Marine Drive
Mumbai's sea-front promenade of Art Deco buildings
Overview
Marine Drive is a curving promenade of over three kilometres along Mumbai's Back Bay, built on land reclaimed from the sea in the early twentieth century. At night its street lights give it the nickname the Queen's Necklace.
The Art Deco apartment blocks facing the sea form part of the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018. The sea wall is a favourite place for locals to watch the sunset.
What to look for
- The Art Deco buildings along the curve
- The necklace of lights at dusk
- Locals gathering on the sea wall at sunset
Visiting tips
- It is best at sunset and early evening.
- It is a free, open promenade; no ticket is needed.
- Combine it with Chowpatty Beach and the Art Deco district.
Why visit with a private guide
A private guide shows you where to stand, when to arrive and what most visitors miss at Marine Drive, and fits the visit around the rest of your day.
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