Area Overview
What makes Sector 42 special
Sector 42 covers part of DLF Phase 5 on Golf Course Road, and it is the most expensive residential address in Gurugram — roughly double the price of the mid-corridor sectors and several times the outer New Gurugram belts.
The DLF Golf and Country Club sits here, alongside the highest concentration of premium towers in the city, and the Rapid Metro runs along the road itself.
It is a genuinely international address: the expat share is among the highest in India, and the corporate-let market is deeper here than anywhere else in Gurugram.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A wealthy, heavily international population — senior corporate, business owners and one of the largest expat concentrations in India.
Languages
Official languages: Hindi and English. English is the working language across this belt.
Communities
Expat & Corporate
One of the largest concentrations in India
North Indian (Punjabi)
Large, wealthy community
North Indian (Other)
Senior corporate population
South Indian
Substantial corporate community
Others
International communities
DLF Phase 5 on Golf Course Road — the wealthiest and most international residential belt in Gurugram.
Typical Residents
36%
Families
Premium tower and villa households
30%
Expats & Corporate Lets
Senior MNC postings, unusually high
20%
Business Owners
Delhi and Gurugram businesses
9%
Young Professionals
Senior corporate roles
5%
Investors
Held and let units
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Sector 42
From ₹50 street snacks to ₹8000 fine dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Society retail food outlets₹150–400
Multi-cuisine
- Local dhabas₹100–300
North Indian, Parathas
- Golf Course Road food courts₹250–600
Multi-cuisine
- Local South Indian outlets₹80–220
Idli, Dosa
- Local bakeries₹50–200
Bakes, Patisserie, Coffee
Popular Restaurants
- Golf Course Road fine dining₹2000–5000
Global, Fine dining
- Hotel restaurants (Golf Course Road)₹2000–5000
Multi-cuisine
- DLF Phase 5 restaurants₹1500–3500
Global, Multi-cuisine
- Cyber Hub restaurants (8 km)₹1200–2800
Global, Brewpub
- Mall restaurants (Golf Course Road)₹1000–2500
Multi-cuisine
Cafes & Bars
- Blue Tokai (Golf Course Road)₹300–700
Specialty Coffee
- Starbucks Reserve (Golf Course Road)₹400–900
Coffee, Brunch
- Hotel lobby cafes₹600–1400
Coffee, Patisserie
- Society retail cafes₹300–700
Coffee, Snacks
- Third Wave Coffee (Cyber Hub, 8 km)₹250–600
Specialty Coffee
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Sector 42
Exceptionally Connected
DLF Phase 5 • Rapid Metro on the road • Cyber City 12 min • IGI 22 km
Local Train
Gurgaon railway station is about 11 km, on the Delhi–Rewari line.
Metro
Rapid Metro runs along Golf Course Road with stations serving the sector, connecting to the Delhi Metro Yellow Line at Sikanderpur.
Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport about 22 km — around 35 minutes at peak.
Roads
Golf Course Road runs through the sector, with Sector 43 alongside and DLF Phase 4 north.
Commute Times from Sector 42
Rapid Metro
2 min • Walk
Cyber City
12 min • Road
Sikanderpur
8 min • Metro
MG Road
10 min • Road
IGI Airport
35 min • Road
HUDA City Centre
8 min • Road
Central Delhi
45 min • Metro
Golf Course Extension
10 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Gurugram University (Sector 51)5 km
State University
- Ansal University (Sector 55)6 km
Multi-disciplinary • Private
- Dronacharya Government College (Sector 14)8 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- Government College for Women (Sector 14)8 km
Arts & Commerce
- SGT University (Budhera)24 km
Multi-disciplinary • Private
- Amity University (Manesar)26 km
Multi-disciplinary • Private
Schools (K–12)
- The Shri Ram School (Moulsari)1 km
CBSE • Premium
- Lancers International School (Sector 53)3 km
IB • International
- Scottish High International (Sector 57)6 km
IB / CBSE • International
- Heritage Xperiential School (Sector 62)8 km
CBSE • Premium
- Delhi Public School (Sector 45)5 km
CBSE • Well-regarded
- Pathways World School (Aravali)12 km
IB • International
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- DLF Golf Course
- Society gardens
- Aravalli ridge (5 km)
- Leisure Valley Park (7 km)
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Artemis Hospital (Sector 51) — 4 km
- Max Hospital (Sector 19) — 8 km
- Medanta The Medicity (Sector 38) — 7 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- DLF Golf Course
- Golf Course Road malls (premium retail)
- Cyber Hub (8 km)
- Aravalli ridge (5 km)
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹1200/day • Gyms • Cafes • The city’s premium address
Coworking Spaces
- WeWork (Golf Course Road)
- Innov8 (Golf Course Road)
- Awfis (DLF Phase 5)
- Day passes from ₹1200
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Golf Course Road bars and clubs
- Hotel bars
- Bars close by 1 am
- The city’s premium nightlife belt
