Marine Drive (Queen's Necklace) Mumbai
About
Mumbai's most iconic promenade, the 3.6 km C-shaped boulevard along the Arabian Sea is the city's soul. From sunrise joggers to sunset lovers to midnight dreamers, Marine Drive belongs to everyone.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Landmark
How to Reach
Walk from Churchgate or Marine Lines station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Girgaon (1.1 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Marine Lines (57 m away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Marine Drive (Queen's Necklace)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Marine Drive (Queen's Necklace)
History
Built on reclaimed land in the 1920s-30s, Marine Drive was designed as a grand seafront boulevard. The Art Deco buildings along its length earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Landmark
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The 'Queen's Necklace' nickname comes from the curved line of streetlights at night
The 3.6 km stretch has 26 heritage Art Deco buildings
The concrete sea wall is called the 'world's longest couch' by Mumbaikars
Visit at sunset for the most magical experience
The tetrapods make great seats for sea-watching
Walk from Nariman Point to Chowpatty for the full experience
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Marine Drive (Queen's Necklace)
Marine Drive
Beach
Marine Drive Art Deco Ensemble (UNESCO Heritage)
Heritage
Queen's Necklace Night Drive (Marine Drive)
Experience
Marine Lines Promenade
Experience
Liberty Cinema, Marine Lines
Entertainment
Metro INOX Cinema (Metro Adlabs Heritage)
Entertainment
Liberty Cinema
Entertainment
Metro Cinema (Metro INOX Heritage)
Heritage
Sardar Refreshments (Iconic Pav Bhaji)
Food
Pizza By The Bay, Marine Drive
Restaurant