The sub-city is close to Indira Gandhi International Airport and the Millenium City of Gurugram in Haryana in the NCR region.

It is a short distance away from Gurgaon which is a major hub for large national and multinational corporations in the country and about 10 km away from Indira Gandhi International Airport.

An elaborate conservation project by the India National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) for the Lodi-era baoli was completed recently.

Delhi Development Authority is currently planning to establish Bharat Vandana Park,[21] to be spread over 220 acres in sector 20.

[22] Dwarka is home to a sports complex (DDA Sports Complex) in Sector 11 with facilities such as Tennis (Clay & Hard Courts), Badminton including covered Badminton Hall, Table Tennis, Billiards / Snooker / Pool, Basket Ball, Volleyball, Jogging Track, Cricket, Cricket Practice Pitches, Multigym, Skating, Snack - Bar, Pro - Shop, Tennis Practice wall, Squash, Children Park, Yoga, Karate, Swimming Pool with Toddler Pool.

[23][24][25][26] Currently, the Dwarka Sub-City (Sector 1 to 29) is divided into 5 MCD Wards: 135 - Kakraula, 136 - Matiala, 141 - Bijwasan, 145 - Palam, and 147 - Mahavir Enclave.

The irregularity in transportation of garbage[27] and the South Delhi Municipal Corporation failing to clean Dwarka,[28] has recently caused the sub-city to face a severe sanitation crisis.

Shopping centres have come up in the five-star hotels and another one next to Sector 12 metro station which hosts few eateries and places to hang out.

[34] In 2018, Pacific India was selected to develop a ₹1 billion (US$12 million) shopping mall and multi-level car parking at the Dwarka Sector 21 metro station.

This unique MLU concept is convenient for the occupants of Dwarka DDA flats, as they get the facility of shopping, dining and purchasing groceries nearby.

[citation needed] The sub-city has been planned for an environment of convenience containing essential facilities and services at different levels - mainly health, education, hotel, safety and security, cultural, and communication etc.

Faculty of Law, University of Delhi is planning a new campus in Dwarka and will build hostels for students and residential quarters for staff members.