Sector 42 vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Sector 42 is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Sector 42 | Sector 43 | Sector 54 | Sector 53 | Golf Course Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹29K–45K | ₹29K–45K | ₹23K–36K | ₹23K–36K | ₹26K–41K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹50K–94K | ₹50K–94K | ₹40K–75K | ₹40K–75K | ₹45K–85K |
| Premium Rent | ₹1.3L–3.01L | ₹1.3L–3.01L | ₹1.04L–2.4L | ₹1.04L–2.4L | ₹1.17L–2.72L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹2.25L–6.11L | ₹2.25L–6.11L | ₹1.8L–4.88L | ₹1.8L–4.88L | ₹2.02L–5.52L |
| Train Station | Gurgaon (11 km) | Gurgaon (11 km) | Gurgaon (12 km) | Gurgaon (12 km) | Gurgaon (11 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Rapid (on road) | Rapid (on road) | Rapid (1 km) | Rapid (1 km) |
| Airport Distance | Rapid (on road) | 22 km | 22 km | 23 km | 23 km |
| Nightlife | 22 km | Excellent | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good |
| Education Hub | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good |
| Excellent | Aravalli Access | 5 km | 5 km | 4 km | 4 km |
| Safety Rating | 5 km | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.6/5 | Excellent | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good |
| Green Spaces | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good |
| Very Good | Expat Friendly | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Why choose Sector 42?
Sector 42 is the most expensive residential address in Gurugram — DLF Phase 5 on Golf Course Road, with the DLF Golf and Country Club, Rapid Metro on the road itself, Shri Ram School within a kilometre, Artemis about 4 km and Cyber City twelve minutes. The trade-offs are the price itself and yields near 2.5–3%, the lowest in the project, since capital values have run far ahead of rents.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
DLF Golf Course
The championship course at the centre of Phase 5 — membership required for access.
Best for: Golf & green outlook
Society gardens
Landscaped grounds inside the premium towers, maintained to a high standard.
Best for: Families & daily walks
Aravalli ridge
Scrub forest about 5 km east, with trails.
Best for: Weekend trails
Entertainment & Things to Do
Golf Course Road malls, DLF Phase 5 retail, Cyber Hub (8 km)
DLF Golf Course,, Golf Course Road malls,, Cyber Hub (8 km)
DLF Golf and Country Club, Society clubhouses, Premium gyms
Local temples, Society shrines
Daily Living in Sector 42: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Golf Course Road malls
- DLF Phase 5 retail
- Nature's Basket & Foodhall
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Society clubhouse gyms
- Premium studios (Golf Course Road)
- Hotel gyms
- Yoga & pilates studios
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Tower parking with valet
- Low density throughout
- Mall parking available
- Cabs abundant
Libraries
- Society libraries
- School libraries
- Gurugram University library (5 km)
- Bookstores at the malls
Property Prices in Sector 42
Average monthly rents in Sector 42 (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹14K – ₹21K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹21K – ₹32K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹29K – ₹49K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹50K – ₹94K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹78K – ₹1.55L | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹1.3L – ₹3.01L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹2.25L – ₹6.11L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: The most expensive residential address in Gurugram. Golf-facing units carry a very substantial premium. Society maintenance charges are high. Yields are low — this is a capital and own-use market, not an income one.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Sector 42
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Rapid Metro running along Golf Course Road itself
- ✓The DLF Golf and Country Club in the sector
- ✓The Shri Ram School within a kilometre
- ✓Lancers International about 3 km, DPS Sector 45 about 5 km
- ✓Artemis Hospital about 4 km, Medanta about 7 km
- ✓Cyber City about twelve minutes
- ✓IGI Airport about 22 km, around thirty-five minutes
- ✓The city’s best restaurant and nightlife cluster on the road
- ✓The deepest premium corporate-let market in Gurugram
- ✓Gurugram University about 5 km
What to Watch Out For
- The most expensive residential address in Gurugram
- Rental yields around 2.5–3% — the lowest in this project
- Capital values have run well ahead of rents
- Golf Course Road congests heavily at peak despite the metro
- Golf club access requires membership, which is separate and costly
- Society maintenance charges are high in the premium towers
- Water supply is a recurring Gurugram-wide issue even here
- Limited new supply — the sector is largely built out
- Entry pricing is prohibitive for most buyers
- Older DLF Phase 5 stock varies in condition despite the address
Renting in Sector 42: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.8
Connectivity
3.6
Lifestyle
4.6
Safety
3.4
Environment
