Despite the heat, we’ve compiled a mini guide to enjoying (and surviving) Mumbai’s crazy summer, especially for you. Yeah, we’re cool like that.

Fake a Vacation: Swimbos, it’s time to flaunt what lies beneath at Sun n Sand’s pretty sea-facing pool (virtual tour here) where you can lie on a deck chair and pretend you’re in Goa. Perfect for those who aren’t members at Mumbai’s clubs as you can pay per swim here. 39, Juhu Beach, Juhu, call 66938888, Rs. 550 from 7 am to 8 30 pm.

Grow Your Own Mint for Mojitos: It would be in your favour to buy a mint plant and treat it well. Returns include leaves to make mojitos. Buy at Green Grower SV Road, opposite Bandra Talav, Bandra (W), call 26415985, Rs. 30.

Throw a D-I-Y Crepe Party: If al fresco brunches have you staring at the sun, take it inside at Suzette, the city’s new creperie that rents out its cozy space for Sunday brunches, complete with D-I-Y crepe machines. Ground floor, Atlanta Building, Nariman Point, call 22880055.

Order Homemade Mango Juice: Organic mango juice from our favourite treatster Rebecca Vaz from The Baking Tray. Who gives a fruit? Call Rebecca Vaz on 9821694917, Rs 200 per litre.

Use Natural Deodorant: You’ll want to OD on deo with Lush’s Teo Bar deodorant that looks pretty and comes with tea tree, lemon and juniper. Shop no-11, Grand Galleria, High Street Phoenix, Senapati Bapat Marg, LowerParel, call 24975518, Rs 480 for a bar.

Shop at a Beach Store: Surfer shorts, swim trunks, bikinis and beach shorts (brands include Roxy, Almost Famous) at this super international web store that ships to India. Visit www.tillys.com/intl/.

Meet Your Biggest Fan: bpb found a giant (7 feet tall, 4 feet wide) 80-year-old hand-operated iron fan, originally used by farmers in Gujarat to dehusk wheat and rice. Anemos, Krishna House, ground floor, Raghuvanshi Estate, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, call 9920108887, Rs 56,000.

Build Your Own Terrace Shower: If you have a private terrace, this build-your-own outdoor shower is a great idea. You don’t have one? Well, don’t spout. Read instructions here.

Colour Salvador Dali’s Works: For when it’s too hot to play outside, stay in with your Salvador Dali colouring book. We don’t have to tell you to stay inside the lines. Order on Amazon here, approx Rs 370.

Attend a Summer Concert: They’re back! Bandstand concerts at The Hanging Gardens, Carter Road Amphitheatre and Dadar Chowpatty. Pack your picnic for upcoming gigs that include Something Relevant on April 30 and Shor Bazaar on May 14. See full schedule here.

Buy and Design Flip Flops: Arugambay’s fliflops – polka dotted or in colours like Rainforest and Aubergine – are inspired by a surfing destination in Sri Lanka by the same name. You can also enter their contest to design your own cheery chappals. For more information, click here. Available at Rocia, 10 Jai Mahal, opposite Mc. Donald’s, Linking Road, Bandra (W), call 26058786.

Go Blonde: bpb got hairstylist Dilshad to recommend a cool summer do - sharp blunt with fresh strawberry blonde highlights for the summer. Dilshad’s Salon, Candelar Building, John Baptist Road, Bandra (W), call 26431770.

Learn To Play Water Polo: Eau baby! At Andheri Sports Complex Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), call Mr. Khanonkar on 26744989.

Buy Dry Shampoo: Hair so summer slimy, you could be in Grease Lightning? Cut down on repeated hair washes with Toni and Guy’s dry shampoo or Bumble and Bumble’s hair powder, both available at Beautiful. 613, Pooja Apartments, 17th Road, Khar (W) , call 26008597.

Ask for a Mini Indoor Fountain: The fountains on this website may be eye sores, but take these guys a design and they’ll replicate it. How’s this coffee cup fountain for sample? Oceanic Enviro, Swaroop Arcade, 2nd floor, Parsiwada, Sahar Road, Chakala, Andheri (E), call 28377210.

Make Aqua Marine Cupcakes: This D-I-Y kit of cupcakes comes with sea-blue icing and fish and turtle-shaped sprinkles to splash on. Babycakes, call Pallavi Seth on 9820120098 or visit www.ilovebabycakes.in, cupcakes start at Rs 45.

Lick a Gelato Popsicle: Amore launches gelato popsicles for the summer. Attend to the stick. Amore, Gagangiri Society, B Building, shop no B-1, ground floor, off Carter Road, Bandra (W), Rs 59.

Get Sun Protection: The only time it’s okay to be shady is during the summer, so order a vintage parasol or hat from this UK store that ships to Mumbai. And of course, everybody’s free to wear sunscreen. Visit www.asos.com, Rs 1,800 for parasol, Rs 1,100 for hat.

Hang with Birds: Far from Hitchcock’s scary birds, these papier mache ones come in pretty colours and won’t try to peck your eyes out. Coo. At Contemporary Arts & Crafts, 19, Napeansea Road, call 23630740.