About Mumbai

Mumbai is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. According to the United Nations Mumbai are the most populous city in the country and the seventh-most populous city in the world with a population of roughly 20+ million. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbor. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city.

Mumbai is the financial, commercial and the entertainment capital of India. It is also one of the world’s top ten centers of commerce in terms of global financial flow, generating 6.16% of India’s GDP, and accounting for 25% of industrial output. Mumbai has the 8^th highest number of billionaires of any city in the world. The city houses important financial institutions and the corporate headquarters of numerous Indian companies and multinational corporations. It is also home to some of India’s premier scientific and nuclear institutes. The city is also home to Bollywood and Marathi cinema industries. Mumbai’s business opportunities attract migrants from all over India.

Infrastructure in Mumbai –

Mumbai is considered as one of the world’s top 10 centers of commerce in terms of global financial flow, contributing significantly to India’s GDP.  The Mumbai Metropolitan Region is the second most populous metropolitan area in India Being one of the many places of infrastructure innovations, Mumbai is witnessing a lot of growth and development in both public and private sectors.

Mumbai’s public transport is basically reliant on the bus system which is managed by BEST. They house more than 750+ buses which run on 350+ routes in and around Mumbai. Apart from BEST, privately owned buses provide their services to educational institutions and various companies which do distribute the population among public and private transport and ease of access.

Apart from buses, Mumbai is connected with railways through Western, Central and Harbor Railways and also have local railways for inter-city travel. Majority of the railways travel through Mumbai which gives people a chance to board and get down from trains at Dadar in order to reach their destination without any hassle. Mumbai has one international airport which is at Santacruz East that connects to every metro and major cities around the world making it a valuable hub for various sectors to reach and serve their potential audience.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is the civic body responsible for local government. It comprises two branches, the executive branch headed by the Municipal Commissioner, an IAS officer appointed by the Government of Maharashtra, and an elected deliberative branch, the general body, headed by the Mayor of Mumbai. Municipal elections are held every five years to elect councilors, commonly known as “corporators”, who form the general body. The Standing Committee and the ward committees are in charge of financial approvals.

Talukas in Mumbai –

Mumbai district comprises of 3 Talukas containing 87 villages in it.

The jurisdiction of Mumbai Suburban District is from Bandra to Dahisar, from Kurla (Chuna Bhatti) to Mulund and from Kurla and upto Trombay Creek.

Mumbai District has 4 Parliamentary Constituencies and 26 Assembly Constituencies.

List of Villages & Jurisdiction of Circle Officers & Talathis in each taluka –

1. Andheri Taluka

2. Borivali Taluka

3. Kurla Taluka

IT Hub in Mumbai –

Several multinationals and information technology companies having set up their offices here, the city now caters to young professionals with high disposable incomes and a penchant for up market lifestyles. The facilities that the city offers are growing exponentially – shopping complexes, modern infrastructure, entertainment facilities. Mumbai thus has the advantages of a geographical location, a cultural background, good infrastructure and a reputation as a safe city that offers huge investment opportunities. All these factors attract developers and buyers, encouraging them to invest in this city.

The state-of the-art facilities on offer and the easy access to educated manpower give the city an edge over others, luring both companies on the expansion mode and start-ups. Due to the road connectivity, affordable land prices in the outskirts, favorable weather, manpower and various other factors prove Mumbai to be a smart and perfect option for business to settle down.

Mumbai is financial hub and richest city of the country and will be till a long future. It handles 70% of India’s international business and has headquarters of most of the nationalized banks of the country. Mumbai as a city has already achieved a lot of success in terms of economic output. By the time when IT revolution began in India in late 1990s, city’s infrastructure was already over-saturated. Land area was congested, entire city was overpopulated and Real Estate Market became expensive.

Capgemini has one the biggest campus in India at Airoli, whereas Accenture also has big software development centers here. Due to this unprecedented development in IT sector, Real Estate sector is also on a high here. Real estate prices have skyrocketed in Airoli and adjoining areas. Navi Mumbai itself has big industrial areas, which has overall helped in the growth of the satellite town.

So you can categorize Mumbai IT Hub in 3 sizes – Large size, Mid size and Small size as follows:

There are a couple of IT Parks in Mumbai which are well known all over India. Some of those include –

1. Technopolis Knowledge Park
2. Ivory Towers
3. Fourth Dimension Park
4. Magnus Tower
5. Infinity Tower
6. Spectrum Tower
7. Akruti ICE Station & Softech Park
8. Palm Spring
9. Raheja Plaza

The tech companies which have their offices in these IT parks are – Capgemini, Atos, L&T Infotech, Accenture, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, Accenture, Vodafone, Wipro …. and many more.

Even the well settled companies who have their offices in Mumbai for couple of years have started expanding their offices in and around Mumbai. As Mumbai being the educational hub, a lot of students come to Mumbai to pursue various educational courses and these companies recruit these students at the end of their academic year which works for both the students and these companies in order to reduce the steps in recruiting new employees.

Industrial Zone in Mumbai –

The city houses important financial institutions such as the Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange of India, the SEBI and the corporate headquarters of numerous Indian companies and multinational corporations. It is also home to some of India’s premier scientific and nuclear institute like BARC, NPCL, IREL, TIFR, AERB, AECI, and the Department of Atomic Energy. The city also houses India’s Hindi (Bollywood) and Marathi film and television industry.

The MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) has developed Industrial zones in various parts of Mumbai. MIDC is the largest industrial zone in Mumbai’s northern suburb of Maharashtra. It covers an area of more than 20 square kilometers, hundreds of different size foreign and local factories located here.

MIDC industrial area has obvious geographical advantages, it is very close to the South Mumbai seaport, Mumbai International Airport, which is convenient and has a speed advantage on logistics. In the MIDC industrial estates land, fuels, electricity, water and select raw materials are provided at subsidized rates to priority sector productions / companies.

Accordingly for the purpose of the revised industrial location policy, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region has been divided into the following zones: –

Zone I:- Greater Mumbai and areas of Thane Municipal Corporation and Mira-Bhayander Municipal Council

Zone II:- Kalyan and Navi Mumbai Municipal corporations, Ulhasnagar, Ambernath, Kulgaon-Badlpaur Municipal councils, Bhivandi and Uran sub-regions.

Zone III:- Remaining areas of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, excluding areas covered under Zones I and II above.

Suitable transport and communication facilities are also made available and other conditions are being made favorable for efficient and qualitative industrial productions. Entrepreneurs, laborers and suppliers are now able to identify their ‘interest areas’ easily and can thus have easy access to industrialists. The emphasis here is on tiny, small and medium scale industries as they are high priority undertakings according to the government’s policy. These enterprises are defined by the Indian government according to their investment in plant and machinery.

Business Houses in Mumbai –

Mumbai is the financial capital of India. Hence it makes sense that some of the biggest business tycoons in the country consider Maximum City as their home. However, so do 1.84 crore other people, according to the 2011 census. Since the city is so densely populated, it comes as no surprise that property prices in Mumbai have skyrocketed higher than the tallest skyscrapers. But when you’re a billionaire like the below mentioned business tycoons, the only thing you really need to worry about is how fancy you want your house to be. Here are some of the most expensive residences of India’s business tycoons. And some of them really went all out. Check out some of the most expensive homes these business tycoons own in Mumbai.

The Business tycoons that have homes in Mumbai are as follows –

1. Mukesh Ambani – Antilia

Unsurprisingly, the number one spot for the most expensive residence in the world goes to the Mumbai home of India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani. In fact, Antilia is the second-most valuable residential property in the world, only being beaten out by UK’s Buckingham Palace.

Even still, it continues to carry the world’s most valuable private residence, which is also the largest and most elaborate. Located in Mumbai’s Altamount Road neighbourhood, Antilia is 750-feet tall and has 27 stories with extra-high ceilings. According to Architectural Digest, Antilia is spread across 400,000 square feet and it boasts of amenities such as three helipads, a 168-car garage, a ballroom, 80-seat theatre, terrace gardens, spa and a temple. The business tycoon’s house can withstand earthquakes rated 8 on the Richter scale and according to Economic Times can reportedly houses 600 people just as staff.

2. Ratan Tata – Retirement Home

In 2008, the Chairman of the Tata Group invested in a ₹150 crore retirement home. This bungalow is located right on the water’s edge in Colaba. According to reports, it reportedly has three-storeys and is spread across 1,240-square-meters.

The house is painted in all white from top to bottom and is not flashy at all. Either side of the first two floors comprises living areas of 600 sq ft each. The ground floor houses the living room, a kitchen, a study and a bed room. The first floor has a large sundeck running across the entire floor and has two attached bedrooms, along with a study. The second floor has three more bedrooms, one more living room and a library. And the last level is home to a media room, a personal gym, another bedroom, an infinity pool and a lounge. Lastly, the basement holds quarters for the staff and has parking space for 12 cars.

3. Kumar Mangalam Birla – Jatia House

When the Jatia House, located in Mumbai’s Malabar Hills neighbourhood went on sale in 2015, the Aditya Birla Group chairman made a record deal in its bid. He paid a whopping ₹425 crore for the 30,000-sq-feet mansion.

