It was just a random weekday evening. After watching countless reels, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram videos hyping the newly opened Worli Promenade, curiosity finally got the better of us. So after office, while already heading towards that side of the city, my friends and I decided — completely unplanned — let’s just go and see what this place is all about.
We reached around 10:10–10:30 PM, found a dedicated underground parking area divided into multiple sections, and parked our car smoothly. From there, we took the underground subway to reach the promenade. That was honestly impressive — super convenient, safe, and without disturbing traffic or risking crossing between vehicles.
The moment we stepped onto the promenade, the vibe was amazing.
The entire stretch was beautifully lit with tall street lamps, the sea breeze felt refreshing, and the walkway was wide, open, and very clean. There were people of all age groups — elderly couples taking peaceful walks, kids cycling, fitness runners, groups of friends relaxing, couples sitting quietly, and many clicking pictures and videos. It genuinely felt like a celebration of public space and community energy.
One thing that really stood out was how amazingly accessible the entire place is — the promenade is thoughtfully designed to be wheelchair-friendly, with smooth ramps and barrier-free walking paths that everyone can enjoy. Washrooms are also available, making the experience comfortable for all visitors.
We took a long peaceful stroll, enjoyed the cool breeze, and the soothing sound of the waves. Though many installations are still in progress and very few dustbins are currently available, the space already feels amazing — calm, open, and safe, just like upgraded version of marine drive.
Around 12:30 AM, the security guards politely began requesting everyone to leave, so I assume the promenade closes around that time.
Parking definitely needs improvement — better network connectivity and a structured pay-and-exit system will make it convenient and hassle-free.
Until then, do carry cash to make experience smooth. They charge 70 INR for four wheeler parking, and exiting was quite chaotic — and not because everyone started leaving together. The main issues were very weak network inside the parking area, QR/UPI payments not working reliably, No proper receipt system,Multiple exit gates not yet operational Etc.
I captured a short video from the visit — you can watch it here
