noise within permissible limitsImproving performance of sewage treatment plantsImproving quality of drinking water from the bore wellsMinimising solid waste by five per cent each year (initially for two yearsRoad aheadGoing forward, we would like to be seen as providers of a unique space in the city, where people can both work and reside in the same vicinity, coupled with the best of infrastructure to support their day-to-day needs. Also, with the two five-star hotels situated at a height of more than 500 m, we would like Mumbaikars to opt for the Royal Palms Estate instead of hill stations during holidays.FACT SHEETYear of Establishment1979Top management ( Promoters):Amir Nensey, Chairman; Muhamed Nensey, Managing Director; Dilawar Nensey, Joint Managing DirectorNo of employees:More than 3,000Centres of operation:Royal PalmsTurnover:Over Rs 300 croreWhat's your feedback on this interview? Write in at feedback@ASAPPmedia.com