It faces the beautiful Arabian Sea and is the private residence of the Birla family. It is reported to have 20 bedrooms, with wall cladding and ceilings made of Burma teakwood. It also boasts of a central courtyard and a garden that opens up to a pond. It originally belonged to the Jatias of Pudumjee Paper Mills-fame, who bought it from Meher Cawasji Vakeel in 1972. MP Jatia, the mills founder had reportedly moved from Burma to Mumbai in 1964 and wanted to replicate his home here.

4. Sajjan Jindal – Maheshwari House

Before Kumar Mangalam Birla’s deal, it was Sajjan Jindal who paid the most amount of money for a house. Back in 2011, the chair of Jindal Steel paid ₹400 crores for the Maheshwari House. Located in Mumbai’s Napean Sea Road, the Maheshwari House is spread over a little more than an acre and three stories.

This sea-facing bungalow also has a sprawling porch as well as a large garden. After purchasing the home, the business tycoon is set to have put it down for renovations. Prior to this acquisition, the Jindal family resided in the Jindal House situated in Walkeshwar.

5. Cyrus Poonawalla – Lincoln House

If you’ve ever passed by Breach Candy in Mumbai, a massive yellow castle-like structure must have surely caught your eye. This property was originally built for the Maharaja of Wankaner, HH Sir Amarsinhji Banesinhji and his son. In 1957, it was leased to the US Government and served as the Consulate General in Mumbai.

However, in 2015, Cyrus Poonawalla, Chairman of the Poonawalla Group, bought it for residential purposes. He paid ₹750 crores for it, which was lesser than the asking price, but it still became the most expensive residential property transaction in Indian history back then. The 2-acre grade-III property at Breach Candy has a built-up area of around 50,000 sq ft. However, even five years later, the Poonawallas have still not got full possession of this historic property due a dispute between the Maharashtra government and the Union Defence Ministry over the ownership of the land.

6. Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal – Gulita

When India’s richest business tycoon’s daughter got married to the heir of the Piramal ground, the most lavish festivities followed. In 2012, Ajay Piramal, the head of the real estate arm of the Piramal Group bought off Gulita, a bungalow located on Worli Seaface from Hindustan Unilever for ₹452.5 crores, as reported by India Today. This property was united by HU as a training centre for their executives. However, once Isha and Anand tied the knot, his parents gifted this Worli bungalow to the couple as their new home.

Spread across 50,000 square feet, this bungalow features a sizeable entrance lobby. The five upper storeys have a living room, dining halls, triple-height multi-purpose rooms, bedrooms and circular studies. All of which have floor plates ranging between 8,700 square feet and 12,300 square feet. Apart from these rooms, the bungalow also houses lounge areas, dressing rooms and servants’ quarters at different levels. It also has three basements, one of which is reserved for services and the other for parking. The top basement has a large lawn, a pool and a double-height multi-purpose room (the kind where formal and special events could be hosted).

7. Godrej Family – Mehrangir Bungalow

Another business tycoon family worth mentioning, in regards to expensive properties owned in Mumbai, are the Godrejs. This iconic bungalow was once home to the visionary scientist, and father of India’s nuclear program, Homi Bhabha. This bungalow was left in custody of the NCPA after Bhabha’s death and the organisation auctioned it back in 2014.

It was bought by Smita Crishna-Godrej, sister of Jamshyd Godrej for a staggering ₹372 crores. The 17,550 sq-ft mansion near Kamala Nehru Park on Malabar Hill is called Mehrangir, because it’s a combination of names of Bhabha’s parents name, Mehrbai Jehangir. Two years after its purchase, this bungalow was reduced to rubble. It, however, remains unclear whether this plot will now be used for the Godrej’s private residences or will be turned into a sky scrapper.

Hotels in Mumbai –

Mumbai is a financial and economic powerhouse and is among the world’s major financial hubs. The city is home to the Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, and the National Stock Exchange of India. Mumbai is also the center of India’s jewelry industry, exporting 69 percent of the nation’s gems.

But there is one more thing, due to which Mumbai is well known around the globe. It is nothing but the hotels. These hotels provide various facilities and cater to the needs of all their guests. Below is the list of well known hotels in Mumbai –

1. The Taj Mahal Palace

The Taj Mahal Palace is one of many Taj hotels across the city and is one of the leading luxury hotels in Mumbai. This location is the oldest of the five-star hotels and first opened its doors in 1903. Taj Mahal Palace Hotel overlooks the stunning Gateway of India landmark and its accommodations combine the elegance of bygone eras with modern facilities.

Guest rooms at the Taj Mahal Palace number 285 in total and all rooms are suites. The hotel offers nine different restaurants and bars on-site, with cuisines that include both Indian delicacies and foods inspired by chefs from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Located walking distance from the Colaba Causeway, guests can easily shop the tiny roadside stands located nearby.

Additional touches of luxury include afternoon tea in the Sea Lounge or private dining at the Chef’s Studio. For any need a guest might have, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel’s Golden Keys Concierge is there to answer the call. This hotel has everything on offer and it is no wonder why it is considered to be one of the most expensive hotels in India.

2. Oberoi Hotel

The Oberoi Hotel is one of the very best hotels in Mumbai. Expert travel writers and business travelers alike praise it for its accommodations and location within the city. The Oberoi is located along Marine Drive in South Mumbai overlooking Back Bay. The hotel provides guests with impressive views of both the ocean and the famed lights along the shoreline drive, known as the “Queen’s Necklace” because, when viewed from an elevated vantage point at night, the lights resemble a string of pearls in the shape of a necklace.

Guest accommodations include spacious rooms with a bird’s eye view of the city skyline, Premier Bay Rooms looking out across the water, and Premier Ocean View Rooms. Business travelers may prefer the executive suites with city or ocean views that separate the working space from the sleeping space.

Oberoi Hotel Mumbai has four sit-down restaurants, a bar, and a cocktail lounge offering a variety of local and international cuisines for guests and a wellness center that allows each individual to stay active during their stay in Mumbai.

3. The Taj Mahal Tower

The Taj Mahal Tower was designed by American architect Melton Bekker, who took inspiration from various historic Indian design elements, including the Tanjore pillars. The Taj Mahal Tower is one of the city’s top hotels for business travelers, offering early check-in and late check-out times to accommodate busy flight schedules. The hotel boasts 258 guest rooms and 12 suites. Each room in this luxury hotel in Mumbai offers minimalist designs with stylish, chic furniture.

Guests can take advantage of dining options onsite which include cuisines such as Indian, Sichuan, Cantonese, Japanese, and global tapas options. The Souk rooftop restaurant and bar offers unparalleled views of Mumbai harbor, the Gateway of India, and the Colaba art district.

Taj Mahal Tower Mumbai has six different event spaces suitable for larger business groups and is located in the Colaba neighborhood near the arts, culture, and glamour hub of the city.

4. The St. Regis Mumbai

One of the best hotels in Mumbai is located in the tallest building in the city. The St. Regis Mumbai is situated in Lower Parel and brings five-star accommodations to visitors to the city. This Marriott-branded hotel offers views of Mumbai’s towering cityscape or the Arabian Sea from its rooms, restaurants, bars, lounges, and event centers.

Guest accommodations in the St. Regis Mumbai range from deluxe to presidential suites. For business travelers with a lengthy stay in Mumbai scheduled, the St. Regis Mumbai also offers one-bedroom apartments for space to work, unwind, and sleep.

Each guest room offers high-speed Wi-Fi and high-tech plug-ins for streaming live media. Extra amenities include on-call butler service, Champagne saber ceremonies, an exquisite spa, and even on-site nightclubs. Dining options at The St. Regis Mumbai feature several distinct restaurants with lounges that boast international selections for food and drink.

5. JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar

The JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is located in Andheri and is one of the best hotels in Mumbai. Being in close vicinity to the Airport, this hotel is perfect for business travelers with taking a quick visit to Mumbai. The hotel boasts 588 rooms, each of which includes pillow-top beds, marble bathrooms, and high-speed internet access – perfect for those who are traveling on business and are in need of a quality co-working space in Mumbai.

JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar guests enjoy spacious work desks with 24-hour room service available for those late-night cravings. For a change of pace at mealtime, this Mumbai hotel offers authentic Italian, Japanese, and Indian options. The hotel also helps guests stay fit and relax with a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, spa, and outdoor whirlpool tub.

If hotel life becomes stagnant, some of Mumbai’s best destinations, such as Haji Ali Dargah, Iskcon Temple, and the natural beauty of Juhu Beach, are less than five miles away.

6. Taj Lands End

Yet another spectacular Taj hotel in Mumbai is the Taj Lands End, Mumbai which is located in Bandra West. While staying in this Mumbai hotel, guests are moments away from the mid-17th century Bandra Fort, the 18th-century Mt. Mary Church with gothic revival spires visible throughout the city, and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, which connects Bandra with South Mumbai across Mahim Bay.

The 493 guest rooms are air-conditioned with mini-bars, LCD televisions, and private bathrooms with showers featuring a deep-soak tub. Individual rooms boast both wired and wireless high-speed internet access.

