Mumbai is an example of a city impacted by rapid urbanisation and globalisation with the challenges of high population growth and is the largest city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It stands as one of the top six largest agglomerations in the world. It is a coastal city of around 18.1 million people with a deep natural bay.

Mumbai- the city that never sleeps :
The Nightlife in Mumbai is deceitful enough for anyone to spend an entire stay in Mumbai partying in fantastic clubs and then recovering in your hotel room the following day - this is one Indian city that really never sleeps. Although Western music is popular and has the buff and the gorgeous strutting their stuff every night of the week, Mumbaiikers (thankfully) have a deep passion for contemporary Hindi songs as well, and it's not unusual to spot young studs demonstrating the choreographed rhythms of MTV India's latest local video, much to the delight of their female companions. There are literally dozens of nightspots in the city, the most attractive being in the five-star hotels or in Colaba, Bandra, or Juhu. For the most up-to-date news on what's hot and what's not, talk to your concierge, because the nightclub scene changes rapidly. Here's a list of some of the most popular watering holes in early 2003 -- and the ones most likely to continue to stay in top gear.

Hidden behind two massive glass doors, the Library Bar at the Taj President Hotel is a classy watering hole aimed at businesspeople and high rollers. Despite the plush, sophisticated decor, the atmosphere is pleasantly laid-back. There's live music from Tuesday to Sunday.

In Bandra, head for Restopub Onyx (Om Palace, Dr. Embedkar Rd. junction, tel. 022/2605-8802), a seriously stylish drinking-eating-partying venue that puts the glam into the city's glitterati.