Dholera is rapidly emerging as a keystone of India’s ambitious smart city projects, particularly within its Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR). Although most associated with futuristic urban planning, Dholera also holds deep maritime roots that span millennia of trade, naval defense, and exploration on Indian waters. A complex called the Dholera National Maritime Heritage Complex (DNMHC) will soon be built to showcase this history; this museum-type research center aims to document this heritage while offering visitors an authentic experience!