Amenities offered by the hotel include a spa with massages, body treatments, and facials as well as additional recreational opportunities in the 24-hour health club, outdoor pool, and sauna. Business travelers benefit from a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and late checkouts. With 55,000 square feet of conference space and meeting rooms, Taj Lands End is an ideal business hotel destination with roundtrip airport shuttles and free valet parking.

When the workday is done and the meetings have finished, guests can eat in one of the four restaurants on-site, relax with a drink by the pool, or enjoy the nightlife offered in one of the two bars and lounges at the hotel.

7. Trident Hotel Bandra Kurla

Located in the heart of the Bandra Kurla Complex, a planned business district and major commercial hub in Mumbai, Trident Hotel Bandra Kurla is one of the best hotels in Mumbai. From the moment guests enter Trident Bandra Kurla, they’ll be met with the high-ceilinged lobby, bronze sculptures, and impressive chandeliers that accent the hotel’s chic vibe. Business travelers benefit from the hotel’s proximity to major corporations, financial institutions, and famous shopping destinations.

Trident Hotel Bandra Kurla hotel in Mumbai offers 412 guests rooms and an additional 24 suites, each one designed to accommodate the contemporary business traveler. High-speed internet access is available in each room and can serve as many as four devices at once.

When it’s time for a satisfying meal, Trident Bandra Kurla has plenty to offer. There are three award-winning restaurants located within the hotel that serve Italian, Japanese, and Indian cuisine. Guests will also find a lounge bar, wine library, and one of the best patisseries in the city of Mumbai. Between work and dining, guests can stay on top of their fitness at the Trident Spa.

8. Four Seasons

The Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai is located in the upscale commercial neighborhood of Worli and boasts modern stylings in an intimate, boutique setting. The hotel towers above the commercial hub of Mumbai and offers panoramic views of the Arabian Sea to guests. The guest rooms are spread between the seventh and 32nd floors of the building and are designed to promote sunlight with enhanced views of the city or sea.

As guests make their way to the 33rd floor, they can enjoy the sunset views from the rooftop bar. The third floor hosts an outdoor swimming pool plus a spa boutique with swimwear, dresses, shoes, and accessories in case something was missed during packing. There is also a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center to help keep business travelers connected and fit while traveling.

9. Trident, Nariman-Point

Trident, Nariman-Point is located at the southern tip of the Mumbai peninsula, just steps from the Arabian Sea. The building reaches 35 stories into the sky to provide guests with a panoramic view of all the wonders of Mumbai.

From its many levels, guests can see Marine Drive down below and other Mumbai landmarks such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Flora Fountain. There are 555 rooms and suites for guests to choose from, with each room offering high-speed internet for up to four devices and plenty of room to work and unwind.

Beyond the grounds of Trident, Nariman-Point, the many attractions of Mumbai are available in the form of art galleries, museums, fashion boutiques, nightclubs, and dining hotspots. The hotel’s concierge can help guests around the clock with booking outings or getting dining reservations.

If dining in the hotel sounds more appealing, Trident, Nariman-Point makes sure no guest goes hungry. Dining options at the hotel include award-winning restaurants such as Frangipani and Indiana Jones.

10. Sofitel Mumbai BKC

The Sofitel Mumbai BKC is located in the Bandra Kurla Complex, the fast-growing financial district of Mumbai, making it one of the best places for business travelers to stay. Like all Sofitel locations, Sofitel Mumbai BKC blends French art de Vivre with local Indian elegance, from its opulent lobby and convention spaces to its modern hotel rooms.

Guests can indulge in pampering when business matters aren’t on the schedule. The hotel has its own selection of restaurants and bars for easy dining or socializing. The meeting and event spaces in the hotel are ideal for larger business groups, and the spa enables each guest to relax and unwind after rigorous business meetings. The Sofitel Mumbai BKC is also conveniently located away from the hustle and bustle of the airports. To get to and from the airport with ease, book a convenient Blacklane limousine service in Mumbai.

11. The Orchid Hotel, Vile Parle

The Orchid Hotel Mumbai Vile Parle is one of a handful of luxury hotels near Mumbai Airport. Other nearby attractions and amenities in this part of the city include Shoppers Stop and the University of Mumbai, as well as Gilbert Hill and Prithvi Theater. The Orchid Hotel Mumbai Vile Parle features 372 rooms with refrigerators, plasma televisions, and wireless internet access to keep business travelers connected at all times.

Each room has a bathroom with a combination shower-tub featuring a rainfall showerhead for relaxing showers. Onsite amenities in the hotel include a 24-hour health club, an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a spa with massages and body treatments available to relieve the tension of any business trip. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel concierge services to book reservations in some of Mumbai’s best restaurants.

When the day is long and hunger strikes, Orchid Hotel Mumbai Vile Parle has four restaurants and a coffee shop available to guests. The lounge and poolside bar offer the best option for happy-hour cocktails and a buffet breakfast is available free of charge each day. Too busy to get a meal at normal hours? The Orchid offers 24-hour room service as well.

Beaches in Mumbai –

Mumbai is not only known as the financial capital of India, instead, it is the home to some of the most protected harbors in India. This is the place where tourists and locale can witness the magical sunset and sunrise.

The Arabian Sea, the Sands and the sight of the horizon and a perfect sunset, makes the beaches of Mumbai truly magical and must-visit tourist destination in Mumbai. In the midst of fast-paced city lifestyle, Mumbai the city that never sleeps is the home to some of the serene and beautiful beaches that are worth visiting.

From happening, crowded, noisy beaches to narrow, quiet and pollute-free beaches, there are a number of beaches which you must mention on your to-do list when you are in Mumbai next time. But, not all beaches are worth visit as some of the beaches are heavy crowded and polluted by the tourists and locales. So, to narrow down your search and make your beach visit in Mumbai memorable here is the list of best and clean beaches in Mumbai.

1. Girgaum Chowpatty Beach

Being one of the top tourist attractions of Mumbai, Girgaum Chowpatty Beach is located just next to Marine Drive. Recently there has been a new introduction to the things to do at Girgaun Chowpatty Beach-Water sports. Getting to the beach is really easy because of the public transports. Beat time to visit Girgaum Chowpatty Beach is during morning and evening when the beach is not so crowded with people. So, enjoy some Golas and kulfis and have an exciting time at this beach in Mumbai.

2. Juhu Beach

This is the beach which is popular and crowded owing to its close proximity to some of the luxurious hotels, celebrity homes, 5-Star restaurants and plenty of shopping hubs.

This beach is surrounded by some of the popular accommodation facilities and luxury hotels and it is also bordered by fast-food stalls where you can enjoy chessy pav bhaji, fresh ice candy in different flavors. You can also enjoy the sights of aircraft landing at the airport is located close to this beach.

If you want to get closer to the nature in Mumbai, then this is the place that can offer you solace you desire for. The Juhu ISKON temple is located in the vicinity which you can visit in the evening after exploring the beach.

3. Dadar Chowpatty Beach

This amazing beach in Mumbai has the most amazing view of the Bandra Worli Sea link connect, Dadar Chowpatty Beach is famous for people using it for their morning jogging affairs and due to the wonderful sunset view. Situated in South Bombay, the shoreline is frequented by private local people desiring a night walk, early morning yoga or to simply to relax and spend some leisure time.

4. Madh Island Beach

Madh Island is one of the popular and Cleanest Beaches near Mumbai which is also known as the scheduled beach in the north-west region of the city. Being the part of fishing villages in Malad, the Madh Island is surrounded by the mangroves on all the sides.

Swimming is not allowed, but there are other activities which you can enjoy during your visit. This beach has Malad Creek on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west which gives you panoramic views.

This beach is well connected by roads and also stays the popular spot for hosting parties by upper-class of the city. The beach is also surrounded by a number of food joints making it a paradise for all seafood lovers.

5. Marve Beach

Providing connectivity from Buddhist meditation center to Pagoda Marve beach is a clean beach as compare to others and it is protective by our Indian Navy. Due to the strong tides and currents, it is generally not recommended to swim in the sea waters or even to step aside post evening hours. You must visit this beach in Mumbai to spend some leisure time with your friends and family.

6. Gorai Beach

This is the less visited and less crowded beach in Mumbai that can be reached easily with a ferry ride from Malad or Borivali. This is one of the peaceful and Clean Beaches in Mumbai and considered to be the college-goers Mecca. This is a black sand beach that you can reach by road.

This beach is close to Essel World Amusement Park and Waterpark and remains the top destination to spend weekends in the luxury cottages which is lined in the beachfront. If you want to experience the mesmerizing views of sunset and sunrise, then this is the park that worth your visit. You can drive to the beach or take a ferry to reach this place. This beach is less crowded even during weekends and it is considered to be the best destination for a weekend picnic.

7. Versova Beach

Versova Beach is the continuation to the Juhu Beach moving towards Andheri suburbs which draws in various expert photographers and shutterbugs, particularly amid sunrise and sunset to catch the captivating scene and scenic vistas. Furthermore, the shoreline offers a few sports like swimming, cycling, horse riding and so forth. Celebrations like Ganesh Chaturthi are commended with a great deal of grandeur at this beach in Mumbai and appear and the season attracts travelers thousands to be a piece of the merriments.

