South Jakarta
A wide selection of books (many in English) plus fine stationery and writing accessories make this hip hang-out a must-stop for anyone interested in words…
Must-see shopping in Jakarta
South Jakarta
On the 2nd floor of a rundown old-school mall you'll find Jakarta's hipster entrepreneurs. Dozens of individual booths sell everything from retro…
South Jakarta
Contemporary art exhibitions, stylish designer goods, books, old travel posters and good coffee all come together in this chic space. Bare concrete and…
Jakarta
On the 1st floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, a treasure trove of antique maps awaits at this compact shop. Prints, some dating back 500 years, are…
Jakarta
Jakarta’s famous street market is in Menteng. It has woodcarvings, furniture, textiles, jewellery, old vinyl records and many (dubious) antiques from…
Jakarta
This high-end mall is centrally located and offers a wide selection of stores, including leading Indonesian boutiques and the likes of Cartier and Louis…
Jakarta
This luxury mall contains a plethora of upscale fashion outlets, plus high-street favourites like Uniqlo and Zara. There are also a number of good local…
South Jakarta
Retro wear in all its glorious forms, from pre-owned Dr Martens and trainers to patterned shirts, caps, sew-on badges and jackets. Items are displayed on…
South Jakarta
On the hunt for the best local fashion labels? Then head to ARA, a high-end concept store and independent fashion boutique inside the Colony shopping mall…
South Jakarta
Tulisan is an Indonesian accessories label that specialises in brightly coloured illustrated prints and is best known for its playful canvas tote bags…
South Jakarta
Lovers of streetwear will find a solid combination of local indie design wear and limited-edition Nike trainers at the Goods Dept. Accessory racks are…
South Jakarta
In a city splashed with flashy malls, this unusual, tall mall stands out – it's understated with a modest-sized collection of shops. There's a Periplus…
South Jakarta
This huge midrange to high-end mall is anchored by the Parisian department store Galleries Lafayette. The complex includes luxury hotels and condos,…
South Jakarta
Opposite the Blok M mall, this department store has two huge floors that seem to go on forever. The slogan here is 'The pride of Indonesia', and you'll…
South Jakarta
The smaller, sleepier outpost of Plaza Senayan has a relaxed vibe and a small collection of stores. A branch of Din Tai Fung can be found here, as can…
South Jakarta
Created by Italian-born designer Susanna Perini, who has worked in Indonesia for 20 years, the Biasa brand was inspired by Indonesian culture. Perini's…
Jakarta
This particularly good grocery store sells all manner of southeast Asian fruits from dragonfruit and mangosteen to durian, guava and rambutan. It also…
South Jakarta
This little store opposite Jakarta Coffee House was launched by esteemed Indonesian fashion photographer Nicoline Patricia Malina. Älska sells locally…
South Jakarta
Like an upmarket souk, the kind you'd find in the Persian Gulf, this mall has a handful of local designers and smaller boutique-style shops. They're…
Merdeka Square & Central Jakarta
The mall to the masses, this huge complex has myriad shops and vendors selling just about every day-to-day item imaginable. Cheap shoes, batik clothes,…
South Jakarta
This big midrange mall has high-street brands like Marks & Spencer, Top Shop, Zara and H&M. There's a range of beauty services on the lower level and…
South Jakarta
Renowned for its cheap prices on a huge range of budget goods from phone covers and flip-flops (thongs) to T-shirts. Wander the endless corridors and…
Jakarta
An enormous mall of small shops and stalls selling all manner of precious goods and jewellery. Take your time to browse the vendors and compare prices…
South Jakarta
Beautiful handmade gifts, clothing and weavings, silver jewellery, wood crafts, home decor, furnishings and more from across the archipelago. The company…
Jakarta
Sharing space with Rossi Musik is this cool, independent record store that stocks an impressive array of Indonesian and international punk, metal and…
Jakarta
Indonesian brand selling good-quality outdoor gear and camping equipment for a fraction of the price of Western brands. There are a number of Eiger…
Jakarta
The place for electronics (and exotica such as Russian watches), Mangga Dua Mall is a busy combination of six adjoining multistorey malls. You'll also…
South Jakarta
Huge plaza with a cinema and stores including Gucci, Burberry, Victoria's Secret and Chanel, along with other big-bucks brands. Plus lots of cafes.
Jalan Jaksa Area
Jakarta's original department store is known for its handicrafts, which are sourced from across the archipelago. The batik selection is excellent.
South Jakarta
Good-quality grocery store, selling fruit, veg, basic foods and lots of local brands and international imports.
Jakarta
Project X is a hip multibrand design store stocking a selection of independent streetwear brands from South Korea, Japan and around the globe. This…
South Jakarta
Excellent selection of English-language magazines and books, both fiction and nonfiction.
South Jakarta
This locally well-regarded design store has its own line of clothing made with classic Javanese batik, including a large collection of colourful…
Jakarta
A hectic old-school mall with spotty air-con but enough textiles to blanket the city. Plunge into the narrow aisles between the polychromatic stalls.
