Extending all the way upto Virar, the Western suburbs has outclassed all the other areas of the city in planned development. Here you can find towering residential complexes, entertainment parlours and discotheques, classy restaurants and hotels and shopping arcades. With close proximity to the airports and film city, the entire film and television industry resides within a radius of 15 Kms. The areas of Juhu and Lokhandwala complex are being much sought after by the established as well as aspiring stars.

The middle class have found solace in areas like Kandivali, Malad-west (Malad-east being prodominantly slum dwellers), Borivali, Mira Road, Bhayander and Virar. Inspite of intermittent problems of smooth conveyance, municipal water etc. the people have found the western suburbs to be heaven. Of course, it is (Jogeshwari particularly) a haven for anti-social elements and criminals too.