Mumbai is just a hopping, hopping, hopping destination for many tourists. However, Mumbai has its own unique side to shopping for anything from basic household items to high-end antiques that can be used to enhance your home decor. However, you should read about the best places where you can get the things you want and get the best deals on the market.
Shopping in Mumbai consists of two main sources; one is specialized markets and the other is department stores or stores. If you’re looking for something unique or specialized and looking for great deals, then you should check out the various marketplaces.
India is known as a gold destination and there is no other place to buy gold than Zaveri Bazaar. This narrow street is lined with around 50 shops on both sides. Here you will find all kinds of gold ornaments from the planet. A little further on the same road is the Kalbadevi silver market. You can get good deals on silver items. However, if you’re looking for the hot diamonds and favorites, head to the Opera House. The 10 stores that are located next to each other have the best diamond jewelry in the city.
In case you like clothes, the fashion street in Churchgate is the best option. This is a great place to shop for the latest jerseys, shorts, pants, and shirts. If you want to gift clothes to someone, this is the best place to be. The busy street of Colaba is frequented by locals and foreigners alike for the variety of merchandise that the shops offer, from shoes to junk jewelry and branded clothing.
The best place to buy shoes in Colaba is Metro Shoes. This gigantic store has office shoes on display with ladies footwear as well. You can also head to Kemps Corner which has lines of shoe stores. For clothing, you have brands in the line like Nike, Reebok, and Adidas. For watches you can try the Titan shop and for antiques and shawls you have the Cottage Industries Emporium. In this 2 km stretch you can buy half of the things in the world. For the ladies there are quite a few jewelry stores like Popley and Sons.
If you’re interested in shopping for spices, meat, fruit and vegetables, head to Crawford Market, which is about 10 minutes from the Gateway of India. Here you can get good deals on leather bags. Musafir Khana and Manish Market are good for shopping for Chinese goods and cutlery. Crawford Market has great shops for wedding wear like Roopam. However, you can also find most household items at Crawford Market.
The spice market at CP Tank is worth a visit. Here you can find all kinds of spices that are used to add that extra zing to your dishes. And if you’re looking for big malls to shop and eat, head to Phoenix Mills in Parel. Here you will find everything from brand name stores to the best restaurants in the city. The other malls worth mentioning are Atria in Worli and Connection in Haji Ali.
Last but not least, Chor Bazaar, also known as Thieves Market. This narrow street has shops selling antiques such as silver doorknobs and creative pots. However, you must have an eye for detail and must be a good negotiator. It is best to visit this market with a local.