8. Aksa Beach

Located a little on the outskirts of the city in Malad, Aksa Beach is an unparalleled oasis for a rejuvenating retreat from the hustle bustle of the city traffic. This falls under the list of best beaches in Mumbai since it offers everything a good beach-side should give you. If you are a beach lover then do not miss visiting this beach in Mumbai on your visit.

9. Kalamb Beach

Away from the hustle and bustle of the city life of Mumbai is the quiet and calming Kalamb Beach which is located close to Nalaspora. This is one of the Clean Beaches Near Mumbai as it is yet unexplored by most of the people in Mumbai and it is considered to be the paradise away from the bustling city life.

This is the ultimate beach for lazing strolls alongside the coastline. Tourists come here to take lazy naps and wake up with the mesmerizing sunset in the evening. It is surrounded by great food joints which make your day at the beach worthwhile.

10. Erangal Beach

This is one of the popular and Clean Beaches in Mumbai which is located in Madh about 25 minutes drive away from Malad City local train station. This beach is less visited and explored by the tourists and it claims to offer you emerald, clean, and striking waters.

This will truly help you relish and get peace of mind after a hectic maddening city lifestyle. This beach is located strategically alongside the fishing village and bordered by the hills and paddy fields. The beach claims to stay empty during the weekends.

Markets in Mumbai –

Mumbai markets are a shopaholic’s lifeline. With the cheapest of prices for the best of things, the bazaars of Mumbai are the most crowded and popular places to buy things ranging from vintage items, fabrics and fake branded clothes to gadgets, gizmos, books and food. Name it, and Mumbai markets sell it.

With a number of street markets offering the latest trends, Mumbai is a shopper’s dream. Every corner offers something new and while you’ll find the best markets in South Mumbai, the suburbs and Navi Mumbai also have great shopping options for the bargain hunter in you. Here you will find the best in fashion, accessories, electronics and home décor all at a much lower price, so make sure to polish your bargain skills before heading out.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect saree for an upcoming wedding, stylish shoes or even a computer, the street shopping markets in Mumbai offer it all. Did you know that each neighborhood in the skinny island city of Mumbai boasts a government-appointed area for vegetable and fruit sellers? If it’s cupcake moulds, antique gewgaws, wedding bangles or other Indian trinkets you’re looking for, there are plenty of other markets that will come to the rescue.

Because of the expensive real estate in Mumbai, in addition to the abundance of restaurants, pubs and clubs the majority of ground floors across local buildings are leased out to stores. That makes finding a dedicated space for shopping that’s not a mall something of an adventure. Very few of the best markets in Mumbai are enclosed; most are simply a cluster of shops down a street selling similar things, which effectively creates a bunch of niche shopping districts

If you are someone who likes to shop on a budget, Mumbai’s shopping markets will delight you with their sheer variety. Bear in mind that these markets tend to get crowded, especially during weekends. However, if you are willing to brave the crowds, then wear your bargaining skills on your sleeve and let Mumbai’s flea markets delight you.

Mumbai has major AMPC markets which are responsible for majority of supply of essential products to the consumers. Farmers from all over Mumbai, and also from the neighboring districts come to Mumbai to sell. The well known markets in Mumbai are – Crawford Market, Zaveri Bazaar, Mangaldas Market, Kala Ghoda Market, Sassoon Docks Market, Lalbaug Market etc. A weekly market is organized which gives a lot of opportunity to Marketing Company in Mumbai to approach people who visit these weekly market to buy vegetables and other essential items.

Shopping malls & Theatres in Mumbai –

Due to the advancement in infrastructure, many shopping malls have opened up and are stilling opening in various part of the Mumbai. These malls are have filled with various entertainment options for the people living nearby to come and enjoy in their own time. The shopping malls mainly include right from theatres, recreational activity centers, essential goods, mobile shops, electronics shops who are the major contributors in bringing revenue.

New malls have been opening up all over the city and with influx of global international brands. However, only the large, well-performing malls have remained open. Most of these malls have huge food and entertainment zones that offer fun for the whole family. Many of the malls are located in Mumbai’s suburbs which makes them quite inaccessible to the average tourist, although local residents will be able to find a mall nearby.

Here are some of the well known shopping malls in Mumbai –

1. High Street Phoenix
2. Phoenix Market City
3. R-City
4. Infiniti
5. InOrbit
6. Oberoi Mall
7. Growel’s 101
8. Atria Mall

The shopping malls mainly include right from theatres, recreational activity centers, essential goods, mobile shops, electronics shops who are the major contributors in bringing revenue. These places are the most favorite for Marketing Company in Mumbai to do Field Marketing, Sampling and various recreational activities to get consumers attention for marketing of certain products.

Mumbai also has good theatres where viewers can go and watch their favorite movies. Due to being close to Mumbai, Mumbai has a good influence in the entertainment industry by being a good alternative for various activities.

Do this date, Mumbai has witnessed Marathon’s, International Cricket Matches etc. due to being a city with developing infrastructure which has opened doors to a lot of new opportunities.

Lifestyle in Mumbai –

The second biggest city in the state of Maharashtra with around 4.5 million people living happily in an area of 450 sq. km. With great weather, amazing nightlife, lip smacking food & unbelievable holiday destinations in nearby proximity – MUMBAI has everything one would want in a satisfactory lifespan. Even after being famous for a modern and fashionable lifestyle, the people of this city still maintains the ground of their cultural values.

Mumbai being the cultural abode of Maharashtra is famous for its culturally discerning citizens who unabashedly display their love for music, plays, dance performances, live concerts and art exhibitions. Performances in the old part of the city tend to be in Marathi or Hindi and feature Indian classical music and regional dance styles. With hundreds of Educational Institutes & IT companies, Mumbai holds comparatively younger crowd than other major cities in India. No wonder such city will have amazing places to hang out. The city holds world class pubs, breweries, and restaurants. From Students to Professionals, Couple to Group of Friends, everyone can find a place suitable for their required Ambience and particularly in an affordable budget.

Although Mumbai is next big city in Maharashtra after Mumbai, it is still pretty much cheaper when it comes to lifestyle. Property rates are too much lower in comparison to Mumbai, and this really helps the budget of a salaried person. The city is very much safe for anyone even at night. Local people of the city easily get along with outsiders. Food & Transportation is fairly cheap. One can roam around the city in an own vehicle without traffic problems. Mumbai has many army cantonments which keep the city safer, greener and cleaner. Law & Order in the city is also good. Altogether a family can live happily forever with an amazing lifestyle.

Mumbai holds the status of the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Mumbai is Bastian of Maharashtrian culture and hosts amazing aesthetic festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi & Janamashthmi. The famous Dagduseth Ganapati Temple in the city is one of the most popular religious places in India. Ganesh Chaturthi being the major festival of the year, one can see the true aesthetic look of Mumbai. Dhol Pathak performing during the Ganesh Utsav makes the atmosphere so exuberant. You can see all major Bollywood celebrities attending Dahi Handi festival during Janamashatmi.

Mumbai city is not limited to locals. People from all over India and also some parts of the world come to Mumbai for various purposes. Right from education to settling down, everyone finds their peace in Mumbai due to various opportunities that Mumbai has to offer. People belonging to different caste and culture live in various parts of Mumbai. There is an abundance of culture, not only of Maharashtra, but also of all over the world that you get to see. Even the new and upcoming activities are being conducted in Mumbai itself and people are responding very well to it. This does tells us that Mumbai is by far the best city who has a mix of both ancient and modern culture all in one place.

Real Estate in Mumbai –

Real Estate market in Mumbai has increased exponentially over the last few years. Due to the easy availability of land at cheaper price and at a good location, people invested in property over the years and as the market increased, so did the prices. Even if the prices are high at the current state, it does come with benefits as there is development in every area. So now investment will go bad as you’ll be connected to the required facilities easily.

Real estate sector is one of the most globally recognized sectors. It comprises of four sub sectors – housing, retail, hospitality, and commercial. The growth of this sector is well complemented by the growth in the corporate environment and the demand for office space as well as urban and semi-urban accommodations. The construction industry ranks third among the 14 major sectors in terms of direct, indirect and induced effects in all sectors of the economy.

Various builders have come to limelight because of the rise in Mumbai market. There are many famous townships in Mumbai which have the best amenities anyone can imagine. A lot of new builders focus on making sure that they can provide amenities at low price so that the customers can afford buying them and become them customer.

In the previous stages, the builders provide basic amenities like 24-hour water supply, good open space, security etc. But nowadays, the trend has been changed and many new things have been included and are made mandatory as a part of their project. New things like 24-hour surveillance & power backup, lifts, swimming pools, gym, club, within travelling distance of well known places, rainwater harvesting etc.

Below are the reasons which are being boosted all because of the development in various area and the rise in infrastructural activities in Mumbai:-

1. Connectivity

The development of bridges, flyovers and highways are making least accessible places easy to reach. Also new metro routes are being planned in the central part of the city which is reducing the traffic and making travel easier for the commuters. The strain on the public transport in being eased by developing various new infrastructures so people can make use of this and reach their destination with less number of transfers.

