BKC hosts the US, UK, Australian, and several other major consulates general, making it the diplomatic hub of Mumbai. The cluster of consulates in the western sector of BKC is surrounded by security perimeters but the district's wide roads and well-maintained public spaces make it pleasant to walk through. The presence of international diplomatic missions has drawn associated businesses — visa agencies, international schools, and expat-oriented services — to the surrounding streets.
The area around the US Consulate on Lincoln House is historically significant as the site of Mumbai's most prominent diplomatic presence. The Consulate General building and its surroundings are visible from the public road. The diplomatic district's security apparatus gives BKC's western edge a slightly different atmosphere from the financial core.