Shopping in Mumbai
Discover 33 markets, shops, and shopping spots in Mumbai, India. From local markets to specialty stores — curated from real traveler tips.
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Chor bazaar
Chor Bazar which literally translates to "Thief Market" is a colloquial term used to refer a place selling stolen items. It consists of number of interconnecting by-lanes with street vendors hawking a wide variety of items from antiques to shoes to car accessories etc. The place can be quite a surprise for the number and type of items on sale. A great place to spot bargains and bartering is a must. Shop with a keen eye - look out for fakes or second hand items that are shoddily repaired and can be passed out for a quick buck. Don’t carry too many items like money / jewellery / watches on you when visit the market. Keep it to bare essentials and keep an eye on your belongings. There is a very good chance that you may get robbed since locals are apt at spotting first time shoppers.
Bhandarwada Ln -
Crawford Market
Earlier it was the major wholesale trading market for fruits & vegetables. Now it houses shops selling imported items such as food, cosmetics, household and gift items. - The market was designed by British architect William Emerson, in Norman and Flemish architectural styles. The friezes on the outside entrance depicting Indian farmers, and the stone fountains inside, were designed by Lockwood Kipling, father of novelist Rudyard Kipling. The market covers an area of 22471m², of which 5515m² is occupied by the building itself. The structure was built using coarse buff coloured Kurla stone, with redstone from Bassein. It has a 15 m high skylight awning designed to allow the sunlight brighten up the marketplace.
Central Line? Lokmanya Tilak Marg, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area -
Colaba Causeway
is filled with tourists and locals. It is a place where you will be able to find many authentic Indian souvenirs, antiques, carpets, and chandeliers. But foreigners will have to be very careful, as all these stores are road-side stalls. What may seem a good price that the person has quoted to you, it will actually be a rip off. Do not settle for anything more than one-fourth the quoted price. If they refuse a price just walk away and they will call you back quoting a lower price. Normally, the more you buy, the less you will have to pay for each individual item.
Lala Nigam Rd -
Phoenix Mall
Phoenix Mall is one of the largest, most popular malls in Mumbai. You can find international designers and brands (from Burberry to Guess, Nike, Zara, Body Shop, etc) to local brands and Indian designers. Check their website for the store listing. It can get extremely crowded on weekends. Also has a multiplex, food court, supermarket, restaurants, pubs, and even a nightclub. You can easily kill an entire day here if you choose. - Multiplex, mall, food, booze, entertainment, all in one place.
Lower Parel -
Huma Mall
Here is the '''Hotel Sheetal Samudra''' known for its fine seafood, a very nice open air '''restaurant Sheesha''' with nawabi cuisine and hukkas, also is a one stop shop for finest Factory outlets, 6 Screen '''BIG Cinema''' Multiplex, the '''Hotel Meeting point''' one of the best restaurants around the area, and '''Muthoot Finance''' known for its Gold Loans, Investments, Gold Coins, Money Transfer, Insurance, Foreign Exchange, Tours & Travels etc.
Kanjur Marg -
Atria mall
One of the nicest, best maintained malls in the city. For upscale there's Mango, Nine West, Aldo, Promod, Guess, La Senza (all sold at slightly inflated prices in India). There's also your regular Nike, Reebok, Levi's, along with some cheaper local brands. Be sure to check out the Rolls Royce dealership next door.
2A/1, Dr Annie Besant Rd, Worli -
Kashmir Oriental Carpet Showroom
One of the finest places where you can get exquisite hand-knotted carpets and rugs from Kashmir with genuine certification of authenticity. This 30-year old store has an amazing range of breath-taking carpets in wool and silk with very reasonable prices and a personalized service.
20 Crush Hall, The World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade Website -
Oberoi Mall
is a unique one- stop destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. It offers the upmarket shopper over 500 exclusive brands under one roof, easily making it the destination of choice for stylish consumers. -
Dindoshi, Goregaon East, Oberoi Garden City Mall Hours. Daily 11AM-9.30PM, Food Court 11AM-11:30PM Website -
Central Mall
At the site of Crossroads, what used to be Mumbai's first mall. Nothing to write home about. - '''Chinese Food''': China Gate Restaurant (Heavily Indianized, spicy Chinese food. ₹300 per person.)
Tardeo Rd, Malviya Nagar, Tardeo -
Dadar vegetable market
was the heart of the city and was responsible for distributing vegetables across all of Mumbai. It is said that one can get all possible things in Dadar. It is also famous for its underworld.
