Jakarta — The shopping mall business in Indonesia continues to expand rapidly, serving not only as retail hubs but also as lifestyle destinations for millions. In Jakarta alone, there are currently 96 active malls, according to the Indonesian Shopping Center Association (APPBI), the highest concentration of malls in the country. South Jakarta leads with 28 malls, followed by Central Jakarta with 22, North Jakarta with 18, West Jakarta with 16, and East Jakarta with 12.
Many of these malls are more than retail centers — they are integrated lifestyle complexes offering high-end shopping, cinemas, fine dining, entertainment facilities, hotels, and even residential towers. Flagship names such as Grand Indonesia, Central Park, Pacific Place, and Plaza Senayan have become iconic destinations.
Central Park, Senayan City – Trihatma Kusuma Haliman
Owned by property giant Agung Podomoro Group, Central Park is currently the largest mall in Jakarta with 188,077 sqm of total area. Senayan City, also under the group, offers a prime blend of shopping, media, and residential spaces.
Summarecon Mall Kelapa Gading – Sutjipto Nagaria
As Jakarta’s second-largest mall, this North Jakarta landmark spans 150,000 sqm and hosts over 600 tenants, blending lifestyle, dining, and entertainment.
Mall Taman Anggrek – Eka Tjandranegara
Operated by the Mulia Group, this massive complex covers 360,000 sqm and is famed for its world-record LED façade and Indonesia’s first ice-skating rink.
Grand Indonesia – Robert Budi Hartono & Michael Bambang Hartono
Part of the Djarum Group, Grand Indonesia integrates luxury shopping with Menara BCA offices, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, and exclusive residences, spanning 141,472 sqm.
Pacific Place – Tan Kian
Situated in SCBD, this high-end mall by Dua Mutiara Group combines retail, The Ritz-Carlton hotel, and luxury residences in one address.
Plaza Senayan – PT Senayan Trikarya Sempana
A venture between Kajima Overseas Asia and the GBK Authority, Plaza Senayan is an upscale landmark with 130,500 sqm of retail space.
Kota Kasablanka, Gandaria City – Alexander Tedja
Through Pakuwon Group, Tedja’s portfolio includes some of Jakarta’s most prominent superblock malls, blending retail with premium residential and office space.
Pondok Indah Mall – Murdaya Poo Family
Developed by PT Metropolitan Kentjana, PIM has expanded from a single building in 1991 to three interconnected malls, setting trends in South Jakarta’s retail growth.
Sarinah – State-Owned Enterprise (BUMN)
Indonesia’s first modern department store, Sarinah has been a cultural and retail icon since 1966, retaining its unique heritage status amid modernization.
These developments not only showcase the ambitions of Indonesia’s most influential conglomerates but also reflect the nation’s evolving consumer culture — where malls serve as both economic engines and lifestyle landmarks.
