The best fashion and gift stores Jakarta

The Sarinah was the city's first skyscraper and first modern department store. Today, it reinvents itself as a community shopping center, focusing on creative spaces, historical and cultural tours, and offering exclusively local products. Visitors can explore local fashion and craft stores, as well as a mini-museum dedicated to the history of Sarinah, named after President Sukarno's childhood nanny. The perfect place to fill your luggage before getting back on the plane.

Pasar Santa in Jakarta is a trendy market, ideal for those looking for an alternative to traditional shopping malls. Popular with a young and dynamic crowd, this market is a place of expression for innovative young entrepreneurs. Here you'll find an eclectic selection ranging from vintage clothing to specialty cafés, vinyl record stores, skateboards, homewares and books. We recommend visiting during the week, especially at lunchtime, for the best experience.

For lovers of traditional handicrafts, Alun Alun Indonesia, located in the Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall, is a must-see destination. This store is a veritable showcase for the diversity and richness of Indonesian culture. You'll discover a wide range of products, from fashion and accessories to home furnishings and objets d'art, all inspired by Indonesia's cultural heritage. In addition, Alun Alun Indonesia offers a selection of local snacks, tea and coffee. It's also the ideal place to buy authentic batiks.

Redeveloped in 2019 in a building that was once a banknote printing plant, the M Bloc stands out as an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars and a variety of boutiques (Matalokal, Unionwell Headquarter and Toko Danke). Innovative bookstores such as Post and Connectoon, and the Demajors record store are also to be found here. This young and trendy space is particularly appreciated for its small, local and independent businesses offering unique and ethical products. Live music concerts in the evening.

This concept store stands out for its sought-after selection of local brands, magazines, and unique English-language books, including cookbooks. It is also renowned for its latest collections of sports shoes, urban clothing and fashionable accessories. The store is a veritable paradise for those looking for gifts, unusual decorative objects, postcards, posters, stickers and many other fascinating discoveries. You're sure to come away with a few bargains.

Pasar Senen is the city's best-known place to look for excellent vintage pieces at affordable prices. This market offers a variety of products, including clothing, textiles, shoes, toys, electronics, watches, jewelry, beauty products, food and much more. It's renowned for its lively ambience and chaotic atmosphere, especially at weekends. Visitors can negotiate prices with vendors and take advantage of great bargains.