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.

Residential Projects in the area:

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, with 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 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.

TW Gardens: The project by The Wadhwa Group, TW Gardens located in Kandivali East offers homebuyers 2 BHK and 3 BHK at a starting price of 1.87 crore. The average price per carpet area of ₹ 28,007. The project is surrounded by lush greens all over and the views of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The project offer an array of amenities to its residents such as Fitness Centre, Senior Citizen's Sit Out, Indoor Games, Multi-Purpose Hall, Children's Play Area, CCTV Cameras and many more. 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.