Man lists the most useless amenities builders provide, calls amphitheatres the 'king of fake amenities'

A video shared by an X user criticising what it describes as the "most useless" amenities offered by residential builders in India has gone viral, triggering a wider discussion on whether such features increase property prices without delivering practical value.

In the video, the creator argues that several commonly advertised amenities are rarely used by residents and exist primarily to make project brochures more attractive by increasing the amenities count.

Video lists amenities the creator calls impractical

The video begins with the amphitheatre, which the creator describes as the "king of fake amenities." He argues that it is little more than a set of concrete steps that children use to run up and down, adding that residents are unlikely to use it for performances despite its premium-sounding name.

The next feature criticised is the reflexology walkway, described as pebbles cemented into the ground. According to the creator, it is presented as an amenity despite offering little practical value and serves as an inexpensive way for builders to add another feature to marketing material.

The video also questions the inclusion of jacuzzis, suggesting they are often installed in projects that lack space for a swimming pool while also raising concerns about whether residents would want to share them with others.

The creator goes on to criticise meditation zones, describing them as little more than a pergola with a Buddha statue. He argues that residents would be better off meditating at home.

Open-air gyms also feature on the list, with the creator saying buyers should instead expect a properly equipped indoor, air-conditioned gym with dedicated fitness machines.

He further criticises oversized outdoor chess sets, claiming they quickly become decorative showpieces after an initial period of use.

The video also questions the concept of dedicated senior citizen corners, arguing that older residents should not be isolated and that comfortable seating areas should instead be distributed throughout the project.

The final amenity highlighted is the rock climbing wall, which the creator describes as a basic installation of wooden and metallic holds attached to a wall. He concludes by saying these features cost builders very little and encourages homebuyers to focus on practical amenities before purchasing a property.

Social media users share mixed views

The video prompted a range of reactions from social media users.

One user complained that their housing society provides only one swimming pool and a single indoor games table for more than 850 families, while also criticising the placement of gardens between parking areas and internal roads. The user described such residential projects as "the biggest scams ever."

Another user disagreed with several of the video's claims, arguing that amphitheatres can double as skating rinks or martial arts practice areas, senior citizens benefit from having quieter spaces away from children, and rock climbing walls are useful for younger children.

A third user pointed to a sauna in a gated villa community in Chennai, questioning how often it had been used since residents moved in eight years ago.

Another commenter said they completely agreed with the criticism and called for guidelines to discourage the construction of amenities such as amphitheatres, open-air gyms and outdoor chess areas, suggesting that more trees would be a better use of the space.

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