District Guide

The city of dreams, the city that never sleeps; this is a city of numerous tag lines. But the most apt is probably Mumbai–the commercial capital of India. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Mumbai has a certain natural charm that attracts visitors from India and abroad. Yet another reason that makes Mumbai what it is, is the Bollywood (India’s answer to Hollywood) factor. The largest film producing city in the world, Mumbai generates a lot of business and job opportunities for those who have the talent! But most importantly, Mumbai is India's "money-spinning zone". Founded as a trading post, it focuses on the business of making wealth. It plays an extremely significant role in the country's economy.
But the city is not just commerce, ambition and trade; it's also a city for the pleasure-seekers. Brimming with gourmet restaurants, clubs and tourist attractions, Mumbai thrives with life throughout the day and during much of the night. From the signature burger, the Wada Pav, at a roadside diner to award-winning restaurants, Mumbai offers a variety of unique dining experiences. And that goes for entertainment too; pubs, bars, bowling alleys, amusement arcades, nightclubs, fashion shows, concerts, theater and film festival, Mumbai truly has it all.

South Mumbai

Mumbai is divided into two districts- North and South Mumbai. If South Mumbai, also known as Town, is considered an elite address by every Mumbaiite, then Nariman Point is the Manhattan of the city, overflowing with high-powered corporate offices. It also has Dalal Street, the volatile stock market area. South Mumbai comprises areas such as Marine Drive (with beautiful art deco buildings), Byculla, Churchgate, Parel, Elphinstone Road, Mahalaxmi, Worli, Kemp's Corner/Cumballa Hill. It has all the places of historical importance, wide roads, hundreds of high-rises, the most luxurious hotels, swinging bars and restaurants, and an eclectic mix of wealthy residents. But this was until North Mumbai caught on.

North Mumbai

North Mumbai grew out of necessity. The rise in real estate prices in Town gave way to this area which was, until only a few decades ago, not considered a part of Mumbai. Today, Juhu, Bandra, Chembur, Powai, Vashi, Jogeshwari, Santa Cruz and Khar have come into their own and now boast sprawling residential colonies, high-tech corporate spaces (Bandra-Kurla Complex), hip nightclubs and restaurants, multiplexes, malls and world-class luxury hotels. It is quite natural for a South Mumbai resident to never feel the need to visit the other side for weeks and vice versa. Although both areas are a part of the same city, they are very much divided in people's perceptions. On the other hand, both are dependent on each other; in most cases, an employee lives in the north and travels south for work and vice versa.

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