* '''ITC Mangga Dua''', Jl. Arteri Mangga Dua, Ancol, Pademangan, Jakarta 14430, Tel.: (62)(21) 601 1789. Fashion and shoes.
* '''Mal Kelapa Gading''', Jl. Bulevar Kelapa Gading, Jakarta. Jakarta 14240, Tel.: (62)(21) 453 1101. Website: [http://www.malkelapagading.com/ Mal Kelapa Gading]. Expanded 4 times and still growing, this strip mall on steroids is by far the biggest in North Jakarta. Good mid-range selection of pretty much anything, but the focus is on fashionable clothing.
* '''Mal Kelapa Gading''', Jl. Bulevar Kelapa Gading, Jakarta. Jakarta 14240, Tel.: (62)(21) 453 1101. Website: [http://www.malkelapagading.com/ Mal Kelapa Gading]. Expanded 4 times and still growing, this strip mall on steroids is by far the biggest in North Jakarta. Good mid-range selection of pretty much anything, but the focus is on fashionable clothing.
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North Jakarta is in Jakarta. The head of government in North Jakarta is a major ("walikota"). There are 7 sub-districts ("kecamatan") in North Jakarta: Cilincing (postal code: 141XX), Koja (14210-14230, 14260, 14270), Kelapa Gading (14240, 14250), Tanjung Priok (143XX), Pademangan (14410-14430), Penjaringan (14440-14470), Pulau Seribu (145XX).
The population of North Jakarta is 1,201,683 people. The area is 146 sq. km. The population density is 8,230 people/sq. km.
Jakarta passenger port terminal ("Nusantara Pura") is located at Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta. Website: Tanjung Priok.
PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (PELNI) PT Pelni:
Passenger ships from Medan (North Sumatera), Pontianak (West Kalimantan), Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan), Surabaya (East Java) and other routes.
Getting Around
Car Rental
Astra Rent-a-car, Jl Gaya Motor I/10, Sunter, North Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 650 8919. Website: Astra Rent-a-car.
By Sea
There are chartered speedboat service from Ancol to resort area at Thousand Islands.
See
Amusement Park
Ancol Jakarta Bay City (formerly Taman Impian Jaya Ancol). North Jakarta. Facility: dunia fantasi (theme park), beach, swimming pool, giant aquarium, dolphin show, golf etc. Located at Northern part of Jakarta, Website: Ancol Jakarta Bay City.
Monuments
Ancol, inside Ancol Bay City (formerly Taman Impian Jaya Ancol). This monument commemorated the start of the Ancol recreation centre development project in 1970.
Jakarta Port Authority's Lookout Tower/"Menara Syahbandar", on the corner of Jl Pakin and Jl Pasar Ikan, Sunda Kelapa, Jakarta 14440, Tel.: (62)(21) 315 4094. Established in 1834. Old canons.
Thousand Islands
Thousand Islands is a group of 110 small islands north of Jakarta. How to get there:
1. Charter a small speedboat from Marina Ancol, Jl. R.E. Martadinata, North Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 645-0117, Fax: (62)(21) 645-0118. Bring your own life vest.
2. Charter a ship: Sea Safari, Website: Sea Safari.
3. Charter a helicopter (4 persons) from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (East Jakarta) to Matahari resort at Big Tiger Island/"Pulau Macan Besar".
4. Charter a small plane from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (East Jakarta) to a small airport at Long Island/"Pulau Panjang".
List of resort:
Angel Island/"Pulau Bidadari", approx. 30 minutes by speedboat from the Ancol Marina (15 km). PT Seabreez, Jl Lodan Raya 103, Ancol, North Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21)-692-8456. Facility: cottages, water sports, historic place (ruin of Martello Tower). Nearby islands: Heaven Island/"Pulau Kahyangan" (formerly Cipir Island) and historic Onrust Island (ruin of a Dutch/VOC fort).
Ayer Island, approx. 30 minutes by speedboat from the Ancol Marina (14 km). PT Global Ekabuana, Jl KH Samanhudi 47-49, Pasar Baru, Jakarta 10710, Tel.: (62)(21)-385 2004.Facility: cottages, bungalows, beautiful beaches, swimming pool, children's pool, 2 tennis courts, badminton courts, volley ball courts, table tennis, indoor games room, motor boat, canoes, banana boat, jet skis, fishing, fun bikes, jogging track, giant chess, children playground, billiard, karaoke, meeting rooms. Ayer restaurant & bar, Manokwari coffee shop, room service, laundry, souvenirs shop.
Big Bira Island/"Pulau Bira Besar", approx. 3 hours by speedboat from the Ancol Marina (100 km). PT Big Bira Cottages and Resort. Jl KH Wahid Hasyim 69, Jakarta 10350, Tel.: (62)(21) 3193 5535. Facility: cottages, 9 holes golf course, swimming pool, bike track, children playground, fishing.
