Mumbai! The city of dreams, the city that never sleeps, this is the shopper's
paradise. Shopping in Mumbai is the memorable experience for everyone. The Mumbai
is basically divided in two parts and South Mumbai and North Mumbai.
In this Mumbai you will get everything what you want. There are shopping areas
for different items. The big brands shops to street markets Mumbai have everything
in it. Mumbai's shopping centers have striking names like Crawford Market, Chor
Bazaar, Fashion Street, Colaba Causeway, Zaveri Bazaar and nowadays there are
also some shopping centers also.
Crawford Market: This Market is now renamed as Jyotiba Phule Market.
The Crawford market is located in South Mumbai. The Crawford Market is blend
of Flemish and Norman architecture. The Crawford market is the gigantic bazaar
of wholesale goods. Mainly is wholesale market for fruits, vegetables, flowers,
meat and poultry products.
Chor Bazaar: Chor Bazaar is popular for its collection of antiques,
jewelry, wooden articles, and leatherwear. The literal translation of Chor bazaar
is Thieves Market. This bazaar is located near the Mutton street but now this
whole area is known as Chor Bazaar. Today, it is a hustling bustling market.
You will get a range of old and new furniture, crystal ware, glassware, and
other items.
Fashion Street: This is a street market situated near the Bombay Gymkhana
club. In this Market you will get readymade clothes at very reasonable prices.
The garments available for sale here are often of excellent quality but are
export rejects and export "over-runs". These clothes are available
at knock down prices. For making good shopping in the fashion street one should
have good bargaining skills.
Zaveri Bazaar: Zaveri Bazaar at Mumbai is famous for the beautiful silver
jewelry and other silverware like photo frames, napkin rings and many others
items. Here also you have to bargain hard and its good if you compare prices
with other shops here for best buying.
Colaba Causeway: This is the market place in the heart of the South
Mumbai. This area has small shops where you get all kinds, mainly ethnic artifacts
and departmental stores. It is a good place for getting cotton clothes, kaftans,
shoes, and children clothes.
For a heavenly shopping experience visit the boutiques, ethnic markets and
mini bazaars of Mumbai.
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