Mega City Mumbai

Mumbai is a great city of commerce, mass retail has yet to really catch on and department stores or shopping malls are very thin on the ground. Instead, visitors should aim for eclectic market purchases or excellent second-hand buys. Mumbai is a shoppers delight, with a variety of shops selling everything right from clothes, books and handicrafts to antique pieces. There are shops in almost every corner and pavement of the streets of Mumbai. There is this wholesale cloth market called Shantidoot cloth market in Hindmata, close to Dadar where you will find a wide variety of textiles. Also priced reasonably, you get to choose from a whole gamut of options. There are several shops in and around Dadar and Plaza area where you can shop from.

The shopping malls of Mumbai are of different nature. While some are life style stores, some others are superstores. The most prominent shopping malls that don the fashion fiesta of Mumbai are R mall in Mulund , Inorbit mall in the western suburb, Hypercity mall in Malad Link road, Crossroads mall, Phoenix mall, Center one in Vashi, V mall in Kandivali.

Also, there are several boutiques and outlets of leading fashion designers in the country in Bandra and Juhu where you can get exclusive designer wear.  The leather industry of dharavi however stands out. If you drive along Dharavi you will find leather shops on both sides of the road, displaying some of the finest leather  items. Bags, shoes, wallets, belts, jackets name it and you will find it there. Infact, some of the shops offer custom made articles as well.

One of the prime shopping areas in Mumbai includes the Colaba and Flora Fountain area in the epicenter of south Mumbai. Strategically located at an arm's length from the Victoria Terminus and Church gate railway stations, pedestrians can pick up shoes, cotton clothes, kaftans, books and ethnic artifacts. Dadar is another shopper's paradise with thronging crowds looking to strike a quick bargain in the lively milieu and buy some pretty cotton apparels, saris and children's clothes, etc. So what are you waiting for, get down to street for shopping.

Navi Mumbai has got to offer numerous options in terms of residential property. With a total area of 344 sq. km., the city can be counted amongst one of the largest fully planned city of the world. Many Indian and Multi National companies have made it their base of operations. It is an equally sought after destination for residential properties as well, because it's closer to Mumbai and offers much cheaper residential property rates. No wonder, the residential property market in the city is receiving huge demands. From good and affordable houses to residential apartments in Navi Mumbai, you would be able to find the property as per your requirements. Most of the inmates in the city are people who work in Mumbai. 

The staggering prices of Mumbai residential properties have persuaded people to look for newer avenues and Navi Mumbai is their foremost choice. When you want to own a home and property prices in Mumbai give you jitters, then Navi Mumbai real estate is worth giving a thought. The city has got to offer cheap residential apartments, affordable houses and economical plots. Below are a few localities in Navi Mumbai that should be in your list when you plan to do a research for buying residential properties in Navi Mumbai: Khargar- It started to develop in 1995 and is located at 4 hour drive from Mumbai on the Mumbai-Pune highway. 

A number of new projects are being developed here in the residential property and commercial property segments. It is surrounded by lush greenery and is no less than a hill station. The infrastructure here is all in place and hence makes this area optimum for acquiring property. Ghansoli- Located at a distance of about 20 minutes by bus from Vashi, the locality is newly developed and a good option for residential apartments and commercial properties. Being newly developed, the area offers apartments for sale, at a comparatively cheaper price. 

The area is easily accessible by Mumbai from Thane via Vashi/Nerul. Kamothe- Kamothe is located at the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and is less than half an hour drive away from Mumbai. There are numerous real estate projects in the area and one can easily find residential apartments at cheap prices as well. Airoli- It is connected well with the two most developed areas of Navi Mumbai, Vashi and Nerul. As an educational centre for Navi Mumbai, it has engineering college, polytechnic, junior college and few good schools. It is well connected to Mumbai via Thane (Suburban Train) and Mulund (Mulund-Airoli Bridge). The two main residential areas are Airoli Village and Diva Village. Few malls have also sprung up in the recent past. 

The Ripplez Mall is under construction and D-Mart has already been built. It is a popular choice for residential apartments. Koper Khairane- Situated at a distance of 12 Km from Thane and 7 Km from Vashi, Koper Khairane is the 4th station on the Thane-Turbhe-Vashi railway line. There are 3 engineering and one Diploma College in Koper Khairane. It as also well connected to Mumbai by Buses. The Reliance Industries is about to build a very large corporate house here and which will surely cause a sudden rise in real estate prices here. Let's have a look at the prices in these areas: Area//Average Property Prices per Sqft (INR)//Average Property Rents per Sqft Airoli//3906//12 Ghansoli//3804//12 Koper Khairane//4098//14 Kharghar//3629//10 Kamothe//2490//6

Navi Mumbai has got to offer numerous options in terms of residential property. With a total area of 344 sq. km., the city can be counted amongst one of the largest fully planned city of the world. Many Indian and Multi National companies have made it their base of operations. It is an equally sought after destination for residential properties as well, because it's closer to Mumbai and offers much cheaper residential property rates. No wonder, the residential property market in the city is receiving huge demands. From good and affordable houses to residential apartments in Navi Mumbai, you would be able to find the property as per your requirements.

Most of the inmates in the city are people who work in Mumbai. The staggering prices of Mumbai residential properties have persuaded people to look for newer avenues and Navi Mumbai is their foremost choice. When you want to own a home and property prices in Mumbai give you jitters, then Navi Mumbai real estate is worth giving a thought. The city has got to offer cheap residential apartments, affordable houses and economical plots. Below are a few localities in Navi Mumbai that should be in your list when you plan to do a research for buying residential properties in Navi Mumbai:

Khargar- It started to develop in 1995 and is located at 4 hour drive from Mumbai on the Mumbai-Pune highway. A number of new projects are being developed here in the residential property and commercial property segments. It is surrounded by lush greenery and is no less than a hill station. The infrastructure here is all in place and hence makes this area optimum for acquiring property.

Ghansoli- Located at a distance of about 20 minutes by bus from Vashi, the locality is newly developed and a good option for residential apartments and commercial properties. Being newly developed, the area offers apartments for sale, at a comparatively cheaper price. The area is easily accessible by Mumbai from Thane via Vashi/Nerul.

Kamothe- Kamothe is located at the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and is less than half an hour drive away from Mumbai. There are numerous real estate projects in the area and one can easily find residential apartments at cheap prices as well.

Airoli- It is connected well with the two most developed areas of Navi Mumbai, Vashi and Nerul. As an educational centre for Navi Mumbai, it has engineering college, polytechnic, junior college and few good schools. It is well connected to Mumbai via Thane (Suburban Train) and Mulund (Mulund-Airoli Bridge). The two main residential areas are Airoli Village and Diva Village. Few malls have also sprung up in the recent past. The Ripplez Mall is under construction and D-Mart has already been built. It is a popular choice for residential apartments.

Koper Khairane- Situated at a distance of 12 Km from Thane and 7 Km from Vashi, Koper Khairane is the 4th station on the Thane-Turbhe-Vashi railway line. There are 3 engineering and one Diploma College in Koper Khairane. It as also well connected to Mumbai by Buses. The Reliance Industries is about to build a very large corporate house here and which will surely cause a sudden rise in real estate prices here.