Pantara Islands (formerly Ghost Islands/"Pulau Hantu"), approx. 2 hours by speedboat from the Ancol Marina (72 km). PT Pantara Wisata Jaya, Jl P Jayakarta 115 Kompl Ruko Bl B/13-14, Jakarta 10730. Tel.: (62)(21) 626 2629. Facility: great diving, snorkeling, catamarans, wind surfing, jet skiing. One of the best area for diving in Thousand Islands.
Kulkul Kotok Island, approx. 90 minutes by speedboat from the Ancol Marina (55 km). PT Kulkul Kotok Island Resort, Duta Merlin Shopping Arcade, Floor 3, Jl Gajah Mada 3-5, Jakarta 10130, Tel.: (62)(21) 634-5507, Fax.: (62)(21) 633-6120. Facility: cottages, bungalow, beautiful beaches and coral reef, diving, jogging track, seafood restaurant, bar, close to beautiful nature conservation area.
Princess Island/"Pulau Putri", approx. 90 minutes by speedboat from the Ancol Marina (55 km). PT. Buana Bintang Samudra, Jln. Sultan Agung No. 21, Jakarta Selatan 12980, Tel.: (62)(21) 828 1093, Fax.: (62)(21) 829 9002.Website: Princess Island. Facility: beautiful beaches, diving and snorkeling, large underwater aquarium, tennis courts, mini zoo.
Sepa Island, approx. 90 minutes by speedboat from the Ancol Marina (55 km). PT Pulau Sepa Permai, Jl Kyai Caringin 20 A, Jakarta 11230. Tel.: (62)(21) 6386 3477. Facility: cottages, beautiful beaches, glass bottom boat, banana boat, jet ski, fishing boat, diving, water sports. Western, Chinese and seafood restaurant. Discotheque. Near nature conservation area.
Art and Cultural Centre
Canna Gallery, Jalan Boulevard Barat Raya Blok LC 6 No. 33-34, Kelapa Gading Permai, Jakarta 14240, Tel.: (62)(21) 452 6429, (62)(21) 452 2536, Fax.: (62)(21) 452 6430. Website: Canna Gallery. Fine arts, paintings etc.
Do
Cinema
Artha Gading, Mal Artha Gading Lt.6, Jl Boulevard Artha Gading Selatan 1, Jakarta 14240, Tel.: (62)(21) 4586 4123. 5 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 25.000,-
Delta Spa, Jl Gn Sahari Raya 2 Ruko Marinatama Bl F/21-23, Jakarta 14420, Tel.: (62)(21) 640 4255.
Eastern Garden Grha Rekso, Mezzanine floor, Jl.Boulevard Artha Gading Kav. A1, Artha Gading, Jakarta Utara, 14240, Tel. (62)(21) 45856299, Fax.: (62)(21)45856339. Website: Eastern Garden. Treatment: massage, facial, body. One of the best spa in Jakarta. Price: splurge.
Griya Sehat, Jl. Bandengan Utara Selatan 82 CT, North Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 661 0910.
My Place Spa, Jl Bukit Gading Raya Kompl Gading Bukit Indah Bl-M/26-29, Jakarta 14240, Tel.: (62)(21) 453 3199.
Nightclubs
Golden Time, Jl Agung Utr Raya Sunter Agung Podomoro Bl A/5-A, Jakarta 14350, Tel.: (62)(21) 6583 4504
Hailai, Jl Lodan Tmr 1 Hailai Bldg, Jakarta 14430, Tel.: (62)(21) 645 9868. Established in 1970. One of the best nightclub in Jakarta.
Play, Hotel Grand Ancol 1st Fl, Jl. Laks. RE Martadinata Bl C17, Ancol, North Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 691 6009. The closest Jakarta gets to a strip club, with Uzbek pole dancers and truly bizarre wall murals. No cover, drinks from Rp. 25,000.
Karaoke Lounges
Cleopatra Karaoke, Jl Agung Utr Raya Bl A/5, Jakarta 14350, Tel.: (62)(21) 6402070
Hollywood Karaoke, Jl Bukit Gading Indah Kompl Bukit Gading Indah Bl-L/28-29, Jakarta 14241, Tel.: (62)(21) 45854444
Nav Karaoke, Jl Boulevard Raya Bl LB-3/27-28, Jakarta 14450, Tel.: (62)(21) 4500413, Jl Boulevard Raya Bl TB-2/36-38, Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 4530005, Jl Pluit Indah RK-12, Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 6683642, Jl Pluit Permai Raya Ruko Mega Mal R 5-6, Jakarta 14450, Tel.: (62)(21) 6683525
New Maestro Karaoke, Jl Laks L RE Martadinata 10, Jakarta 14430, Tel.: (62)(21) 6917049
Safari Karaoke, Jl Pluit Indah Raya Ruko Mega Mal Pluit R 15-16, Jakarta 14450, Tel.: (62)(21) 6683532
Discotheques
Barong Discotheque, Jl. Pluit Indah Raya 168, Jakarta 14450 , Tel.: (62)(21) 6695461
Cleopatra Discotheque, Jl. Agung Utara Raya Bl A/5, Jakarta 14350 , Tel.: (62)(21) 64716899
REM Club, Jl Laks. R.E. Marrtadinata No. 10, Jakarta 1440, Tel.: (62)(21) 6917049.
