Shopping in Jakarta
Discover 43 markets, shops, and shopping spots in Jakarta, Indonesia. From local markets to specialty stores — curated from real traveler tips.
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Pasar Tanah Abang
This is the prime place for garments in Jakarta or even Indonesia! The biggest in Southeast Asia and usually export to Africa and Middle East, arrangement delivery in all coutries in the world. Groceries and semi retail (minimum 3 pieces) sale. All types of fashion are abundant. ''Haggle'' is not too necessary, mainly if buy ''in bulks'' to get a swell discount, the prices can be the cheapest you can find in Jakarta. There are 20,000 kioks spread in Block A to F, Metro Block AA and BB, including Kebon Dalam Market near Hok Tek Tjen Sien Temple and also including Jembatan Tinggi Tanah Abang Bukit Shops. Because of the huge multi-purpose area, '''make sure''' you get to Metro Block AA & BB (the high brown and green building) for the quality garments, but still lower quality than in ITC Mangga Dua. Due to heavy traffic jams, walking hundreds meters maybe necessary.
Jl. K.H. Mas Mansyur no.1 Website -
Senayan City
Right in front of Plaza Senayan, this brand new building is a combination between shopping arcade, office tower, apartment, and hotel. A lot of exclusive brands can be found there, including its major tenant, Debenhams, a big department store from UK, and Topshop, a unisex boutique from UK. For you gadget lovers, Best Denki, the biggest electronic store from Japan has its biggest outlet outside of Japan in this Mall. An exclusive Studio XXI cinema with its 4 deluxe theaters and 1 premiere theater and a variety of food stalls from all over the world is here as well, including Krispy Kreme and Burger King. Senayan City also has restaurants open up until midnight in its "Crystal Lagoon" section.
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Gandaria City
One huge mall at South Jakarta, easier to get lost than most other malls! Al fresco dining at Main Street, with restaurants topping the first two floors, but the option does not end there: an Eat & Eat food court at the top floor and other sporadic establishments. So big, they can handle two events together at two different stages, the outdoor is usually the more important one. Watch at one of the only two '''IMAX''' theaters in Indonesia that broadcast blockbuster films on schedule, and be a pilot at the exclusive '''Flight Experience''' 100% scale of Boeing 737-800 airplane cockpit simulator, certified by FAA, CASA, CAA and DCA.
Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda Kav. 5-8 Website -
Lotte Shopping Avenue
Inspired by the similar concept of its flagship mall in South Korea, it is catered to mainly the youth, but has the best food options in the strip that everyone should not miss. The youth can have a photograph with some replicas of the Korean idols. Big establishments include the ''Uniqlo'' clothing store, the ''99 Ranch Market'' grocery store, the ''Toys City'', the ''Lotte Duty Free'', and 3 premium dining options up on the highest floor. The restaurants at the 3rd floor cater to mostly East Asian delicacies, but a few serve Indonesian or other international cuisines.
Jl. Professor Doktor Satrio No.5 Website -
Plaza Senayan
Anchored by '''Sogo''' and '''Metro''' department stores, this is the self-proclaimed "most stylish mall in Jakarta" and they just might be right, at least if you equate style with the ilk of the Louis Vuitton, Prada and Gucci shops that fill up the first floor. Check out the '''Kinokuniya''' book store on the 5th floor of Sogo, the largest in Jakarta with an excellent selection of English books. The '''Arcadia''' annex, lurking in the back across a parking lot, has a cluster of high-end restaurants, ice cream bar, and health centre. Next to Senayan sports complex.
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Central Park
An increasingly well known shopping mall that has branded fashions (not the upscale like Hermes or Louis Vuitton though), ''Sogo'' department store and a huge ''Gramedia'' bookstore. Huge garden area with fish ponds, gardens and big stage for a night out. Do not miss the ''Tribeca'' portion separated by the park for better dining options. Unique eating options especially East Asian, including 1 special food court for a Japanese taste. Right next to Mal Taman Anggrek.
Jalan Letnan Jenderal S Parman Kav. 28 (Podomoro City) Website -
Mal Taman Anggrek
One of the most well known places to shop in Jakarta. 5 cavernous floors comprising of mostly middle class options. Highlights include the biggest '''ice skating rink''' in Southeast Asia, a ''Hero'' supermarket, ''Uniqlo'' fashion store and ''Metro'' department store. Commons here include electronic, furniture, and home appliance stores. Distinguishable by the 7 apartment towers on it and its long wall of LED lights that makes a beautiful sight as you are coming.
Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman Kav. 21 Website -
Glodok
The Glodok area is the Chinatown of Jakarta! While you may not see upscale Chinese restaurants, the locals do shop here for gadgets, from game consoles to Hi-Fi stereos. Beware that many of them have been scrutinized and can be a counterfeit hardware. Other items to look for include home appliances and hardware materials. The most trusted can generally be found at the Lindeteves Trade Center (LTC).
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Plaza Indonesia
The standard-bearer of swank, but no longer the only game in town. Well located at the very center of Jakarta, similar options as Grand Indonesia, but ''slightly'' less classy. Good food courts and a well-stocked ''Periplus'' and ''Aksara'' bookstores. One of the top places to hang out in the Jendral Sudirman & M.H. Thamrin corridor with many f&b options, cafés and bars. No department stores.
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Grand Indonesia
A big mall with high-end boutiques (both branded and independent) on its West mall, and a myriad of eating options at the East mall and the Skybridge. Highlights include ''Alun-Alun Indonesia'' arts and crafts, ''Seibu'' department store straight from Japan, the hourly ''Dancing Fountain'' at the 3A floor of the West mall, and ''Galeri Indonesia Kaya'' cultural performance at the 8th floor.
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Pasaraya Grande
Great hangout place in South Jakarta with its many cafes and restaurants. It has a big food court at the basement with extensive selection of local and international cuisine. The mall itself sprawls a wide array of clothing items from local and international designers. It has a floor dedicated entirely to Indonesian traditional clothing and handicrafts, although the items are a bit pricey.
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Pasar Baru
An open market opened since the Dutch colonial era in 1820. Famous in Jakarta for selling textiles, sporting equipments, shoes, cameras and accessories. For numismatic lovers, this is also the place to go to. Tens of sellers display their collection of old Indonesian currency and also currency from around the world. Pasar Baru is also home to the Indian community living in Jakarta.
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Blok M Square
Accessible from the underground tunnel from Blok M Plaza, both malls can be visited depending on your purpose. This is the place where you buy cheap fashion and apparels (and cheap books), which may look hectic as Ambassador Mall or Mangga Dua. If you are in for something to eat, it's much better to get to the Blok M Plaza next door, unless you prefer a snack or light meal.
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PX Pavilion @ The St. Moritz
Supposedly a mall that will spruce as the St. Moritz super block complex attaches to is done. For now, multiple upscale eating tenants dominantly fill up the space as well as the ''99 Ranch Market'', the ''Times bookstore'', the ''Harley Davidson'' store, and the ''Nano'' massage parlor (reasonably priced body and foot massage you can get in a mall!).
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Plaza Semanggi
This large, airy and brand new mall (opened 2004) has something for everyone, with floors devoted to fashion, IT, and even furniture. Good selection of restaurants on floor 3A. Plaza Semanggi also offers a great view of Jakarta from it's deck on the 10th floor(Plangi Sky DIning). A number of restaurants is also available on the 10th floor.
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Kota Kasablanka
A premium mall at the Pancoran area. Branded middle-upper class boutiques in line with Sogo department store and many huge tenants. The Food Society at the ground and upper ground floors provide an exhilarating dining experience, one of the most favorite spots for culinary get-goers.
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Mal Kelapa Gading & La Piazza
A series of 4 malls at one single street! A place for all rounders for all levels of budget. The best place to enjoy your meal with 5 food courts in different themes, and the best place to shop for fashion in the area. The adjacent La Piazza is a similar but much smaller place.
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Pluit Village
The first mall built in Pluit, now sleepy with middle class shops. The best place to get a haircut around and eat at the food court that caters to authentic Indonesian and Chinese cuisine — no chain brands. Matahari department store and Carrefour also fill up the mall.
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Blok M Plaza
A middle class mall. If you want to buy fashion & apparels, there are upscale options but much cheaper at the Blok M Square next door, but this is supposedly where you want to grab a bite or watch a movie after the shopping, as the restaurants are cleaner.
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Mal Ciputra Jakarta
More distinguishable by the tall Ciputra Hotel rather than by the mall itself. Middle class mall filled with students from nearby Trisakti and Tarumanegara Universities, cheap to reasonably priced clothing and cheap places to eat and drink.
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ITC Mangga Dua
This is the cheapest place in Jakarta when it comes to clothing, even then ''haggle is still the norm''. Thousands of Independent clothing lines in line with counterfeit brands. Very crowded on the weekends, watch out for pickpockets.
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Emporium Pluit Mall
The first mall you'll typically see as you enter Pluit. A small but tall mall, with premium middle-upper class fashion. Food options are abundant, both premium and budget, the food court has cheap food and on par with chain brands.
