Here is a list of the top five shopping districts in Jakarta.
1. Central Jakarta for the fashion savvy
An important stop for visitors, central Jakarta offers a wide range of shopping options, with humongous shopping malls that will take you at least a couple of days to cover. Plaza Indonesia, for example, has 250 stores, and even expanded in late 2009 to hold more tenants, leaving fashion lovers and trendsetters spoilt for choice. Some international retailers include Prada, Cartier, Hermes and Bally. Adjacent to Plaza Indonesia is eX, an entertainment center dedicated to a markedly younger crowd.
An important stop for visitors, central Jakarta offers a wide range of shopping options, with humongous shopping malls that will take you at least a couple of days to cover. Plaza Indonesia, for example, has 250 stores, and even expanded in late 2009 to hold more tenants, leaving fashion lovers and trendsetters spoilt for choice. Some international retailers include Prada, Cartier, Hermes and Bally. Adjacent to Plaza Indonesia is eX, an entertainment center dedicated to a markedly younger crowd.
Those on a family trip wold be able to keep their teenage kids
busy in this place that has a bowling alley, pool halls, fastfood joints
and a Hard Rock Café. Across the road from the plaza is the Grand
Indonesia Shopping Town, with Seibu and Harvey Nichols departmental
stores, a 13 auditorium cineplex and other luxury boutiques. If you are
looking for high-end, quality shopping, central Jakarta will not
disappoint.
2. North Jakarta for local favourites
The north district is a mix of shopping centers that provide a range of goods; bargain clothing at Mangga Dua wholesale center, electronics at Mall Mangga Dua & Harco Mangga Dua, souvenirs at Pendopo, Kelapa Gading Mall, and local crafts at Ancol Arts Market. Expect endless bargaining and a shopping experience like no other as you find yourself in the centre of longstanding traditions and cultures when you shop in North Jakarta. Be wary of what you buy however, as the authenticity of goods here might be questionable.
The north district is a mix of shopping centers that provide a range of goods; bargain clothing at Mangga Dua wholesale center, electronics at Mall Mangga Dua & Harco Mangga Dua, souvenirs at Pendopo, Kelapa Gading Mall, and local crafts at Ancol Arts Market. Expect endless bargaining and a shopping experience like no other as you find yourself in the centre of longstanding traditions and cultures when you shop in North Jakarta. Be wary of what you buy however, as the authenticity of goods here might be questionable.
3. South Jakarta for the big malls
The south district also has its options of luxury goods, but bargain hunters need not feel left out here. With at least 2 factory outlets in the SCBD area, it is an opportunity to get your favourite branded label at a steal. The techies will be happy in the giant electronics playground Ratu Plaza, which always stocks the latest gadgets. If some bodily relaxtion is in order, fX, a lifestyle centre has the fixes you need. You will be pleased to find cafes, restaurants, and nail salons here.
The south district also has its options of luxury goods, but bargain hunters need not feel left out here. With at least 2 factory outlets in the SCBD area, it is an opportunity to get your favourite branded label at a steal. The techies will be happy in the giant electronics playground Ratu Plaza, which always stocks the latest gadgets. If some bodily relaxtion is in order, fX, a lifestyle centre has the fixes you need. You will be pleased to find cafes, restaurants, and nail salons here.
4. East Jakarta for the indie scene
Expect to find a smaller, more edgy crowd here as east Jakarta boasts a vastly different shopping scene. Worth mentioning is the area Tebet which consists of modest cafes to rest and relax as well as independent clothing stores that offer a different taste and feel from the widely recognised international brands. A must-go for trendhunters and hippies looking to stand out.
Expect to find a smaller, more edgy crowd here as east Jakarta boasts a vastly different shopping scene. Worth mentioning is the area Tebet which consists of modest cafes to rest and relax as well as independent clothing stores that offer a different taste and feel from the widely recognised international brands. A must-go for trendhunters and hippies looking to stand out.
5. West Jakarta for affordable shopping
At West Jakarta, one will find some moderately priced shopping options. Mal Taman Anggrek and Mall Ciputra offers both local and international departmental stores such as Matahari and Metro that provide quality fashion at reasonable prices. The latest iconic mall to this area is Central Park Mall where one can find Sogo departmental store, and Carrefour hypermarket that provides for your daily grocery needs.
At West Jakarta, one will find some moderately priced shopping options. Mal Taman Anggrek and Mall Ciputra offers both local and international departmental stores such as Matahari and Metro that provide quality fashion at reasonable prices. The latest iconic mall to this area is Central Park Mall where one can find Sogo departmental store, and Carrefour hypermarket that provides for your daily grocery needs.
Now that we have opened Jakarta’s pandora box, you must surely be wondering where to begin.
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