Fitness Centre
Ade Rai Club, Jl Mangga Dua Raya Grand Boutique Centre Bl E/6, Jakarta 14430, Tel.: (62)(21) 6122586, Jl Kebayoran Baru Kebayoran Baru Mall, Jakarta 12120, Tel.: (62)(21) 7235475. Facility: weight lifting, body building. Fee: US$ 12/person.
Kelapa Gading Sport Mall, Jl. Raya Kelapa Gading Nias HF- 3, North Jakarta. Professional basketball games, motor racing, fitness centre etc.
Siaga Fitnes, Jl Pluit Indah Raya Megamal Pluit 43 Lt 1, Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 66602156
Golf
Damai Indah Golf Kapuk, Jl Marina Indah, Pantai Indah Kapuk, Penjaringan Kapuk, Jakarta Utara, Tel.: (62)(21) 588-2388, Fax.: (62)(21) 588-2391.
Padang Golf Jaya Ancol, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, Jakarta Utara, Tel.: (62)(21) 682 122, Fax.: (62)(21) 683 518.
Bowling
Artha Gading Bowl, Mall Artha Gading, Jl Boulevard Gading, North Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 45863730. 30 lanes.
Jaya Ancol Bowl, Jl Lodan Tmr 1, Jakarta 14220, Tel.: (62)(21) 6457485. Website: Ancol Bowl. Established in 1980. 60 lanes.
Billiards
Blue Corner, Jl. Boulevard Brt Raya Plaza Kelapa Gading Bl C/70, Jakarta 14240, Tel.: (62)(21) 45851354
Centre Point, Jl. Kom L Yos Sudarso Kav 89 Kompl Mitra Sunter Boulevard Bl D/10-, Jakarta 14350, Tel.: (62)(21) 6514004
Era Billiard, Jl. Baru Ampera VII 54, Jakarta 14420, Tel.: (62)(21) 6400655
Q Ball, Jl. Pantai Indah Utr II Kompl Galeri Niaga Mediterania Bl L/8 R , Jakarta 14460, Tel.: (62)(21) 5883593
ITC Mangga Dua, Jl. Arteri Mangga Dua, Ancol, Pademangan, Jakarta 14430, Tel.: (62)(21) 601 1789. Fashion and shoes.
Mal Kelapa Gading, Jl. Bulevar Kelapa Gading, Jakarta. Jakarta 14240, Tel.: (62)(21) 453 1101. Website: Mal Kelapa Gading. Expanded 4 times and still growing, this strip mall on steroids is by far the biggest in North Jakarta. Good mid-range selection of pretty much anything, but the focus is on fashionable clothing.
Fortune Star Airport Duty Free, Galeri Mediterania, Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta 14460, Tel.: (62)(21) 588 2209, Bandara Internasional Soekarno Hatta Terminal D Jakarta 15125, Tel.: (62)(21) 550 7036, (62)(21) 550 6292. Terminal E Departure area, Tel: (62)(21) 550 2585.
Eat
Budget
Western:
A&W, Muara Karang, Tel.: (62)(21) 6612333, Metro Sunter Plaza Tel.: (62)(21) 6506469. American fastfood. Menu: pancake, root beer, burger, fried chicken. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.
Popeyes, Mal Kelapa Gading, Lt. dasar G/199, Tel : (62)(21) 4584 4118, Mal Kelapa Gading 3, Tel.: (62)(21) 4585 3574. Cajun chicken and seafood restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, shrimp, calamari, fillet, sandwich. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.
Italian:
Izzi Pizza, Kelapa Gading Mall III, Level 2 # 244, Tel.: (62)(21) 4585 5050. Website: Izzipizza. Italian restaurant. Menu: pizza, pasta, salad, steak, hainan chicken, tom yan. Drink: frozen coffee, spirits, beers, wine. Live music performance on weekend. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 11.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 8/person.
Bakmi GM, Mall Kelapa Gading 3, Lt. 3, Tel.: (62)(21) 453 3438, One of Jakarta's most famous noodle joints, now with franchises in shopping malls across the city. The best-known dish is bakmi pangsit goreng, with chewy bakmi noodles, a topping of chicken and mushroom and a deep-fried wonton dumpling on top. Dishes Rp10,000-20,000 (US$1-2). Open 10 AM-3 PM, 4:30 PM-9:30 PM daily, except Sundays 8 AM to 3 PM only.
