By PEAKLIFE
23-May-2019
Everything you can when stuck at the Mumbai Airport
Being stuck at the airport either because of a long layover, a flight delay or being just an early bird, passing hours can be pretty stiff. But not at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Mumbai airport. Formerly known as Sahar International Airport, it is the primary international airport serving the Mumbai Metropolitan Area. It is the second busiest airport in the country and has adjudges, along with IGI Delhi, the ‘World’s Best Airport’ at Airport Service Quality Awards 2017. It has two terminals, Terminal 1 & Terminal 2 for domestic & international, respectively. The airport has been well equipped with every basic & premium facility one can think of, so boredom can never join in here, guaranteed for the next 24 hours.
Duty Free Shops
Mumbai Duty Free boasts of a myriad of bestselling brands and products across multiple categories such as liquor, beauty, fashion & luxury, confectionery, Indian gourmet and electronics. Liquor like, Johnny Walker White Walker (Game of Thrones) Whisky, Glenfiddich 21YO and many more in the liquor category. The retailer also has the largest Single Malt collection in the region with more than 80 varieties of malts available.
In the beauty category, the biggest highlight was the launch of Burberry Makeup, MDF being the first retailer to introduce the brand’s makeup range to Indian Markets, Biotique store & also houses some of the world’s most sought after beauty brands including Dior, Chanel, Jo Malone, Smashbox, Tom Ford, MAC, Bobbi Brown and many more, all under one roof.
Portfolio of fashion & luxury brands include world-class favourites like Mont Blanc, Tumi, Michael Kors, Longchamp as well as leading watch brands including timeless classics like Ulysse Nardin, Omega, Tag Heuer as well as some young favourites like Swatch and Bell & Ross.
Lounges
GVK Lounge is the first airport lounge to have made luxury accessible to only First class and Business class travelers. From excellent concierge services to a world-class spa and more, the lounge is elegant boasting of world-class designs with a distinctive Indian touch that creates a comfortable & enchanting environment.
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Expect nothing less than regal treatment at the Loyalty Lounge from the moment you walk into the Loyalty Lounge. The majestic interiors, personalized attention and personal cabanas and work stations to meet both your personal and professional requirements.
The AMEX lounge offers a-la-carte dining with an extensive menu to all Centurion and Platinum charge card holders. There is the choice of breakfast and all-day dining options, depending on the time of day one arrives at the lounge.
T2
The T2 is home to India’s largest public art programme, titled ‘Jaya He’, in the form of a 3.2 km multi-storey Art Wall, illuminated by skylights, that has over 5000 pieces of artwork and artifacts from every region & corner of India.
You can visit the Jaya He GVK Museum which has more than 5500 artefacts, works of 100 artists and some 1000 artisans, spread across a span of 3.2 kms. Reflecting the many - layered story that is India, the collection evolved into an immense multi-disciplinary endeavours, like a ‘NEW MUSEUM’ with three distinct sections. One can even opt for a Safari ride through the museum.
You can stay cocooned at the Niranta Airport Transit Hotel & Lounge when you are on a long haul & do not want to live far away from the airport, amongst the hustle bustle of the city. For the weary traveler, Niranta is a treat for all the five senses with hourly rates, dynamic pricing & furnished rooms. It has round the clock multi-cuisine restaurants & full-service kitchen bar and lounge.
Food
From quick service restaurants to cafes & food court, Mumbai airport has every type of service for both, your early & late arrivals. It has every cuisine which serve delectable taste from international & national regions. The food court provides everything under one roof & is easily accessible.
