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Quote: (01-29-2014 10:14 PM)ThePrinceOfDixie Wrote:  

Trip report: I spent the majority of this past december in Jakarta. All the data give above is great check it out find places to your liking. My favorite clubs X2, Stadium(be ready to stay up all night), Exodus. I think I can some up Jakarta with a quote from a New Englander,who had a RVF personality, I met in X2 one night. He said something close to "As far as pick up lines go you might try asking the girl what deodorant she wears because in Jakarta it doesn't matter what you say as long say something." He went on to tell me that Jakarta is the undiscovered Gem of Asia and my time there leads me to echo that sentiment. Though I have not been to other parts of Asia yet.

Also as stated above Islam will not affect you unless you feel like hitting on the girls in burkas (you won't).

Hey man, what is it about Stadium that you liked? I was only there once and perhaps hung out at the wrong part of it. The girls my buddy and I were hitting on turned out to be whores, so we just left without them.

Also, is Stadium any good on the nights when other clubs are empty or closed, like Sunday/Monday/Tuesday?
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Quote: (01-29-2014 11:22 PM)Brodiaga Wrote:  

Quote: (01-29-2014 10:14 PM)ThePrinceOfDixie Wrote:  

Trip report: I spent the majority of this past december in Jakarta. All the data give above is great check it out find places to your liking. My favorite clubs X2, Stadium(be ready to stay up all night), Exodus. I think I can some up Jakarta with a quote from a New Englander,who had a RVF personality, I met in X2 one night. He said something close to "As far as pick up lines go you might try asking the girl what deodorant she wears because in Jakarta it doesn't matter what you say as long say something." He went on to tell me that Jakarta is the undiscovered Gem of Asia and my time there leads me to echo that sentiment. Though I have not been to other parts of Asia yet.

Also as stated above Islam will not affect you unless you feel like hitting on the girls in burkas (you won't).


Hey man, what is it about Stadium that you liked? I was only there once and perhaps hung out at the wrong part of it. The girls my buddy and I were hitting on turned out to be whores, so we just left without them.

Also, is Stadium any good on the nights when other clubs are empty or closed, like Sunday/Monday/Tuesday?


The fourth floor is where the bar girls are but i did have success there (1 notch, 6 makeouts). The second floor bar area is good and my exspierence was that there are no bargirls in there. I may be wrong but memory tells me that only the main(4th) level pops on the off nights and its always fairly crowded after midnight.

I think the reason it appealed to me is the younger crowd, alot of times I would be in other clubs and I would open girls who I swore were my age and then we keep talking and I find out she is 35 lol. Its not that I enjoy cheap drugs its that I dig the vibe of a place where there is cheap drugs. The OP's assesment of its "the people's club" is accurate. It is indeed more a legitimate "traphouse" than a club but I guess I am just into that kind of thing.

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I went to Jakarta last year. The sole purpose of your trip, if you're just visiting, has to be for gaming. The city is polluted, with hellish traffic and there is not a lot to do but that shouldn't put you off.

During the day, you will mostly like be hunting in one of the many large malls. This is must to get numbers and organise dates. I visited Stadium a few times, as I was staying very close in the North part in Mangga Besar. On a weekend, it is packed with young people and has a good vibe, as mentionned. I think, however, there are probably better places to pickup such as X2 and Dragonfly. I haven't visited these two but from what I was told by my Indo friends, they sound like the best.

As for taxis, if you're new to city, just make sure you only take White Express Taxi or Bluebird. I ended up taking the Busway from time to time. It's RP 3,500 and it will take you most places, relatively quickly.

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I will be hitting up Jakarta for about a week at the end of February. Thanks for this data. Been hearing lots of good things about the city.
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Is anybody in Jakarta right now, and can you comment on the flooding situation? I hear that major parts of the city are underwater. I just booked a flight to arrive on the 24th, but I'm not sure sure this was a good idea given the weather situation.
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Do you guys know what's expensive in Indonesia that is cheap in the West? So you can bring it in your luggage and sell it there?
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Quote: (02-05-2014 06:31 AM)Puck21 Wrote:  

Do you guys know what's expensive in Indonesia that is cheap in the West? So you can bring it in your luggage and sell it there?

