Head To These Markets To Get Your Home Christmas Ready

We're starting the list with one of our favourite markets in the city. If you are in South Mumbai, Crawford Market would be an ideal place for Christmas shopping. It is one of the oldest markets in Mumbai, and the best place to be at if you want to shop for Christmas without burning a hole in your pocket. Crawford Market’s Abdul Rehman Street is where you can find almost anything that you need for Christmas. Make sure you bargain well. The Kantilal M Street near Crawford Market also has many vendors and stalls you can explore for Christmas shopping.

LBB Tip: Visit during the mornings or on a weekday to avoid the rush. Weekends are always jam-packed. 

The famous Colaba Causeway is a popular shopping destination and is seen packed with college kids and tourists all throughout the year. Come Christmas, and this street is seen decked in lights, decorations and hoards of tourists as well as locals shopping for the Christmas items at throwaway prices. During December, this area opens a new market that has a stall selling everything from antiques to fancy decor!

LBB Tip: Don’t miss out on the stalls that sell sweets.

This is another shopping hotspot for Christmas decor and accessories and a famous shopping destination that sees college kids and tourists all throughout the year. Hill Road is lit-up during December and filled with small shops and stalls that offer Christmas decorations. From decor to the most amazing sweets, you’ll find it all here at this Christmas market in Mumbai. Don’t forget to bargain!

Pro Tip: We've got an amazing Christmas shopping guide in Bandra too! 

The lane opposite the I.C. Colony Church (Our Lady of Immaculate Conception) is transformed into a mini Christmas market that can provide you with plenty of Christmas products. The lane is called Brother Cyprian Street and is a small area that sells all sorts of Christmas decorations.

This area in Malad is a peaceful neighbourhood that is seen bustling with shoppers during the month of December. Come Christmas, Orlem transforms into a bustling Christmas market where you can shop for every kind of Christmas décor that you need.

If you’re living in and around Lokhandwala, check out the Lokhandwala Market for Christmas shopping. This lively neighbourhood is seen buzzing throughout the year, but December sees this street in a new avatar- decked in red and white, brightly lit with Christmas décor being sold at almost every other shop, Lokhandwala Market is all about the festive cheer and spirit of Christmas in the month of December!

Christmas in Powai is more community-led than commercial. Everything from the streets to the buildings is lit up beautifully, with Christmas trees, stars, and festive decor that make it feel magical. Around Galleria, you’ll often find small pop-ups, food stalls, live music, and families gathering. The market at the old Hiranandani is filled with shops keeping Christmas decor and gifting options, so you don't need to go anywhere else in town.

There's one place in Mumbai that goes all out for Christmas celebrations, and it's none other than the Phoenix Palladium. Every year in December, the malls become a playground, and this time it's European-style Christmas markets, twinkling lights, themed decor, and pop-up stalls. From festive merch and Christmas decor to food stalls, there’s a lot to browse. There are also some giant Christmas installations for you to take pictures with.

This year, Jio World Drive is taking Christmas decor to a whole new level with The Christmas Gala: A Whimsical Couture Entourage, something that feels straight out of fantasy. Inspired by the grandeur of the MET Gala, this isn’t a usual Christmas setup, but more like something where there's a lot to browse. There are animal characters styled like couture insiders, each playing a role in a scene. It has more art installations than market stalls, but whatever stalls there are, the decor is worth checking out.