Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, is one of the cities in the world that has many malls. It has reached nearly 200 malls and is still counting. With that number of malls offered in Jakarta, people are given many choices which mall they want to enjoy the shopping spree activity. And it can be a good idea to have one day off for shopping since you can enjoy not only the luxurious brands you can find in the malls, but also the ambience that each mall offers. When you visit a mall, you can shop for branded items and groceries, watch the newly-released films, accompany your kids to play in the playground, indulge yourself in spa or massage, treat yourself for nice foods, and other relaxing activities. The best part is you can choose which mall suits your needs because Jakarta has malls varying from high-end, ordinary to wholesale malls which offer more affordable prices. These many options allow you to manage your budget and not to spend too much when visiting a mall in Jakarta. But, despite the comfort and wide array options of malls you can have, malls in Jakarta also cause traffic to be more congested and many people have complaints about this. The congested traffic regularly happens because you can find at least 8-10 malls near your location in 8 km, you got it, right? The crowded traffic from the visitors in one mall can affect the whole traffic on one avenue or street. Therefore, it makes the traffic jam in Jakarta getting worse and overwhelming. One of the best things to do when you want to visit a mall is to use public transportation or online transportation because it can reduce the congested traffic near the mall’s area. To help you enjoy your shopping spree, we have summarized some nice malls that are worth visiting.
- Grand Indonesia
This mall is the largest mall in Jakarta and located in the business hub of Thamrin. Grand Indonesia houses many exclusive brands to local brands and also various food menus from International to local dinings. You can experience shopping from international brands like H&M, Marks n’ Spencer, Adidas, Nike, to local brands such as Anne Avantie, Batik Keris, Damn I Love Indonesia, Danar Hadi, Parang Kencana, Martha Tilaar, and many others. Grand Indonesia also offers a unique and authentic gift shop at Alun-alun Indonesia that can attract foreigners who are looking for souvenirs from Indonesia. Here, at Alun-alun Indonesia, you can find many variants of gifts from keychains to traditional fabrics or clothes originally from Indonesia. Because of its enormous size, it probably needs one full day to explore and enjoy this mall. Besides, this mall is considered giant because it has two buildings which are East Mall and West Mall that are connected by a Sky Bridge and covers a total area of 263,226 square meters. You can opt whether to shop international or local brands depending on your style and economic ability. Furthermore, Grand Indonesia also provides you with many ATMs and several money changers to help foreigners change their currency into Rupiah. If you take your car when visiting this mall, you do not need to worry about the parking area because this mall has a big parking lot for 5,500 staggering cars. Another fascinating thing you can do at Grand Indonesia is to enjoy the fountain show. This show is a replica of Rockefeller Plaza Fountain with its spectacular light and sound show located at West Mall floor 3A. The dancing fountain begins every 2, 5, and 8 pm on weekends and public holidays. One thing you should note is that Grand Indonesia can pamper your need for a premium shopping experience like the motto they have which is a one-stop shopping mall for everyone.
Grand Indonesia
Address: Jalan M.H. Thamrin No.1 Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta 10310
Phone: +62 21 2358 0001
Facebook: Grand Indonesia
Instagram: @GrandIndo
Twitter: @GrandIndo
YouTube: Grand Indonesia
TikTok: @GrandIndo
Website: grand-indonesia.com - Plaza Senayan
Plaza Senayan that was opened in 1996, is one of the most established Shopping Centers in Jakarta. This mall is located at the South end of Jakarta’s Central Business District (CBD) next to Jalan Sudirman and close to Jalan Gatot Subroto. Plaza Senayan offers you a wide array of tenants from local to international brands. Some of the local brands you can find are Parang Kencana, Tulisan, Tulola, Biyan, Iwan Tirta Private Collection, and Sapto Djojokartiko, and the international brands such as Aldo, Bally, Braun Buffel, Coach, Converse, Fred Perry, Gucci and many others. When you spend your time at Plaza Senayan you can have an international shopping experience and indulge yourself with high-end quality products provided in over 250 stores. Plaza Senayan has also received the Indonesia WOW Brand 2014 Award: Residential Property Developer, Shopping Mall & Retail “Best Mall in Premium Mall Category” and this award was presented by MarkPlus, Inc. Despite its premium quality as a mall, Plaza Senayan also has two of the biggest department stores that are interconnecte on the south and north sides. You can find Metro Department Store at the south end and Sogo Department Store at the north side. Plaza Senayan which has a three-storey building is also famous for its big musical clock located in the central lobby that plays a jingle accompanied by dancing animated figures at every hour. You can stop for a moment to enjoy this show when you pass by the central lobby.
