How to meet European and North American Women in Mumbai

Mumbai is widely known as the commercial capital of India – a long history of overseas trade and later industrialization as well as the birth of film industry made this port city on the Arabian Sea the financial and entertainment hub in the country. little wonder then people and professionals from all over the world are to be found in Mumbai for work or pleasure. if you happen to find yourself in this vibrant city and are interested in meeting European and North American women, here are a few ideas you can explore.

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Events for the expatriate community

Mumbai has several organizations catering to the social needs of the international community which usually include diplomats, members of IGOs and NGOs, foreign correspondents, expatriates employed by multinational companies and their family members. These clubs enable their members to interact with other global minds in a similar situation, with comparable interests and needs. Members can keep in touch with friends and business contacts; they can exchange reliable information on expat-specific topics, both on a global and a local level. Sometimes they also welcome local residents with strong ties to this community, for instance journalists. so whether you are an expatriate living in Mumbai or keen to meet single women of American and European origin, a good way to begin would be join a couple of clubs or organizations for the international community. Some of these like Internations are by invitation only so you may have to dig into your social and business contacts to find someone who is already a member. Once in, you can look forward to regular parties and get-togethers hosted at swanky bars and nightclubs which attract many singles from America and North Europe living in Mumbai. Others like Mumbai Connexions may be more relaxed in their membership norms; this too hosts many social events throughout the year, ranging from an annual black-tie Spring ball, a Christmas luncheon, wine tasting to craft melas, charity dinners, and dances.

Be seen at the right places

yet another way to run into women of North American and European origin would be to be seen at the recreational places they usually frequent. the upscale bars and restaurants of the city are good places to meet up and interact with expats, tourists and locals. The Hard Rock Cafe at Worli, is especially popular with members of the US Consulate and it even hosted a celebration party for expats for US President-elect Barack Obama's victory in 2008. Restaurants, bars, and cafes like Little Italy, Zenzi, Trattoria, Barista Coffee Bar, Kandahar, and Indigo are other popular hangouts for the expat community in Mumbai where you may happen to come across American or European women quietly reading a book or having a good time with friends. if resources are not a problem, you can drop in at The Taj hotel, the Oberoi Hotel and the JW Marriott Hotel of a regular basis since these hotels are well known for hosting events or guests from the international community. when eating out, most of the expat community prefers restaurants from neighborhoods like Colaba, Bandra, and Juhu though hotels in Andheri have some good choices, too in international cuisine.

Cultural events

But bars and clubs are the not the only things that attract expats to the vibrant culture of Mumbai. keep a track of the upscale events in the cultural calendar of the city and you may find yourself an attractive companion to luxuriate in art, music and theater events that the city has to offer.  performances put up by The Bombay Chamber Orchestra is a popular event in the expat community – the BCO was founded in 1962 and in fact It is the only Indian symphony orchestra that functions and performs on a regular basis with a concert standard of performance. The Symphony Orchestra of India, founded in 2006, is again well-patronized by the international community, based in Mumbai. It often performs at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. actually Mumbai’s connection with Western classical music has strong roots since the city has produced renowned classical musicians, like Zubin Mehta, who considers Mumbai his hometown. if on the other hand you are a fan of rock or pop music, there are a number of places in Mumbai where you can both indulge your passion as well meet someone with similar interests. The rock/metal industry is quite active in the city and events range from international stars like Guns and Roses which took the stage at MMRDA Grounds in December 2012  to hip college fests like IIT’s Mood Indigo which draws music lovers from across the world.

Lovers of theater too have several socializing opportunities when it comes to women from the international community. While a handful of them familiar with local language may be found patronizing the regional Marathi o Hindi theater, you have higher chances of meeting single expat women at performances hosted at British Council or USIS or perhaps popular comedy clubs like The Comedy Store.

Upscale Hangouts

If however you wish to focus on areas which attract mostly expats, then head to some of the swankiest of Mumbai's bars such as Zenzi, Olive, Indigo, Bonobo, and Blue Frog Club which is quite well-known for the quality of the gigs they host. apart from a thriving international community, the presence of silver-screen stars, millionaires and high-profile society make the nightlife of Mumbai even more happening. South Mumbai, Bandra, and Juhu have the most night clubs and bars though you must be at least 21 to drink.

Artistic centers

yet another good way to meet single women from America and Europe is to explore the many art galleries of the city, provided you have a thing for the arts yourself. There are two public art galleries, The Jehangir Art Gallery and The National Gallery of Modern Art as well as a museum in South Mumbai. The commercial art galleries are mostly located in the Colaba and Fort area of downtown Mumbai. They include Chemould Prescott Road, Pundole, Guild, Sakshi, Mirchandani+Steinrucke, Chatterjee & Lal, and Project 88. The Asiatic Society of Bombay - the oldest public library in the city having been built as far back as 1833, is again a port-of-call for many expats who are interested in the long and colorful history of the city.