Apart from being the centre of the government, Jakarta has also transformed into an oasis for luxurious and large shopping centres. Proven by the establishment of several super-large malls in Jakarta. Due to the abundant number of malls, Jakarta has become the city with the most malls in the world.

At present days, malls are not only shopping centres but places to hang out and meet up with family, friends, and colleagues as well. With the millennial lifestyle, a mall has become a place of modern life identity in this metropolitan city.

Striving to build super complete facilities is what these malls serve to attract more visitors to come. From a strategic location, a convenient place, to the comprehensive number of tenants in the mall become a tremendous appeal for people to come. Even data from the Indonesian Shopping Center Management Association (Indonesian: Asosiasi Pengelola Pusat Belanja Indonesia/APPBI) shows that the number of mall visitors can reach hundreds of thousands of people on a certain day. So no wonder many developers are racing to build substantial malls with a large area. Here is the list of the 5 largest malls in the capital city of Jakarta.

1. Grand Indonesia

Inaugurated and started operating in 2008, Grand Indonesia is a mixed-use area that combines residential areas, lodging, offices and shopping centres into one that provides daily needs, entertainment centres and modern lifestyles. The total net leasable area of ​​this mall is 141,472 sqm with an 8-level building that has a large parking area that can accommodate 3,000 cars and 8,000 motorbikes.

Located on Jalan Thamrin, Central Jakarta, the Grand Indonesia complex consists of Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, Kempinski Private Residence, BCA Tower, and the Grand Indonesia Mall itself. As for the mall, it consists of two main buildings, East Mall and West Mall which are connected by Sky Bridge and divided into three main districts, Specialty Zone, Main Zone and Crossroads of the World.

The Specialty Zone is right-fitted for visitors who want to enjoy an exclusive and luxurious shopping experience. The tenants in this zone offer luxury and quality products from world-renowned brands at high prices.

As for the Crossroads of the World, this zone is what makes Grand Indonesia Mall different from other malls and is estimated to provide a breakthrough for shopping centres by carrying out thematic concepts for the visitors to enjoy a festive atmosphere. This zone also has four districts namely Entertainment District, Fashion District, Garden District and Market District.

There is also a Magic Fountain Show, a fountain of dancing and singing with music and colourful lights following the rhythm of the song played. This fountain is constructed by a company from Florida, namely Waltzing Waters. The show appears every 2 hours on the weekend. Wanna go there? Follow this direction!

2. Central Park Mall

The next largest mall that we will discuss is Central Park Mall which is located in West Jakarta. Central Park was inaugurated on 9 September 2009 with approximately 188,077 sqm floor areas (exclude parking area) and a leasable area of 125,626 sqm. Central Park is a part of the Integrated Mega Projects of Podomoro City with a total land area of 22 hectares.

Central Park Mall comes with the concept of a shopping centre surrounded by several beautiful and spectacular parks. Not only that, this mall has complete facilities as well. These facilities ensure the convenience and comfort of Central Park Mall visitors, especially when this mall has established itself as an icon of an international-class shopping destination. So it's not a surprise if the tenants here are international brands.

Targeting the upper middle consumers, Central Park Mall presents Extraordinary Anchor Tenants in Indonesia such as SOGO with an area of 22,000 sqm and 4 stories high, Carrefour Transmart with an area of 10,000 sqm, and Indonesia’s second-largest cinema CGV Cinemas.

Central Park Mall holds an unquestionable quality, this mall has achieved many awards, such as the winner of the Asia Pacific Property Awards in 2011. There are still many awards that Central Park Mall has won to ratify this place as a leading shopping centre in Jakarta.

3. Taman Anggrek Mall

One of the largest malls in Jakarta nestled within eight residential towers and home to an array of more than 400 specialised stores and renowned international brands. Taman Anggrek Mall has been an alluring destination for those who seek a uniquely rewarding retail adventure.

