Shopping spots in Mumbai
Mumbai (Bombay): Shopping
I will Advice to all my readers to travel and visit these many places; especially to recognize happening Mumbai.
Mode of transportation for these places will be taxis and rental cars or you might use bus facilities to visit some destinations. There will be so many things to do and experience deeply like events and festivals in Mumbai. With your family you will be able to visit different historical places. Some of the different types of sport could be a good reason to enjoy. To get deep insight you can observe diverse social and economical activities in Mumbai.
Besides traditional stores, this over populated city has many outdoor and indoor markets selling everything from food to flowers to antiques. And these markets, apart from being good for bargain hunting, are also really great places for people who are interested in viewing how the locals live and shop. They tend to be quite crowded, though
The most well-known among these is Crawford Market (now officially known as Phule Market) which was established in the 1800s. Indian vegetables, fruits and related products are available here in plenty. The market is a typical Indian bazaar, albeit indoor. Unfortunately, the building is in a state of neglect and now only offers a poor and run-down glimpse of what it must have been in its heydays.
Fresh flowers are for sale at Bhuleshwar Wholesale Flower Market, at CP Tank Circle.
Fashion Street on M.G. Road has over 100 street vendors in makeshift shops selling garments at a fraction of the price you would expect to pay in a proper store. Most are export surpluses or rejects; some may be secondhand. Hard bargaining expected.
For gold, silver or diamond jewellery (jewelry to Americans), go to the old Zaveri Bazar or Sheik Memon Street area. You can also find gift items like silver picture frames and napkin rings. These are old parts of Mumbai and get really crowded so avoid it if you dislike crowded places. Jewellers are also found in better areas (many of the ones at Zaveri Bazar have these other outlets as well), listed below under South Mumbai Shopping.
Chor Bazar, also known as Thieves’ Market, is a good place to find used items and antiques in the city. It also has lot of junk, so be sure you know exactly what you are looking for. Please also watch your belongings and pocket while walking at Chor Bazar, as snatching and pick pocketing is not uncommon here. In earlier days, one could pick out real bargains in antiques and artefacts. Tradesmen are smarter now and you are now more likely to overpay than to get a genuine bargain. Imitation antiques are more the rule than the exception.
Chor Bazar located on Mutton Street, between S V Patel Road and Moulana Shaukat Ali Road.
South Mumbai Shopping
Indian designers (who design both Indian and Western outfits): You will find several at The Courtyard near the Fariyas Hotel at Colaba, Ensemble near Lion Gate off Kalaghoda also stocks many. Tarun Tahiliani has an outlet near the Taj Mahal Hotel, Ritu Kumar at High Street Phoenix, Ravissant at the Taj Mahal Hotel with a larger outlet at Madame Cama Road near Cooperage. Amara and Kimaya at Kemp’s Corner and Aza at Altamount Road carry several Indian designers as well. Many others are located in Quorum and at the Sky Zone on the first floor of High Street Phoenix at Parel.
Western or Indian music , Rhythm House at Kalaghoda and Planet M near CST, at Churchgate and at High Street Phoenix are large outlets in South Mumbai.
Indian handicrafts and other ethnic products: The Bombay Store at P.M. Road and Central Cottage Industries Emporium at Apollo Bunder. The shopping arcade at World Trade Centre at Cuffe Parade has several government emporia from many Indian states. Also Khadi Gramudyog Emporium at D.N. Road and Avante Cottage Crafts opposite Regal cinema at Colaba.
Indian pottery and candles of high quality: Good Earth at Raghuvanshi Mills Compound at Parel and Contemporary Arts and Cratfs at Nepean Sea Road..
Indian Art and sculpture: There are always exhibition-sales ongoing at the Jehangir Art Gallery at Kalaghoda, Bombay’s oldest and most prestigious art gallery. Within the gallery, you will also find an art store — Natesan’s. Natesan’s has another outlet in the shopping arcade of the Taj Mahal Hotel.
Indian outfits: Sheetal at Grant Road has the largest collection of Indian outfits for both males and females of all ages. Also see Roopam at Crawford Market.
Sarees: Kala Niketan, Roop Milan, India Emporium and Indian States among several other stores at Queen’s Road and Kayson’s at Churchgate.
