Guide
Sunset in Goa: where to watch it and what to do next
Goa, India
A fort above Vagator, a cocktail bar in Siolim, river cruises from Panaji and a slow walk on Palolem: the best places to end the day…
Attractions & Viewpoints
Landmarks, light shows, observation decks and night drives with a view. Good first evenings in a new city.
Guide
Panaji after dark: river cruises, old lanes and a casino boat
Goa, India
How to spend an evening in Goa's capital: a heritage walk in Fontainhas, a sunset cruise on the Mandovi and a late night on the river.
Guide
A night in South Mumbai: an evening itinerary
Mumbai, India
The Gateway of India lit up, dinner at the Taj, a walk along the Queen's Necklace and a rooftop finish above Marine Drive, or a show…
Guide
Alcohol-free evenings in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Markets, creek crossings, fountain shows, city views and desert dinners: Dubai evenings that work just as well if nobody is drinking.
Street food
Girgaon Chowpatty street food
Marine Drive and Nariman Point, Mumbai, India
The city beach at the northern end of Marine Drive, where a row of stalls sells chaat, bhelpuri, pav bhaji, kulfi and ice cream.
Beach
Juhu Beach street food
Juhu, Mumbai, India
A six-kilometre stretch of sand running up towards Versova, busiest in the evening when vendors sell bhelpuri, pav bhaji, pani puri and gola.
Viewpoint
Marine Drive (Queen’s Necklace)
Marine Drive and Nariman Point, Mumbai, India
A 3.6 km C-shaped seafront boulevard in South Mumbai whose evening streetlights earn it the name Queen's Necklace.
Attraction
Gateway of India
Colaba, Mumbai, India
A 26-metre basalt arch on the Colaba waterfront, unveiled in 1924 to mark the visit of King George V and Queen Mary.
Attraction
Deltin Royale
Panaji (Panjim), Goa, India
Deltin's offshore casino boat on the Mandovi in Panaji, with gaming decks, a restaurant, a Skybar and live entertainment.
Viewpoint
Chapora Fort
Anjuna and Vagator, Goa, India
The ruins of a red laterite Portuguese fort from 1617, set on a hill above the Chapora river mouth with views over Vagator and Anjuna.
Beach
Palolem Beach
Palolem and South Goa, Goa, India
A curved, palm-lined bay in Canacona, South Goa, lined with seasonal huts and beach cafés and known for its sunsets.
Attractions & Viewpoints
GTDC Mandovi Sunset Cruise
Panaji (Panjim), Goa, India
The state tourism corporation's evening cruises on the Mandovi aboard the Santa Monica and Shantadurga, with live music and Goan folk dances on board.