Joanna James
Jakarta in a very short time has become one of the most prominent cities in Asia. Java, the island the capital is situated on, is the most populated island in the world.
Situated at the heart of the city alongside many a Jakarta serviced apartment such as the Somerset Grand Citra Jakarta is this mammoth emporium. The mall is primarily focused on very high-end brands, and a variety of entertainment stores. The massive mall also makes sure that all the supplementary services such as ATMs and money-changers are present for your shopping convenience. The mall also boasts the largest cinema in the country, the Blitzmegaplex. There are also various attractions for children such as a gaming arcade and the mall's signature Dance Fountain Show.
Despite the magnitude of the former, this manages to be the country's largest shopping mall. Commonly referred to as 'MTA', this mall covers more than three hundred thousand square metres and features more than five hundred shops distributed among seven floors. MTA contains Indonesia's largest ice-rink, Sky Rink, which many refer to as an arena due to its size. The mall also has a multitude of large exhibition areas and a massive event-venue that showcases the country's biggest concerts. The mall holds yet another record, and this time an international one, since it's exterior LED display is the longest in the world.
Featuring a dynamic assortment of shops to cater to a variety of disposable-incomes is Plaza Senayan, or 'PS' for short. The mall is renowned for being a foodie haven since it offers a wide range of restaurants. Due to its proximity to many business offices, it is one of the most sought after locales for business lunches. It might not be the biggest mall, but it is definitely one of the classiest and refined, while still managing to be dynamic in terms of stores. There's also an on-site cinema where you can watch the most recent blockbuster movies.
This is also among the largest malls in the country, and is not just one mall either. It is actually three individual malls that are united by a single complex. Each of these malls have a unique range of shops and attractions to offer. The malls contain supermarkets as well as a department store along with the usual offerings of brands such as Levi's. This place also has a great reputation as an entertainment centre because a water-park, a winter-wonderland and an ice-skating rink.
This mall, situated within Jakarta's central park, is one of the most captivating in terms of architecture. The mall consists of a stunning oval structure containing a variety of food outlets on the ground floor. There are five floors in total, and they contain an assortment of stores where you can find a smorgasbord of products. The mall contains another massive Blitzmegaplex cinema and is one of the biggest in the country. The mall is beautifully enveloped by the park, which contains a variety of koi ponds and exuberant gardens. A visit to this mall is sure to be a shopping experience you won't soon forget.
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