Permata Hijau
Above picture is a house unit in Permata Hijau. A neighbourhood full of apartment options with good transport links to Jakarta's international schools and shopping malls. However, this area is very congested on weekdays. Conveniently located 10 minutes west of the southernmost end of Jl. Sudirman, these well planned communities have wide, tree-lined streets, good infrastructure and green surroundings. Nearby shopping in the Permata Hijau shop houses, ITC Permata Hijau, Beliza Shopping Center, Senayan City, Plaza Senayan and the recently completed Gandaria, only a few minutes away.
Commute time to the Golden Triangle is approximately 15 to 45 minutes, depending on your destination. The View at Pakubowono is one of the most popular apartments located in this area however the Somerset is also home to some expats in the area. Jl Panjang connects this neighborhood to the Pondok Indah community and the JIS Cilandak/Pondok Indah campuses. This road is typically highly congested due to the busway that services the west-south route.
Commute time to the Golden Triangle is approximately 15 to 45 minutes, depending on your destination. The View at Pakubowono is one of the most popular apartments located in this area however the Somerset is also home to some expats in the area. Jl Panjang connects this neighborhood to the Pondok Indah community and the JIS Cilandak/Pondok Indah campuses. This road is typically highly congested due to the busway that services the west-south route.
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Kuningan
Part of the Central Business District with lots of apartment blocks. Considered as the favorite area for expat living and working in Jakarta, close to the center of Jakarta city with the limited through traffic area, Kuningan was originally planned as a diplomatic enclave and has some stately residences for diplomats accordingly. Some of the house for rent or house for sale in Kuningan area are seemingly older, but most of the time the landlords are willing to renovate in order to accommodate as expatriates leases. The apartment for rent and apartment for sale are listed and available. If you like to go for shopping, it takes only 20 minutes to reach Ambassador Malls, Pacific Place, Plaza Indonesia and Grand Indonesia. The international schools nearby are Pattimura Elementary and Jakarta International School (JIS).
Pondok Indah
An area that offers more spacious living options and close to several good international schools. This area is popular with expat families. Stately mansions line the major thoroughfare of Jl. Metro Pondok Indah, just south of Pondok Indah Mall I, II and III. A well planned community with tree-lined streets. Pondok Indah is the closest neighborhood to the Cilandak campus of Jakarta Intercultural School. Although it is a newer neighborhood compared to the Kemang or Cipete areas, the houses often lack the backyards that are a much enjoyed asset in the older expat neighborhoods. The commute to the the Golden Triangle could be as long as 45 minutes to one hour, depending on your destination and traffic congestion. Commute time to the British International School from the Pondok Indah area is around 45 minutes, however because the commute is going against the flow of traffic into the city, typically it is a smooth commute.
This area is also close to several international schools and offers a range of housing options from large family homes and villas to apartments.Beautiful homes tucked down alleys and narrow streets, the housing development in Kemang was not planned. Yet narrow streets and high traffic congestion don't keep expats away from Kemang neighborhoods.
Beautiful homes with substantial gardens hide behind tall walls down undistinguished back roads. Kemang is 15-30 minutes from the Cilandak campus of Jakarta Intercultural School. Most grocery needs can be found in the Hero, Ranch Market and Kem Chicks that are located in the area. The opening of Kemang Village has brought a mall facility into the neighborhood. It's a 45 minute to 1 1/2 hour commute to the Golden Triangle. Many unique restaurants and shops that line the main streets of Kemang make it a unique neighborhood, however it is prone to traffic congestion due to the limited access streets and the one way traffic flow in the area.
East, West and particularly North Jakarta are significantly less popular among the expat population.
East, West and particularly North Jakarta are significantly less popular among the expat population.
Source: Popular Expat Neigbourhoods in Jakarta and expat.or.id
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