subject: Bangalore's Central Business District – One of the Most Luxurious Shopping Destinations in Asia [print this page] Bangalore's Central Business District One of the Most Luxurious Shopping Destinations in Asia
The newly renamed Bengaluru is the pride of many a metropolitan heart, if not necessarily because of its aesthetic appeal. The hub of India's emerging ITocracy is a dichotomy of first-world aspirations (green parkland, upscale shopping) struggling to gain a true foothold in third-world conditions (traffic deadlocks, under-maintained infrastructure, pollution). However, the town's many cons are neatly countered by the pros, which are increasing at the same rate as the city's youthful disposable incomes. When it comes to the staples of modern lifestyle dining, drinking, entertainment and shopping, Bangalore is the land of plenty. This fact is eminently showcased in its Central Business District. The general rule of thumb is that this area falls within a six kilometre radius of the Vidhan Soudha, the legislative House of the State of Karnataka, whose imposing granite faade and neo-Dravidian architecture is a landmark sight in the city. This area is home to many of India's tallest high-rise towers, with the UB Tower topping in at 184 metres. The UB City is the hub of the city's luxury shopping, housing India's first ever luxury shopping mall, The Collection. Expense and luxury characterizes most of Bangalore's downtown core. Brigade Road and Mahatma Ghandi Road of Bangalore lead the price ranges, with the former being hailed as the third priciest street in Asia and the latter being the 13th most expensive in the continent. Brigade Road is one of the largest hubs of commerce and retail in not just the city but the whole state. The road is lined on either side by flashy shopping plazas and international retail outlets, as well as trendy bars and restaurants. As such, it is the natural epicentre of the city's key celebrations such as New Year's. The road is also important for connecting the Mahatma Ghandi or M. G. Road with Residency Road. M. G. Road is the other proud retail and commercial artery of the city, similarly lined with retail and food and beverage outlets, as well as office buildings, banks and theatres. Of the numerous downtown roads in India christened MG Road post-independence, the one in Bangalore is probably the most famous. This road runs from the Trinity Circle to the Anil Kumble Circle and is adjacent to Museum Road as well as being near to another shopping hotspot of the city, Commercial Street. The street is presently being prepped for the much-anticipated Metro Rail line that is meant to be the key connector between eastern and western Bangalore, a move which will only heighten the street's importance. Travellers to the city are advised to reserve accommodation in a Bangalore hotel that both grants access to the city's bustling downtown while being removed from it enough to escape into a quiet complacency of green, away from the teeming masses if need be. The Zuri Whitefield, Bangalore is an ideal choice in this regard, nestling at the suburban heart of what is known as India's Silicon Valley. With its sophisticated charm and personalized service, this is one of the finest five star Whitefield hotels Bangalore, affording both comfort and convenient accessibility to key locations around the city.
