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For most Mumbaikars, Ooops!!! Forget mumbaikars, for most Indians, Marine drive is a very famous place as it is known for its romantic seafronts, broad promenade that is a favourite place to walk and jog, it's view of the sun-set and scenic views especially at night. It is also known as the 'Queen's Necklace" by the Britishers due to it's illumination at night with the help of the street lights. These street lights are aligned all along the curved road of this seafront. So, at night when these lights go on, it look's like a Queen's necklace. 

Marine Drive

Situated at the foot of the Malabar hills, a three-kilometer long promenade that goes from the business district, Nariman point to the holy temple of Hindus, Balbulnath.

Introduction

The promenade is aligned with luxury hotels like:- 

  • Oberoi hotel.

  • You may pass by the mind-boggling Taraporevala Aquarium, India's oldest aquariums.

  • At then northern end of the drive is the second most famous beach after Juhu beach called Girgaum Chowpatty. It is also known for it's wide collection of festivals that take place on the drive. Like the French festival, few marathons, IAF airshows,etc.

What to do around

Some popular and mouth-watering restaurants are right opposite the Marine drive.

  • The Bay View restaurant at Hotel Marine Plaza serves a wide range of intercontinental dishes.

  • The Dome at Intercontinental hotel is knwon for it's open lounge and a view over the Marine Drive.

  • Next on stop is Pizza by the Bay. By the name itself, it serves delicious pizzas.

  • Then finally comes the most awaited Chowpatty chaat stalls. These stalls are known for Pav Bhaji and Bhel puri (local mumbai dishes).​

What to eat?

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