Five Best Places to Shop in Mumbai

Mumbai is a shopper’s paradise, especially if you’re the kind who feels most at home at flea markets, thrives on haggling, and has an eye for spotting a gem of a piece in a pile of junk. But luxury shoppers, fear not. Mumbai has something for everyone. Here’s our definitive list:

Colaba Causeway

Situated in close proximity to the famous Cuff Parade and Fort Area, this commercial street is regarded as Mumbai's cultural hub. Although the street is lined with posh shopping destinations, its star attractions are the small shops and shacks that sell everything from cheap modern electronics to antique gramophones, from rare artefacts to the latest trends in apparel and accessories.

What to Buy: Cheap knock-offs of international brands, accessories, antiques

Chor Bazaar

Chor Bazaar (Thieves Market) is named so because a lot of stolen products apparently make their way here for sale. This market is divided into two sections: the Mini Market, which is renowned for selling Bollywood posters and the Juma Market, which deals in hardware. At present, Chor Bazaar is popular for selling antique and vintage objects.

What to Buy: Antique items, silver coins, vintage stamps, and of course, Bollywood posters

Crawford Market

Crawford Market is named after Arthur Crawford, the first Municipal Commissioner of Bombay (Mumbai) during the British Raj. The market is popular in South Mumbai for buying fresh fruits and vegetables. Besides, imported cosmetics, household items and gifts are also available here.

What to Buy: Fresh fruits and vegetables, imported cosmetics, household items

High Street Phoenix

One of the most premier shopping destinations in India, this sprawling mall in Lower Parel houses luxury brands like Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Jimmy Choo and Emporio Armani. A fashonista’s paradise.

What to Buy: Premier brands from across the world

Linking Road

For those whose budgets might not be big enough for high fashion, there’s always Linking Road in Bandra, famous for selling the latest fashion apparel and trendiest accessories. Bargaining is, of course, key here, and paying half the quoted price is the thumb rule.

What to Buy: Imitation jewellery, stylish footwear

For a more exhaustive list of shopping destinations, go here. Happy Shopping!