Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of Maharashtra state. It is the country’s financial and commercial hub and serves as a principal port on the Arabian sea. The city carries a legacy of rich heritage from various departments right from Architecture, to culture, to art and entertainment. A lot of people dream to be a part of Mumbai’s fast-paced lifestyle in search of better growth & job opportunities. Having said that, finding the right place for you to live in the City of dreams can be frustrating and daunting. Blessed to be one of the most diverse cities in the country, Mumbai has a wide breadth of areas and suburbs to choose from.
The most important factors in choosing the right place are proximity to work, the convenience of schools & colleges for families with kids, and affordable prices for the house. Living in some of the popular suburbs can come with a hefty price tag attached to it, however, multiple projects in Mumbai suburbs claim to offer a comfortable and luxury lifestyle at affordable prices.
Some of the best residential areas in Mumbai’s suburbs that have gained popularity amongst the real estate developers in recent times are listed below
1. Dahisar
Located in the northern part of the city, Dahisar has witnessed rapid development in social infrastructure, better modes of connectivity in recent times. The locality has also emerged as a prospective commercial hub due to forthcoming IT & Business parks. Needless to say, Dahisar is now one of the hot choices for property developers to target. Experienced in commercial and residential spaces over 2 decades, N.Rose developers in Dahisar, have presented their mighty project ‘Northern Hills’ in Dahisar East. The masterpiece which is soaring 676 ft. high into the skies is the tallest tower in the region.
2. Borivali
Borivali stands tall as a primarily residential area in the Northern suburb of Mumbai. Apart from Sanjay Gandhi National Park being one of the main attractions in the locality, schools, colleges, hospitals, cafes, and restaurants, Borivali has it all. Talking about connectivity Borivali is well connected to other parts of the city via Western express highway, S.V road, buses, taxies, and railways. Borivali Railway station is one of the most important & busiest railway stations on western lines as it is the starting point for local as well as many outstation trains.
3. Malad
Malad has gained popularity as the best place to live among working professionals as its a hub for MNCs. Situated almost at a center between the region Borivali – Andheri, it has added advantage of being accessible to all the major corporate offices in surroundings, providing some of the best street food joints and popular restaurants, Malad is the best choice to live for the young working-class crowd. The locality is also known for providing the best projects that aim at comfort & luxury for the middle class and upper-middle-class families.
4. Andheri
One of the largest suburbs in the heart of Mumbai, Andheri is home to some of the biggest corporate giants, Media houses, and IT companies. Being centrally located and having multi transit options makes life easier for people living in Andheri to travel across all the parts of the city. It is well connected to the western, southern as well as central suburbs of Mumbai via networks of roads, metros, & railways. Andheri also has added advantage of having Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in its proximity, as well as a domestic Airport in the nearby area, compared to other suburbs of Mumbai. From popular schools like St. Xavier’s High School, Sardar Patel College of Engineering to 5-star hospitals like Kokilaben Ambani & Seven Hills hospitals, to plenty of shopping centers and markets in the nearby vicinity, popular restaurants and world-class hotels like The Leela, Hyatt, ITC Maratha to name a few, Andheri provides all kinds of social amenities to its residents. For people who want to get closer to the town at a comparatively lesser cost, Andheri is the best choice.
5. Ghatkopar
Due credit to the infrastructural development over the past few years, Ghatkoper is emerging as one of the happening places in the central suburbs of Mumbai. With new businesses blooming in the area, it has now become a prime location for malls, restaurants. Typically Ghatkoper West can be categorized as a commercial hub, whereas Ghatkoper East is mainly a residential paradise with quality projects by some of the renowned developers of the city. The presence of top educational institutions makes this locality a respected place across Mumbai. Its metro station is well connected with other parts of Mumbai making it a convenient place for a day-to-day commute.
Every day the city of dreams welcomes thousands of people. Each one has different needs and expectations from the city. Each locality in the City has its pros and cons, and unique character. It is advised to know your needs and lifestyle expectations in-depth, before choosing a locality for your dream home in the magical city.