Why Infinity Pools Are Gaining Preference Over Podium Pools in Indian Homes By Pravin Kothari, Managing Director, Laxmileela Group

Introduction

Luxury housing in India’s cities keeps changing, and swimming pools are now common in high-end apartment buildings. But a small change is happening even in this group: people living there and builders now like rooftop infinity pools more than regular pools at ground level.

People often think infinity pools show luxury and smart building design, but there’s more to why they’re becoming popular. Besides looking good and giving great views, these pools also deal with a deeper cultural issue: privacy for women. In a society that still values being modest, people are starting to question the ground-level pool design because it leaves users women and girls too exposed.

Podium Pools: Convenient but Culturally Conflicted

Once praised as a handy feature, the podium-level pool sits atop the parking slab or a slender service deck, offering quick entry for residents, small children and elderly folk alike, so building committees soon adopted it as the go-to option in most Indian cities.

Yet, as apartment towers climbed higher, complaints trickled in about pools visible from upper floors, adjacent balconies or busy walkways. The discomfort is far deeper than unwanted glances. It sparks a feeling of exposure that brushes against the long-standing cultural regard for privacy and the modesty expected of women in many Indian homes.

Inside countless families, hesitance still lingers when ladies don swim kits within view of passers-by or even upward neighbours. Despite social strides, worries over dignity-especially for daughters, sisters and wives-shape how people judge and use these shared amenities.

Because of this, podium pools in lots of high-rises still see only a trickle of women and girls even though they should be a star perk. An amenity designed to spark fun and relaxation lands on the sidelines simply because many feel uneasy or face quiet pressure.

Infinity Pools: Elevated in Every Sense

Step into an infinity pool and you find sleek lines, a touch of height, and almost no fuss. Usually parked on a rooftop or atop the highest floor, these waters fade toward the skyline, giving guests an airy feeling of escaping the city. Yet what matters even more is the screen of sight they provide, a layer podium pools often lack.

Being on the roof all but wipes out the chance of nosy eyes from nearby buildings or streets. Framed by glass rails, leafy green screens, or low cabana walls, the space feels private and safe for everyone, and especially for women. Because access is built into the elevator rather than spilled out onto shared walkways, only invited guests can dip in-a guard that podium decks, which double as busy corridors, simply cannot offer.

Practically speaking, that sense of enclosure lets many women slip into the water without second-guessing their swim suits or the scrutiny of strangers. Kids paddle and splash without rules, families lounge side by side, and the whole community-as designers envisioned-actually enjoys the amenity together.

Blending Design with Sensitivity

Moving swimming pools from the podium to the roof isn’t just a slick gimmick; it springs from a rising public consciousness. Today Indian builders realise that true luxury goes beyond polished marble and glass it also includes the quiet way a room or a pool makes us feel at home. So-called premium housing now aims to be broad-minded, paying attention to the emotional and cultural ease of every resident.

Rooftop infinity pools hit that sweet spot. They offer stunning vistas, a sense of escape above the city, and the rare thrill of exclusivity, yet they still respect age-old concerns about privacy and gender space.

Conclusion

As urban families across India rewrite the script on modern living, more people crave places that blend style with calm. An infinity pool perched on the roof is therefore much more than a technical upgrade; it embodies kinder, sharper design thinking. By lifting the water skyward, developers raise the bar for everyday comfort-especially for women who, until now, have quietly watched from corners that never felt quite theirs.

In a nation where old rituals rub shoulders with sleek new ideas, the rooftop infinity pool stops being just a pricey perk. Instead, it stands as proof that growth can move forward without turning its back on the past.