The Western Suburbs consist of Andheri, Bandra, Marol, Oshiwara Lokhandwala, Borivali, Dahisar, Goregaon, Versova, Jogeshwari, Juhu, Kandivali, Khar, Malad, Sakinaka, Santacruz and Vile Parle.
Geographically, the Western Suburbs lie at the western part of Salsette Island, is a continuous urban sprawl spanning the areas from Bandra to Bhayander, which is separated by the Vasai Creek from Vasai-Virar city and Mithi River from Mumbai city district (Churchgate to Mahim).
In the 1980s, a well-intentioned attempt to set up a new downtown away from Nariman Point resulted in the establishment of the Bandra Kurla Complex.
[citation needed] Apart from the usual suburban sprawl, this area has some nice beaches, especially near Malad.
The northernmost portion of the island, which is outside of the Mumbai city limits, lies in Thane District.
A branch of the Harbour line terminates at Goregaon with further extension up to Borivali-Bhayander in the planning stage.
[citation needed] Bus services are provided by Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST).