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Jakarta’s luxury hospitality scene is seeing a wave of seasoned leadership as three of the city’s prominent properties welcome new General Managers. These appointments bring a wealth of international expertise to the capital. Each leader
Bringing the theme Offerings, ArtMoments Jakarta 2026 marks a shift in how art is experienced, not merely as objects, but as gestures of meaning, dialogue, and connection. Featuring an impressive line-up of artists from Indonesia

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Next time a stroll leads through the Grand Hyatt Jakarta, skip the usual rush and follow the glow of the lobby’s sleek new corner. Indonesia is welcoming a global culinary legend for the very first time, as Pierre Hermé—the visionary dubbed the “Picasso of Pastry”—makes his grand debut and instantly gives the city a brilliant

Cocktail bars are their own breed of venue – they’re stylish, comfortable and most importantly promise a well-made libation. Whether you prefer a sultry speakeasy or somewhere lively and full of life, you’ll find the full range in this curated list of cocktail bars in Jakarta. These venues represent the crème de la crème of

On Tuesday, 17 February 2026, the world will usher in a new zodiac, welcoming the prosperous Year of the Horse! Chinese-Indonesian communities the nation over will celebrate this auspicious day with fabulous feasts and family gatherings, so for those living in the capital we compile the best places to celebrate Chinese New Year in Jakarta