Alcohol is expensive (at least 2X), but you're only allowed to bring one liter of liquor.
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i am a diplo kid, that's why I am asking
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Quote: (02-05-2014 09:57 AM)Puck21 Wrote:  

i am a diplo kid, that's why I am asking

I would imagine that diplomatic families do NOT go through customs and do NOT have limitations for what they bring or take from the country. Accordingly, how many cases of hard liquor would you be able to take and then sell? HM?

I'm fairly sure that the govt Employer of your parents would have some kind of a shipping limitation - like maybe 5,000 pounds for the household goods for the whole family.. or something quantity like that?
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Quote: (02-05-2014 09:57 AM)Puck21 Wrote:  

i am a diplo kid, that's why I am asking

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Quote: (02-05-2014 01:22 PM)JayJuanGee Wrote:  

Quote: (02-05-2014 09:57 AM)Puck21 Wrote:  

i am a diplo kid, that's why I am asking

I would imagine that diplomatic families do NOT go through customs and do NOT have limitations for what they bring or take from the country. Accordingly, how many cases of hard liquor would you be able to take and then sell? HM?

I'm fairly sure that the govt Employer of your parents would have some kind of a shipping limitation - like maybe 5,000 pounds for the household goods for the whole family.. or something quantity like that?

I don't know yet. My parents got promoted a few days ago, I have to find out how it is regulated. But let's assume there is no limit.
I'm thinking cars, electronics, skin care products etc.

Quote: (02-05-2014 01:29 PM)samsamsam Wrote:  

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Quote: (02-05-2014 02:15 PM)Puck21 Wrote:  

I don't know yet. My parents got promoted a few days ago, I have to find out how it is regulated. But let's assume there is no limit.
I'm thinking cars, electronics, skin care products etc.

hehehehe.... I do NOT really know specifics either, but I have a hard time imaging a situation in which there were NO limits on items (I went through some of this as a military person... NOT as a diplomat connection). Surely, such limits may vary, depending on the position(s) that your parent(s) hold and/or connections that they have. The ways of the world, yes... complain about it or NOT, some of these kinds of exceptions do exist... and exceptions may work to your advantage...

It is possible that the limits on certain kinds of items, if any, may be quite high, but I would imagine the Employer may get a little picky if some diplomat were to be shipping a large quantity of items beyond reasonable personal use - such as shipping more than a couple of cars. However, they may NOT really micromanage any of the contents of what is shipped over within the household items category so long as the contents are within outlined weight guidelines. There is usually going to be some kind of declaration form that would be used internally in the Employer's records, and surely it is possible that some diplomats may NOT have to declare some of the specifics of the contents. Also, there would usually be a shipping company that would require some kind of declaration for the purpose of insurance claims.

Surely, at some point, you should be able to find out the Employer's guidelines, if any, and if you are importing drugs, firearms, tanks, helicopters and bazookas, you may be making a killing... hehehehe. [Image: smile.gif]
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Quote: (02-05-2014 02:58 PM)JayJuanGee Wrote:  

Surely, at some point, you should be able to find out the Employer's guidelines, if any, and if you are importing drugs, firearms, tanks, helicopters and bazookas, you may be making a killing... hehehehe. [Image: smile.gif]

I remember the fine print on the visa card for Indonesia that says

Warning: Drug smugglers will get the death penalty under Indonesian law.

Scared the pants off of me I remember double checking my bookbag to make sure there was no shake in there.

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Quote: (02-05-2014 05:12 AM)travolta Wrote:  

Is anybody in Jakarta right now, and can you comment on the flooding situation? I hear that major parts of the city are underwater. I just booked a flight to arrive on the 24th, but I'm not sure sure this was a good idea given the weather situation.

I was ready to hit the purchase button on a flight (for tomorrow) but bounced to the forum first. I saw your post and it of course alarmed me. All of Java has been hit hard. The heavy rains continue all throughout Java with many mudslides. It is nearly impossible to get from certain cities to others. My plan was to travel Bali to Jakarta. That doesn't seem possible or a smart idea at the moment. Anybody in Java at the moment?
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I'll be there in JKT in a few days. I'll have fun regardless. I hope the water doesnt reach Plaza Indo and the surrounding areas where I usually hang out.
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Quote: (02-05-2014 07:22 PM)ThePrinceOfDixie Wrote:  

Quote: (02-05-2014 02:58 PM)JayJuanGee Wrote:  

Surely, at some point, you should be able to find out the Employer's guidelines, if any, and if you are importing drugs, firearms, tanks, helicopters and bazookas, you may be making a killing... hehehehe. [Image: smile.gif]

I remember the fine print on the visa card for Indonesia that says

Warning: Drug smugglers will get the death penalty under Indonesian law.