Plaza Senayan
Address: Jalan Asia Afrika No.8 RW 003, Gelora, Tanah Abang, Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta 10270
Phone: +62 21 572 5555
Facebook: plazasenayan
Instagram: @plaza_senayan
Twitter: @PlazaSenayan
Website: plaza-senayan.com - Pondok Indah Mall
Pondok Indah Mall that is locally known as PIM by locals has three malls that are interconnected by two elevated multi-storey pedestrian walkways. This mall is located near a luxurious residential area in south Jakarta named Pondok Indah. PIM is not only famous due to its location but also for becoming one of Jakarta’s enormous malls and the variety of shopping preferences. You can splurge your money or use a credit card here for shopping experience from local to international brands. Batik Danar Hadi, Batik Keris, and Batik Negeri are several Indonesian brands you can opt for. Meanwhile, the international brands you can find are Aldo, Birkenstock, Calvin Klein, Fossil, Geox, and some other brands. In addition, PIM also has ATM centers, money changers, salons for grooming, and fitness centers to keep you in shape. After a long day of shopping spree, you can relax and enjoy snacks in a waterpark or in cinemas or even ice skating in the rink in this mall, this will keep you away from boredom.
Pondok Indah Mall
Address: Jalan Metro Pondok Indah Kavling IV, Pondok Pinang, Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta Selatan, DKI Jakarta 12310
Phone: +62 21 7506 750
Facebook: pondokindahmall
Instagram: @pondokindahmall.id
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pondokindahmall
Website: pondokindahmall.co.id
- Taman Anggrek Mall
TThis mall is a recommended choice for those who live in Grogol Petamburan in the West Jakarta area. Taman Anggrek mall covers 360,000 square meters area and it is a seven-storey building. Taman Anggrek was built in 1996 and is considered as one of the biggest shopping malls in Indonesia. There are ample options you can have here since this mall features more than 400 specialized stores from local to international merchants. You can spend your budget on international brands such as Skechers, Puma, Uniqlo, IKEA, L’occitane, and many others. On the other hand, you can also enjoy the authenticity of Indonesian brands, like Martha Tilaar, Natasha Skin Clinic Center, and Matahari. When you have done shopping and you want to enjoy the chill of winter feeling, you can do ice skating in the indoor ice rink. What makes this mall worth visiting is because of its more than 20 exhibition areas including a spectacular 800 square meters center atrium which regularly feature major events that can draw attention from local and international crowds.
Taman Anggrek Mall
Address: Jalan Tanjung Duren Timur 2, RT 012/RW 001, Tanjung Duren Selatan, Grogol Petamburan, Jakarta Barat, DKI Jakarta 11470
Phone: +62 21 5643 777
Facebook: mta.jakarta
Instagram: @maltamananggrek
Twitter: @MalTamanAnggrek
Website: taman-anggrek-mall.com - Kota Kasablanka Mall
Kota Kasablanka, known as Kokas by the locals, is located in south Jakarta strategically in the developing Casablanca area and was established in 2012. This mall has hundreds of international and local shops and this can attract millions of visitors each year. Kota Kasablanka itself is an area that covers 11.5 hectares (28 acres) located in Tebet, South Jakarta. This area consists of office towers, serviced office suites, shopping center, convention hall, and condominium towers. Kota Kasablanka superblock is developed by PT Pakuwon Jati Tbk (PWON). Kokas also has the Food Society where you can find various food tenants for your craving, and this is considered as one of the biggest food courts in the country. Besides finding the needs of adults, this mall also provides activities for kids, you can bring your kids to Chipmunk Playland and Cafe to experience an indoor kid’s playground and cafe for children up to aged 11 or to Amazing Express or to D’Amazing Caribbean. You can prepare yourself to enjoy shopping here from these numerous local brands, such as Batik Keris, Cindy, Dian Pelangi, Eiger, Erha, and many other brands. You can also find some international brands for your shopping crave, for example Havaianas, Guess, Geox, Crocs, Hush Puppies, Kate Spade, Keds, and some other brands. At Kokas, you can also enjoy XXI where you can experience the comfort of watching your favorite movies. Kokas is a one-stop mall that can deliver your needs and you should spend some time here to relax and have some fun.
Kota Kasablanka Mall
Address: Jalan Casablanca Raya Kavling 88 South Jakarta 12870
Phone: +62 21 2946 5000
Facebook: KotaKasablanka
Instagram: @kotakasablanka
Twitter: @kotakasablanka
YouTube: Kota Kasablanka
Website: kotakasablanka.co.id
You can choose the mall based on your own interest and your location of residence. But, it is also a good idea to visit other malls in a different area. These five malls can provide you with international shopping experience and you can find all your needs here. Just do not forget to spare some time and prepare your budget so that you can have an enjoyable shopping spree.