2. Job Opportunities and Industries

New companies have set-up their campuses and are expanding their previous offices to accommodate fresher’s who passout every year. Also, people all over India move to Mumbai for jobs or maybe set-up their start-up/small businesses. The MIDC has also been given a lot of opportunities to industries and the people working in it. Due to all of these factors, new job opportunities have opened up and people are shifting here to start their careers in their desired fields.

3. 3. Electricity and Other Amenities

BEST and Reliance provides the residents of Mumbai a happy and peaceful experience of living with all required amenities without any interruption in the services. Being the power loom capital of India, it has 24 hours electricity supply, without any interruptions and major power cuts.

The residential areas are well guarded and are provided with well-formed emergency facilities at an arm’s length. Mumbai is also equipped with multiple English Medium schools providing quality education with all required amenities and services. It also has sufficient number of bank, bank ATMs, hospitals and shopping centers.

4. Happy Living and Land Benefits

Efforts are being made to replicate benefits of successful projects. Ghodbunder Road is known for its dominant construction and the exquisite living pattern. With exquisite class of living and the new beautiful projects opening its way to the similar horizons of fame, living and land benefits are attracting more and more people to invest and rent in land and houses/flat in Mumbai.

5. Metro and Future Plans

The plans for 5th Mumbai Metro Line were unveiled in 2016 by MMRDA which cover the Thane – Kalyan – Bhiwandi corridor with connectivity from Bhiwandi to the northeast side of Thane. Cutting the 40 minutes slack of the journey and making it faster and better is the goal of this new project. The foundation of this line was successfully laid in 2018. It is proposed to making transport more convenient for the residents of Thane – Kalyan – Bhiwandi Road and making it easier to commute, making it less stressful.

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Some of the famous developers in Mumbai are mentioned below –

1. Radius Developers, Chembur
2. Kalpataru Immensa, Thanes West
3. Haware Paradise, Bhiwandi
4. Dheeraj Reality LivSmart, Kurla
5. Puranik Tokyo Bay Phase-II, Thane West etc.

Rise in number of corporate occupiers, skilled workforce, foreign direct investments (FDI) and good road connectivity continue to drive residential demand in Mumbai. The proximity to business hubs have resulted in high residential demand across the key micro-markets mentioned above. Mumbai ranked top in the ‘Ease of Living Index 2018’ by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in India has seen a steady rise in the number of skilled workforces, adding to the housing demand.

Following the national trend, developers in the city have adopted a cautious approach in launching residential projects and sales. Significant absorption in overall Office (~6.5 mn sq. ft.), Industrial (~3.8 mn sq. ft), Retail (~0.8 mn.sq. ft.), Co-living, Senior Living, and Student Housing have significantly contributed to the growth of residential demand. Apart from these, there are other certain local builders who have their roots in the local market which many people are residing over the years.

Parks in Mumbai –

Mumbai has several gardens and parks which offer well-laid and maintained walkways. For the visitors of the city, these gardens and parks offer a pleasant and welcome break from the noise of this ever so bustling city. As a part of infrastructure development, Mumbai Municipal Corporation has made sure to reserve some part of the land to be made available to public. As a part of that, there are various parks been made where the citizens can go and spend some quality time with their loved ones.

These parks are made by taking into consideration of the needs of the public and are maintained by the parks department. People of this city desire deeply to take some time off the busy chores of life and enjoy the lush greenery which the city offers. No wonder, the parks and gardens of Mumbai are constantly visited by people of all age. The magical touch of fresh air promises to enliven the dullest of days and the longest of evenings.

Play area for the children and well-laid walkways for the elderly add to the spirit of homeliness that these parks exude. These parks and gardens are situated amidst tall elevated buildings and structures and thus, provide an easy retreat for the people dwelling in the city. This greenery not only lightens the minds of the city dwellers, but also refreshes air and helps keep pollution under check.

Some of the well known parks in Mumbai are as follows –

1. Sanjay Gandhi National Park
   Previously known as ‘Borivali National Park’, Sanjay Gandhi National Park was established in 1969. This park comprises of a large protected area and extends over 104 square km. Located in northern most suburban Mumbai, Sanjay Gandhi National Park is one of the most visited parks.

2. Victoria Gardens
   Do you wish to relax amidst a lush green carpet and inhale some fresh air? Well, then Veermata Jijbai Bhonsle Udyan is the perfect place for you. Formerly known as ‘Rani Bagh’ or ‘Victoria Gardens’, this place has been renamed as ‘Jijamata Udyaan’ or ‘Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle.

3. Kamala Nehru Park
   Situated on top of Mumbai’s Malabar Hill, this park is named after Jawaharlal Nehru’s wife, Kamala Nehru. It extends over an area of about 4,000 square feet and provides a glistening sight of the city of Mumbai. From this garden, one can enjoy the spectacular sight of the Chowpatty Beach and also Marine Drive (Queen’s Necklace).

4. Horniman Circle Gardens
   Situated in the Fort precinct of Mumbai, Horniman Circle Gardens is one among the largest parks in southern Mumbai. This garden is surrounded by various office buildings, mainly comprising the city’s premier banks. The Horniman Circle Gardens covers 12,081 square yards (10,101 m2) and is designed.

5. Hanging Gardens
   Hanging Gardens is a popular tourist destination situated in Mumbai. This terraced garden was built in 1880 and later renovated in 1921. The Hanging Gardens is dedicated to its barrister Pherozeshah Mehta, which is why these gardens are also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Garden.

Some of these parks are free for the citizens, while some take entry fee. These parks are where Field Sales team approaches people and educates them of certain products that they might want to buy but they were not aware of. Various discount and other promotions are given to customer so that they buy these products.

The rich collection of flora and fauna and the undulating greenery of these places invite people looking for quiet moments of meditation or introspection. These gardens and parks are also famed for their historical backdrop. Scroll this space for more info on these spots.

Other well known Parks in Mumbai are :-

1. Lions Juhu Children’s Municipal Park
2. Shivaji Park
3. Maharashtra Nature Park
4. Five Gardens
5. Oval Maidan
6. Jogger’s Park

Hospitals in Mumbai –

The Indian city of Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, has a population of around 18.4 million people and is the largest in India. In fact, Mumbai has one of the most populous urban regions on the planet and in 2008 it was named as an ‘alpha world city’. To support such a vast number of inhabitants, Mumbai has some of the most advanced multispecialty hospitals in India. Whilst the term ‘Multispecialty’ covers a whole myriad of healthcare options, each of these establishments also have the resources to offer support expertise to a very high level indeed.

The hospitals in Mumbai have been developed to a much larger scale with new equipment is being made available to treat various illness. R&D’s have also been setup in the city itself by certain private organizations who work in collaboration with both – government owned hospitals and private hospitals in order to make sure chronic illness can be treated. Even the syllabus for medical students is constantly revised by taking the new research and treatment methodologies into consideration. Even though the government hospitals have low operating costs, the privately owned hospitals to provide concession in accordance with the government for the people with low income.

The hospitals in Mumbai have been developed to a much larger scale with new equipment is being made available to treat various illness. Even though the government hospitals have low operating costs, the privately owned hospitals to provide concession in accordance with the government for the people with low income. As the most urbanized city in the country, Mumbai has some amazing hospitals that offer the best healthcare facilities with state of the art equipment and the most accomplished doctors and staff.

Various Companies selling medicinal products are promoted at hospital and the surrounding area’s to make people aware of the benefits of these products.

Some of the well hospitals in Mumbai are –

1. Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital
2. Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Center
3. L H Hiranandani Hospital
4. Kohinoor Hospital
5. Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute
6. Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Center etc.

Mumbai has redefined the approach to healthcare by providing world-class treatment. From the quality of therapy, the range of procedural and treatment options, infrastructure and skilled manpower to perform any medical procedure.

If you are looking for the best hospital in Mumbai Our Apollo hospital is blessed with the top doctors in Mumbai to provide effective treatment to all patients.

The healthcare sector in Mumbai is at par with global standards and is home to few of the best hospitals in the world. The city is also home to the best cancer hospital in India, best heart hospitals and best neurology hospitals in India. Cutting edge technology, state of the art infrastructure and best doctors are few of the salient features of these hospitals which attract medical tourists from across the world in huge numbers. These hospitals have state of the art facilities and the latest technology to offer the best in class care to the patients.

Education in Mumbai –

Mumbai has not only been the financial capital of India since the early 19th century, the capital city of Maharashtra has also been home to prominent education institutes since pre independence. There were as many schools in Bombay before independence as the number of villages. Printed books were available in the city since the year 1579 when students from every section of society could attend school. However, the literacy rate of Mumbai was as low as 11 % at the end of 1947.

Mumbai is called the ‘Research Hub of India’ also. Renowned institutes like the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) are located in the city. The colleges of Mumbai feature at the top of the rankings list brought out by media houses and education bodies every academic year.

Many notable personalities have completed their education in Mumbai, including political leader Dr B R Ambedkar, educator Dadabhai Naoroji, physicist Homi J Bhabha, nationalist Lokmanya Tilak, musician Zakir Hussain and many more.

