India, March 25 -- Mumbai, renowned for its ultra-luxurious apartments, also offers a few villa options-hidden gems in stark contrast to Delhi, where bungalows and villas are more commonplace. Recently, Huma Qureshi and her brother Saqib Qureshi rented a spacious 3,370 sq. ft. villa in the upscale Juhu area for a staggering Rs.10 lakh monthly rent.

However, for most, renting or purchasing a villa in Mumbai remains an elusive dream, hindered by the city's limited space and skyrocketing property prices. Nevertheless, a few exclusive villa options are in gated communities and independent bungalows scattered across premium locales like South Mumbai, Bandra, and Juhu.

Before exploring these areas, it's important to understand the differences...