The Western Suburbs are some of the oldest suburbs of the city and house important landmarks. The suburb is a growing hub for industries and residential complexes with an ever-growing population that desires to reside in this micro-market of Mumbai. The Western Suburbs have Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and two outstation train terminals at Borivali and Bandra. The suburb also houses the first Metro line of the city.

The Western Express Highway (WEH) is an important road that connects Dahisar, the northernmost suburb of the Western Suburbs, to Bandra and Worli and South Mumbai via the Bandra–Worli Sea Link. SV Road (Swami Vivekananda Road) is another major road in the Western Suburbs, it begins in Bandra in the south and ends at the Dahisar Flyover junction with the Western Express Highway in the north.

Kandivali is one of the oldest and prime localities situated in the western suburbs of Mumbai. It is easily accessible from major parts of the city.

Availability of land and good connectivity make it an important upcoming micro-market of Western Mumbai. Important localities within the area include Mahavir Nagar, Thakur Complex, Lokhandwala and Poisar among others. There are a number of noted developers in the area like SD Corp, Mahindra Lifespaces, Godrej, Rajesh Lifespaces, Thakur Realty, etc., who are developing some of the major projects in Kandivali East.

The area is well connected to important commercial hubs via the Western Express Highway, Swami Vivekananda Road, Link Road and Goregaon-Mulund Link Road. Kandivali also has an exhaustive network of city bus service. The area is also connected via the suburban railways and is set to be a part of the Dahisar-Mankhurd metro line soon.

The area has a number of schools and colleges, namely - Children's Academy, Ryan International School, Cambridge School, St. Lawrence High School, Gundecha Education Academy and Oxford International School among others. While some colleges in the vicinity include, Thakur College, Pratham College and Aditya Institute of Hotel Management Studies among others.

Kandivali is home to the Growels Mall to address all the shopping needs of residents. The area also has many parks.

Below are three popular projects that are gaining traction in the region, because of what they represent and offer to aspiring homeowners.

#1. Roots

Roots, by Mahindra Lifespaces, is located in Akurli Nagar, in Kandivali. Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd has a name for sustainable urbanisation in India. Roots is the first project from the company in Kandivali after completing five projects with three more projects under construction in the city.

The project will be a 35-floor Independent Tower with each floor having four flats each of 1 & 2 BHK configurations. The 2 BHK configurations come in two options, a house with (719 sqft) or without the balcony (650 sqft), while there is no such choice for the 1 BHK (448 sqft) houses. The prices start from ₹1.15 Cr. for a 1 BHK and from ₹1.75 Cr. for a 2 BHK.

The project is an IGBC Pre Certified Gold one with various sustainable facilities like low flow fixtures, STP treated water, LED lights, electric charging facility in parking, rainwater harvesting and waste management. An interesting feature is that concerns of the differently-abled are planned to be considered while construction.

Possession for the project is expected to be received by year-end 2022.

#2. Asbury Park

Asbury Park, developed by Bharat Infra, is a residential complex located in Kandivali West's Mahavir Nagar. The project offers exclusive 3 BHK homes, starting 3.3 crore rupees, making it a choice for luxury apartments. The twenty storied tower houses homes that are plush in space, and offer an abundance of ventilation and sophisticated finishings. There are many schools and private educational institutions, in and around the area. The area has several lifestyle stores and a wide range of posh restaurants. It is also well equipped with large private hospitals.

#Siddha Seabrook

Developed by Siddha Group, Siddha Seabrook is a project located in Shankar Pada, Kandivali. Siddha Seabrook brings you an indulgent life in suburban Mumbai - sporting tallest residential tower, the neighbourhood has ever seen, ith an edifice of 54 storeys. The project offers homebuyers a choice of apartments ranging from 2 and 3 BHK configurations, starting at the price of 2.05 crores, upping it the luxury segment. Seabrook flaunts a Sky Garden on every 5th Floor, which allows you to live amidst greenery and enjoy the magnificent view of the Mumbai skyline. All apartments in this project are completely Vaastu compliant so you stay balanced and centred. Situated in close proximity to schools, banks, hospitals, and supermarkets, Siddha Seabrook is well connected by excellent roads to all prime locations of Kandivali and adjacent suburbs.