Lokhandwala Market Guide: Best Shops For A Haul Under INR 2,000

This one's the first shop you'll notice after entering the market. It's got pretty cotton tops, kaftaans, shrugs, palazzos, and even wrap-arounds that look super elegant. You might also want to invest on some regular-wear semi-formal shirts. The quality's bang on. Oh, they also have kids section in case you're looking for pretty dancing frocks for your tiny tot. 

Price: The casual tops start at INR 500 

Timings: -

Google Rating: 3/5

It's always a good time to gift a little Ganpati idol to someone in case you're confused about what to give. And Ashish Gems has a massive variety for you to choose from. Apart from the idols, they've got windchimes, nazarbattus, and vases at very nominal prices. Head here if you want to collect decor for home or give someone a gift.

Price: INR 100 onwards

Timings: 11 AM to 10 PM

Google Rating: NA

In case you're tired of the heat, and holding those shopping bags, do yourself a favor. Take a break and enter Harsha And Rakesh Salon. They're a team of professionals who've got four salons in Lokhandwala (one of them being at Kamdhenu) to de-stress you. Expect top-notch service quality and polite behaviour from the staff.

Price:  A basic trim will cost you INR 590

Google Rating: 4.5/5

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM

There's another saloon in the market that's worth checking out. It specialises in haircuts for men and has been around for 15 years now. If you're low on budget and don't expect anything fancy, you could opt for this. They've got discounts all year round plus they do a fabulous job for the price.

Price: INR 120 for a haircut

Google Rating: 4.1/5

Timings: 8:30 AM to 10 PM

BK Garments is a newly opened shop in the Lokhandwala Market Mumbai, with an array of men’s wear. If you’re searching for something exclusive, this is the outlet to check out. They have an excellent collection of imported shirts from brands including Zara, Aston Martin, and UCB, with a stylish range of bottom wear included. We spotted both casual as well as semi-formal attire here.

Timings: 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM

Price: INR 200

Google Rating: 3.8/5

Sakhi NX Fancy Fabrics is a shop from where you simply cannot leave empty-handed. This shop has everything! Fancy laces, dress materials, clothing accessories, and everything that can make your sarees and dresses look flawless. They have fabrics sold by meters, dyeing services, and even offer ladies tailoring.

Price: INR 100 onwards

Google Rating: 5/5

Timings: 11 AM to 10 PM

Betty 8 is a place for all the girlies to explore. Their clothing ranges includes some casual wear but their lingerie collection will really blow your mind! Cute PJs, high-quality bras, stylish nighties, and essentials like boob tape and other lingerie accessories are all here. There's also a bunch of beauty products, so you can get a convenient one-stop shop for all your comfort and style needs!

Price: INR 300 onwards

Google Rating: 4.9/5

Timings: 11 AM to 10 PM

As soon as you enter the Kamdhenu Shopping Centre, you will see rows of gorgeous shiny necklaces that immediately grab your attention. But where you should go is Nagina Jewellers. They have stunning sterling silver jewellery such as stone-studded necklaces, earrings, nose pins, and other accessories. They also commit to get you gemstone rings in an hour.

Price: INR 500 onwards

Rating: 4.9/5

Timings: 10 AM to 9:30 PM

If you're out and about looking to shop for some cotton clothes, Cotton Cottage has to be your stop. The store has sustainable, handwoven line up of kurtas, tunics, stoles, and dresses in cotton and linen. You can find some subtle hand-block prints, minimal embroidery, and earthy hues perfect for Mumbai weather.

Price: Dupatta costs INR 700

Google Rating: 4.8/5

Timings: 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM

DC Gallery by Disha Collection is one of those stores where you'll find both festive wear as well as everyday wear. Apart from the store, they also have a website where you can access their collection, the prices, and everything in between. From flowy maxi dresses and Indo-western co-ord sets to lightweight kurta sets and shararas they have pieces that truly stand out. It's the kind of place where you can shop for a brunch look or a festive gathering.

Price: INR 2,000 onwards

Google Rating: 4.8/5

Timings: 11 AM to 9 PM

Hidden between all the clothing shops in Lokhandwala, Book Lovers is a cosy little spot that smells of nostalgia. They stock all kinds of books from bestsellers to romance novels and children’s books. If you're lucky, you can also find a few second-hand picks and the back shelves for a decently low price. If you want a break from all the shopping or want a book you could get over with over a weekend, stop here.

Price: INR 200 onwards

Google Rating: 4.5/5

Timings: 11 AM to 9 PM (Thurs closed)

Lokhandwala market is really popular and if you are in the nearby suburbs, just take an auto and ask them to drop you here. In case you're travelling by the local, Andheri and by metro, DN Nagar metro station is the closest, from where you can easily get an auto till here.

Lokhandwala Market in Andheri West is a one-stop shopping destination for trendy clothes, designer dupes, bohemian jewellery, fashionable shoes, bags, and much much more! You will even find lingerie and nightwear, along with fabrics and tailoring services at not just Betty 8 and Sakhi NX, but other stores as well. We spotted a lot of tailors while we were there. This market is a haven for affordable beauty products, unique stationery, and funky gifts. You can even get school and college books here. But remember, haggling is the name of the game here. Get the best bargains possible, and go on weekdays to avoid the crowd!

While you're shopping at the Lokhandwala Market Mumbai, you simply don't have to worry about where to eat because there's everything, from tasty street foods like Pani Puri, Sev Puri, and Bhel Puri, to restaurants like McDonald's, Theobroma, and Breadkraft. You can even find stalls of Indian classic comfort foods like pav bhaji and vada pav along with Chinese, Italian, and Continental cuisine. Vegetarian fare at High Point Eatery and the cakes and pastries at Eden Cake Shop are also popular here. The food is delicious, hygienic, and does not burn a whole in your pocket.