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Best shopping sites in Mumbai - The Route map

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5th July 2024

Shethana Pby Shethana P
Street shopping in Mumbai

A trip is incomplete without shopping!

Shopping in Mumbai drains a lot of energy! There are more than 20 street shopping spots and collections it’s time to upskill your bargaining strategies but apply it wisely. You cannot bargain with brand and posh shopping centers but yah you can do it with street stores to minimise your expenses. Usually, these vendors drop high prices for the visitors/tourists to improve their business so it’s always better to have a local guide or perform complete research on how and where to shop in Mumbai. Well, that is the whole purpose of this blog, at the end you gain a brief idea about the best and most affordable street shopping spots in Mumbai.

#1 Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai

View of Zaveri Bazaar

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For all the girls who are fond of jewels and accessories, this is the perfect stop! Zaveri Bazaar is located in Mandavi the labyrinthine streets and by-lanes of Bhuleshwar which is just north of other famous Crawford Market. They have a huge collection of eye-catching jewels designed with gold, silver, and other precious gems. Wedding shopping in Mumbai is never complete without visiting Zaveri, because spending lakhs on clothing and organizing parties would empty your entire savings for a middle-class person, so compromise the expensive by shopping here. These jewels as original yet affable for people with minimal budget. The bazaar is open between 10 AM to 7:30 PM and closed on Sundays.

#2 Colaba Causeway

Shops in Colaba Causeway

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Okay, this is the perfect place to Vlog! Colaba Causeway is the most crowded street market in the old village of Mumbai. Personally, I didn’t know about this place until I read a few articles. But this place is known for shopping artifacts ancient home decor, and a few snacks to munch upon. The street will be filled with outsiders exploring the place, as a vlogger you can interact with them to know their place and what’s the purpose of the visit to Mumbai. This would create curiosity within the viewers to visit this place.  This market is open all day between 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

#3 Heera Panna Market

View of Heera Panna Market

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Heera Panna is home to the newest watches, smartphones, laptops, and other electrical devices. This famous market is a must-visit if you're in Mumbai for some street shopping because it has some amazing bargains. Heera Panna boasts about 140 stores offering branded clothing and accessories, gadgets, imported cosmetics, and chocolates, all just a short distance from the Haji Ali Dargah, another famous landmark in Mumbai. Pro tip: This is the place to get high-quality men's apparel as well as inexpensive imitations of branded goods and perfumes.

#4 Crawford Market

View of Crawford Market

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Crawford Market, one of Mumbai's oldest markets, offers a vibrant and chaotic atmosphere ideal for capturing the essence of local life. From fresh produce to exotic pets, this market provides endless vlogging material. If you are planning to visit two or more markets then try to identify and talk about the differences in the goods and items available in those markets.  This market is located at the fort and is open between 10 AM to 8 PM, closed on Sundays. For visitors, there are also places to stay like the - Hotels in Fort.

#5 Lalbaug Market

View of Lalbaug Market

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How does it sound to shop only species in Mumbai? There are sacks of dry chill arranged in rows and other species as well. There are loads of dry snacks like Farsan and fresh kachoris and samosas with chatpata chutney accompanied with onions. This market, well-known for its Lalbaug cha Raja, provides a taste of real Mumbai that you simply must not miss before returning home. Come here for the spices, which you can gather at your leisure and have freshly crushed into a powder to carry with you! Located at Lalbaug, opening hours are between 10 AM to 9 PM every day.

#6 Hindmata Market

View of Hindmata Market

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Best place to shop for clothes and materials for clothing! Head straight to the Hindmata Market in Dadar if you're looking to buy sarees in a variety of fabrics, materials for dresses, and ready-made Indian clothing. This winding roadway is studded with new, opulent showrooms and modest, family-run businesses that have been in operation for decades, in addition to stand-alone tailoring stores. Every type of cloth created in India can be found here, along with bolts of imported silk and synthetic materials frequently. One of the largest and oldest wholesale fabric markets in Mumbai, the Hindmata Market is a must-visit for those on a tight budget and a fantastic destination for wedding shopping. 

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#7 Linking Road

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Go with the trend! When it comes to inexpensive and stylish clothing, jewelry, shoes, and accessories, Linking Road in Mumbai should be your first choice for street shopping. It is lined with shack-style stores. Linking Road, one of the city's most well-known street markets is mentioned in a Bollywood song with Salman Khan and Raveena Tandon! Linking Road Street Market, which is part of Bandra, one of Mumbai's trendiest districts, is also the location of a few posh branded stores and showrooms. Take a stroll around the nearby Mount Mary neighborhood if you're feeling particularly daring to find some lesser-known shops and designer ateliers. Located in Bandra, open from 9 AM to 8 PM all day.

#8 Hill Road

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The Hill Road in Mumbai is a fantastic location for street shopping, though you'll have to navigate through dense traffic and throngs of people to visit any of the area's numerous shoe stores, high street retailers, or malls. Once you've finished your shopping, head to Hearsch Bakery, which is housed in a quaint colonial-style bungalow and is well-known for its enormous burgers and homemade lemonade. As usual, be prepared to bargain with the street vendors. This place is also located in Bandra and is open between 11 AM to 10 PM all day.

#9 Lokhandwala Market

View of Lokhandwala Market

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The posh, busy, and desirable Andheri neighborhood of Lokhandwala is located further up from Bandra. This is where the scene gets truly cinematic, as it would be difficult to move around without bumping into a famous person! They can be found all around, particularly at the upscale Lokhandwala Market, which is home to a variety of upscale shops, cafés, street sellers, and residential structures. When shopping in Mumbai, you should visit this market where you can find stylish clothing and accessories, stores with endless amounts of fabric, and tailors that can create the outfit of your dreams. Don't forget to check out the first-ever localized versions of foreign brands! Located in Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West is open between 11 AM to 11 PM all day.

#10 Dharavi Leather Market

View of Dharavi Leather

View of Dharavi Leather - Courtesy of Photographer

What if we told you that one of the greatest areas to shop in Mumbai is Dharavi, the largest slum in the city and all of Asia? The majority of us simply think of the area's extreme poverty, impoverished locals, and mountains of trash. But Dharavi is home to a large number of small-scale companies, the most well-known of which are leatherwork factories. They also provide amazing leather items, coats, purses, and shoes that you have to have in your closet. You'll be surprised to see that they are incredibly affordable in comparison to well-known brands, but as usual, be ready to haggle.

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The above-mentioned markets and shops are the most famous street shopping sites in Mumbai. Apart from these, you can explore shops in almost all the areas and malls. Products brought from here are worth all the money spent as these are authentic Mumbai stuff - best-in-quality products handcrafted and fine-tuned by experts. Here is another tip - Visit Lamington Road in South Mumbai to shop for electronics and the latest gadgets at affordable prices. Hope this writing will help in understanding where and what to shop.