“Maximum City” and “City of Dreams” are two names that have been given to Mumbai in recent years, reflecting the city’s extreme contrasts and opportunities it offers. India’s financial capital and home of the Bollywood movie industry, it’s hard to fathom that Mumbai was once a group of seven uninhabitable swampy islands. The indigenous Koli fishing community were the main occupants until the British acquired the land from the Portuguese in 1662, as part of a dowry, and rented it out to the East India Company who developed it.
Midnight Moments in Mumbai
The streets of Mumbai have a lot to wow you, especially during the wee hours. Be it the late night munching spots or the sea lanes, all you have to do to enjoy the nightlife in Mumbai is head out and stay out!
From the romantic to the incredibly sophisticated, Mumbai has some world class bars that will leave you with memories of an unforgettable night out.
To see Mumbai from a different perspective, treat yourself to an experience at some of the atmospheric Mumbai bars. Bars or lounges have both indoor and outdoor space, poolside and beachside, under the palm trees or high up in the sky. The cocktails are creative and the music is mesmerising. Many of them offer fine dining as well.
Magical Mumbai
Watch the sun set over Marine Drive (affectionately known as the Queen’s Necklace for its sparkling row of lights) and linger on as stars and candles replace the fading sunlight. Also the best place to sample some classic Mumbai snacks from the food stalls on the beach.
Haji Ali Dargah, situated in the ocean off the coast of Mumbai.
Gothic-style British heritage buildings, swanky shopping malls, and skyscrapers.
Explore Mumbai’s incredible Dharavi slum, one of the largest slums in Asia, on a guided walking tour.
Masaaledar Mumbai
Visit an old-style Irani cafe, is renowned for its keema pav (spicy minced mutton with bread).
Alternatively, try the traditional vegetarian thali (platter) to enjoy a variety of flavours.
A fantastic way of experiencing Mumbai’s eclectic culture, have an authentic regional Indian meal in the home of a local. From Konkani, Maharashtrian, South Indian, Gujarati, Sindhi, Punjabi, Bohri, Bengali… this list goes on and on.
From bars, night lights, balmy evening breezes, tasty treats, live music performances to theatre plays, this Bollywood city has something to tickle everyone’s fancy!
