Travelling to Jakarta - Jakarta Wonder No. 6

Malls Galore
Text by Mirandhika Mirza Photos by Doc. Senayan City and Mall Kelapa Gading


Grand Indonesia Shopping Town
One of Jakarta's largest malls is located right in the heart of the city. Standing on an area of 250,000 m2, Grand Indonesia Shopping Town is a favorite destination for those who enjoy comfort when shopping. Grand Indonesia Shopping Town offers 135,000 m2 of retail space in three zones: East Mall, West Mall, and Skybridge.

At West Mall you can find a full range of high quality domestic products – food, clothing, and many other necessities and luxuries, while East Mall features international brands such as Chanel, Botegga Veneta, Gucci, and Celine.

Grand Indonesia Shopping Town also contains a Blitz Megaplex and a variety of restaurants, including The Grand Duck King and Crystal Jade Golden Palace.

Taman Anggrek Mall
Taman Anggrek Mall is more than just a complete shopping center; it's also the perfect recreation venue for you and your family. The shape and concept of the outlets is very different from most other malls in Jakarta; the outlets are much more like those you might find in malls abroad – attractive, with varying amounts of space, and very clever interior design.

Taman Anggrek Mall also includes an Ice Skating rink – another feature reminiscent of malls in other countries.

Pacific Place
Strategically located in Jakarta's main business district on Jalan Sudirman, Pacific Place employs a mixed-use concept, combining a mall, offices, and a five-star hotel, The Ritz Carlton.

Many luxurious branded products can be found in this six-story mall. And since it's located in an office district, it's no surprise that Pacific Place is full of exclusive eating places offering unique taste experiences.

The special feature of this mall is Kidzania, a children's theme park in the form of an interactive miniature city where kids can learn how things really work, including a mini airport and hospital. Blitz Megaplex is also there to meet your cinematic needs.

Senayan City Mall
Senayan City Mall is really more like a complex or even a district, because in addition to the very luxurious mall it includes several skyscrapers, serving as a 17-story five-star hotel, a luxurious 25-story apartment complex, and an exclusive 21-story office complex that includes the headquarters of one of Indonesia's major television stations.

On an area of 48,000 m2 and comprising eight luxurious stories, Senayan City Mall has a huge selection of foreign branded goods, making this mall one of the most exclusive shopping centers for Jakarta's well-to-do residents, with 244 stores in all. Located across the street from Plaza Senayan and Senayan Trade Center, Senayan City also has a Cinema XXI.

Mall Kelapa Gading
One of the first exclusive, luxurious malls in North Jakarta, it opened in 1990 as Plaza Kelapa Gading. As the Kelapa Gading neighborhood has grown and become an exclusive residential district, Mall Kelapa Gading has also grown, and now covers an area of 130,000 m2, making it one of the most lavish shopping centers in Jakarta.

Mall Kelapa Gading has a number of special zones, such as The Catwalk, containing boutiques from 32 of Indonesia's best-known designers; Bridal World, with a full range of goods and supplies for those getting married; Fashion Hub, the most complete zone for young people's fashion needs; Gourmet Walk, an area of cafés and restaurants, and Food Temptation, a 6,000-m2 food court seating 1600.

It also has two luxury cinemas, a children's play area, and bowling, billiard, and fitness facilities.