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Afternoon Tea in Full Bloom at InterContinental Pondok Indah Jakarta
Jakarta’s afternoon tea has taken a botanical turn this September with InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah introducing The Blooming Hour at The Lounge. Pairing floral-inspired pastries and savouries with fine teas and a water lily-inspired welcome drink, this tantalising delicacy is served daily from 2 PM to 5 PM throughout September 2026. The menu takes its
TUMI Brings the Alps to Jakarta
TUMI welcomes the Fall/Winter 2026 season with an Alpine Chalet Pop-Up at the Main Atrium of Pondok Indah Mall 2, Jakarta. Open from 2 to 20 September 2026, the pop-up transforms the shopping centre into a stylish mountain retreat, bringing the new collection to life through the mood and scenery of the Alps. The experience
A Skewerful of Indonesia at Festival Sate Nusantara 2026
For Indonesians, sate is far more than skewered meat grilled over glowing charcoal. It is a culinary tradition shaped by generations, regions and local flavours, with each variety telling its own story. This September, food lovers are invited to explore that delicious diversity at the Festival Sate Nusantara (Nusantara Satay Festival) 2026, presented by Sate
Embers and LARK Turn Open-Fire Grill into a Whisky-Paired Night
Some dinners are best enjoyed when there is a little something extra on the table. This September, Embers Open-Fire Grill is teaming up with Tasmania’s LARK Single Malt for “An Evening with Embers Open-Fire Grill & LARK,” a one-night dinner at Swissôtel Living Jakarta Mega Kuningan with three courses and three LARK expressions. The first
ISMAYA Group and Tenue de Attire Launch Exclusive Merchandise Line
What do you get when a lifestyle group, a fashion label and a coffee shop share a space? At IDEAFEST 2026, ISMAYA Group had a pretty good answer: a booth where a new collection, good coffee and a little personalisation made for an easy stop during the festival. Held from 4 to 6 September at
Jakarta Dessert Week: Your Next Dessert-Hopping Adventure
Jakarta is about to get a whole lot sweeter, with a soundtrack to match. From 1–20 September, Jakarta Dessert Week (JDW) 2026 takes over dessert spots across the city, with 42 brands and dozens of outlets serving limited-edition creations inspired by this year’s wonderfully unexpected theme: DANGDUT. Visitors can also head to Dessert Markt at
A Taste of Home, Reimagined at Noesaka
Food has a funny way of holding on to memories. A familiar spice can take you back to childhood, while a dish shared around the family table can stay with you for years. For Chef Martin Praja, those memories come from many places, from his childhood in Bogor and Chinese family traditions to the Manado
An Open Invitation to September at 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird
If your September calendar is already looking a little too predictable, 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird has a few ideas. The hotel is filling the month with dinners worth lingering over, cocktails worth ordering twice, live music, workouts and a creative morning by the pool. In other words, you could come with a plan and
Skyline Prestige: The Art of Staying Above the City at Pan Pacific Jakarta
There is something appealing about checking into a hotel and realising you do not have to rush anywhere. At Pan Pacific Jakarta, that idea starts high above the city. Skyline Prestige is the hotel’s Club-level stay experience, available with Club Rooms and Suites and packed with privileges that make spending more time at the hotel
Citadines Antasari Jakarta Introduces a New Wedding Experience with “Love in the City”
Planning a wedding in Jakarta often starts with one deceptively simple question: how many people do you want to celebrate with? At Citadines Antasari Jakarta, the answer can range from a gathering of 100 to a reception for up to 500 guests, with its new “Love in the City” Wedding Packages and The Hall, a
Merasa Origins: Tracing Java’s Ancient Wellness Traditions at Desa Potato Head
Following the success of its inaugural chapter, India: Beginning with Balance with Reema Datta, Desa Potato Head is continuing its Merasa Origins series this September with its second chapter, Java: Entering Depth, taking place from 10-13 September 2026. A three-part exploration of the cultural roots behind Bali’s wellness traditions, Merasa Origins traces a historical journey
Le Eminence Puncak Celebrates 10 Years with a Month of Events
Le Eminence Puncak Hotel Convention & Resort will mark its 10th anniversary throughout September 2026 with a month-long programme spanning special stays, community initiatives, a culinary festival and health activities. Running under the theme “A Decade of Excellence, 10 Years of Growing Together,” the celebrations will take place at the resort in Ciloto, Puncak, with
Inside Indonesia Design Week 2026’s Biggest Edition Yet
Opening on 18 September, Indonesia Design Week (IDW) 2026 is set to be the event’s biggest iteration yet. Previously set within the grounds of Indonesia Design District PIK2, this year’s expo will spread beyond these borders, with exhibitions, installations, fashion, craft and community programmes taking place across several destinations in PIK and PIK2 until 27
