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Why do people visit Marine Drive?
Waves energetically crash over the promenade during high tide. In addition, Marine Drive is a popular spot for fireworks on Diwali (late October or early November each year) and the immersion of Ganesh statues at Girgaum Chowpatty during the epic annual Ganesh festival (usually in September each year).
Why there are stones on Marine Drive?
Here’s why- These colossal ‘four-legged’ concrete rocks, binding themselves to one another are known as tetra-pods! When these tetra-pods are placed in an interlocking pattern, they tend to form a porous boundary which lets only a part of the water seep in, guarding the major chunk from crossing boundaries.
How long is Marine Drive in Mumbai?
2.237 mi
Marine Drive/Length
Marine Drive is a C-shaped boulevard that features a six-lane concrete road lining the natural bay along South Mumbai. This 3.6 km long road flaunts the Art Deco architectural style through its buildings and edifices.
Who built Marine Drive?
The road and promenade were constructed by Pallonji Mistry. It is a ‘C’-shaped six-lane concrete road along the coast of a natural bay.
What is another name for Marine Drive in Mumbai?
The Marine drive officially known as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road is a 3Km long, arc-shaped boulevard, located in Southern Mumbai, a landmark well-known for its glamour and glitter which it spreads in the city. It shawls the Arabian Sea and it’s the best place in Mumbai for seeing the sunset.
How much long is Marine Drive?
Located in South Mumbai, the stretch of 4.3 km long boulevard, the Marine Drive is one of the major hangout spots in the city.
What is Marina Drive in Mumbai?
Marine Drive (also called Queens Necklace) refers to the up market residential area located along the 4-km long iconic sea-side promenade in Marine Lines, situated in south Mumbai. Marine Drive is one of India’s most premium and expensive residential localities, comprising of multi- storey apartments and individual bungalows.
What is the real name of Marine Drive?
Yes, what the world knows as Marine Drive is Sonapur for Mumbaikars. This 3.5 km long stretch of C-shaped concrete road forms a natural bay and links Nariman Point to Babulnath in southern Mumbai. Situated at the foot of Malabar Hill, the real official name of the road is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road.
Will Mumbai’s Marine Drive soon become a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Owing to its Victorian and art deco buildings, Marine Drive is all set to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site soon. If everything goes as per plans, Marine Drive along with the Fort region in Mumbai will get this prestigious tag after the Elephanta Caves and Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station (CST) in Mumbai.
What are the residential projects near Marine Drive?
Some of the completed, as well as under-construction high-rise residential projects in vicinity of Marine Drive are Rohan Lifescapes Aram, Vibrant Bayvue, Sheth One Marina, Atul Ocean Drive, Sunrise Venetia, and Morya Wellington Terrace.