Tulsi Pipe Road, Dadar West -
Infinity Malad mall
There are various areas for shopping, multiplex theatre complex, entertainment & games, food court, recreational area, multipurpose hall/ unit, offices, storage, parking, services etc.
Link Road, Malad West Website -
Fashion Street
Best place in Mumbai to buy cheap clothes. Bargaining/haggling skills are a must if you want to shop here! Offer to pay 1/4 of the asking price or less and then work your way upwards.
Fort district, Mahatma Gandhi Rd? -
Vegetable Market
The Byculla Vegetable Market is the largest vegetable market in Mumbai even larger than Crawford Market. - South side vegetable Market(Whole Sale), North side Fish & Meat Market.
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, Byculla -
Colaba Causeway souvenirs
is the street most frequented by tourists. You can buy many pretty trinkets from the street vendors at prices that an Indian would consider exorbitant and a foreigner cheap.
Colaba Causeway, Railway Colony precint -
Nirmal Lifestyles Mall
There is Shoppers Stop store, a McDonald's, and cafe including Manchester United Cafe Bar, Cafe Coffee Day, apart from six screen PVR multiplex.
LBS Marg, Mulund -
Hill Road
Shopping area lined with malls, stores, shops, and hawkers selling branded (and cheap) export surplus clothes.
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Heera Panna Shopping Centre
It's a popular shopping destination for locals and shops usually deal in imported goods and electronics.
Tardeo Road?, Malviya Nagar 10:00–23:00 -
Manish Market
Very famous for its electronic goods, especially cell phones. Shops usually deal in grey goods though.
Ramabai Ambedkar Marg, -
Secondhand books
Dirt cheap prices, but many of them are pirated and the quality of paper is not very good.
streets of King's circle, Matunga -
Linking Road
Shopping, with world-class stores (Esprit, Tommy, Mango, Nine West, Benetton, etc.)
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Dadar (W) Flower Market
Visit early morning to see colourful and wholesale flower market in action
Gurunanak Marg? Tulsi Pipe Road, early morning -
CR2 Mall
One of the newest malls in Mumbai, also houses the INOX multiplex.
Barrister Rajni Patel Marg, Nariman Point -
R City Mall
Inside is a four screen multiplex called as the Big Cinemas.
LBS Marg, Mulund (Ghatkopar) Website -
Musafir Khana
Shops here deal in imported goods and electronics.
Musafir Khana Rd.? -
Breach Candy
Home to Premsons and Amarsons department stores.
Bhulabhai Desai Rd?, Breach Candy area -
Zaveri Bazaar
Best known jewellery Market, all at one place.
Bhuleshwar Road, -
Benaras Silk House
You can buy almost everything a woman needs.
Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Rd, Mahavir Nagar, Hindu Colony, Dadar and Ranade Road -
K-star Mall
Has a Food Bazaar and a multiplex cinema
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Adacks
— Reasonable priced shirts.
NC Kelkar Road, Matunga West -
Bhuleshwar Market
for fruits and vegetables
Kika St, Bhuleshwar -
Dadar Emporium
For Sarees and more.
NC Kelkar Rd, Dadar West, Dadar -
Mangaldas Market
for silk and cloth
Janjikar St closed on Sundays?
Travel tips by Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA 3.0). Data may have changed — verify opening hours before visiting.
Shopping Guide for Mumbai: Markets, Stores & Souvenirs
Shopping in Mumbai is one of the best ways to experience the city's local culture beyond the usual tourist trail. Whether you're browsing open-air markets for fresh produce and local delicacies, hunting for antiques in backstreet shops, or searching for artisan crafts and design goods to take home, Mumbai's shopping scene has something for every kind of traveler and every budget.
This guide covers 33 shopping spots in Mumbai sourced from Wikivoyage — the traveler-written travel guide — ensuring you're getting recommendations from real visitors who've been there. Unlike algorithmically ranked lists, these are the shops, markets, and stores that travelers actually tell each other about.
Types of Shopping in Mumbai
Mumbai's shopping landscape includes several distinct categories. Markets are the heart of local commerce — weekly or daily gatherings where you'll find fresh food, second-hand clothing, handmade goods, and antiques at prices far below tourist shops. Specialty stores in Mumbai often have decades of history and deep expertise — bookshops, wine merchants, tea rooms, craft suppliers, and independent fashion boutiques. Souvenir and gift shops vary widely in quality: the best ones in Mumbai sell locally made products, while others sell identical mass-produced goods found in every city. This guide steers you toward the former.