Musical instruments: Furtado at Dhobi Talao (opposite Metro Adlabs mulitplex) and Musician’s Mall at Charni Road near Saifee Hospital.
Sports goods: Alfa Sports, Caxton Sports, Diana Sports, Selection Centre, all at Dhobi Talao.
Camping and Adventure goods: Smart Designs, in Wadala (near Wadala Ram Mandir)
Toys: Souvenirs at Colaba Causeway, Big Tom at Wodehouse Road, Paragon Toys at Heera Panna Shopping Centre, Toy Kingdom and Eternia, both at Breach Candy.
Indian sweets: Sweet Bengal at Cuffe Parade, Kailash Parbat and Punjabi Chandu Halwai at Colaba Causeway, Brijwasi at Churchgate and at Worli, Misthi Bela at Walkeshwar.
English books, Strand Book Stall off Sir P.M. Road in Fort has been the reader’s paradise for many decades. A small store with a large collection and an even larger heart, it has the best bargains you can find in books. Take time out to take a look. The newer stores are Oxford Book Store on Dinshaw Vachha Road near KC College at Churchgate and Crossword at Kemp’s Corner. Nalanda at The Taj Mahal hotel, again, has a small but good collection. The New and Secondhand Bookstore near the Edward Theatre at Dhobi Talao has some real secondhand gems at relatively bargain prices, if you have the inclination and the patience to browse through hundreds of dusty books in a small, ill-ventilated store. Strictly for genuine book-lovers!
Spectacles and contact lenses: Lawrence and Mayo at D.N. Road, Baliwala & Homi and Phiroze Dastoor & Co , both at Flora Fountain, Lund & Blockley at Kalaghoda, Lunette Eyewear and GKB Opticals both at Colaba, Optolabs at Pedder Road and Gangar Opticians at Breach Candy.
Electronics, mobile phones and digital cameras: Heera Panna Shopping Centre at Haji Ali.
Indian jewellery: Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri at Zaveri Bazaar and at Opera House, Tikamdas Motiram at Cuffe Parade, Jaipur Jewels, Vijay Jewellers and TBZ Nirmal Zaveri at Hughes Road and Popley and Sons at Panchratna, Opera House
I will Advice to all my readers to travel and visit these many places; especially to recognize happening Mumbai.
Mode of transportation for these places will be taxis and rental cars or you might use bus facilities to visit some destinations. There will be so many things to do and experience deeply like events and festivals in Mumbai. With your family you will be able to visit different historical places. Some of the different types of sport could be a good reason to enjoy. To get deep insight you can observe diverse social and economical activities in Mumbai.
Besides traditional stores, this over populated city has many outdoor and indoor markets selling everything from food to flowers to antiques. And these markets, apart from being good for bargain hunting, are also really great places for people who are interested in viewing how the locals live and shop. They tend to be quite crowded, though
The most well-known among these is Crawford Market (now officially known as Phule Market) which was established in the 1800s. Indian vegetables, fruits and related products are available here in plenty. The market is a typical Indian bazaar, albeit indoor. Unfortunately, the building is in a state of neglect and now only offers a poor and run-down glimpse of what it must have been in its heydays.
Fresh flowers are for sale at Bhuleshwar Wholesale Flower Market, at CP Tank Circle.
Fashion Street on M.G. Road has over 100 street vendors in makeshift shops selling garments at a fraction of the price you would expect to pay in a proper store. Most are export surpluses or rejects; some may be secondhand. Hard bargaining expected.
For gold, silver or diamond jewellery (jewelry to Americans), go to the old Zaveri Bazar or Sheik Memon Street area. You can also find gift items like silver picture frames and napkin rings. These are old parts of Mumbai and get really crowded so avoid it if you dislike crowded places. Jewellers are also found in better areas (many of the ones at Zaveri Bazar have these other outlets as well), listed below under South Mumbai Shopping.
Chor Bazar, also known as Thieves’ Market, is a good place to find used items and antiques in the city. It also has lot of junk, so be sure you know exactly what you are looking for. Please also watch your belongings and pocket while walking at Chor Bazar, as snatching and pick pocketing is not uncommon here. In earlier days, one could pick out real bargains in antiques and artefacts. Tradesmen are smarter now and you are now more likely to overpay than to get a genuine bargain. Imitation antiques are more the rule than the exception.