The retail podium was the largest shopping centre in Southeast Asia when it first opened in 1996. Now it remains one of the largest malls in Indonesia. The mall covers 110.000 sqm of lettable retail space from 360.000 sqm of the building area and 4.000 parking spaces.

Throughout the complex, there are more than 20 exhibition areas, including an 800 sqm centre atrium that hosts major events and exhibitions, such as the ASEAN Countdown 2000. The mall promises a feast of thrills and excitement, with favourite attractions such as its ice skating rink, cinema multiplex and fitness centre alongside an appealing mix of shops, services and eateries. Taman Anggrek also hosts an 8,675.3 sqm LED facade, which once held the Guinness World Record for the world's largest illuminated LED facade in 2012.

With its strategic location and all those facilities, Taman Anggrek Mall can boast as an unmistakable landmark in West Jakarta. If you'd like to visit Taman Anggrek Mall, follow this direction!

4. Kelapa Gading Mall

Inaugurated in 1990 under the name Kelapa Gading Plaza, Kelapa Gading Mall was originally a shopping centre covering an area of ​​32,000 sqm that only served the daily needs of the people of Kelapa Gading. Then in 1995, it changed the name to Kelapa Gading Mall with an area expansion of up to 70,000 sqm, and the idea of a modern shopping centre for families implemented. In 2007, Kelapa Gading Mall completed the 5th phase of development to reach a total area of ​​about 150,000 sqm and is known as one of the largest shopping centres in Jakarta. So now Kelapa Gading Mall comprises several parts, namely Kelapa Gading Mall 1,2,3,5, La Piazza and Gading Food City.

Kelapa Gading Mall has a concept of Fashion-Food-Entertainment and was built to match the diverse needs of today's modern society. Kelapa Gading Mall has approximately 600 tenants in it and regularly presents attractive in-house events and is eagerly awaited by its loyal visitors.

Located in the middle of Kelapa Gading district which was built and developed by PT Summarecon Agung, Kelapa Gading Mall is an integrated commercial area of 20 hectares with three commercial facilities, namely Kelapa Gading Mall, La Piazza, and Gading Food City.

The mall offers a wide selection of brands, ranging from local brands to international brands. In line with the image of Kelapa Gading as a culinary paradise, Kelapa Gading Mall presents several culinary destinations, from Gading Walk, Gourmet Walk, Food Sensation, and Food Temptation.

As one of the senior malls in Jakarta, Kelapa Gading Mall has established itself as one of the biggest malls in Jakarta. If you wanna spend your weekend at Kelapa Gading Mall, you can follow this direction.

5. Pondok Indah Mall (PIM)

Pondok Indah Mall (PIM) is a large shopping complex located in a luxury residential area, Pondok Indah, South Jakarta. This mall is known as an elite area where you can see many celebrities and socialites going to that mall.

Developed by PT Metropolitan Kentjana Tbk, this mall has a land area of ​​103,000 square meters. The total leasable area of ​​PIM reaches 126,745 square meters. Due to the rapid development, PIM has constructed 4 major malls, namely Pondok Indah Mall 1, Pondok Indah Mall 2, Pondok Indah Mall 3, and Street Gallery.

PIM 2 officially started operating in 2005. Between PIM 1 and PIM 2, there is a connecting bridge called Sky Walk North and South. This bridge was made to ease visitors to get to PIM 1 or PIM 2.

While PIM 3 has just been inaugurated and opened in April 2021. PIM 3 itself carries the concept of a lifestyle mall that focuses on food and beverage, entertainment, and experience. Even so, the third series of this mall still slips a little portion of fashion in it. However, the class is higher than the previous two malls.

As one of the pioneers of malls in Jakarta, it's not surprising that it has a big name and is visited by many customers. PIM consistently prioritizes service to customers, tenants, and facilities for customer satisfaction. If you'd like to go there to spend your weekend with friends and colleagues, you can follow this direction.

That's the list of the largest malls in Jakarta. Which one is your favourite? Let us know and comment below!