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For three decades, The Ascott Limited has grown far beyond its beginnings as a serviced residence operator in Indonesia. To commemorate this milestone, Ascott presents 30 & Beyond, its most ambitious campaign to date, featuring
Elevate your Friday night expectations on 22 May 2026 as B1 Bar at AYANA Midplaza Jakarta ignites with ‘Shaken & Stirred.” This exclusive residency features Ivan Boris, the González Byass Global Brand Ambassador whose visionary

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Elevate your Friday night expectations on 22 May 2026 as B1 Bar at AYANA Midplaza Jakarta ignites with ‘Shaken & Stirred.” This exclusive residency features Ivan Boris, the González Byass Global Brand Ambassador whose visionary work has reshaped mixology across the Asia Pacific. Boris brings an electric fusion of technical mastery and avant-garde storytelling to

Cocktail bars are their own breed of venue – they’re stylish, comfortable and most importantly promise a well-made libation. Whether you prefer a sultry speakeasy or somewhere lively and full of life, you’ll find the full range in this curated list of cocktail bars in Jakarta. These venues represent the crème de la crème of

On Tuesday, 17 February 2026, the world will usher in a new zodiac, welcoming the prosperous Year of the Horse! Chinese-Indonesian communities the nation over will celebrate this auspicious day with fabulous feasts and family gatherings, so for those living in the capital we compile the best places to celebrate Chinese New Year in Jakarta