Mumbai City Guide
Frenzied Mumbai is a city worth taking the time to get to know. From beautiful hotels to neighbourhood cafes and acclaimed dining tables, let our insider guide take you under its skin
Art deco architecture, palm-fringed promenades, unfettered views of the Indian Ocean, and pure, unadulterated chaos – Mumbai is vast, relentless, beautiful and brilliant. Its multi-faceted neighbourhoods span everything from the cool cafes and restaurants of Bandra to Bollywood star-spotting on Juhu Beach.
The whirlwind energy of the Indian capital can be divisive: for many, it’s a destination to be ticked off a bucket list as a place to ‘experience’, rather than enjoy. But those that brave the chaos (and the heat) will be richly rewarded.
Hotels
Beautiful stays abound in Mumbai, where five-star hotels jostle with cool boutique hotspots. These are the best in the city
"Mumbai means as many things as the number of people who live here, and at a population of 20 million, that's really saying something"
A local writer pens a love letter to the Indian metropolis
Restaurants
Whether it’s a hole-in-the-wall neighbourhood favourite or a fine-dining rooftop restaurant, eating in Mumbai is richly rewarding
Art & culture
Mumbai’s diverse cultural scene oscillates from Bollywood to publishing, fashion and art. The city is home to an impressive array of galleries, brimming with compelling contemporary art
Bars & nightlife
The best bars in Mumbai range from glitzy rooftop cocktails to lively neighbourhood dives, and boom with a mix of independent and resilient artists
Shopping
From fashion and decor to fragrance and one-of-a-kind jewellery, Mumbai’s cosmopolitan spirit plays out across a rewarding retail scene
Remote working
From cool cafes to boutique co-working spaces, here’s where to find a desk for remote working in Mumbai
People
The designers, artists, chefs and more, shaping the city’s palpable creative energy.
Weekends away
Rural and seaside trips within easy reach of Mumbai.