Mumbai City is one of the most famous and populous cities offering students great opportunities to study and explore themselves. The city is well equipped with great colleges and schools functioning according to the changes occur in education system. State Government has made plenty of changes to modify Mumbai Education System and it has achieved qualitative excellence and enrollment of students from the city and out of the city is even more now. Large number of students outside the city comes to Mumbai for their studies as Mumbai has excellent educational infrastructure and the best facilities are given to migrants.

Mumbai is well known as education hub of India. Students from all over India and all over world come to Mumbai for their education. Due to its wide range of educational institutions it has been called the “Oxford of the East”. Right from the primary education right till Masters/Phd, every course is available in Mumbai. Mumbai has a setup of well known good educational institutions which is preferred by students.

The main standards governing schools are as follows:

• State Government Boards where key examinations are et according to state government standards
• The CBSE or Central Board of Secondary Education where the standard is set from the Central government for schools in various states
• The Council for the Indian School Certification Exam or CISCE Board
• National Open School
• International Schools

From undergraduate to postgraduate colleges; from research institutes to interdisciplinary centers; from language training to vocational courses – there is no dearth of educational options in the city. Mumbai is home to some of the leading institutions in the country that offer a whole gamut of academic options between them.  Whether you want to pursue engineering or film and television studies, whether its astrophysics you want to learn or Japanese – Mumbai’s topnotch educational institutions will not disappoint.

Well known educational institutions are –

1. Dhirubhai Ambani International School
2. Bombay Scottish School
3. RN Podar School
4. Xavier’s College
5. J. Somaiya College
6. Mithibai College
7. Sir JJ College
8. SNDT University
9. Wilson College

Several education reforms took place in the year 2011 in Mumbai. The school fees were also regulated under the Maharashtra Educational institutions (Regulation of Collection of Fee) Act. This means that a greater number of children can now receive education from schools in Mumbai. Mumbai is a major center of learning and education. The University of Mumbai was founded in 1857 as an affiliating and examining body patterned after the University of London. Although it still has numerous constituent colleges, the institution has also taken on teaching functions.

Mumbai municipality runs more than 1,000 primary and secondary schools for the city’s children. Instruction is provided in the student’s mother tongue (mainly Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, and English) though Marathi is a compulsory subject in all municipal schools. Education is free up to certain grades although parents pay for text books and school uniforms. Literacy rates in Mumbai are high (c. 82 percent in 1998) although school drop-out rates are also high.

Mumbai’s Educational Sector is created through the wide range of networks of primary, secondary and higher secondary schools. High quality of education in Mumbai has made it the most preferred educational hub among aspirants. The city is well equipped with 12 universities and hundreds of schools and colleges. Emphasis was given to school education this year and the syllabus were revamped in order to introduce more contemporary subjects of study that would help at the higher education level.

Major Locations in Mumbai –

Mumbai can be categorized into different quadrants and each of these quadrants serves a unique purpose. All of these quadrants have their own significance and they do play an important part in the various ways.

These area’s are where various both large-scale and small-scale businesses resides which proves to be a good opportunity for Marketing Company in Mumbai to target both consumers as well as sellers to promote products and convert them in buying customers.

Below are the location and their importance –

1. Andheri

Andheri Taluka is located in western part of Mumbai Suburban district in Maharashtra state of India. For administrative purposes, the area is separated into Andheri West and Andheri East. Andheri West comes under K/W ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation while Andheri East comes under the K/E ward of the same. The Andheri railway station is among the busiest railway stations in the city.  The expansion of the Mumbai Metro in the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor is a part of the government’s master transportation plan.

Andheri West is mostly a residential area, whereas Andheri East has a mixture of commercial and residential areas, including MIDC-SEEPZ (Santacruz Electronic and Export Promotion Zone which hosts various small and medium scale industries), Saki Naka (an industrial area). Andheri today has a population exceeding 1 million, and as per record is by far the most populous suburb of Mumbai.

The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai’s International Airport is at Sahar, Andheri East. Many call centers and BPO companies are located in Chakala area of Andheri East.

After the Mumbai Metro between Versova (Andheri West) and Ghatkopar (West) became operational, travel time reduced from the past 1 hour 45 minutes to about 20 minutes. Link road is the new road that connects Andheri West to the recently developed and fast growing areas stretching up to Borivali and beyond. Residential complexes have sprung up like mushrooms. Some key landmarks in ‘Andheri West ‘ include Andheri Sports Complex, Juhu Circle, Infiniti Mall, Lakshmi Industrial Estate etc.

Andheri East and West areas house some of the biggest and well known malls and software companies in the whole of Mumbai . The biggest mall of Andheri, Infinity mall, is a favorite hangout spot for people. The Andheri Sports Complex, Veera Desai Road is a sports facility which has also played host to a number of Bollywood and other entertainment functions.

The Hansraj Morarji Public School in Andheri West is considered as one of the top schools in Mumbai topping many interschool competitions, academic or sport.

2. Dadar

Dadar is Mumbai’s oldest and most established locations that stand in a class uniquely its own, by virtue of its extremely favorable geographical placement and connectivity. For this reason, Dadar is the heart of Mumbai. Workplace location is the most important factor for Mumbai’s professionals. Dadar station has the exceptional distinction of being common to both the Central and Western railway lines, with neighboring Wadala as a convenient access point from the Harbor line.

Dadar is also easily accessible by road. In practical terms, this means professionals living almost anywhere in and around Mumbai, even Pune reach their workplaces with a single journey and commute back with equal ease. The problem of changing buses and trains is effectively eliminated.

Lower Parel has now firmly established itself as a business district with a distinct multinational presence. However, with its rapid development as a corporate office hub, every available plot in Lower Parel suitable for office space development along the strategic Tulsi Pipe Road.

Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) continues to hold considerable tactical value for corporate office space occupiers. However, Lower Parel has set an astounding pace in Grade-A office space development, and the forward momentum set by some recent key projects has now found a natural growth extension in Dadar. With completion of a couple of new landmark Grade-A office projects, Dadar has joined the fray for such business spaces in Mumbai.

With these developments raising the commercial space equation in Mumbai’s most advantageously connected location, it can be anticipated that redevelopment of many of the existing buildings in and around will follow. The up-tick in commercial real estate activity in Dadar will also lead to increased demand for residential properties there as well as the surrounding areas.

3. Juhu

Juhu is an upmarket neighborhood of Mumbai. It is most famous for the sprawling Juhu Beach. It is surrounded by the Arabian Sea to the west, Versova to the north, Santacruz and Vile Parle to the east and Khar to the south. Juhu is among the most affluent areas of the city and home to many Bollywood celebrities. The nearest railway stations are Santacruz, Andheri and Vile Parle on the Western Line and Harbor Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway. The nearest metro station is Versova. There are two minor B.E.S.T bus depots in Juhu.

1. R. D. Tata, the father of civil aviation in India, made his maiden voyage to Juhu Airport from Drigh Road airstrip, Karachi, via Ahmedabad, on 15 October 1932 carrying mail in a Puss Moth aircraft.
2. Versova

Versova is an upmarket neighborhood in the north-western Mumbai. It is known for its beach and the Versova Fort. Versova Village is situated along a creek. The industrial effluents and solid waste (especially plastic debris) from the neighborhood pollute the 19 km long Oshiwara River before it concludes into the creek.

The settlement, in spite of a diverse caste system, has thrived with the help of various existing activity centers and ancillary industries. The open air gathering spaces that cater to vibrant cultural festivities has also helped this bonding to sustain. It has well known schools, well connected with bus- stops, metro/train, worship places, hospitals, shopping malls, restaurants, banks, ATMs, petrol pumps and other places of interest.

5. Oshiwara

Oshiwara is a neighborhood in northern Mumbai near Lokhandwala Complex. The name of this neighborhood was derived from the Oshiwara River. Located between the western sides of Goregaon and Jogeshwari, it has many industrial estates. A railway station was built at Oshiwara called as Ram Mandir to cater to the Western Line of Mumbai Suburban Railway.

This station is being built in order to cater to extended Andheri and Lokhandwala areas of the western suburbs. This neighborhood is also known for the antique and second hand furniture market. The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport undertaking operates a bus depot at Oshiwara.

6. Chakala

Chakala is a locality in the suburb of Andheri in Mumbai. It was a former station on the Salsette-Trombay Railway. It was dismantled after the rail line closed down in 1934. It is served by the Western Express Highway and Chakala stations on Line 1 of the Mumbai Metro.

The locality draws its name from Chaquelem, one of the 13 villages in the vicinity of Marol that converted to Catholicism in 1588 after the advent of the Portuguese on Salsette Island.

Chakala is one of the most prominent industrial localities in Mumbai. Chakala also is home to many other small scale businesses and has proximal airport access. Nepal Airlines has its Mumbai office in the Rathour House in Chakala.

7. Vile Parle

Vile Parle is a neighborhood and also the name of the railway station in the Western suburb of Mumbai.  Vile Parle has a significantly strong base of Marathi and Gujarati population. It serves as the location of the first Parle factory which ceased operations in year 2016. It also houses Terminal 2 (T2) of Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

Vile Parle has now become a second major education center after Churchgate to Charni Road area. The establishment and growth of a huge educational complex are financed by the Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal and Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Association. Thus, at all hours of the day you see a constant flow of students into and out of Vile Parle.

