Zaveri Bazaar is one of the biggest Jewelry Markets in Mumbai. Read on to know more about this iconic market place.

Zaveri Bazaar

Location: Bhuleshwar, South Mumbai
Highlights/Famous For: Ornaments (Gold, Silver and Platinum)
Nearby Tourist Attractions: : Bhendi Bazaar, Bandra, Linking Road, Colaba Causeway, Crawford Market
How to Reach: Local transport (Buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws)
Timings: 10 AM to 7.30 PM (Sundays closed)

Zaveri Bazaar is one of the most popular jewelry markets in the island city of India. One of the biggest hubs for B2B and B2C merchandizing, Zaveri Bazaar, as the name suggests, is a jewelry souk, just north of Crawford Market. Here, tourists will find thousands of small jewelry shops selling precious stones, uncut jewelry, gold, silver, brassware and even platinum jewelry. Some of the biggest jewelry brands in India have also established their stores in this crowded market. Brands such as 'Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri' and 'Tanishq' can be found at the Zaveri Bazaar. Over 60% of all gold trading and dealing happen at Zaveri Bazaar in Mumbai and that is a fact. With a muddle of narrow lanes and enthusiastic shoppers, this bazaar should definitely be visited at least once while in Mumbai. Zaveri Bazaar is not only known for its jewelry, but also for its archaic old-world buildings, street food and photo frames. It is worth visiting this Bazaar during the festive season, as the rates for ornaments come down and the market is always filled with multifarious hues, dazzling gold and chirpy faces!

Mumbai's Jewelry Market

Architecture
The crowded sweatshops at Zaveri Bazaar are some of the oldest buildings in Mumbai. Built in the 19th century, these dilapidated buildings have witnessed the changing times, people and surroundings. However, the bazaar still manages to retain its old-world Victorian charm. Many of the buildings were designed according to Victorian-Gothic styles, which are still visible in flaky bits and pieces today. The main jewelry buildings are surrounded by local food waters and a restaurant or two.

Zaveri Bazaar Goods
The market houses some of the most prestigious jewelry names on the unassuming, crammed streets in this island city. Some of the top quality gold and silver coins, as well as gold bars with 100% quality are sold in the many sweatshops at Zaveri Bazaar. Here, the shopper need not worry about the quality and the price of the ornaments. As the market is one of the oldest ornament souks in the country, the prize and the quality are believed to be one of the best in the country. All kinds of precious stones, gems and precious metal are also sold in the market. For those looking for traditional Indian designs, Kundan and Jadau work on the jewelry, there is no better place to do the shopping than Zaveri Bazaar.

If you are not very interested in jewelry and you want to pick out goods that are not too expensive, then there are a wide variety of wood and brass photo frames that this market is famous for. Apart from the photo frames, tourists will also find dinnerware sets, toys, lifestyle goods and furniture in a few shops around the market. An interesting fact is that Zaveri Bazaar gets the maximum appreciation and credit for the jewelry and gems around India and is also one of the largest exporters of gold to countries in the Middle East.

Iconic Names At Zaveri Bazaar
  • Thribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri
  • Tanishq
  • Keertilals
  • Dwarkadas Chandumal
  • UTZ
How To Reach

By Road
There are a variety of public transport options available for those coming from within the city. One can board the local MTDC bus or even hire a cab/auto-rickshaw to come to Zaveri Bazaar.

By Rail
Zaveri Bazaar is located close to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and there are a number of trains that halt at this station, which come from many parts of the city and India. One can easily reach Zaveri Bazaar by boarding a local bus from the railway station or by catching an auto-rickshaw.

Zaveri Bazaar is a feast to the eyes of the avid shopaholics! From a wide range of gems to precious stones, one can catch a glimpse of exquisite ornaments showcased in one of the most popular streets of Mumbai. As Zaveri Bazaar is one of the largest and one of the biggest jewelry souks in the city, one need not worry about the quality of the ornaments or the rates because all the gold/ornaments have been government approved. While in Mumbai, do not miss this once in a life opportunity of visiting a street that is illuminated by shimmering gold rather than electricity!