Mumbai is a city that runs on adrenaline. There’s excellent food on every street corner, and whatever you desire - a martini, a midnight dosa or a trendy new outfit — is just one short rickshaw ride away. Like London, it’s known for its world-class hotels, restaurants, shops and bars, offering everything from high-end luxury to cheap and cheerful experiences.
It may not be India’s political capital, but culturally, Mumbai has all the magnetism of one. A mish-mash of cultures coexist, and each neighbourhood feels like its own mini city. In the south, Colaba is defined by the grandeur of the Gateway of India, fading colonial façades and old-school glamour. Further north, Bandra, Khar and Pali Hill have a Soho sensibility, with independent boutiques, low-lit cocktail bars and cafés filled with artists, fashion types and film stars.
