MARINE DRIVE WALK, Mumbai

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Marine Drive is a 3 km long boulevard in South Mumbai situated over reclaimed land facing west-south-west. It is a 'C'-shaped six-lane concrete road along the coast, linking Nariman Point to Babulnath and Malabar Hill, the bay is part of the Arabian Sea.

Most of the buildings which were built by wealthy Parsis sport an art deco look. Real estate prices along the esplanade are among the highest in India, and fourth in the world.

The highlight of Marine drive is the beautiful promenade along the road where many of the citizens take in a breath of fresh air and view the setting sun. The promenade is lined with palm trees. At the northern end of Marine Drive is Chowpatty Beach. The place is ideal to come down in the late afternoon enjoy the sunset and let the evening sets and lights glitter on the surface of the bay

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From where Madam Cama Road meets Marine Drive, we walked the promenade along the road to the northern end of Marine Drive, and reached Chowpatty Beach just after sunset.

We stoped a couple of times along the way to really take in the beautiful views of the skyline, boulders, sea, beach, couples, friends and families...

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After sundown everyone seems to head for Marine Drive walkway to get a bit of cool air after the day's heat. There is plenty of seating along the way and it is an interesting passtime to simply observe people from here. The sea air is refreshing and the views magnificent at night.

Marine drive is a C-shaped road with three lanes in each direction. The length of the road is 3 km along the coastline. The official name is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road. A walkway with palm trees lined up along the road gives a picturesque view.

Marine Drive is a skillfully laid-out boulevard in South Mumbai. It is actually an upturned 'C'-shaped six lane concrete road, which lengthens to 3 km along the coastline - a natural bay. This avenue connects Nariman Point with Malabar Hills. Situated over domesticated land, facing west-south-west, its coastline forms the part of the Arabian Sea.

At nights, Marine Drive looks stunning illuminated, with lights and if seen from some elevated point beside the road, it appears like a necklace with street lights resembling a string of pearls.

Marine Drive follows the sweeping curve of sea that stretches north from Nariman Point's to Chowpatty Beach, located at the foot of Malabar Hill. Mumbaikars come here to stroll along the promenade- it is a great place to escape the frenetic chaos of central Mumbai. In the evenings snack stalls sell take-away food. At sunset, as the sun sets, the lights come on- and they form what is called "Queens Necklace" around Back Bay. Watching the sun set over Nariman Point is a highlight.

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Marine Drive is a well laid-out boulevard in Mumbai coast. It is a 'C'-shaped six lane concrete road which stretches to around 3 km along the coastline of Arabian Sea, This beautiful avenue starts at Nariman Point and ends at Malabar Hills, which is known as Beverley Hills of India.
During night when the buildings are lit and streets illuminated, this place looks like a huge diamond studded necklace sparkling in the light That is the reason why this place is termed as “Queens Necklace”. Lots of people come to this striking esplanade during evening hours to breathe fresh air, view sunset and watch the stunningly beautiful “Queens Necklace” at night.

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Planned after a land reclamation project in the early 20th century, Marine Drive curves along the shore of the Arabian Sea from Churchgate to Chowpatty Beach and Malabar Hill. It is Bombay's famous corniche and one of the city's most exclusive addresses. Its location on the western shore of the peninsula of Bombay provides it with some breathtaking sunsets which local singles, families and lovers seem to enjoy in clement weather. The elegant boulevard is lined with palm trees and some beautiful, yet rundown, Art Déco residential buildings from the 1920s and 30s built after the land reclamation project was completed. Like many other names in Bombay/Mumbai, Marine Drive was officially replaced with a longer local name, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road. No need to attempt to remember the latter as everyone still refers to it as Marine Drive.