Andheri, Best place to reside in Mumbai
Cities in India are densely populated and are stretched for kilometers. In these kilometers city has a Centre which turns out to be the most happening place. Whether it is Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata or Mumbai every city has a center. For Mumbai its Andheri.
Staying in Andheri gives you the actual feeling of how Mumbai is, Alive and Kicking. This part of the city never sleeps.
Here are the reasons why you must consider staying in Andheri than any other part in Mumbai.
- Centrally Located & Well-connected Suburb
- Industrial and Business Hub
- Social Upward Mobility
- Multi-Cultural Community
Centrally Located & Well-connected Suburb
Andheri is centrally located in the western suburb with Goregaon, Borivali, Virar upto Dahanu on North side, Bandra, Dadar, Mumbai Central and Chruchgate of South side, Mumbai coastline on West side and Kurla , Ghatkoper on East side.
Andheri is a fairly large western suburb in the heart of Mumbai. The western railway line running from Dahanu rd to Chruchgate providing north-south connectivity divides Andheri into east and west.
Andheri is the first suburb in Mumbai to be connected via Metro. It extends from Versova, close to the coast or beach, up to Ghatkopar railway station in the east connecting prime centres of Andheri such as D.N. Nagar, Andheri highway, Chakala, Saki Naka and Asalpha on-route.
Andheri is also well connected by a network of roads, link roads and the Western Express Highway (WEH) to various parts of Mumbai. These include the Andheri-Kurla Road in the east, Swami Vivekanand Road and Link Road in the west, and the arterial Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) which provides connectivity from the WEH to eastern suburb of Vikhroli via Andheri and Powai. Literally no other suburb in Mumbai boasts of this sort of infrastructure providing widespread connectivity.
This will receive a further boost with the upcoming Metro Line 3 which will connect Andheri to Colaba in South Mumbai, and many business hubs along the way, as well as Metro Line 7 which will traverse along the WEH, from Andheri East to Dahisar East in the north. Ambitious, proposed projects such as the coastal road and water taxis will augment and take this connectivity to the next level.
The proximity of the Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport in Andheri and the supplementary domestic airport in nearby Santa Cruz has added to the allure of Andheri’s centrality.
Industrial and Business Hub
Andheri was one of the first few employment hubs to emerge in the suburbs in an attempt to relocate jobs from the financial district of Nariman Point and Colaba in South Mumbai towards Suburban and Metropolitan Mumbai. This was strategically done to reduce the burden on transport infrastructure and shorten commute time and distance for people travelling from the distant suburbs. For residents of Andheri, however, this means an effective ‘walk to work’ culture and better work-life balance, supported by the great connectivity options.
Traditionally, Andheri East is the more industrial section of Andheri. In 1973, the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ) was set up as a special economic zone in Andheri East. Today it is home to various companies and small businesses.
The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) also set up its IT Park in Andheri East. There are also numerous business, knowledge and IT Parks here such as Technopolis Knowledge Park, Ackruti Trade Centre, L&T Business Park and Kanakia Wall Street among others.
Andheri West on the hand is better known for its entertainment based businesses such as film, multimedia and animation studios (like YashRaj, Balaji telefilms, Roshantaneja, KishorNamit, Actor Prepare etc), large strip malls (Like Infiniti mall, Citi Mall, ShoppersStop etc) and other showrooms.
Social Upward Mobility
Andheri is well known as the cultural and entertainment hub of suburban Mumbai. It houses many top eatery franchises and chains such as Bar Stock Exchange, Urban Tadka, Bombay Barbecue and many others. Popular cinema and mall franchises such as PVR, Infiniti, Cinemax and Carnival are located in Andheri. Celebrity movie screenings are scheduled at many of these, making Andheri a celebrity-spotting hot spot.
Andheri is also well known for its thriving nightlife and party clubs such as Tap Resto Bar, Brewbot, Socials as well as luxury hotels such as The Leela, Courtyard by Marriott, Hyatt Regency, ITC Maratha, The Lalit and Holiday Inn, making Andheri the suburb with the highest density of not only luxury hotels, but luxury apartments in Andheri Mumbai.
Many movie stars, models, sportspersons, writers and other celebrities call Andheri home which attaches a social standard to this suburb and attracts more developers and homebuyers. Who wouldn’t want to live in the most sought after suburb of Mumbai?
Multi-Cultural Community
For as long as Andheri has existed, it has been home to a variety of cultures from various parts of the country. This suburb is a veritable melting pot of religions, cultures and socio-economic diversity. Andheri has many colleges and higher education institutes such as SP Jain, Pearl Academy, Bhavan’s College and Chinai College. There are numerous churches, temples, mosques and gurdwaras.
Seven Hills, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani, Bellevue, Holy Spirit, and Criticare are some of the well-known hospitals in Andheri, beside the smaller nursing homes, clinics and emergency care centres. These social amenities ensure a high quality daily life in Andheri with many conveniences and essentials, close at hand.
So, we at Meridian Stays has PG facilities across Andheri area
- PG In Andheri Near Station
- PG In Andheri West Lokhandwala
- PG In Andheri West Four Bungalows
- PG In Andheri East Chakala
- PG In Andheri East JB Nagar
to provide a standard, affordable and comfortable Co-living space for those who wish to enjoy their stay in the CITY OF DREAMS.
FAQs
Q. Why is Andheri considered one of the best places to live in Mumbai?
Andheri is centrally located, well-connected, and offers excellent infrastructure, business opportunities, entertainment hubs, and diverse residential options, making it an ideal place to reside.
Q. How well is Andheri connected to the rest of Mumbai?
Andheri has strong connectivity via Western Express Highway, Mumbai Metro, local railway stations, and upcoming metro lines, ensuring seamless travel across Mumbai.
Q. What are the best residential areas in Andheri?
Andheri offers a range of residential options, from luxury apartments in Lokhandwala and Versova to budget-friendly PGs and housing societies in Andheri East and West.
Q. Are there good educational institutions in Andheri?
Yes, Andheri has reputed schools, colleges, and institutes like SP Jain, Pearl Academy, Bhavan’s College, and many coaching centers, making it a great location for students.