One of the leading Indian confectionery and biscuit manufacturers, Parle Products was started in Vile Parle. There is still a factory in Vile Parle East and it is commonly known as Parle Biscuit Factory. In July 2016, Parle stopped operations at its Vile Parle manufacturing unit and will be replaced by its corporate office. Vile Parle also houses the Garware plastics factory.

Vile Parle is quite famous for its huge number of shops and vendors on the so called Market Road, which is always buzzing with activity.

8. Borivali

Borivali is an affluent coastal suburb and is located at its north-western end of Mumbai. Recent real estate statistics show Borivali holds its recorded position as the primary residential zone of Mumbai. Notable for its upmarket locality overseeing the Gorai Creek it is amongst the preferred destinations for prime property seekers. Other attractions include Sanjay Gandhi national park, Fish Park, Kanheri caves, Mandapeshwar caves, etc.

Borivali railway station is a railway station on the Western line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway network. It is one of the major platforms of the Mumbai metropolitan city and the biggest railway station in the Western railway. The platform has access to all stations from Churchgate to Virar. The platform has good connectivity for Express trains which goes to different states around the country.

Gorai Creek is on the western coast of Borivali. This place is famous as a crossover point for Essel World , Water Kingdom , the Global Pagoda (Vippasana ) and a quick way to reach Gorai village. The majority population residing in Borivali is Marathi and Gujarati . It would be fair to say that Borivali has a very cosmopolitan crowd and a lovely modern air to its community, as it has Marwaris, Sindhis, Catholics, Punjabis, South Indians, Bengalis as well in equally good numbers.

9. Dahisar

Dahisar is a small and crowded suburb of Mumbai. It is also the name of a railway station on the Mumbai suburban railway on the Western Railway (India) railway line, situated in Dahisar suburb. Located on the city limits of Mumbai, Dahisar is the last suburb and railway station within the Mumbai Suburban District; past Dahisar lie the city’s extended suburbs.

Dahisar is officially a very small area earlier recognized only because of the ‘Check Naka’, one of the two toll booths which connect Mumbai to rest of India, It consists of a number of landmarks or ‘Addas’ as the locals call. The railway line divides Dahisar into two sections, East and West. The largest residential complex in Dahisar is also called as Indraprashtha Enclave. The complex has huge garden, now renamed as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Udyan, wherein the huge statue of Shivaji is installed. The garden is attraction for sports lovers, morning and evening walkers and also has a gymnasium. Dahisar was once a popular spot for film shoots. There were numerous idyllic locations for film shoots like, the Dahisar River and the old bridge that now lies in the ruins, the small hillock with its orchards and the Bhoot Bangla which is now a film studio.

10. Kandivali

Kandivali railway station was built more than 100 years ago in 1907, then known as Khandolee. Kandivali East: (HS House) Samata Nagar is one of the oldest colonies of Kandivali, which has a school and a bus depot and is currently being re-developed by Shapoorji Pallonji. Like all other Mumbai neighbourhoods, Kandivali is split by a train station into Western and Eastern areas.

The Mahindra & Mahindra plant occupies a 63-acre (250,000 m²) built-up area and employs over 3,000. Industrial complexes such as Akurli Industrial Estate in East and Charkop Industrial Estate are in Western part. Kandivali is also home to The Times of India printing press. The Sports Authority of India has a huge training ground for the popular football team Mahindra United. Football Teams like FC Greens, F United also practice here regularly.

The BEST bus depot is close to the railway station on the eastern side of the neighborhood and is the point of origin for localities in Kandivali (East). Two lines of Mumbai Metro (Line 2 and Line 7) will pass through the neighborhood once operational. Line 2 will pass through Link Road on the western part and Line 7 will pass through the main arterial Western Urban road on the eastern side of the neighborhood.

11. Malad

Malad is a suburb located in North Mumbai. Malad has a railway station on the Western line (Mumbai Suburban Railway) of the Mumbai Suburban Railway, lying between Kandivali station to the north and Goregaon station to the south. The railway tracks of the Western Line divide Malad into Malad (West) and Malad (East). Also located in Malad is a prominent office commercial space extending from the back of the two prominent shopping malls Inorbit Mall & Infiniti Mall. Malad has a mix of people from all over India.

The 80’s and 90’s saw major population growth. The Malwani Colony supposedly is home to one of Mumbai’s largest Muslim populations. It was heavily polarised during the 1992 riots. The latest immigrants have been from UP, Bihar and many from Orissa and W. Bengal. The main artery of Malad Western side is the Marve Road that starts from S.V road is intersected by the linking road and finishes up to Madh Island Lands End. From this end you just need to cross by Ferry to reach Versova in minutes.

Malad is fast becoming an IT HUB with many BPOs opening their facilities. There are at least 7 malls and the largest of them is Infinity Mall. There is a rare holy relic of Mother Mary that is on display at St Peter’s Jacobite Church, also called the Soonoro Church at Mith Chowky near Orlem. Orlem is region of significant Catholic population, and one of the main regions of Catholic dominance in Mumbai.

12. Gorai

Gorai is a village at Dharavi Bhet, in Mumbai, India. It is located on the North-western part of the island of Salsette. Gorai is accessed more usually by a ferry crossing the Manori Creek and Gorai creek or otherwise by the overland route through Bhayander. The Essel World, the first and the biggest amusement park of India, was built in Gorai in 1986. The park has several rides that cater to all age groups, and is known for its colossal infrastructure. The Global Vipassana Pagoda, featuring the tallest pillar-less dome in the world, a place for meditation, is built on 13 acres of land near Gorai. It is similar in shape to the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar.

13. Goregaon

Goregaon is a suburb of Mumbai city, in the Mumbai Suburban district of India. It has a railway station on the Mumbai suburban railway on the Western Line. Owing to the rapid urbanization (mainly due to construction of metro lines) and growing population of metropolitan Mumbai, Goregaon, which was once merely a hilly forest region is now a crowded suburb of Mumbai.

Owing to the rapid urbanization (mainly due to construction of metro lines) and growing population of metropolitan Mumbai, Goregaon, which was once merely a hilly forest region is now a crowded suburb of Mumbai.

Goregaon bounds Sanjay Gandhi National Park from the south-western side and is home to the Conservation Education Centre (CEC) run by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS).^[5] The area is home to a diverse flora and fauna.

14. Aarey

Aarey also known as Aarey Colony/Aarey Forest falls within the eco sensitive zone of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and is an urban, unclassed and degraded forest. It is classified as mixed moist deciduous type forest. It acts as a buffer between SGNP and the city, being one of the few green spaces (spread over 2000 acres) left in Mumbai.^[4] On 3rd September 2020, the Maharashtra government declared one fifth of the Aarey Colony, an approximate of 600 acres, as a reserved forest.

The Aarey Colony is a neighborhood situated in Goregaon (East), a suburb of the city of Mumbai, India. It was established in 1949 to revolutionize the processing and marketing of dairy products in the city.

There are about 290 species of wild life in Aarey Forest including 5 such species of animals which feature in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). These vulnerable animals include leopards, Rusty spotted cat, Sambar deer, Alexandrine Parakeet and Red-wattled Lapwing.

15. Mulund

Mulund is a suburb in the north-east of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is also a railway station on the Central Railway line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway. It is also the last railway station of Mumbai Suburban district on the central railway line. After this, Thane railway station comes under Thane district. It is nestled alongside the foothills of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park with easy access to the Eastern Express Highway and Navi Mumbai through the Mulund-Airoli Bridge. Mulund marks the end of Mumbai city.

Mulund is home to a mix of large number of industrial factories along present day L.B.S. road, some of which are the pharmaceutical companies – Hoechst, Wellcome, Glaxo and Johnson & Johnson. Several engineering companies were also located in the, but have eventually shifted out of Mulund. Their locations have been converted to shopping malls and residential apartment complexes altering the landscape and skyline. Johnson and Johnson factory still remains one of the avant garde modern architectural landmarks of Mulund.

Mulund is well connected to other suburbs and other cities as well by adequate network of trains, BEST buses and roads including a national highway. Metro IV which is currently under construction will pass through Mulund’s L.B.S. Road.

16. Vikhroli

Vikhroli is a suburb of Mumbai. The suburb has a railway station by the same name on the Central Railway line. The station was built just before India’s independence in 1947 to cater to the needs of the sprawling Godrej Complex in the vicinity. The railway line runs through the suburb dividing it into East and West, like many other areas in Mumbai.

Vikhroli lies somewhat in the centre of Mumbai and provides easy access to all cities through the roads that run through it. Agra Road, officially called the Eastern Express Highway connects it to Thane, Dadar, Chembur and Vashi. It is well connected by L.B.S. Marg on its western part which connects it to Bandra, Jogeshwari and other western suburbs. Around 80 percent of the population residing in Vikhroli are families of Godrej Employees making it a very close knit town, with every other person knowing each other. Kannamwar Nagar on the eastern side of the railway station is known for buildings built by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA).