Chor Bazar located on Mutton Street, between S V Patel Road and Moulana Shaukat Ali Road.
South Mumbai Shopping
Indian designers (who design both Indian and Western outfits): You will find several at The Courtyard near the Fariyas Hotel at Colaba, Ensemble near Lion Gate off Kalaghoda also stocks many. Tarun Tahiliani has an outlet near the Taj Mahal Hotel, Ritu Kumar at High Street Phoenix, Ravissant at the Taj Mahal Hotel with a larger outlet at Madame Cama Road near Cooperage. Amara and Kimaya at Kemp’s Corner and Aza at Altamount Road carry several Indian designers as well. Many others are located in Quorum and at the Sky Zone on the first floor of High Street Phoenix at Parel.
Western or Indian music , Rhythm House at Kalaghoda and Planet M near CST, at Churchgate and at High Street Phoenix are large outlets in South Mumbai.
Indian handicrafts and other ethnic products: The Bombay Store at P.M. Road and Central Cottage Industries Emporium at Apollo Bunder. The shopping arcade at World Trade Centre at Cuffe Parade has several government emporia from many Indian states. Also Khadi Gramudyog Emporium at D.N. Road and Avante Cottage Crafts opposite Regal cinema at Colaba.
Indian pottery and candles of high quality: Good Earth at Raghuvanshi Mills Compound at Parel and Contemporary Arts and Cratfs at Nepean Sea Road..
Indian Art and sculpture: There are always exhibition-sales ongoing at the Jehangir Art Gallery at Kalaghoda, Bombay’s oldest and most prestigious art gallery. Within the gallery, you will also find an art store — Natesan’s. Natesan’s has another outlet in the shopping arcade of the Taj Mahal Hotel.
Indian outfits: Sheetal at Grant Road has the largest collection of Indian outfits for both males and females of all ages. Also see Roopam at Crawford Market.
Sarees: Kala Niketan, Roop Milan, India Emporium and Indian States among several other stores at Queen’s Road and Kayson’s at Churchgate.
Musical instruments: Furtado at Dhobi Talao (opposite Metro Adlabs mulitplex) and Musician’s Mall at Charni Road near Saifee Hospital.
Sports goods: Alfa Sports, Caxton Sports, Diana Sports, Selection Centre, all at Dhobi Talao.
Camping and Adventure goods: Smart Designs, in Wadala (near Wadala Ram Mandir)
Toys: Souvenirs at Colaba Causeway, Big Tom at Wodehouse Road, Paragon Toys at Heera Panna Shopping Centre, Toy Kingdom and Eternia, both at Breach Candy.
Indian sweets: Sweet Bengal at Cuffe Parade, Kailash Parbat and Punjabi Chandu Halwai at Colaba Causeway, Brijwasi at Churchgate and at Worli, Misthi Bela at Walkeshwar.
English books, Strand Book Stall off Sir P.M. Road in Fort has been the reader’s paradise for many decades. A small store with a large collection and an even larger heart, it has the best bargains you can find in books. Take time out to take a look. The newer stores are Oxford Book Store on Dinshaw Vachha Road near KC College at Churchgate and Crossword at Kemp’s Corner. Nalanda at The Taj Mahal hotel, again, has a small but good collection. The New and Secondhand Bookstore near the Edward Theatre at Dhobi Talao has some real secondhand gems at relatively bargain prices, if you have the inclination and the patience to browse through hundreds of dusty books in a small, ill-ventilated store. Strictly for genuine book-lovers!
Spectacles and contact lenses: Lawrence and Mayo at D.N. Road, Baliwala & Homi and Phiroze Dastoor & Co , both at Flora Fountain, Lund & Blockley at Kalaghoda, Lunette Eyewear and GKB Opticals both at Colaba, Optolabs at Pedder Road and Gangar Opticians at Breach Candy.
Electronics, mobile phones and digital cameras: Heera Panna Shopping Centre at Haji Ali.
Indian jewellery: Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri at Zaveri Bazaar and at Opera House, Tikamdas Motiram at Cuffe Parade, Jaipur Jewels, Vijay Jewellers and TBZ Nirmal Zaveri at Hughes Road and Popley and Sons at Panchratna, Opera House
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