Kandivali (Pronunciation: [kaːn̪d̪iʋəliː]) formerly Khandolee is a suburb in the north of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India and has a large Marathi, Koli population followed by others.

Earth and stones from Paran, a hillock east of the Kandivali railway station were quarried to reclaim the Bombay Backbay.

They initially settled down to the east of Kandivali at Akurli and then moved to the west at Poisar.

The pond located at Shankar Mandir, Kandivali village is used for immersions during Ganesh Chaturthi.

Holy Cross Chapel located in Bunder Pakhadi Koliwada, was built in 1907.

The Sports Authority of India has a huge training ground for the popular football team Mahindra United.

Line 2 passes through Link Road on the western part, Kandivli West and Dahanukarwadi are the metro stations, whereas Poisar and Akurli stations of Line 7 are situated on express highway i.e. eastern side of Kandivali.