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Pondok Indah Mall
Two malls connected by a skybridge, the complex claims to be the biggest in Jakarta. Sogo, Metro, cafes, restaurants and the usual suspects. The favourite mall of most expats in Jakarta. Anchored by Sogo and Metro Department store.
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Mangga Dua Square
A more upscale option at Mangga Dua, but modest compared to elsewhere in Jakarta. Has a modest outdoor food court caters to Chinese tastes and a ''club'' upstairs. Houses many hotels that provide an optimum connection to Ancol.
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ITC Kuningan
A lower class mall, with small shacks of micro businesses. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. In contrast, the upper floor has premium dining options, while lower floor has Carrefour.
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Mal Ambassador
A similar option to ITC Kuningan, both are connected by a skybridge. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. More eating options than ITC with famous Indonesian chain brands.
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Mall of Indonesia
A middle-upper class style mall, a newest addition to the region. Has an indoor amusement park with a roller coaster. The best place for lounging with coffee shops and shophouses outside the mall.
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ITC Roxy Mas
The Roxy strip is the place to look for mobile phones (but likely you won't get a new iPhone here). Haggling is the norm here, if possible get a local buddy to help with what is the best shop.
KH. Hasyim Ashari St. No. 125, Cideng, Gambir, Jakarta 10150 -
Mangga Dua Mall
One part of the Mangga Dua strip is where the locals shop for electronics, from game consoles to Hi-Fi speakers. Note that unless you ask not to, most of the software sold here are pirated.
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Pluit Junction
A sleepy and lonely mall across the Emporium Pluit with basic shops. Good only for a fitness, movies (the cheapest in the area) and watch a live football match at its center stage.
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Dharmawangsa Square Citywalk
A mall to go to if you don't like the crowded hype. Close to the premium hotel of the same name is a mall with premium tenants (well, most are not chain brands) and dining options.
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Baywalk Mall
A newest addition to the area with premium eateries and chain department stores. Has a dedicated seating area with view of Jakarta's seas and a seaside seafood restaurant.
Jl. Pluit Karang Ayu B1 Utara Website -
Mal Artha Gading
Huge middle class mall with more than 300 shops and many food options. A batik center filled with accessories of such motifs can be found at the 5th floor.
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Ancol Art Market
Wondering where to buy art in Jakarta? Here is the typical place the locals go, especially Indonesian traditional arts. It's a collector's paradise!
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Sarinah
The first mall in Indonesia. Indonesian batik, arts and crafts for a cheaper rate, and an increasing number of eating and entertainment options.
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Surabaya Street
A famous flea market located in Central Jakarta. Art, antique and souvenir shops. Favorite place for bargain hunters. Beware of pickpockets.
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Puri Indah Mall
A classical style mall like the Plaza Senayan, without the premium fashion brands. One of the best places to eat with plenty of restaurants.
Jl. Puri Agung, Puri Indah Kembangan Selatan, Website -
Harco Mangga Dua
This is the place for computers and gadgets (but in most cases, not mobile phones). Come here to get a fix.
Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Central Jakarta 10730 -
Kuningan City
An all rounder mall, but pretty small in size, no big premium brands. A second choice for dining options.
Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 18 -
Citywalk Sudirman
Many options of food and drink, decent shopping options such as ''Daiso'' Japanese 100 yen shop.
Jl. K.H. Mas Mansyur no. 121 -
Jakarta Design Centre (JDC)
7 floors of furniture showrooms, from vintage to modern minimalist.
Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 53, Petamburan, Tanah Abang, Jakarta 10260 Website -
Ratu Plaza
Great for electronics and computer products.
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.9
Travel tips by Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA 3.0). Data may have changed — verify opening hours before visiting.
Shopping Guide for Jakarta: Markets, Stores & Souvenirs
Shopping in Jakarta is one of the best ways to experience the city's local culture beyond the usual tourist trail. Whether you're browsing open-air markets for fresh produce and local delicacies, hunting for antiques in backstreet shops, or searching for artisan crafts and design goods to take home, Jakarta's shopping scene has something for every kind of traveler and every budget.
This guide covers 43 shopping spots in Jakarta sourced from Wikivoyage — the traveler-written travel guide — ensuring you're getting recommendations from real visitors who've been there. Unlike algorithmically ranked lists, these are the shops, markets, and stores that travelers actually tell each other about.
Types of Shopping in Jakarta
Jakarta's shopping landscape includes several distinct categories. Markets are the heart of local commerce — weekly or daily gatherings where you'll find fresh food, second-hand clothing, handmade goods, and antiques at prices far below tourist shops. Specialty stores in Jakarta often have decades of history and deep expertise — bookshops, wine merchants, tea rooms, craft suppliers, and independent fashion boutiques. Souvenir and gift shops vary widely in quality: the best ones in Jakarta sell locally made products, while others sell identical mass-produced goods found in every city. This guide steers you toward the former.