Scared the pants off of me I remember double checking my bookbag to make sure there was no shake in there.

It would be a pretty risky proposition to get involved in various illegal activities - b/c could be a bad reputation for the diplomat parent; however, diplomats are immuned from local laws.

I would imagine that the diplomat family lives a bit in that diplomat immunity bubble; however, I would NOT know how far that immunity extends to the various family members. If the family members are selling drugs in the embassy, they are probably untouchable to the local officials.. (even though it may NOT be a good idea in terms of the diplomats reputation). On the local streets may be another story in terms of whether the Local laws apply to the kid of a diplomat.. rather than being the actual diplomat parent.
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Quote: (02-05-2014 07:22 PM)ThePrinceOfDixie Wrote:  

I remember the fine print on the visa card for Indonesia that says

Warning: Drug smugglers will get the death penalty under Indonesian law.

Scared the pants off of me I remember double checking my bookbag to make sure there was no shake in there.

Not so much fine print, as in big bold red letters. At the same time though, the thing is there, the gov't lets local areas manage their own affairs. In Banda Ache (north Sumatra) they basically have Sharia law, they passed a rule saying women can't have their legs spread on a motor bike, so they must sit side ways. There are about 3 places in the entire city to buy beer, and only for foreigners. That said, weed is everywhere, and no one cares.

Gili Islands just out side of Bali. Got weed 3 times in one night, for free, twice from locals, without trying. They offered and insisted. One guy was the bartender at a bar and just offered me some, he was smoking on the job.

A guy I met with an Indonesian wife, there was some new law passed which basically allowed him to renew his permit every 5 years, instead of every 1. He went to the immigration office, and they basically said "no, we're not recognizing that".

Basically the written law here doesn't mean a whole lot. Don't rock the boat, and do as the locals do is the way to fly. Insisting on your 'rights', making a scene, and shit like that will cause you an unimaginable world of hassle.
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Wisdom here. Indonesia is a vast, ramshackle place and you need to tread carefully at times. I've heard stories about foreigners just disappearing if they piss off the wrong people. Not fear mongering, but you just have to realize that in many cases both the law and your foreign passport mean little, so its better to make friends and keep things nice.

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What time is the best time to go? Tickets are going for 450-550 rt and I wanted to go there.

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I just landed in Jakarta yesterday and flying out before the weekend. Which clubs are best to hit during the week?
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I found this!

Jakarta Nightlife 2017: Best Bars, Clubs, Spas and Hotels

This Jakarta nightlife review is an update to my 2015 article and it should cover any questions you may have about partying in Jakarta in 2017.

If you are a first-time visitor, you might also be interested with my Jakarta Travel Guide.

Nightlife Areas
There are so many nightlife areas in Jakarta that it can be confusing even for residents.

Broadly-speaking, South Jakarta (the modern part of the city) has a normal and upmarket nightlife, while North Jakarta (the historical center) has a naughty nightlife.

In detail, the following neighborhoods are the most happening:
→ Mega Kuningan: You'll find chic bars walking distance from each other (Basque, Loewy, Flow, Safehouse, McGettigan's, Jack Sparrows, etc). Popular with young expats, westernized Indonesians and girls looking for expats.
→ SCBD: The trendiest area among young Indonesians. There are two complexes: One called Fairgrounds (with Lucy in the Sky, Fable Club, Hide and Seek and the Pallas Lounge) and a smaller one with the Foundry 8 and Empirica Club.
→ Senopati: An affluent residential neighborhood with exclusive bars and restaurants that cater to the elite, particularly Indonesian-Chinese. The current hotspots are Monty's, Savoi, Lola and H Gourmet and Vibes.
→ Jalan Jaksa/Menteng/Sarinah: This is where you will find good-value accommodation in central Jakarta. Bars in that area are cheaper than average and they will attract travelers, backpackers and Indonesians on a budget.
→ Kemang: Another residential area, favored by expat families. It has some expat bars and restaurants (EP, Frank's, Murphy's) mixed with nightclubs for late teenagers (Dronk, 999, Nu China).
→ Pantai Indah Kapuk: A strip of restaurants and bars for the young, usually wealthy, Indonesian-Chinese living in Pluit.
→ Glodok: One of the main red-light districts in North Jakarta.
→ Blok M: A tiny red light district in South Jakarta, popular with older Westerners. All the hostess bars are lined up in Jalan Falatehan.
→ Melawai and Grand Wijaya: Two red light districts in South Jakarta targeting Japanese and Koreans (karaokes and massage parlours).