Sate Khas Senayan, Mall Artha Gading, Tel.: 4586 4090. Local restaurant chain. Menu: soup, salad, fried rice, seafood, chicken and beef sate (thin strips of grilled meat threaded on skewers, with peanut sauce). Drink: juice, ice blended coffee. One of the best sate restaurant in Jakarta. Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 7/person, except crab US$ 14.
Gandy Steakhouse, Jl. Boulevard Kelapa Gading, Jakarta. Tel. (021) 450 2391. Mega Mall Pluit Ground Floor, Jakarta. Tel. (021) 668 4112. Menu: steak, grilled chicken, seafood. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 11.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 21/person.
Japanese:
Hanamasa, Kelapa Gading Boulevard Raya Bl. RA I/32, Tel.: (62)(21) 4504259, Pluit Indah Raya Mega Mall Pluit Unit 72 - North Jakarta, (62)(21) 6670765. Japanese restaurant. Menu: yakiniku, shabu-shabu, robatayaki, beef, chicken, seafood. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 22/person.
Shabu Tei, Mall Kelapa Gading 3, Lt. 3,#R05. Tel.: (62)(21) 4585-3626. Japanese restaurant. Rp 63,000++ gets you a large set (enough for two) of reasonably authentic cook-it-yourself Japanese shabu-shabu (hotpot).
Splurge
Ice Cream and Pastry
Ice cream:
Baskin and Robbins, Mall Kelapa Gading Bl. M/3, North Jakarta. Tel.: (62)(21) 452 8615. Website: Baskin and Robbins. Ice cream parlor.
Jesslyn Cake, Ruko Galeri Mediterania Blok G No.8 A Pantai Indah Kapuk, Tel.: (62)(21) 5882775. Bakery chain.
Mon Ami, Kelapa Gading Boulevard, Block FY1/18, North Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 4584 0853.
Drink
List of bars:
Golden Time, Jl Agung Utr Raya Sunter Agung Podomoro Bl A/5-A, Jakarta 14350, Tel.: (62)(21) 65834504
Metropolitan Bar, Jl Enggano 96, Jakarta 14310, Tel.: (62)(21) 43937818
Zebra Bar, Jl Laks L RE Martadinata 1 Hotel Ancol, Jakarta 14350, Tel.: (62)(21) 6916009
Sleep
Budget
Cempaka Jaya Cottage, Jl. Plumpang Raya, North Jakarta 14230, Tel.: (62)(21) 430 2136, Fax: (62)(21) 430 2137. Website: Cempaka Jaya Cottage. Class: Melati 3.
Mid-range
Sanno Hotel, Jl Pluit Raya Slt 10 Block M/2, Jakarta 14440. In front of Pluit Hospital. Tel.: (62)(21) 6606060, Fax.: (62)(21) 660-4944. Feature: fitness centre. Class: 2 Stars. Price: US$ 35/night.
Kelapa Gading:
Gading Indah, Jl Pegangsaan Dua 10, Jakarta 14250, Tel.: (62)(21) 4611989. Class: 3 stars. Price: approx. US$ 35/night.
Tanjung Priok:
Sunter Lake/Danau Sunter, Jl.Danau Permai Raya Blok C.1 Sunter, Jakarta Utara 14350, Tel : (62)(21) 650 9969, Fax : (62)(21) 650 9970. Website: Sunter Lake. Class: 4 Stars.
Pademangan:
Novotel Mangga Dua, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 1 – Jakarta 14420, Tel: (62)(21) 6231 2800, Fax: (62)(21) 6231 2900.
Alexis, (formerly Grand Ancol) Jl. RE Martadinata. no.1, Jakarta 14430, Tel.: (62)(21) 6916009. Class: 3 Stars. Price: approx. US$ 65/night.
Mercure Pantai Indah (formerly Hotel Horison), Jalan Pantai Indah, Ancol, Jakarta Bay City, Jakarta 14430, Tel.: (62)(21) 640 6000, Fax : (62)(21) 640 6123. Website: Mercure Pantai Indah.
Pondok Putri Duyung, Jalan Lodan Timur No. 7, Ancol Jakarta Bay City, Jakarta 14430, Tel.: (62)(21) 260-1680, Fax.: (62)(21) 260 1691. Cottages, bungalow, beautiful beach. Class: 3 Stars. Price: approx. US$ 75/night.
Raddin Ancol (formerly Ancol Travelodge), Jalan Lodan Timur No. 7, Ancol, Jakarta Bay City, Jakarta 14430, Tel.: (62)(21) 640 5641, Fax.: (62)(21) 640 5254. Website: Raddin Ancol Hotel. Class: 4 Stars.