Shopping Tips for Travelers in Jakarta
- Visit markets early. The best stalls at Jakarta's markets fill up fast. Arrive in the first hour of opening for the widest selection and freshest goods, especially for food markets.
- Carry local currency. Many independent shops and market vendors in Jakarta prefer cash. Have small denomination local currency on hand to avoid problems at card-only or cash-only stalls.
- Check opening days carefully. Many specialist shops in Jakarta close on Sundays and some close on Mondays or Wednesday afternoons. Always verify hours before making a special trip.
- Ask about provenance. When buying what appears to be locally made or artisan goods in Jakarta, don't hesitate to ask where items are made. Genuine local products make far better souvenirs than imported look-alikes.
- Budget for customs limits. If you're traveling internationally, keep in mind duty-free allowances for your home country, especially for food products, alcohol, and tobacco bought in Jakarta.
- Bargaining culture varies. In some markets in Jakarta light bargaining is expected; in most established shops, the price is fixed. Follow local cues — if other shoppers are negotiating, it's acceptable; if prices are clearly marked, they typically aren't.
Best Souvenirs to Buy in Jakarta
The most meaningful souvenirs from Jakarta are the ones that can't be bought elsewhere — locally produced food and drink, handmade objects by local artisans, books published in the city or about the region, and items that reflect the city's distinct cultural identity. Avoid mass-produced miniatures and branded merchandise that you'll find in identical form in every tourist shop. Instead, focus on the specialty stores and markets listed in this guide where authentic local products are the norm.
Shopping Neighborhoods in Jakarta
Like most cities, Jakarta's best independent shopping is concentrated in specific neighborhoods rather than spread evenly across the city. Historic city centers and old towns tend to have the highest density of specialty shops, antique dealers, and design boutiques. Residential neighborhoods often host the best local food markets and everyday shopping that tourists rarely discover. This guide's listings span the city so you can plan your shopping around whichever neighborhoods you're already visiting.
Meet Fellow Travelers While Exploring Jakarta
Solo travel and group shopping are not mutually exclusive. Many Nomax users find travel companions for market days, afternoon shopping strolls, or finding someone who knows the city well enough to point you to the best local stores. Download Nomax to connect with other travelers currently in Jakarta — whether you want a market guide, a fellow bargain hunter, or simply someone to share the discovery of a great find.
Frequently Asked Questions: Shopping in Jakarta
Where to shop in Jakarta?
Jakarta has 43 curated shopping spots including markets, specialty stores, and local boutiques. This guide covers the best places to shop, from open-air markets with local produce and handmade goods to bookshops, antique dealers, and souvenir stores. Use the Nomax app to connect with fellow travelers who can share their favourite shopping finds in Jakarta.
What souvenirs to buy in Jakarta?
The best souvenirs from Jakarta are those that reflect the city's culture and craftsmanship — local food specialties, artisan products, books about the city or region, handmade ceramics or textiles, and locally produced beverages. Markets are the best place to find authentic souvenirs at fair prices. Other travelers on Nomax often share tips on where to find genuinely local products versus tourist-trap shops.
Are there any markets in Jakarta?
Yes, Jakarta has several markets listed in this guide including weekly food markets, antique fairs, and craft markets. Markets are excellent for experiencing local daily life and finding unique items you won't find in chain stores. Opening days and hours vary — check individual listings for current schedules before visiting.
What are the best specialty shops in Jakarta?
Jakarta has a range of specialty shops covering books, design, fashion, food and drink, antiques, and local crafts. Many of the shops in this guide are independent stores with deep expertise in their niche — a far better experience than mall shopping. The listings here are sourced from traveler community knowledge, so they tend to be the kinds of places locals actually recommend.
How do I find shopping companions in Jakarta?
Download Nomax to instantly connect with other travelers in Jakarta. Whether you want a local recommendation, a shopping companion for a market day, or someone who knows where to find the best local products, Nomax lets you chat with and meet fellow travelers in the city. It's free and available on iOS and Android.
Is it safe to shop in Jakarta as a solo traveler?
Shopping in Jakarta is generally safe for solo travelers. At markets, keep an eye on your belongings and use a secure bag. For valuable purchases, ask for receipts and check the return policy. When browsing late-evening markets, stick to well-lit areas. Connect with other travelers on Nomax for up-to-date safety tips from people currently in Jakarta.
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