Namita SawantIkea Mumbai store visit had been on my to-do list ever since I found the global furniture retailer chain is opening its store in Navi Mumbai. My first reaction – was impressed and oh so exhausting. The Ikea store in Navi Mumbai spans over 5.3 lakh sq. ft and is exactly the reason exhausting. It’s a new experience to walk through a furniture mall, that too of this standard. I was impressed by the elaborate displays of home furnishings and their presentations.
What should you know before planning a visit to the Ikea Mumbai store?
- It’s huge… very huge
- No Pre-booking slot is required to visit the store.
- The store opens at 11:00 am and closes at 20:00
- Parking is free
- Turbhe railway station is at a walkable distance from the IKEA store.
- Ikea has a large food court that offers scrumptious food at an affordable cost.
- Wear comfortable shoes as you will walk endlessly following arrows
- It’s hard to find an exit, hard if you are a first timer so keep walking…
- No salesperson bothers you to purchase. In fact, you will have to search for a salesperson if you need any assistance.
Ikea Navi Mumbai store visit – My experience
On a lazy Saturday afternoon, I and my family walked into the IKEA Navi Mumbai store, located in Turbhe. Little did I know that I will be stepping out of the store at 10 in the night all exhausted and bankrupt (just joking :P). For a first timer, the sheer space will overwhelm you.
Touted as a brand offering an affordable range of furniture, I am not sure if I can agree with that bit. Yes, many items were available at a throw-away price but then I am not sure about their durability or utility. One thing I am sure of is that the well-designed store definitely inspired me to plan my home in a better manner. My daughter was in awe of the bunk beds that on the outset looked quite affordable, though we didn’t purchase it.
The classy bedrooms and kitchen displays were inspiring and so were the study and dining areas. The little bathrooms with all the essentials and the neat kitchen displays were impressive. Good ideas and inspirations start flooding your brain the moment you start to walk through the remarkable displays at the Ikea Mumbai store.
The unique proposition of this store is that you can shop for furniture and furnishings just like the grocery but unlike groceries, you will have to assemble the product at home, by yourself, if you don’t plan to spend more on a technician’s expertise. For someone not acquainted with carpentry, it might come across as a big matter of concern. Nonetheless, it is wonderful to look through these pieces and marvel at their beauty.
IKEA – Lighting solutions
The best section for us was the lights wall. We did purchase the cloud light at an affordable price of Rs. 1200. It’s easy to assemble, damn easy, and we have been enjoying our own personal cloud ever since ?
Ikea Mumbai store food court – Yum yum!
The food court at Ikea was the highlight of our visit. Stepping out from home we didn’t know the Ikea stores have such large restaurants offering a variety of cuisines at affordable cost. Yes, the food is affordable, much cheaper than a KFC or a Burger king. It was an amazing experience to shop for food just like we shop for groceries at D-mart. Pick and add the item to your trolley. Pay for it at the counter and relish your food. Dal makhani with rice at Rs. 200 was yummy, and we totally enjoyed the cheesecake too.
Words of wisdom
Firstly, make a list of things that you would want to splurge on. So, you get the best storage items here and also rugs, towels, pans, laptop holders, etc at a minimal cost. In fact, the cost attracts you to splurge beyond your budget. We got a whole lot of stuff and also home plants, however, we went intending to just visit the store. So, be careful, about what you add to your cart.
Recently, IKEA opened its second store in R-City mall Mumbai, its first store in a shopping mall. You can also shop from Ikea online store Mumbai. If you are planning for a one-day outing, then do consider a visit to Ikea Navi Mumbai store. There are many places to visit in Navi Mumbai, you can find them in this blog: Five best places to visit in Navi Mumbai – Best of India Travels
IKEA Store – Navi Mumbai
Turbhe MIDC, Turbhe
Navi Mumbai, 400705,
Maharashtra, India.
