Shopping - Jakarta | ArrivalGuides.com

ShoppingGuide was updated: 29. Oktober 2025

Over the past decade, Jakarta has transformed into a true shopping hub, with sleek, air-conditioned malls springing up across the city. For souvenirs, look for traditional pieces such as ikat and batik textiles, Balinese wood carvings, or antique pottery, though it’s worth noting that some 'colonial antiques' are reproductions.

Plaza Blok M

Plaza Blok M is one of Jakarta’s oldest and most characterful shopping malls, popular with locals for its mix of affordable fashion, electronics, and souvenir shops. It's also home to numerous cafés, small bars, and eateries.

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Mall Taman Anggrek

Mall Taman Anggrek is one of Jakarta’s biggest and busiest shopping destinations. Spanning seven floors, it’s packed with international fashion brands, sportswear, electronics, and local boutiques, plus a large food court offering cuisines from across Asia and an indoor ice-skating rink.

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Plaza Indonesia

Spread over seven floors, Plaza Indonesia includes an ample assortment of upmarket shops to choose from, including luxury brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Marc Jacobs as well as many eateries, and a supermarket.

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Jalan Thamrin

Jalan Thamrin is Jakarta’s main shopping artery, home to some of the city’s most iconic retail landmarks. Grand Indonesia and Plaza Indonesia anchor the area with luxury brands, designer boutiques, and stylish cafés, while the recently revitalised Sarinah (Jakarta’s first department store) offers an array of Indonesian-made products, from batik to local coffee. For a more budget-friendly approach, Thamrin City Mall and nearby street markets are great for hunting down textiles, souvenirs, and traditional crafts.

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Jalan Jaksa

Jalan Jaksa has long been known as Jakarta’s backpacker hub, and its jumble of antique and craft shops still reflects that bohemian spirit. It’s the place to browse for Indonesian and Chinese pottery, wood carvings, textiles, and colonial-style furniture. Be prepared to bargain, as haggling is part of the experience.

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Grand Indonesia

Grand Indonesia is one of Jakarta’s biggest and most elegant malls, spread across two wings filled with local boutiques and global brands. Beyond the shops, it’s a lively spot for dining and entertainment, with more than 200 restaurants and cafés, a cinema, and a bowling alley, plus a daily dancing fountain show.

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Plaza Senayan

Plaza Senayan is one of Jakarta’s most refined shopping destinations, known for its mix of international luxury brands and Indonesian designer boutiques such as Sebastian’s, Ghea, and Biyan. It’s a great place to find elegant evening wear and contemporary takes on traditional Indonesian fashion. The Sogo Seni handicraft centre inside Sogo is also worth a visit, offering one of the city’s best selections of locally made art, textiles, and crafts.

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Pasar Seni

Founded in 1977, Pasar Seni is an open-air art market that celebrates Indonesian creativity in all its forms. Here, local painters, sculptors, and craftsmen display their work in a relaxed, village-like setting. You can often meet the artists themselves and catch live performances on weekends.

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Pondok Indah Mall

Pondok Indah Mall includes three different shopping centres in which you will have no shortage of options among the endless shopping opportunities. Shop clothing, footwear, and furniture or stop by for a coffee.

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Shopping in Jakarta

Plaza Blok M

Mall Taman Anggrek

Plaza Indonesia

Jalan Thamrin

Jalan Jaksa

Grand Indonesia

Plaza Senayan

Pasar Seni

Pondok Indah Mall