Renowned as one of Jakarta’s most enthralling shopping districts, Senayan is a veritable hotspot in the retail landscape of Jakarta. Frequented by shopaholics young and old, the plush shopping complexes and department stores of Senayan are considered among the best retail spaces in the country’s capital. Conveniently located and towering above the cityscape at cloud piercing heights, the mall culture of this engaging city is one of the prime reasons tourists and expats alike head to Senayan each holiday season.

Senayan City is of course the locale’s most popular mallscape as the city within a city is a hit with teens and luxury brand enthusiasts. As one of the city’s newest additions, Senayan City boasts of globally renowned designer labels among its many tenants. Divided in to six quarters dubbed Enchanting Beauty, Dazzling Fashion, Energizing Health, Opulent Jewelry, Gourmet Delight and Inspiring Living the mall caters to every conceivable consumer need. Some of the highlights include its Debenhams, Bottega Veneta, and Marie Claire and Massimo Dutti outlets while designer threads from Evita Peroni, Orange, Bebe, Kidz Station and Sport Station are also on-site. A veritable treasure trove for home décor fanatics the mall’s Inspiring Living section offers fine design ideas and accessories for the modern home. Also famed as a food hub the international food vendors on-site include Bread Talk, Thai Express, Yogen Crepes, Nan Xiang and Frankfurter.

Sprawled across 130,500 square meters Plaza Senayan is another must-visit point of interest for shoppers as the venue boasts more than 250 stores. Having opened its doors to the public in 1996 this sprawling department store has grown to become an icon of sorts in the city’s retail industry. Housing the second largest book store in the country the Books Kinokuniya outlet is only second to the Times Bookstore in western Jakarta. The first floors of the mall are devoted to luxurious boutiques, designer brands and a world class furnishings store while the second floor houses casual clothing items. The third floor however is a premier entertainment centre with a bowling alley as well as a food court that is considered among the best in the central business district. Home to a Crystal Jade Restaurant flagship eatery other points of interest in Plaza Senayan include its XXI Cineplex which now features more than 21 state-of-the-art theatres. The Marigold Clock by Seiko is another must-see at the mall as the music produced by this one of a kind timepiece resonates within the entire shopping complex.

The Pondok Indah Mall with its signature Royal Selangor shop is another hot pick mall in the area in addition to Pacific Palace which is home to Kidzania and the Blits Megaplex.

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