Best places to shop in Jakarta - A Shopaholic's Essential

Ideal for purchasing the latest in electronics this mall is located in Kuningan, South Jakarta. The atmosphere within the mall is chaotic and bustling but also proves its popularity as a top place for scoring electronic items. A service apartment in Jakarta would be the best type of accommodation if you are considering a serious shopping spree around the area.

Located next to the Ambassador Mall, the ITC Kuningan is ideal for bargain hunters. A huge collection of garments, accessories, handbags etc. are available here at very reasonable prices. A definite must stop for the serious shopaholic this mall promises you a chance of acquiring some unique and interesting bargains.

Just about anything and everything is available at this immensely popular mall. Located opposite the Ambassador and ITC malls in Kuningan Ciputra World 2 is the 2nd of the 3 Ciputra malls; complete with apartments, entertainment venues and even offices. Exploring the multi-complex may take more than a day or two and in order to keep coming back consider the convenience of choosing accommodation at an apartment hotel. By booking this type of accommodation you are free to move to your own schedule with the added convenience of a modern kitchen, living space and even leisure facilities of a conventional hotel. Well placed within Ciputra World 1 is the Somerset Berlian Jakarta, for example.

This is a huge mall consisting of two buildings which are linked by a sky-bridge. Not for the bargain hunter, this mall located in Central Jakarta and offers branded goods catering to a high-end market. It is, of course, quite a treat to explore.

This mall stands for luxury shopping and is located opposite the Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall. This was one of Indonesia's first shopping malls and proudly boasts the first Starbucks outlet started way back in the 2000s. Favoured by the fashionable citizens of Indonesia, 'Plaza Indonesia' promises a world of designer shopping.

Although quite compact in size, Plaza Senayan located in Jalan Asia Afrika, Jakarta Pusat, is full of high-end luxury brands for you to choose from.

Sitting right next to the Plaza Senayan the Senayan City mall is not to be missed for excellent mid-range goodies as well as a fine selection of children's goods stores. Much larger in size to Plaza Senayan this mall is home to international brand stores such as The Gap, Bershka and Top Shop. One floor is dedicated to international children's brands while a well-housed food court makes your shopping spree quite a pleasure.

Located just a few minutes from the Ambassador in South Jakarta this mall offers a quieter ambience for your shopping indulgence. Apart from the excellent shopping venues the mall is home to coffee shops, restaurants and even offers free Wi-Fi.