Some luxury malls also have bars and clubs: Grand Indonesia, Plaza Indonesia, Pacific Place, Senayan City, Plaza Senayan, Central Park and Pondok Indah.

Luckily for you, I wrote a detailed article about all these areas: Where to Party in Jakarta: Nightlife + Hotels.

When to Party?
Jakarta nightlife is busy all year round with a pause during Ramadhan. South Jakarta nightclubs get busy from midnight to 3AM-4AM and the ones in North Jakarta from 8PM to 3AM. Some venues have longer opening hours (Golden Crown, Illigals, Exotis). If you want to party 24-hour, the best solution is to rent a karaoke room (Karaoke in Jakarta).

→ Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: Quiet in the South, normal in the North.
The "normal" nightclubs will be closed, but not the naughty ones like Alexis, Malioboro, Golden Crown, 36, Tease, etc. From what I was told, this is because it's easier for married men to go out during the week. There are also more businessmen in Jakarta on weekdays.

All bars will be open, but only the most famous will be busy: Basque, Loewy, Social House, Cloud, BATS, CJs.

→ Wednesday is my favorite party day in Jakarta.
All clubs and bars are normally open and busy. Entrance fees are lower and you have ladies' nights promotions.

Read: Best Happy Hours and Ladies Nights in Jakarta

→ Friday and Saturday are the crowdest nights.
Prices can be higher on those days. The entrance fee to luxury clubs may reach IDR300,000. There are much more foreigners in Jakarta as many come from all over Southeast Asia to party.

Hotels in Jakarta Near the Nightlife
I receive emails almost every day from readers asking me where to stay near Jakarta nightlife. My answer is always the same: "Find a hotel within 500 meters from Jalan Sudirman".

Booking.com has a list of hotels in the area that you can check here: Hotels Near Jalan Sudirman Jakarta.

My personal recommendations are:

→ 5-stars (more than 150$/night)

Kempinski or Mandarin Oriental.
Shangri-La and Mulia both have busy live-music bars full of working girls.
Oakwood Premier Cozmo has a great location in Mega Kuningan and I recommend it if you plan on having dates with Indonesian girls (you can invite them downstairs to Loewy).

→ 4-stars (more than 100$/night)

Fraser Residence, Fraser Place and Ascott Kuningan are new, centrally-located and near the nightlife. Near Sarinah, Artotel, Morrissey and Kosenda have their own bars.

→ 3-stars (more than 40$/night):
Harris FX (very popular due to the location within a lifestyle mall), Ayaka Suites, Liberty Hotel, A-One, Ashley.

→ Under 40$ per night:
Dreamtel, Cipta, MaxOne, Favehotel Wahid Hasyim, Favehotel Gatot Subroto

All the hotels below are well-ranked on Agoda. Please consider booking them with the link I provide as I get a commission each time. The price for you is the same and it helps me run Jakarta100bars.com.

Backpackers with no money to spare can check for guest houses directly in Jalan Jaksa and the nearby streets. You can get a room with a fan for under IDR100,000.

