Area's in eastern Mumbai

db1970 · May 4th, 2007, 06:32

Hi All,

I'm still in the process of sorting out contract details (Everything is as slow as expected) but finally found out where I'll be based. The office will be in Mahape. I'm into city living and going to bars, eating out a few nights a week is a must plus like to have something to do at the weekends. Are there any nice area's in the east side of Mumbai that would be within a hour or so commute of Mahape or is the traffic that bad that I am just kidding myself.
Are most of the modern appts. in the burbs or are there modern blocks/developments in the city.

thanks in advance for all your replys

capt_mahajan · May 4th, 2007, 08:29

Mahape is in New Bombay (Navi Mumbai). For many practical purposes, it is a distant suburb of Mumbai.

You will find bars and resteraunts right across the city, but Vashi may be the closest option for you.. Most 'downtown' or more upmarket bars and resteraunts, however, will be an hour and a half to three hours drive away, depending on traffic.

noflylist · May 4th, 2007, 08:30

Vashi has lots of bars and upscale restaurants

capt_mahajan · May 4th, 2007, 08:48

Yep, but somehow I get the impression (maybe mistaken) that the OP is looking for a 'downtown' kind of experience, which is probably parts of South Mumbai/closer Suburbs more than Vashi

noflylist · May 4th, 2007, 08:50

Right,

but as you said, OP will have to deal with traffic/transportation issues, which only gets worse in Mumbai

capt_mahajan · May 4th, 2007, 08:55

Dunno if he will be living in New Bombay, or only working there.

If budget permits, maybe an idea to live around, say, Bandra and work at Mahape, usually travelling against the traffic.

All depends on the priorities, I guess. Everything else being equal, I would live as close as possible to my place of work in his place.

db1970 · May 5th, 2007, 08:59

Thanks for the responses.
I've always been a fan of living close to work but don't mind commuting and would prefer to spend an hour each way to work and have the ability of going out when I get home rather than have to spend an hour to get somewhere to go out. Bandra does seem a little far though.

Familyonthemove · May 10th, 2007, 18:20

Many of the people I work with are fans of Navi Mumbai because it's well organised and the traffic moves (compared to the 'old Mumbai').

But I don't feel it has the services for an ex-pat yet.

You may want to look at Powai? It's 30 minutes from Navi Mumbai and has a bit more life. Bandra is even better and I'd recommend Pali Hill .... but it will be at least a one hour commute.

I live on the West Side in an area with good restaurants and sea views - but work in Navi Mumbai. The commute is punishing .... can easily be two hours each way - but I also travel to the domestic airport on some days - and that's only 15 minutes away from home.

If you plan to commute by train (only recommended if play Rugby) then living in the South (Downtown) areas is another option. Marine Drive, Nariman Point, Cuffe Parade, Collaba - all good, but expensive accommodation.

When you first see Mumbai - it will all look the same ... but the differences in the areas are quite marked

amarshah · May 10th, 2007, 19:13

Powai is the place then, it does have some night spots else good eating joints, i feel this would be the ideal bet for you. Travel time approx 30min. Bandra will be more and will be worse once the Sion Flyover work starts post rains as estimated
cheers
Amar

db1970 · May 11th, 2007, 03:36

Thanks, just the type of info I'm looking for. Would Bandra be 1.5 hours or around the hour mark during the rush hours?

Familyonthemove · May 22nd, 2007, 11:37

Bandra would take a minimum of an hour ... possibly 2 on a bad day.

Suggest you look at Powai first (Hirandandani area), then Bandra, Juhu etc .... and see if you think Bandra/Juhu is worth the extra hour a day in travel time.

Also worth looking at Andheri (Malls, bars, cafe, more malls) .... around 45 min travel time.

May 4th, 2007, 06:32	#1
db1970 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Eastern US Posts: 5	Area's in eastern Mumbai Hi All, I'm still in the process of sorting out contract details (Everything is as slow as expected) but finally found out where I'll be based. The office will be in Mahape. I'm into city living and going to bars, eating out a few nights a week is a must plus like to have something to do at the weekends. Are there any nice area's in the east side of Mumbai that would be within a hour or so commute of Mahape or is the traffic that bad that I am just kidding myself. Are most of the modern appts. in the burbs or are there modern blocks/developments in the city. thanks in advance for all your replys

May 4th, 2007, 08:29	#2
capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,605	Mahape is in New Bombay (Navi Mumbai). For many practical purposes, it is a distant suburb of Mumbai. You will find bars and resteraunts right across the city, but Vashi may be the closest option for you.. Most 'downtown' or more upmarket bars and resteraunts, however, will be an hour and a half to three hours drive away, depending on traffic. __________________ . Outside the machine

May 10th, 2007, 19:13	#9
amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 844	Powai is the place then, it does have some night spots else good eating joints, i feel this would be the ideal bet for you. Travel time approx 30min. Bandra will be more and will be worse once the Sion Flyover work starts post rains as estimated cheers Amar __________________ Cheers Amar Himalayan Trips - http://amards14.googlepages.com/

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May 4th, 2007, 08:30	#3
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 833	Vashi has lots of bars and upscale restaurants

May 4th, 2007, 08:48	#4
capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,605	Yep, but somehow I get the impression (maybe mistaken) that the OP is looking for a 'downtown' kind of experience, which is probably parts of South Mumbai/closer Suburbs more than Vashi

May 4th, 2007, 08:50	#5
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 833	Right, but as you said, OP will have to deal with traffic/transportation issues, which only gets worse in Mumbai

May 4th, 2007, 08:55	#6
capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,605	Dunno if he will be living in New Bombay, or only working there. If budget permits, maybe an idea to live around, say, Bandra and work at Mahape, usually travelling against the traffic. All depends on the priorities, I guess. Everything else being equal, I would live as close as possible to my place of work in his place.

May 5th, 2007, 08:59	#7
db1970 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Eastern US Posts: 5	Thanks for the responses. I've always been a fan of living close to work but don't mind commuting and would prefer to spend an hour each way to work and have the ability of going out when I get home rather than have to spend an hour to get somewhere to go out. Bandra does seem a little far though.

May 10th, 2007, 18:20	#8
Familyonthemove Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the move Posts: 321	Many of the people I work with are fans of Navi Mumbai because it's well organised and the traffic moves (compared to the 'old Mumbai'). But I don't feel it has the services for an ex-pat yet. You may want to look at Powai? It's 30 minutes from Navi Mumbai and has a bit more life. Bandra is even better and I'd recommend Pali Hill .... but it will be at least a one hour commute. I live on the West Side in an area with good restaurants and sea views - but work in Navi Mumbai. The commute is punishing .... can easily be two hours each way - but I also travel to the domestic airport on some days - and that's only 15 minutes away from home. If you plan to commute by train (only recommended if play Rugby) then living in the South (Downtown) areas is another option. Marine Drive, Nariman Point, Cuffe Parade, Collaba - all good, but expensive accommodation. When you first see Mumbai - it will all look the same ... but the differences in the areas are quite marked

May 11th, 2007, 03:36	#10
db1970 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Eastern US Posts: 5	Thanks, just the type of info I'm looking for. Would Bandra be 1.5 hours or around the hour mark during the rush hours?

May 22nd, 2007, 11:37	#11
Familyonthemove Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the move Posts: 321	Bandra would take a minimum of an hour ... possibly 2 on a bad day. Suggest you look at Powai first (Hirandandani area), then Bandra, Juhu etc .... and see if you think Bandra/Juhu is worth the extra hour a day in travel time. Also worth looking at Andheri (Malls, bars, cafe, more malls) .... around 45 min travel time.