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HAPPENINGS
INDIA
mumbai
MALdives
SPOTLIGHT
Colaba Rations
Sumptuous eating and shopping surround this neighbourhood. Start with a
seafood lunch at Mahesh Lunch Home before heading to Taj Mahal Palace, the
beyond 5-starred hotel and city landmark. From here you can walk to the Gate of
India and street shopping with endless bargaining opportunities behind the
Taj Mahal Palace. Stop for a snack at the classy Leopold Café or take a horse-driven
carriage around the neighbourhood and feel a lovely breeze from the Arabian Sea.
A signature cocktail at the Harbour Bar 1933 inside the Taj Mahal Palace whets
your appetite for Bademiya, which means big brother, a popular street barbecue
behind the Taj Mahal Palace.
Prayers to Ganesh
One of the most sacred Lord Ganesh
temples in the world resides in the heart of
the city in the Prabhadevi neighbourhood.
From a tiny worship place built in 1801,
it became a grand temple welcoming
worshippers from all walks of life. Politicians,
film stars, even Apple’s Tim Cook, have
started their day here by chanting morning
prayers and making a wish not only at the
orange-hued statue of Ganesh but also into
the ears of rats statues. Rats are considered
Lord Ganesh’s best friend and a vehicle that
ensures wishes are heard.
SPOTLIGHT
Thai Tastes on
the Island
Any chance you crave a Land of Smiles’
taste, one of the best and luxury dining
experience is at Benjarong – the signature
Thai restaurant at the Dusit Maldives at
Baa Atoll. The selection ranges from Phla
Kung or a spicy shrimp salad in chilli
sauce, Tom Yum Poe Taek or Thai seafood
soup flavoured with lemongrass and herbs,
a Thai- style lobster dish, shrimp cakes
to the delicacy of Crepe Phueak or taro
coconut pancake dribbled with syrup.
The hotel’s Thai cooking classes are also
available. You can learn more about the
secret aspects of Thai ingredients and
how to prepare popular recipes such as
Massamun, Phad Thai and Curry – just like
a Thai chef. dusit.com
3-2-1, Action
A visit to Mumbai is incomplete without
experiencing a Bollywood set. SJ Studios,
located in the city, gives you a good glimpse
of what’s it’s like to work on the set. This
may be an Indian TV series, movies or
commercials with tour packages available
from early morning until evening. A wax
museum houses statues of Bollywood
legends. A mini-theatre with Bollywood
dancers mesmerising visiting guests with
their riveting dance numbers lets you
participate and show off some of your
moves.
Photo Josh Friedman
Max Out at AER Bar
Make sure you don’t miss the chance to
enjoy the view from “Maximum City” at
AER Bar. Mumbai’s highest rooftop bar is
located on the 34th floor of Four Seasons
Mumbai in the Worli neighbourhood.
Friendly, hospitable and knowledgeable staff
guarantees walking away content. Drinks
perfectly match the fun and creative vibe,
and enjoyed with Indian-fusion snacks.
Wings Over Atolls
Why bother flying all the way
without continuing with a
connecting seaplane flight to your
designated atoll? The view from
above, once taking off from Malé,
is heavenly, magical, and surreal
and should be the reason you are
vacationing in the Maldives. There
are only two seaplane services
– Maldivian Air Taxi and Trans
Maldivian that are now merged
under the Blackstone group. Apart
from their impressive pick-up and
drop-off services, the smooth flight
will make you forget your vertigo
(if any), so enjoy the pictureperfect
archipelago from an aerial
perspective. transmaldivian.com
The Deep Blue Sea
Being up in the air for a spectacular view will be one of
the highlights of your trip to a Maldivian atoll. But you also
need to go below the surface. To actually surround yourself
with the marine life in the Indian Ocean can be a sublime
experience. If you’re a diver who’s gone to renown diving sites
around the world – once again, you’ll give in to the deep blue
colour of the Maldivian waters. To dive to different atolls, try
Best Dives Maldives. bestdivesmaldives.com
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