Best Bars in Jakarta

I already wrote a long article about the 50 best bars in Jakarta so I won't repeat myself here. Instead, I will just summarize it as follow:

Bars for Meeting Girls
→ Girls who are 20+: Basque, Loewy, Bluegrass, Social House
→ Girls who are 30+: Eastern Promise, Aphrodite
→ Girls who want money: BATS, CJs, My Bar, Top Gun, 36

Cheap Bars
→ For students: Camden, Halfway, Beer Garden
→ For backpackers: Melly's Garden, Memories' Pub
→ For expats: Master's, Everest

Trendy Bars:
→ For young expats: Basque, Loewy, Bluegrass, The Dutch, Safehouse, Jack Sparrows
→ For Indonesian Chinese and Hi-So: Monty's, Léon, Savoi, Proof, Union, Cork and Screw, Pao Pao
→ For hipsters: Lucy in the Sky, Lola, Hide and Seek

Best Bars for Meeting Expats and Watching Sports
Eastern Promise, Aphrodite, Murphy's, Master's, De Hooi, McGettigan's

Read: Best Bars for Meeting Expats in Jakarta and Best Sports Bars in Jakarta

Best Bars for Live Music
BATS, CJs, Eastern Promise, Hard Rock, Rolling Stones, Paulaner Brauhaus

Best Bars for Chilling
→ Rooftops: Cloud, SKYE
→ Lounges: Flow, Burgundy, Prohibition

Best Nightclubs in Jakarta

As for the best bars, I also wrote a ranking of my favorite nightclubs in Jakarta: Top 10 Nightclubs in Jakarta. Below is a quick overview:

Nightclubs for Meeting Girls (also the most popular with foreigners)
X2, Dragonfly, Immigrant, Jenja

Read: Nightclubs to meet girls in Jakarta

Nightclubs for Younger People:
Blowfish, Fable, Foundry 8, Dronk, 999, Nu China

Upper-Class Nightclubs
Empirica, Dragonfly, Blowfish, Immigrant

Nightclubs with Electro/Techno
Jenja, Foundry 8

Nightclub with Hip-Hop
Equinox (upper floor of X2)

Nightclubs with EDM
X2, Empirica, Domain, Exodus

Cheaper Nightclubs:
Dronk, Nu China, 999, Camden
To a lesser extent: Domain, Exodus

Nightclubs with Lady Companions and Working Girls
→ Upmarket clubs: Colosseum (1001 complex), Alexis, Illigals, Malioboro, Tease Club (Emporium complex)
→ Mid-range clubs: Classic, King Cross, Sumo, Travel, Golden Crown, Newton, Tematik, B'Fashion
→ Lower end clubs: MTR, Starmoon, Cherry, Mars (usually they are in the red light districts of Lokasari, in Mangga Besar, in Kota Indah or in the suburbs).

Note that all of the upmarket and mid-range venues mentioned above are located within large "one-stop entertainment" complexes that feature a spa and a karaoke. They are de facto brothels with their own prostitutes, sometimes even foreign ones (Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Uzbek, etc.).

Surprisingly, a few are hotels as well in which you can book a room and sleep next door to the spa:

Classic Hotel: 30$ per night on Agoda (rated 7.2/10) - Location in Central Jakarta, quite convenient.
Tematik Hotel: 29$ per night on Agoda (rated 6.7/10) - Location in North Jakarta (Pluit)
B'Fashion Hotel: 39$ per night on Agoda (rated 7.1/10) - Location in West Jakarta between the airport and the city center
The Plaza Hotel (Golden Crown): 27$ per night on Agoda (rated 6.5/10)

Read also:
Hotels with Naughty Spas in Jakarta
Top Strip Clubs in Jakarta
Top 10 Spas in Jakarta

Meeting Girls in Jakarta

It is normally easy to meet a girl in Jakarta, especially if you are an expat. As a traveler, it might be a bit more complicated as most girls will assume you are not looking for a long-term relationship.

Meeting girls online:
The best dating apps and websites are Tinder, IndonesianCupid, Badoo, Skout and Paktor. You can try a few of them, knowing that:

→ Tinder works best with decent looking guys between 18 and 40 who live in Indonesia. If you are white, you will get plenty of matches, but don't expect it will automatically translate into one-night stands.

→ IndonesianCupid works best with guys who are not staying in Indonesia. For some reasons, this website is full of girls who want to marry foreigners and who don't mind long distance relationships. You can use it to make some contacts a few weeks before coming to Jakarta.

If you are planning a trip in Southeast Asia, it is a good idea to use AsianDating instead (sister company of Indonesian Cupid). The site has thousands of girls from everywhere (mostly Thai, Filipino and Indonesian).

→ Badoo and Skout are interesting as a backup option because they are free. Badoo has few English-speaking girls and some prostitutes. Skout has a lot of annoying ads and you can't change your location.

