Kihim, Alibaug

Tucked along Alibaug's northern coastline, Kihim is a small village located to the north of Alibag, commonly known to people in Mumbai as a weekend getaway, accessible via road and water. The locality has long been treasured for its unhurried pace of life, its shaded lanes of casuarina and coconut groves, and a beach that remains far less crowded than the more commercial stretches closer to Alibaug town. Though once known as a Bird Watchers' Paradise, Kihim still retains dense tree cover and a variety of butterflies, alongside its soft, dark-sand shoreline.

What sets Kihim apart from the rest of Alibaug is its restraint — there is no boardwalk crowd or beach-shack bustle, just old bungalows, mango orchards, and a scattering of new villa developments that have arrived quietly over the last decade. This character has made it a natural draw for end-users who want a second home or a permanent retreat that feels genuinely private, rather than a resort-style address. Alibaug's appeal as a luxury real estate destination has grown due to its natural beauty and proximity to Mumbai, and Kihim sits comfortably within this larger growth story while keeping its own low-key identity intact.

Oberoi Realty's entry into this belt reflects that same appetite among discerning buyers. Oberoi Realty has entered a development agreement with landowners for a 81.05-acre land parcel near Alibaug to build luxury villas and a five-star hotel, with roughly 8.6 acres allotted to the hotel and the remaining 72.45 acres developed into around 150 high-end, fully serviced, branded residential villas. This positions the wider Kihim–Alibaug corridor as one of the more closely watched addresses for branded second-home living near Mumbai.

For families and investors alike, the pull of Kihim lies in this rare combination — genuine greenery, a beach that isn't overrun, and a slowly maturing social infrastructure of schools, clinics, and markets in nearby Alibaug and Chondi, all within a short drive.