5 Excellent Street Markets in Mumbai for Bargain Hunters

Bombay (oops, Mumbai) is the city of dreams. It’s where people come in hopes of getting a job or becoming a Bollywood star. The character and vibe of the city is unmistakable. Mumbai has heart and soul. Being a metropolis, there’s nothing you can’t find here…from the fanciest cars to designer stores, it’s all here. One of the most fun experiences in Mumbai is its street shopping, which sees people from all walks of life looking for a bargain. Don’t get left out! On your next trip, check out these top five street markets in Mumbai to score some pocket-friendly deals.

Fashion Street

Opposite the elite Gymkhana Club, Fashion Street refers to a cluster of shops that line the pavement on MG Road near Azad Maidan. Famous for export surplus clothing, don’t be surprised to find labels like Gap and Old Navy here as well as top-end designers like Armani Exchange and Tommy Hilfiger. Most often, the labels will be cut or black out since they aren’t “technically” supposed to be sold in the domestic market! Clothing aside, there are a ton of money-saving accessories to be found here. Sharpen your bargaining skills because you’ll be putting it to good use at Fashion Street!

Best Buys: Designer clothing and fashion accessories
Location: Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Marg, Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020

Chor Bazaar

Not everything sold at Chor Bazaar is stolen, as its name may suggest! South Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar is one of the largest flea markets in the country and a bargain-hunter’s paradise. Anything and everything vintage can be found here. Antique furniture (both original and reproductions), old LP records and movie posters, classic leather-bound books, old-era sewing machines and seasoned knick-knacks for the house, it’s all Chor Bazaar. You can even find spare car parts including springs and tires. Remember, one man’s junk is another man’s treasure!

Best Buys: Furniture, books and home accessories
Location: Mutton St, Kumbharwada, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400003 

Linking Road

Stretching from Bandra Talkies to Shanti Ashram, Bandra, Linking Road has quite a wide reach, which only means a wealth of bargains for shoppers. From retail stores to roadsides stalls, look out for clothes, footwear, fashion accessories, trinkets and more. With cafes, restaurants and even spas on the route, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to take a break from all that hectic bargaining on Linking Road.  

Best Buys: Clothes, shoes and junk jewellery
Location: Bandra West, Mumbai 400050

Colaba Causeway

Fashionistas and foodies will love Colaba Causeway! With a street market that could send you on a mega shopping spree, there’s a lot you can buy here from fashion and footwear to handicrafts and home accessories. When you tire from all the bargaining, enjoy some Mumbai street food at any of the vendors serving cutting chai, bun maska, vada pav and pani puri. If street food isn’t your thing, head to Mumbai’s iconic eateries like Café Mondegar and Leopold Cafe.

Best Buys: Clothes, handicrafts and junk jewellery
Location: Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Colaba Causeway, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001

Kala Ghoda Pavement Market

Not your usual street market with bells and baubles, Kala Ghoda Pavement Market resembles more of an outdoor art gallery. Aspiring artists vend their artworks that range from replications of famous paintings to original sketches. Spend some time with an artist and learn about their techniques and styles. The talent showcased here is remarkable and some of the artists could be the next sensation in the art world!

Best Buys: Original artworks and souvenir sketches
Location: 4th Floor ,59,Dr.V.B.Gandhi Marg, Next to Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue,Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400023

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