India, April 22 -- If owning a sea-view or sea-facing apartment has long been a dream but seems out of reach, there's reason to be optimistic. Several emerging micro-markets still offer relatively affordable options compared to the city's ultra-premium neighbourhoods.

In Mumbai, prime locations such as Worli, Malabar Hill, Carter Road, Bandra Bandstand, Juhu, Marine Drive and Walkeshwar command steep prices, with sea-facing homes ranging between Rs.70,000 and Rs.2.5 lakh per sq ft.

However, there are pockets within the Mumbai real estate market where buyers can still find sea-view apartments at more accessible price points. Here's a look at some of these relatively affordable micro-markets.

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