Joanna James
As a lure to 10 million foreigners arriving in Indonesia annually, the fab shopping malls of Jakarta are more than fabulous. While there are hundreds catering to all sorts of shoppers, listed below are some of the very best.
Easy to access when touring the Sudirman Central Business District or if you are a guest at Somerset Berlian Jakarta located 15 minutes from the mall, Pacific Place is your modern hub for both the stylish shopper to browse and families to enjoy the latest entertainment options. The place is home to over 200 stores which include some high-end brand names such as Miu-Miu, Prada, Hermes etc. The place is home to a KidZania and even a theme park located on the 6th floor; a fab mall around which to look for a Jakarta residence apartment.
The name in Indonesian translates to Orchid Garden Mall; the place is a shopaholics dream come true, consisting of 7 floors to indulge in some out of this world shopping experiences. This mall is home to all sorts of fashion accessories, toys, leather goods, sporting apparel and more. With over 400 plus stores to browse you are going to be a very busy shopper exploring the confines of Mal Taman Anggrek. Oh, and add to this a fine line up of entertainment, including a cinema and an ice skating rink and you pretty much have your day planned out.
It's true! This place is the largest and grandest shopping town in the entire country. Boasting a retail floor area of 6.9 million square feet the place is well structured with parking for over 5000 vehicles. The place is made up of two sections, connected by a sky-bridge and no mere day is enough to thoroughly explore the place. The mall is home to loads of high-end brand names such as H&M, Bebe, PULL&BEAR, Top Shop, Forever 21 etc. One aspect of the mall not to be missed is the famous 'Dancing Water Fountain' a pretty spectacle you can see on weekdays between noon and 9 pm and weekends from noon to 8 pm.
This mall, popularly called PIM, is located in the ritzy neighbourhood of Pondok Indah a suburb in South Jakarta. Hence, those of you with deep pockets are offered a chance to shop for some of the best global fashion brands with the like of Karen Millen and Braun Buffel located there.
Smaller in size, but definitely more upscale than most of the other city malls, the Plaza Senayan has over 250 stores. Big names such as Levi, Fendi, Guess, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Tory Burch are amongst the shops to browse. As you explore the mall, make sure to stop by the Marygold Clock located in the main atrium, since it offers a unique treat at the top of the hour, where animated figures move in rhythm to the orchestral music played.
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