Shopping in Mumbai is a memorable experience. It has some markets with unique names like Chor Bazar, Mutton Street and Zaveri Bazaar. You can spend hours exploring these markets.
Chor Bazaar literally means thieves market. Look for anything from brass doorknobs to silver "hookaas". Here you can use bargaining tactics to find a good deal for yourself. For the a more lavish spender the shopping arcades in five-star hotels like the Oberoi and the Taj Mahal are a treasure chest selling silks, authentic antiques and designer wear. There is another similar bazaar, the Mughal Bazar, which deals in antiques, brassware, wooden carvings, compasses, telescopes, paintings and statutes.
Local traders on Mutton Street, stock a diverse choice of goods ranging from teak and rosewood furniture to crockery, paintings, artificial jewelry, lamps and masks. Here also you can bargain to your heart's content.
Zaveri Bazaar or Jewelry Market is famous for its diamond, gold and silver jewelry. Many jewelers line in these narrow streets
The major areas for getting garment shopping are around Colaba Causeway and Fashion Street. You'll get wonderful artificial jewelry here in brass, terracotta and silver. Breach Candy and Kemps Corner are also admired for their trendy clothes.
If you are looking for branded products, head to H2O. It sells designer wear such as Hugo Boss, Fcuk, Armani, Diesel etc., at lowest rates as compared to anywhere else.
Besides the markets, Mumbai offers great departmental stores for the tourist in a hurry. Three places that are worth mentioning are Eternia, Shopper's Stop and Crossroads
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