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Bango House, Interiors by Studio Lianggono This article is part of a long-form feature ‘Spaces to Sink Into’, on how design contributes to comfort and wellbeing, in our January-February 2026 Edition ‘Living Slow in a
Love rises with the city lights as The Westin Jakarta invites couples to step into a Valentine’s celebration. Across the three days, the hotel’s dining venues transform into stages of romance, offering its own way
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A new concept that celebrates tipples with literature arrives in Jakarta, high above the bustle, CasaLeña’s third floor glows with its own rhythm, inviting guests to a space designed for lingering conversations and crafted cocktails. At Libros, shelves of books line the walls and the atmosphere borrow the vintage cocktail culture from Latin American lounges.
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
