Mumbai Suburbs constitute a major portion of Mumbai's geography and society. Living in the suburbs of Mumbai is considered a luxury. These Mumbai suburbs are classified into Northern suburbs, Western suburbs, and Central suburbs.
Mumbai Northern suburbs
The areas of Versova, Vile Parle, Santa Cruz, Ghatkopar, Kurla, and Khar make up the Northern suburbs of Mumbai. Development of the north suburban areas was begun in 1890 by Jamshedji Tata who bought plots in Salsette, Madh Island, Bandra and Juhu to start settlements. Subsequently construction began in 1896.
A municipal council was formed in 1916 for developing Ghatkopar-Kirol areas. Kurla was added to the suburban area in 1918. By 1921 'panchayats' were formed in Bhandup, Malwani and Manori, and municipal councils were established for Malad, Borivli, and Khandivli.
In the same year of 1921 almost 2500 building plans were sanctioned in Khar, Andheri, Bandra, Chembur, Trombay and Kurla. By the1930's, the development of Santa Cruz, Bandra, Ghatkopar, Vile Parle, Malad and Borivli were completed. Juhu,
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Versova, and Madh developed to become the recreational or weekend destinations of the wealthier section.
Mumbai Western Suburbs
The Western suburbs of Mumbai are renowned for hotels, shopping complexes, and hospitals. Goregaon, Borivali, Juhu, Bandra, Dahisar and Andheri constitute the Western suburbs.
The Film City, Juhu Beach, ISKCON Temple, and Mount Mary Church are the tourist attractions that are located in the Western Mumbai suburbs. Some of the renowned hotels of Mumbai are located in this area. These hotels include:
- Welcom Searock Sheraton
- Kumaria Presidency Hotel
- Le Royal Meridien
- Hotel Sea Princess
- Centaur Airport Hotel
- Residency Hotel
Wok in Andheri, The Great Wall in Bandra, All Seasons in Borivali, Raga Restaurant in Goregaon, Mostly Grills in Juhu, and Ruby Tuesday in Malad are some of the notable restaurants in Mumbai Western suburbs.
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