Marine Drive
The Queen's Necklace — a 3.6 km lit-up curve along the Arabian Sea.
- Timings
- 24 hours
- Entry fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 – 2 hours
- Best time
- Sunset & evening
About Marine Drive
Stretching from Nariman Point to Malabar Hill, Marine Drive is Mumbai's most iconic promenade. Walk it end-to-end at golden hour, grab bhel from the corner stalls, and stay for the sodium lights that look like a necklace from above.
Marine Drive — common questions
What are the Marine Drive timings?
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Marine Drive is open 24 hours.
What is the entry fee for Marine Drive?
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Entry: Free.
How much time do you need at Marine Drive?
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Plan for roughly 1 – 2 hours.
What is the best time to visit Marine Drive?
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Sunset & evening.
How crowded does Marine Drive get?
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High crowd levels overall — go early to avoid the worst of it.
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