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IT’S not a trip to Jakarta without a trip to a mall. The city is home to a whopping 173 malls scattered in the heart of Jakarta and its greater areas. Not only is it a great way to kill time when in the city, the air-conditioning is also a welcome respite from the maddening traffic and heat outside.

While Jakarta is a great city to score bargains, it’s also growing as a hub for luxury shopping. In the on Jalan Asia Afrika. It may be small in stature when compared with some of Jakarta’s more mass market malls, but if the likes of Celine, Tory Burch and Fendi are what you’re after, this is the place. A quirk: At the mall’s lobby area sits a large musical Seiko clock which plays a jingle at the strike of every hour. Located across from Plaza Senayan is Senayan City, an office tower that also houses luxury items.

Galeries Lafayette

The upmarket . is a premium menswear store that stocks some of Indonesia’s more promising high street labels. Labels like Mark McNairy, Norse Projects and Oliver Spencer feature on-trend clothing and footwear for the man who’s after something a little more bold. The store also caters to Indonesians who often shop online or overseas for Scandinavian- or Japanese-style fashion.

Grand Indonesia

One of the biggest malls in the country, , drawing in Jakarta’s elite and expats. Some of the world’s top luxury brands can be found here, including Dior, Chanel and Givenchy; international tourists can collect tourist passes from the concierge to enjoy offers and privileges. For a spot of dinner after all the shopping, head up to Altitude the Plaza for a meal and a view. Plaza Indonesia is also adjacent to Grand Hyatt Jakarta.

Source: travelwireasia.com