One of the recently opened malls in Mumbai is JIO World Drive (JWD) in the BKC (Bandra Kurla Complex) area of the city.
It is a luxury mall with luxury brands of course. But it is not unaffordable luxury. The Jio Plaza Mall, which is at another end of BKC together with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center, is the place to go to for ultra luxury products.
The JWD Mall stocks both Indian & International brands. The best thing about this mall is the attractive layout. As a matter of fact, the flooring is not marble, & hence the mall does does not look glitzy & blingy. The flooring is stone all the way and the lighting is subdued & not ‘in your face’. Another call out is the spacious layout & hence the lack of any sense of crowding .One can happily walk alongside all the shops comfortably .
It is a serene, sophisticated and stylish mall. The shops are superbly laid out – with ample space. Further, JWD Mall being in the BKC area means, The mall is not in a residential suburb of Mumbai. BKC is primarily an office area and the number of people visiting this mall is relatively limited.
Best Shops in JIO World Drive (JWD)
Walk into Scotch & Soda, Vero Moda & Forever New for smart casuals – dresses, tops & trousers
Mother Care & Hamleys are right opposite each other which is convenient for mothers and children.
Book Store by White Crow with Nandan’s Coffee is indeed a fantastic experience. You can browse, have coffee & enjoy reading too.
If you attending one of the weddings in the BKC area and you want to enhance your wardrobe, visit Ritu Kumar Store. They stock smart, beautiful ethnic clothes., such as sarees, salwars & kurtis, lehengas & tops. They also stock beautiful potli evening bags
Satya Paul also has some beautiful chiffon party wear sarees for Rs 35000/saree
If you are looking at Ayurveda beauty & cosmetics, check out – Kama & Forest Essentials
Luxury brands include Emporio Armani, Dior, Kate Spade, Coach & Michael Kors & Tumi,
West Elm has 2 floors with chic & stylish furniture such as sofa sets, cushions, single chairs, beds & bed linen & more.
5 reasons to visit the JWD mall
It has both, Indian & International Stores. You can shop for Indian ethnic & western wear clothes & accessories
Pet friendly – we saw several owners with their dogs in the mall.
Exquisite Restaurants – Saz, an italian food & bar, The Nutcracker is an all day breakfast place, there is Cou Cou by Oberoi, See Saw for Middle Eastern & continental & there are plenty of coffee shops .
PVR Cinemas are a routine in all the malls. However, this one has a roof top theater.
Reliance shop – Check out for everything from from chocolates to cheese, fresh vegetables to fruits at Freshpik. It is conveniently located.
