Shopping

Phoenix Mall is Mumbai’s largest shopping and entertainment destination providing shoppers a wide range of options from national to international stores selling jewelry and watches, women’s and men’s wear, footwear, cosmetics, household goods and furnishing etc. There’s also a courtyard containing food shops, bowling alley, gaming arcade and sports bar. Stores include Provogue, Big Bazar, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, Next

The five level Atria Mall is the place to buy luxury products and international designer brands like Nine West, La Senza, Aldo, Anita Dongre, Benetton. There is also a Rolls Royce showroom. The Eco Corner store is worth checking out for its unique range of environmentally friendly home and bath accessories, made by villagers. In addition to shops and a food court, this mall also has a 4-D cinema and large entertainment zone.

Crossroads Mall, covering an area of 150,000 square feet, is spread over four buildings and has shops selling high-end designer labels. The entertainment and food area is also a huge draw.

Infiniti Mall has three levels of shopping with plenty of clothing, jewelry, electronics and music stores. Some of the stores there are Westside, Provogue, Reebok, Adidas, Planet M and Archies The Landmark bookstore is a sure attraction for book lovers. The mall also has a food court and children's entertainment area. Address: New Link Road, Andheri West, Mumbai Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm

One of Asia’s largest malls, Inorbit Mall is located in Mumbai’s western suburb. This mall has shops selling stylish garments, accessories, cosmetics, furniture, etc. There is also a 4-screen multiplex in this mall.

Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri is a name to reckon with when it comes to unusual gold and diamond jewelry. This store, stretching over five separate floors, has an amazing selection of specially designed and handcrafted jewelry in gold, diamonds, kundans, pearls, enamel and precious stones, sometimes a combination of two, three or more of the above. This store is very popular with Mumbai’s wealthy crowd.

Kemps Corner is where you can find stores selling a variety of goods:

Breach Candy Road has many up market stores: Benzer – A modern departmental store selling Indian traditional wear along with bags, cosmetics, jewelry Address: 49 Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai India 400 026 Tel: +91 22 2353 2266

Address: 18, Bhulabhai Desai Road, opp Tirupati Arts, Breach Candy, Mumbai Tel: +911-22-2351 9977

Spread over four floors, R Mall is a world class mall with all the attractions of a mall experience. Brand outlets like Provogue, Lifestyle, Bata, Big Bazar, Tanishq and many more are housed here. Four screen multiplex, specialty restaurants and video games are part of the entertainment experience. The mall has a huge 6 level parking facility which can accommodate more than 800 cars.

This brand is part of the Dubai based Landmark group. Here you will find sub brands like Babyshop, Home Center and Shoe Mart. Shops selling men’s and women’s apparels as well as accessories ranging from watches and fragrances to jewelry and pens are also part of this mall.

Nirmal Lifestyles, with an area of one million square feet, is the largest shopping mall in the suburbs of Mumbai and one of the largest in India. Some of the brands which have outlets here are Shoppers Stop, Fab India, Provogue, Wills Lifestyle, Nokia store, @Home.

Orchid City Center Mall is the most popular and frequented mall in south Mumbai. The large variety of products, available along with attractive discounts and offers make shopping at this mall a great experience. Spread over 210, 000 square feet, the mall house stores selling furniture, consumer durables, apparel, personal care products. Big Bazar also has an outlet here, also Pantaloon, Ezone, Depot and Collection 1. Easy on the pocket dining options has added to the popularity of this mall which is jam packed on weekends.

Khadi Gram Udyog Bhavan is a government run institution for the promotion of ‘khadi’, an authentic Indian variety of homespun cotton popularized by Mahatma Gandhi as arevolt against the use of foreign goods. Fabric as well as stitched garments in cotton, silk and wool are available in a variety of colors and designs. Apart from this you can also purchase blankets, sweaters, footwear, incense sticks and food items like honey, pickles and papad. Also available is a collection of handmade paper products.

A must visit place, at Cottage Emporium you will find embroidered clothing and other ethnic Indian wear, running fabric, paintings, sculptures, jewelry, furniture, home linen and a variety of traditional items made from brass, clay, stone and wood, that have been lovingly crafted by artists, weavers and master craftsmen from all over the country. This is a great place to buy gifts and souvenirs too.

Crawford Market is a colorful indoor market named after Arthur Crawford, the first Municipal Commissioner of the city. Later it was renamed after the Maharashtrian social reformer, Jyotirao Phule. It’s a blend of Flemish and Norman architecture with a bass relief depicting Indian peasants in wheat fields just above the main entrance. The frieze was designed by Lockyard Kipling, father of the famous Rudyard Kipling. Across the road stands the Kiplings’ cottage. The market reminds one of Victorian London, with its sweet smell of hay. It was formerly the city’s wholesale produce market. The marketplace is loaded with fresh fruit and vegetables. There are also stalls selling cheese and chocolate. Meat and poultry is also sold here. One end of the market is a pet store. Fresh flowers are also sold here. Location: Lokmanya Tilak Marg, Fort area South Mumbai (opp Mumbai Police Headquarters & north of Victoria Terminus railway station) Opening Hours: Daily from morning until night, except Sunday. Open morning only on Sundays.

Chor Bazar literally meaning ‘thieves market’ is the place to browse for antiquities. Whether you’re looking for paintings, old maps or gramophones you’re sure to find it here. Also clocks, glass lamps, handicrafts, ceramics, brassware and anything that’s trash and treasure. Be sure to bargain hard.

Colaba Causeway market is the hot-spot for college goers and tourists alike. You can be sure to find ‘everything’ in this market from clothes, handicrafts, jewelry and crystals to books and brass items. More than just the shopping, it is the entire ambience of this market that attracts tourists.

Fashion Street is a street full of trendy wear and rip offs of popular brands at throwaway prices. The over 150 stalls on this street are very popular with teenagers and college students who flock here to buy garments, footwear and accessories.

Linking Road is an interesting shopping area where shops are grouped according to the goods they sell. Here you can find traditional Indian clothes as well as shoes, bags, belts and other accessories in a variety of designs and styles that is mind-boggling. It is advisable to therefore take a good look around before settling for something. And of course, the golden rule to be followed here- bargain hard, bring the price down to half of what the shopkeeper states, and stick to it. He is sure to concede to your price. Interspersed with the regular shops are departmental stores, brand outlets, street-side carts, restaurants and cafes.

Dharavi has a thriving leather industry where you can purchase anything leather, be it bags, belts, shoes, jackets, etc. at affordable prices. Although considered as Asia’s largest slum, Dharavi is well known for its leather industry. You can be sure of getting good quality products as goods made in Dharavi are exported worldwide.

It displays women’s clothing made from chiffon.

Breach Candy Boutique- A boutique selling exclusive clothing. Address: 63/A, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Breach Candy (beside Amarsons) Mumbai- 400026 Tel: +91-22- 2361 6224