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Jakarta Nightlife |
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Although the country is predominantly Muslim, there is no shortage of nightlife and entertainment. As you might expect, the city's five-star hotels feature upscale nightclubs and wine bars, where live entertainment accompanies immaculately put-together drinks. These include the 'Fountain Lounge' at the Grand Hyatt. Like Bangkok, Jakarta offers, or some would say suffers from a juxtaposition of upscale establishments and venues laced with sleaze and a dash of sauciness. Tourists can be found knocking back beers in Bintang in one of the cafés at the Jalan Jaksa, a popular choice due to its chilled-out ambience and appealing prices. Kenanag is considered to be a fashionable area favoured by trendy young professionals and media types. Ancol offers a beach-bar like setting, a welcome respite from the chaos of the city. Kota is a district you will either avoid at all costs or go out of your way to discover on your first evening in town – the equivalent of Bangkok's, Patpong… it's a tad seedy to say the least. Jakarta has a huge concentration of live music venues, with grunge, jazz, ballads classic rock and soul bands. |
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| Blok M, South Jakarta Less developed and modern than other areas of Jakarta, Blok M is home to the city's biggest bus terminus, thus easily accessed. Due to the low rents in the area, there are favourable prices for drinking and eating here. Popular with backpackers and those looking for a cheap night out, the vivacious area basically revolves around Falatehan Street, where there are many venues. Here, more than 4,000 fish and 300 species of sharks can be seen. The attraction is also home to two theatres where educational films are shown. To say that this area is relatively lawless might be an exaggeration but this is definitely the place to go if you like to drink until the sun comes up. Situated near Kebayoran Baru, finding Blok M is easy as almost every cab driver knows it. For a more off-the-beaten-track experience head a few blocks down to Jl. Melawai 6 (opposite Plaza Blok M), Jakarta's de-facto Little Japan with lots of Japanese restaurants, bars and karaoke joints. |
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Kota is home to Chinatown and is also known as Old Jakarta and Batavia, it spans both North and West Jakarta. This part of the city is host to a motley assortment of nightclubs, and is the area you are most likely to find Indonesia's 'ayams' (prostitutes). There are a handful of good clubs with spacious dance floors where you can dance the night away to some of the best DJs in town while experiencing some obscure social encounters. However, the area does not revolve solely around vice; it is atmospheric and something to try, survive, and live to tell the tale. Stadium Golden Crown |
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| Ancol, North Jakarta | |
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Ancol is popular with tourists and expats for its serene location and resort-like atmosphere. Fairly contained by day, Ancol is Indonesia's largest and most frequented recreation park and by night it doubles as a charming nightlife spot. A million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the inner city, the sea breeze and zesty cocktails accompanied by the sound of live music make this a unique find in Jakarta and understandably a popular one. Plaza Indonesia e'X Emporium The Hard Rock Cafe |
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Reminiscent of Bali's Kuta Beach, the area is formed by a myriad of unique galleries, funky bars playing live music, chilled out people and trendy shops selling various clothing options. It has an extremely original air to it and is best described at being an 'outside-the-metropolis' experience. The price range here is reasonable and the crowd are decidedly friendly, definitely an area to check out for those searching for a cool experience amongst both locals and tourists. The area is favoured by Jakarta's arty types and is similar to Greenwich Village in New York. Barcode Jakarta Cafe Amor Salsa Club |
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Jakarta maintains its love of performing arts through various street and stage performances and this is a great way to understand the cultural dynamics of the city and explore the cultural evolution of the metropolis. Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Cener and the Bharata Theatre are two of the most famous venues. We highly recommend that you check out some of Indonesia's theatre, it is one of the best in Asia. The Bharata Jakarta Arts Center |
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Live music plays a huge part in Indonesian cultural life so expect it at every turn. Both locals and the migrant population have a penchant for performing and they do it very well too. There are a huge number of bars, restaurants and venues solely for the purpose of live music, with blues, jazz, grunge, soul, pop and traditional music. Here are a few of many, which we recommend you venture out to. B.A.T.S. Oreilys |
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| Jamz Jazz Club | |
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The Aston Hotel | |
