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Dubai For All
Dubai attracts everyone’s eyes with the hottest offerings – from luxury to affordable shopping, from nature to culture, from state-of-the-art technology to modest living – there’s always something new waiting to be discovered. It’s truly an inspirational destination that would make your visit a very special one. Between the time oil was first discovered in
Welcoming the New Year
On 31 December, many people take the time to reflect on the past 12 months before ringing in the new year with the hopes of better times to come. While some like to spend this special day quietly at home, others look forward to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style. Here are some suggestions where
Technology of the Future
Technology evolves so rapidly – blink and you’ll miss the latest updates. Almost everyone uses a smartphone based on operating systems Android, iOS or Windows these days, but only two decades ago, this would have been unimaginable to most of us. We also can’t imagine what life looked like before the Internet that allows us
How to Tackle Digital Violence Against Women
Violence against women in any form is still a major issue in many countries, including Indonesia. In the digital era, where the communication and information channels are wide open, a new series of problems, including violence in cyberspace, has emerged. Photo courtesy of Hollaback! Jakarta Indonesia is in the top ten list of the world’s biggest
Embracing the Gleam of Dubai
Dubai has a fast-growing reputation as a paradise for shoppers and foodies, thanks to its plethora of shopping centres – from affordable markets to luxury malls – and an endless list of dining destinations – from lip-smacking bites at roadside shacks to world-class restaurants. Dubai truly owns it. Home to people from more than 200
Legendary Love Stories
The world is full of love stories that feed our emotions. Whether or not it’s real, fictional, mythological or modern, we long for stories that make us smile, cry or secretly make us feel alive. As these stories will show, times may have changed, but the power of love remains. The Feigned death of Juliet
Finding Romance in Jakarta
Most headlines about Jakarta may have to do with problems regarding urban development, which includes but is not limited to traffic congestion and city planning. Little do people know, despite its reputation as a messy, concrete jungle, the capital does have some romantic spots, albeit rather ones that are off the beaten track. Taman Prasasti
Moonlight Sunday Brunch at Fairmont Hotel Jakarta
Starting from February, Spectrum at Fairmont Hotel Jakarta relaunch its new Sunday brunch that features a new spectacular menu, live music entertainment and a kids club. Spectrum offers a deluxe brunch with a multitude of international and local dishes on Sunday Brunch. Photo by Rintang Azhar/NOW!JAKARTA Sunday is the perfect time to celebrate togetherness with family
Indonesian Arts Exhibition: Standing with the Masters
“Indonesian Arts Exhibition, First Among Equal” was the first art exhibition held in the industrial estate of Cikarang. It was launched by the Jababeka Group. Photo courtesy of Indonesian Arts Exhibition/NOW!JAKARTA Held at Jababeka Convention Center from January 17 to 21, the exhibition showcased more than 70 paintings from Indonesia’s maestros from the 19th century, such
Bambaiya: Authentic Indian Food from the Heart of Mumbai
The most populous city in India, Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It’s also the heart of the Bollywood film industry and home to a thriving financial sector. In fact, the city is ranked among the fastest growing cities in India for business expansion. Located in
Cooking Class: The Best of French Cuisine with a Japanese Twist
As part of a collaboration between Amuz and Michelin-starred Chef Olivier Oddos, a cooking class with the theme of “French Cuisine with Japanese Inspiration” was held on 9 February , 2018 at Modena Experience Center, Jakarta, in collaboration with Modena Indonesia, a leading home electronic appliances company. Chef Olivier Oddos and founder of Amuz Gourmet,
New Zealand and Indonesia Celebrate 60 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Beginning with the official recognition of the Republic of Indonesia by New Zealand in 1950, followed by the establishment of a Colombo Plan office in Jakarta in 1957, the diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Indonesia were then made formal in 1958. Since then, bilateral partnership between the two countries has only gotten stronger and
Sparkling Singapore
Thanks to its endless attractions and facilities that never fail to wow any spectator, Singapore remains a leading option for travellers heading to Southeast Asia. Naufal presented his painting in "RISING 50 The Contemporary Art of Singapore & Indonesia" Exhibition at World Trade Center Jakarta. Photos courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board/NOW!JAKARTA Singapore’s tourism performance has broken