Neptune ApartmentsJuhu, Mumbai

Juhu is a posh neighborhood of Mumbai. It is well known for its gigantic and beautiful Juhu beach. It is bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west, Versova to the north, Vile parle to the east, and Santacruz to the south. Juhu is one of the most expensive and wealthy neighborhoods in the city and is home to many Bollywood stars. The nearest stations are Mumbai Suburban Railway Western Line and Harbor Line Santacruz, Andheri, and Vile parle Stations. The nearest subway station is D.N. Nagar. There are two small B.E.S.T bus stations in Juhu. 

Juhu is well known for good infrastructure of roads, low traffic, premium and posh locality, and easy connectivity. Juhu enjoys a stable climate throughout the year. The maximum temperature in summer is 35°C, and the minimum temperature is 25°C. The winter climate is pleasant. The monsoon brings heavy rains from mid-June to September.

Brief description - Juhu 

Juhu is home to ISKCON temple,  Mukteshwar Devalaya (Gandhigram Road), Chandra Prabhu Jain Temple, Mahalaxmi Temple, St. Joseph's Church, Holy Cross Church,  Vittal Rukmani Temple, Grand Mosque Juhu (Opposite Juhu Garden), and many more. Juhu is very well known as the Beverly Hills of Bollywood. It is home to many Bollywood celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Hritik Roshan, Dimple Kapadia, Anil Kapoor, Govinda, Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Raveena Tandon, Anupam Kher, Rani Mukherjee, Fardeen Khan, Mahesh Bhatt, Yash Chopra, Rakesh Roshan, Hema Malini, Mithun Chakraborty, Vidya Balan, Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, Ameesha Patel, Zayed Khan, Paresh Rawal, Shakti Kapoor, and Vivek Oberoi. 

Juhu beach is the main tourist attraction. People from around the country visit the beach. It is located 18 km to the north of the city center on the shores of the Arabian sea. And it stretches for 6 km till Versova. It is popular for shooting films and hanging out with loved ones. The beach is one of the city's most popular spots for the annual Ganesh Chaturthi celebration. Here, thousands of devotees arrive in massive processions to carry idols of Lord Ganesh of various sizes immersed in beach water.

What’s great about Juhu?

Juhu has all forms of public transport, from government buses and local trains to the metro. One of the best road infrastructures with many flyovers. The streets are well-maintained, and there is no garbage on the streets. Juhu has many good schools within walking distance, making it easy for children. Sarla Hospital has a neurology department in Mumbai, and most of its beds are in intensive care units. Juhu Market is known for its fresh produce and fish markets. Juhu is crowded and lively until late at night. Juhu has a large number of streetlights evenly spaced from each other. The Juhu Police Station is just inside the town. KinderKnowledge & Forest Park is an ideal playground for children, with lots of rides and a large playground. Juhu is very clean because it is a famous tourist spot here. There are trees on both sides of the road, so there is not much pollution. Andheri's MIDC office is near this location. The Western Express Highway also runs very close to the village.

What’s not great about Juhu?

Buses and local lines are always crowded. There are almost no pedestrian crossings near traffic lights. There are potholes all over Juhu. Most of the selected hospitals in Juhu do not have ambulance support. Many shopping malls face parking problems and are often full on weekends. Hotels in this area are quite expensive. Night taxi fares are quite expensive. In Juhu, few cases of purse theft have been reported. The park closes at 8pm, which is too early for Mumbai. As this is a prime location, there is a lot of noise pollution in the area. The cost of living here is a bit high for a single person.

Physical infrastructure and liveability index

Andheri metro service will be extended to Dahisar as Phase 4 metro. Many industrial companies are expanding their operations in the region. A new trail will be built near Juhu Beach for cyclists. Additional public toilets will be installed near Juhu Beach.

Mumbai scored just 51.8 in the infrastructure category and 53.5 in culture and environment. Mumbai is also known as the financial capital of India, the maximum city, the land of Bollywood, and the dream city. There are many parks and Juhu beach in the area, to find peace amidst the hustle of the city. 

Nearby Juhu - Distance calculator

Juhu enjoys great connectivity with other parts of the city. It is a posh and beautiful residential and tourist spot. 

Approximate distance from Juhu to

Kalyan - 56 km

Pune - 160 km

Panvel - 44 km

Virar - 60 km

Dombivli - 50 km

Commute time from Juhu to

Kalyan - 1 hr 29 min

Pune - 3 hr 8 min

Panvel - 1 hr 16 min

Virar - 1 hr 43 min

Dombivli - 1 hr 29 min

Cab fare from Juhu to

Kalyan - Rs. 1041 - Rs. 1373

Pune - Rs. 2894

Panvel - Rs. 989 - Rs. 1305

Virar - Rs. 1534 - Rs. 2024

Dombivli - Rs. 1291 - Rs. 1701

Transport services availability 

Juhu enjoys great connectivity and transport services. DN Nagar Metro Station, Azad Nagar Metro Station, Andheri Metro Station, Versova Metro Station, and Western Express Highway Metro Station lie in close proximity to Juhu. Many road transport like buses, taxis, and auto services are also available in the city. 

How do people rate Juhu in Maharashtra?

Juhu is the central location of Mumbai. It's a very clean and beautiful area. All basic facilities, such as hospitals, schools, universities, and markets, are nearby. Juhu Beach, Juhu Market, Schools, Juhu Vile parle Gymkhana and Gardens are all nearby.  

How to visit Juhu in Maharashtra?

Taxis and cars are readily available, as are MTDC buses and private buses from other parts of the city. The Dadar Bus Station is only 15 km away from Juhu, and tourists arriving in Dadar by MTDC bus can easily reach Juhu with a car at a very reasonable price. BEST Buses is a local bus service that allows you to travel anywhere in Mumbai at an affordable price. Mumbai has the largest rail network of any city in India, and Juhu is easily accessible by train from any town or suburb of the city. The Vile Parle train station on the port line is just 3 km from Juhu and is the nearest train station from here. Juhu is just 4 km from the domestic airport and 6 km from the international airport, and can be easily reached by taxi.

Juhu comparison

Juhu is the most posh locality in the city. It is home to the most affluent people in the city. Juhu is another name for luxurious living.