Shopping Tips for Travelers in Mumbai
- Visit markets early. The best stalls at Mumbai's markets fill up fast. Arrive in the first hour of opening for the widest selection and freshest goods, especially for food markets.
- Carry local currency. Many independent shops and market vendors in Mumbai prefer cash. Have small denomination local currency on hand to avoid problems at card-only or cash-only stalls.
- Check opening days carefully. Many specialist shops in Mumbai close on Sundays and some close on Mondays or Wednesday afternoons. Always verify hours before making a special trip.
- Ask about provenance. When buying what appears to be locally made or artisan goods in Mumbai, don't hesitate to ask where items are made. Genuine local products make far better souvenirs than imported look-alikes.
- Budget for customs limits. If you're traveling internationally, keep in mind duty-free allowances for your home country, especially for food products, alcohol, and tobacco bought in Mumbai.
- Bargaining culture varies. In some markets in Mumbai light bargaining is expected; in most established shops, the price is fixed. Follow local cues — if other shoppers are negotiating, it's acceptable; if prices are clearly marked, they typically aren't.
Best Souvenirs to Buy in Mumbai
The most meaningful souvenirs from Mumbai are the ones that can't be bought elsewhere — locally produced food and drink, handmade objects by local artisans, books published in the city or about the region, and items that reflect the city's distinct cultural identity. Avoid mass-produced miniatures and branded merchandise that you'll find in identical form in every tourist shop. Instead, focus on the specialty stores and markets listed in this guide where authentic local products are the norm.
Shopping Neighborhoods in Mumbai
Like most cities, Mumbai's best independent shopping is concentrated in specific neighborhoods rather than spread evenly across the city. Historic city centers and old towns tend to have the highest density of specialty shops, antique dealers, and design boutiques. Residential neighborhoods often host the best local food markets and everyday shopping that tourists rarely discover. This guide's listings span the city so you can plan your shopping around whichever neighborhoods you're already visiting.
Meet Fellow Travelers While Exploring Mumbai
Solo travel and group shopping are not mutually exclusive. Many Nomax users find travel companions for market days, afternoon shopping strolls, or finding someone who knows the city well enough to point you to the best local stores. Download Nomax to connect with other travelers currently in Mumbai — whether you want a market guide, a fellow bargain hunter, or simply someone to share the discovery of a great find.
Frequently Asked Questions: Shopping in Mumbai
Where to shop in Mumbai?
Mumbai has 33 curated shopping spots including markets, specialty stores, and local boutiques. This guide covers the best places to shop, from open-air markets with local produce and handmade goods to bookshops, antique dealers, and souvenir stores. Use the Nomax app to connect with fellow travelers who can share their favourite shopping finds in Mumbai.
What souvenirs to buy in Mumbai?
The best souvenirs from Mumbai are those that reflect the city's culture and craftsmanship — local food specialties, artisan products, books about the city or region, handmade ceramics or textiles, and locally produced beverages. Markets are the best place to find authentic souvenirs at fair prices. Other travelers on Nomax often share tips on where to find genuinely local products versus tourist-trap shops.
Are there any markets in Mumbai?
Yes, Mumbai has several markets listed in this guide including weekly food markets, antique fairs, and craft markets. Markets are excellent for experiencing local daily life and finding unique items you won't find in chain stores. Opening days and hours vary — check individual listings for current schedules before visiting.
What are the best specialty shops in Mumbai?
Mumbai has a range of specialty shops covering books, design, fashion, food and drink, antiques, and local crafts. Many of the shops in this guide are independent stores with deep expertise in their niche — a far better experience than mall shopping. The listings here are sourced from traveler community knowledge, so they tend to be the kinds of places locals actually recommend.
How do I find shopping companions in Mumbai?
Download Nomax to instantly connect with other travelers in Mumbai. Whether you want a local recommendation, a shopping companion for a market day, or someone who knows where to find the best local products, Nomax lets you chat with and meet fellow travelers in the city. It's free and available on iOS and Android.
Is it safe to shop in Mumbai as a solo traveler?
Shopping in Mumbai is generally safe for solo travelers. At markets, keep an eye on your belongings and use a secure bag. For valuable purchases, ask for receipts and check the return policy. When browsing late-evening markets, stick to well-lit areas. Connect with other travelers on Nomax for up-to-date safety tips from people currently in Mumbai.
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