IN PHOTOS: It’s a date! 7 events and experiences you can explore in Mumbai this Valentine’s Day
The season of love is here! Whether you are looking for unique events to explore with your partner this Valentine’s Day, or interesting places for a meaningful date in Mumbai, we’ve got you covered! (Story by: Arpika Bhosale and Debjani Paul)
Updated on : 10 February,2025 12:17 PM IST | Compiled by : Raaina Jain
From workshops to unique date ideas, here's what you can explore in the city (Representational Image)
Floating on love
This Valentine’s Day, take a person who makes your heart float on air on a ferry ride from Mumbai to Mandwa (Alibaug) for a small party. The seats are filling in fast in the luxury section—Skoda Kodiaq Lounge – priced at Rs 1800. If you missed out on luxury, the ferry in the lower brackets from Rs 390 to Rs 610 is still available, for now. Along with the onboard party once you get off at Mandwa, you and your ferry-heart can always go and get lost in Alibaug and not be found until Monday morning when the boss pings you for a conference call.
To book: m2mferries.com
Ballare!
Get sweaty this Valentine’s with some Latin dance moves. On Sunday (February 16), Holiday Inn, the rooftop hotel next to the airport, is having the 'Valentines Latin Poolside Lounge Party' for couples starting at Rs 400. (Representational Pic/iStock)
To book: bookmyshow.com
Cocktails and love
The Navi Mumbai Ikea is holding a free workshop where couples can learn how to make cocktails and desserts. The workshop will be held from 4 pm to 6 pm on Valentine’s Day. Just go to the Navi Mumbai store on the website and look for events.
To book: ikea.com
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Sagar kinaare dil ye pukaare
Craving the sound of crashing waves and sand between your toes? Skip the crowded Girgaum and Juhu Chowpatty and head straight to Bordi Beach in Dahanu. This pristine beach is yet to be discovered by most Mumbaikars. Be sure to pack plenty of snacks for the journey, a picnic mat to snooze on at the beach and a playlist with some romantic tunes for your beach date. (Pic: Wikimedia Commons)
Blush with flamingos
Take a picnic blanket and head to Flamingo Point behind Delhi Public School on Palm Beach Road, Navi Mumbai. Mumbai is in the midst of its peak flamingo-watching season, when lakhs of these long-legged beauties can be spotted at wetlands across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Early mornings and evenings are best for sightings.
Romance through the ages
Nothing says timeless romance like art. Take your date to the Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, which reopened just last month after a four-year hiatus during which the 19th-century structure underwent extensive restoration. (File Pic/Ashish Raje)
The golden hour date
Sure, Marine Drive is iconic, but Bandra now has its own promenade that’s just as pretty, with the same iconic views of the Sea Link. Head to Bandra Fort, which recently opened after an extensive two-year makeover, for a romantic sunset date by the sea. Take a stroll along the promenade and feast your eyes on the beautiful garden. Also check out the historic fort itself. Just keep in mind that the gardens are only open between 6 and 10 am, and 4 and 6 pm, and time your date accordingly. (Pic: Ashish Raje)
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