→ Paktor is the popular dating app among young middle-to-upper class Indonesians. I had very little success on it and it's expensive. I'd recommend it if you are Asian and under 25.

You can read a more detailed article on this topic here: Best Online Dating Apps in Indonesia and 15 Best Dating Apps in Asia.

Meeting girls in nightclubs
If you are young and confident, nightclubs are your second best option for meeting girls in Jakarta. One-night stands are pretty common, particularly with girls from X2, Immigrant and Dragonfly. Be careful, though, as the older you get, the more likely you'll be asked for some money in the morning.

Making the first step is a guy's prerogative: Indonesian girls may stare at you, but they will rarely approach you directly. The good thing is that they are never arrogant and even if they turn you down, it will be in a gentle way.

It is ALWAYS a good idea to buy a bottle in nightclubs. Not only does it get you a free entrance for several people, a table/sofa and more attention from waiters, it is also a great way to approach girls and to invite them to join you for drinks. Many are drawn to bottles like flies are drawn to honey. In the end, the cost is reasonable, especially when split between a few guys.

Frequently Asked Questions:
These are some of the most common questions I receive from readers:

Do I need an ID to visit a club in Jakarta?
Some clubs may ask an ID if you look less than 21 years old. Personally, I never carry one and I've only been asked once, in Camden Bar Cikini.

Upmarket nightclubs can be very strict with age requirements. Dragonfly does not allow anyone under 21. If you are under 18, you can try some clubs in Kemang, like Venue (famous for accepting underage clubbers).

How much will I spend for going out?
Partying in Jakarta is rather expensive, mainly because of the taxes on alcohol (200%).

In cheap bars, a small beer will cost 2-3$, a glass of alcohol 4-5$ and a cocktail 6$. In upmarket bars, a small beer is 5-6$, a glass of spirits 6-9$ and a cocktail 7-10$.

The entrance fee to the best nightclubs is around 15$ on Wednesdays and 20$ on weekends.

Taxi bills can pile up quickly, especially if you go from North to South and vice versa. A 15-minute ride costs about 5$. You can save a lot of money by using transportation apps like Uber, Grab and Go-Jek though (up to 50%).

In total, I would say you need at least 100$ to have fun.

If you can't afford that, you can buy a bottle online or bring one from duty-free and start drinking at home before hitting the clubs.

What is the dress code in clubs in Jakarta?
You cannot enter a nightclub in Jakarta with flip flops and short pants. Make sure you are wearing a shirt, long pants and shoes. Avoid torn jeans, even if they cost 500$ a pair.

Women are often required to wear a dress and high heels. Dragonfly, Immigrant, Fable, Empirica, Blowfish and X2 all enforce this rule strictly.

Where can I buy drugs?
I always recommend not to buy drugs in Jakarta and in Indonesia in general. You can do that much more safely in Europe or in the US now. I wrote about this topic in an article: Is it safe to buy drugs in Indonesia?

If you are stubborn, these are the nightclubs where drugs are common: Illigals, Golden Crown, Exotis, Siera and Old Town.

How do you think the election of the new Governor will impact Jakarta nightlife? Will Stadium reopen?
Some of the people who backed Anies Baswedan, the new Governor, have probable ties to the nightlife industry in Jakarta (see Who Owns Jakarta Nightlife?). These people have an interest in reopening nightclubs like Mille's, Stadium, or the Kalijodo red light district.

Bars, clubs and spas are also money makers and they employ thousands of people. They are one of the few interesting things to do in Jakarta, and without them the city would welcome even less tourists.

The problem is that Anies made his whole campaign about religion and, to that effect, he promised he would eradicate prostitution.

While I'm convinced that those were empty promises, allowing the reopening of Stadium would be such an insult to his voters that I can't imagine it will happen. Under a different name, in a few years, why not, but not anytime soon.

He will probably need to close down a few emblematic venues, in particular those belonging to the Alexis group who had been spared by Ahok until now.

Will he go further? It's too early to say. It will all depend on how badly he needs to play the religion card to remain in office or to divert attention.

Whatever happens, Jakartans will always find ways to party and prostitution will not stop cease to exist. If it dies in one place, it just reincarnates somewhere else.

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