East Mumbai consists the localities of Kurla, Vidyavihar Ghatkopar, Kanjurmarg, Bhandup, Mulund, Nahur, Powai, Chandivali and Vikhroli.

To the south-east lie the neighborhoods of Chembur, Govandi, Mankhurd, and Trombay.

The long thinner protruding landmass just across the Mithi river is the oldest part of the city.

The area just north of Mithi river is called Western Suburbs of Mumbai and the area that lies to the east of the airport is called Eastern Suburbs of Mumbai.

North Mumbai(North Bombay) is further upwards just across the JVLR that stretches from Bhayander to Jogeshwari in the Western Suburbs and Thane to Vikhroli in the Eastern Suburbs, is primarily the residential part of the city.