Mangga Dua is a business area in North Jakarta. This area is famous as a place to buy fashion goods in wholesale. If you want to visit Mangga Dua, there is nothing wrong to mix business with pleasure. Let’s see the bleisure things to do in Mangga Dua Jakarta ..!
1. Shopping at ITC Mangga Dua
ITC Mangga Dua is one of Jakarta’s landmarks. It is famous as a place to buy clothes at cheap prices.
Various types of clothes can be found here, ranging from business suits, casual clothes, batik, jeans, shorts to underwear. In addition there are also bags, toys, equipment for babies and so on. But keep in mind, you must be good at bargaining here.
How to Get There
ITC Mangga Dua is located at Mangga Dua Raya Street, No. 43, North Jakarta. Opening hours is 9 am – 6 pm.
2. Shopping at Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua
Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua sells a variety of clothes, ranging from cheap to expensive. Imported clothing and counterfeit goods are also sold here. You must be careful before buying and bargaining is a must.
In addition, Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua also sells bags, stationery, sewing equipment and wedding souvenirs. This place is always crowded. So always keep an eye on your belongings.
How to Get There
Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua is located at Mangga Dua Raya Street, North Jakarta. There is also a bridge connecting ITC Mangga Dua with Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua. Opening hours is 9 am – 6 pm. If you are looking for branded fashion items, you can also shop at Plaza Indonesia. In addition to shopping, there are various things to do in Plaza Indonesia Jakarta.
3. Hunting Electronic Goods at Mangga Dua Mall
Mangga Dua Mall is famous as the center of electronic goods in Jakarta. Here you can find computers, laptops, cameras, air conditioners, flat-screen TVs and hundreds of other electronic items.
The price of electronic goods at Mangga Dua Mall is used as a benchmark for fair price in other stores. In addition to well-known brands, Mangga Dua Mall also provides electronic goods made in China which cost much cheaper.
How to Get There
Mangga Dua Mall is located at Mangga Dua Raya Street, North Jakarta. There is also a bridge connecting ITC Mangga Dua with Mangga Dua Mall. Opening hours is 10 am – 8 pm.
4. Reviving Your Computer at Harcomas Mangga Dua
If your computer is having problems, come to Harcomas Mangga Dua. There are many stores that provide computer repair services. Not only computers, printers and projectors can also be repaired here.
In addition to services, Harcomas Mangga Dua sells computers, software, laptops, camcorders, computer accessories and computer parts. If you are tired of walking around, there is a food court in the basement.
How to Get There
Harcomas Mangga Dua is located at Mangga Dua Raya Street, No. 7B, North Jakarta.
5. Up Grading You Computer at Dusit Mangga Dua Mall
Dusit Mangga Dua Mall is located next to Mangga Dua Mall. This mall mainly sells computer-related items such as laptops, printers, memory cards, routers, computer accessories and so on.
No need to worry, Dusit Mangga Dua Mall also offers fair prices. So if you just want to buy computer, come to Dusit Mangga Dua Mall. It will save your time.
How to Get There
Dusit Mangga Dua Mall is located at Mangga Dua Raya Street, North Jakarta. Opening hours is 10 am – 9 pm.
6. Hanging Out at Mangga Dua Square
Mall is the main attraction of Jakarta. If you happen to be in North Jakarta and have free time, stop by Mangga Dua Square. It is a great and cheap hangout.
As expected, Mangga Dua Square provides everything from groceries, clothes, cell phones, laptops, bakeries, cafes to the food court. In addition, Mangga Dua Square also regularly organizes lucky draws to attract visitors.
How to Get There
Mangga Dua Square is located at Gunung Sahari Raya Street, North Jakarta. Opening hours is 10 am – 10 pm. Besides visiting mall, there are other fun things to do in North Jakarta.
7. Cultural Tour at Petak Sembilan Market
The Chinese have been in Jakarta since the Dutch colonial era. Therefore, Chinese culture is also coloring the bustle of life in Jakarta.
Petak Sembilan Market is the best place in Jakarta to feel the atmosphere of China Town. This place sells a variety of things typical of China, ranging from snacks, food, drinks to clothes. Visitors can also find the shrines that have stood for decades.
How to Get There
Petak Sembilan Market is located at Kemenangan Street, No. 40, Glodok, North Jakarta.
8. Staycation at Best Western Hotel
Best Western Hotel is a four-star hotel located near Mangga Dua’s business district. It is a refuge from the harshness of life in Jakarta.
The room rates offered are reasonable and their buffet breakfast gets lots of praise from the guests. The view is also amazing. If you are on the top floor, you can see Jakarta bay in the distance.
How to Get There
Best Western Hotel is located at Mangga Dua Abdad Street, No.111, Jakarta.
9. Culinary Tour at Ayam Goreng Fatmawati
Ayam Goreng Fatmawati is one of Jakarta’s popular brands of fried chicken. You should take the time to try the delicacy of this typical Jakarta fast food.
Price per serving is very affordable, not more than Rp 50,000. Fried chicken or grilled chicken is served with Indonesian style and certainly must be eaten by hand.
How to Get There
Ayam Goreng Fatmawati is located at ITC Mangga Dua, Mangga Dua Raya Street, No. 43, North Jakarta. Opening hours is 9 am – 6 pm. In addition to Ayam Goreng Fatmawati, ketoprak is also one of Jakarta’s famous foods. You can visit Setu Babakan to taste ketoprak. It will be one of pleasant things to do in Jakarta on the weekend.
10. Culinary Tour at Sarang Kepiting Seafood
Sarang Kepiting is the number one seafood in Mangga Dua area. Their flagship menus are the spicy crab and black pepper crab.
In addition to crabs there are also a menu of fish, shrimp, squid, clams, and chicken as well. Although Sarang Kepiting is always crowded, you do not have to wait long for your order to come.
How to Get There
Sarang Kepiting is located at Ampera II Street, No.4, North Jakarta. Opening hour is 5 pm – 12 am. Besides Mangga Dua, Pluit Jakarta is also a great place to enjoy seafood. Stop by to Pluit, there are many things to do in Pluit Jakarta as well.
More bleisure things to do in Mangga Dua Jakarta
11. Hunting Used Car at WTC Mangga Dua on Mangga Dua Raya Street
12. Pampering Yourself at Grand Odysseus Spa in Mangga Dua Square
13. Buying Textile Wholesale at Ruko Textile Mangga Dua on Mangga Dua Street.
14. Hunting Diving Gear at AlatSelam.com Dive Shop in Mangga Dua Square
15. Culinary Tour at Mama Kitchen Thai Restaurant in ITC Mangga Dua
16. Culinary Tour at Xing Fu Vegetarian Café on Mangga Dua Dalam Street
Well, it turns out the business area can also be used for fun. You have lots of bleisure things to do in Mangga Dua Jakarta. Since this area is always busy, be careful and stay alert. Do not leave your belongings unattended. And most importantly, enjoy Mangga Dua ..!