Kannamwar Nagar holds the record of being the largest residential colony in Asia. For years, the Vikhroli telephone exchange covered the vast area network from Ghatkopar to Thane. A proposal for a bridge has been made, which is to be built over the Thane creek from Kannamwar Nagar off the eastern express highway to Kopar Khairane in Navi Mumbai, thereby providing a much needed third bridge linking Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

17. Bhandup

Bhandup is a suburban locality in Mumbai. Bhandup railway station is on the Central line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway network. A few fast trains stop at Bhandup station, mostly during the peak hours. According to the 2001 census, there were 12,380 industrial establishments in Bhandup (S-Ward), providing employment to 36,921 residents of Bhandup. The rest of the employed populace are employed outside the limits of the S-ward.

Bhandup has Asia’s biggest water filtration plant. The eastern sections of Kanjurmarg and Nahur blend into Bhandup without clear demarcation. In recent years, several mall construction projects have been initiated in Bhandup. One reason for Bhandup being a prime location for malls is its proximity to affluent areas like Powai and Mulund. Dreams the Mall, being developed by Satra Properties, is one of the biggest malls in Bhandup. Bhandup is connected with the rest of the city through the road network. The arterial road of Bhandup West is the Agra Road i.e. L.B.S. Marg, while Bhandup East is flanked by the Eastern Express highway.

18. Ghatkopar

Ghatkopar is a suburb in eastern Mumbai. The area is served by the railway station on the Central Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway and the metro station on Line 1 of the Mumbai Metro. The commute time between Versova and Ghatkopar was reduced by 70 minutes by this line. Ghatkopar primarily has multi-storey mid and luxury segment residential developments. Some of the key areas in the neighbourhood include Neelkanth Valley, Mankur, Kamraj Nagar and Pant Nagar.

This suburb consists of predominantly residential and retail establishments. Ghatkopar is a stop for slow local trains as well as most fast local trains on the Central line of the Mumbai suburban network. Ghatkopar is well served and well connected by the buses operated by the state-owned BEST. The BEST also connects Ghatkopar to almost each and every part of Mumbai as you get buses for South Mumbai, Western Mumbai, North East Mumbai and Northern Mumbai. Ideally it is almost a center point of Mumbai almost equidistant for all places. The Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro corridor of the Mumbai Metro project will be a 11.07 km long double line corridor on an elevated viaduct.

19. Powai

Powai is an upscale residential neighbourhood located in central Mumbai. It is situated on the banks of Powai Lake, and is bound by the hills of Vikhroli Parksite to the south-east, Chandivali to the south-west, the L.B.S. Marg (old Mumbai-Agra road) to the north-east and the Sanjay Gandhi National Park to the north beyond the lake. The Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road, one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares linking the western and eastern suburbs, passes through Powai.

Powai is also Mumbai’s start-up hub, with young entrepreneurs starting off from incubation cells set up by institutes like IIT Bombay from the tech industry and other sectors setting their bases there, causing the area to be referred to as India’s Powai Valley.^[14] Some of the start-ups in Powai Valley include JustRide, Housing, TinyOwl, Toppr, HolaChef, Bewakoof, Logic Roots, Care24, Flyrobe, Nearfox, Belita, CredR, Mirchi and Mime and Crispy Games.

The place has a vibrant night-life and shoots for several Bollywood as well as Hollywood movies, such as Kalyug, Ghajini, Slumdog Millionaire, Mardaani and Haseena Maan Jaayegi have taken place there. The Hiranandani Gardens are also known for their neo classical architectural style and the area has some of the tallest residential buildings in Suburban Mumbai. As a result of prolific construction activity in the last two decades, the area has one of the highest residential population densities in suburban Mumbai.

20. Kurla

Kurla is a neighbourhood of East Mumbai, India. It is the headquarters of the Kurla taluka of Mumbai Suburban district. The neighbourhood is named after the eponymous East Indian village that it grew out of. It falls under Zone 5, Ward ‘L’ of the Bombay Municipal Corporation. Its railway station is one the busiest on the Mumbai suburban railway on the central and harbour railway lines of Mumbai as is the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) for out-station passenger/express trains.

Kurla displays an urban blend of residential colonies, big and small, industrial estates commercial enclaves and slums. Kurla is accessible from all parts of Mumbai by road and rail due to its central location. Kurla railway station is a junction of the Central Railway Suburban line and the Harbour Line. Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, formerly known as Kurla Terminus, is situated in the East. Mumbai’s one of the largest malls, Phoenix Marketcity (Mumbai) is situated in Kurla.

21. Chembur

Chembur is an upmarket large suburb in eastern Mumbai. The name Chembur is probably derived from the word “Chimboree” which means “Large Crab” in Marathi. Chembur is surrounded by neighbouring suburbs such as Kurla, Deonar, Mahul, Govandi, Chunabhatti and Ghatkopar. Marine alluvium type of soil is observed in Chembur.

Autorickshaws , taxis and BEST buses and trains are the public modes of transport available in Chembur. A monorail line has come up and a metro is also to come up in the near future. Dayanand Saraswati Marg, V N Purav Marg , R C Marg , Station Avenue Road while the Eastern Express Highway and Sion Panvel Highway are some of the arterial roads of Chembur. It is an important road transit point for people traveling to Pune using the Mumbai-Pune Highway or the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

Chembur is home to several industries and also has several retail outlets. The Chembur Market area close to the Chembur railway station offers a variety of goods and services to the people of Chembur ranging from clothing to foods and vegetables. In addition it has several retail and factory outlets, multi-product stores and a shopping mall. Chembur offers a large variety of food ranging from street food to high end restaurants.

21. Deonar

Deonar has institutes like the Tata Insititute of Social Sciences (TISS) and International Institute for Population Sciences here. The other landmark here is the BSNL Telecom Factory. It also houses the premium residential complex Raheja Acropolis. Deonar is also home to some beautiful green bungalow societies. While most of the bungalows of Chembur, Bandra and Juhu have been replaced with buildings, Deonars’ societies continue to have bungalows, making it possibly the suburb with the maximum number of bungalows in Mumbai.

Deonar is mostly residential and has several government staff colonies like Teachers Colony (for Municipal school teachers). The main public modes of transport are autorickshaws, taxi and BEST bus. Deonar has a BEST bus depot. The closest railway station is Govandi Railway Station to Deonar and it is situated near areas like Chembur, connected via P L Lokhande Marg and Vashi.

22. Trombay

Trombay is a northeastern suburb in Mumbai , India, with Mankhurd  as the closest railway station on the Harbour Line  of the Mumbai Suburban Railway. Trombay was called Neat’s Tongue because of its shape. Once, it was an island nearly 5 km East of Mumbai and was about 8 km in length and 8 km in width. The island contains several ruins of Portuguese churches from the 1620s and 1630s. In 1928, the Great Indian Peninsular Railway opened the Trombay-Andheri line called the Salsette Trombay Railway or Central Salsette Tramway.

Being in a secluded end of Mumbai, the Indian Navy set up a small base there mostly for administrative purposes. This was soon followed by the setting up of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, the single foremost research institution in India. This was followed by NTPC setting up a storage and administrative facility. In the 1960s, with industrialization picking up in India, many companies found Trombay to be an attractive place for setting up factories, especially due to the proximity to the sea. Burma-Shell was one such company, which was soon followed by BPCL and later FCI.

In the 2000, the nationalization wave swept India, and Burma-Shell became part of BPCL. FCI was split and the Trombay complex became Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers. All of a sudden, Trombay was thrust into the spotlight for being an industrial suburb which was a far cry from the actual reality. The non-industrial Trombay during this time remained as sparely populated as ever.

Starting out as an industrial area, Trombay is still known more for its industries than a residential suburb but this is fast changing. Trombay has a cosmopolitan population that is dominated by Tamilians and Maharashtrians followed by Keralites, Punjabis, Sindhis and Gujaratis.

23. Wadala

Wadala (also spelled Vadala, formerly spelt Wuddala) is a locality in Mumbai. Wadala Road is a station on the Harbour Line of Mumbai’s railway network. Wadala has several schools and some renowned institutions like Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Institute of Chemical Technology (erstwhile UDCT)), Vidyalankar Institute of Technology (VIT) etc. The Ackworth Leprosy Hospital was established during British rule, and part of its complex is now given to an AIDS awareness organization as well. The world’s first methane generation plant was set up in the Ackworth hospital complex.

Wadala was once considered a central suburb of the city of Mumbai, but it is now well within the city limits. The area is bordered by Dadar on the West, Matunga on the Northwest, and Sewri on the South. The western areas of Wadala are covered by salt pans, which are on the shores of the Thane creek. On the Eastern border of Wadala, MMRDA has planned to construct a truck terminus, spread over 115 hectares (1.15 km²). Mumbai will have for the first time a centralized facility for the transport of goods by road.

Wadala receives electricity supplied by the BEST undertaking. Wadala experiences very few electricity cuts in a year, if at all. There are a number of schools, colleges and hospitals. There are police stations in both Wadala West and East. The Voice of Wadala is the neighborhood newsletter, in print since 1988.