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JAKARTA HIGHLIGHTS
Gran Meliá Jakarta Marks 30 Years with a Record-Breaking Rendang Wellington
Gran Meliá Jakarta marks its 30th anniversary with a remarkable MURI record, unveiling a 31.5-meter Beef Rendang Wellington that blends Indonesian heritage with global culinary artistry. Celebrating three decades of hospitality and innovation, the milestone event reflects the hotel’s commitment to creativity, culture, and meaningful impact through community and sustainability initiatives.
Raffles Jakarta Presents Wellness in Motion with SANA Studio
Raffles Jakarta introduces *Wellness in Motion*, a three-month collaboration with SANA Studio that brings movement, mindfulness, and balance to Level 14. Featuring a curated series of yoga, strength, and pilates sessions, the programme offers a serene urban retreat designed to help guests reconnect, recharge, and embrace a more intentional approach to wellbeing in the heart of the city.
HOTELS & RESORTS
Gran Meliá Jakarta Marks 30 Years with a Record-Breaking Rendang Wellington
Gran Meliá Jakarta marks its 30th anniversary with a remarkable MURI record, unveiling a 31.5-meter Beef Rendang Wellington that blends Indonesian heritage with global culinary artistry. Celebrating three decades of hospitality and innovation, the milestone event reflects the hotel’s commitment to creativity, culture, and meaningful impact through community and sustainability initiatives.
Raffles Jakarta Presents Wellness in Motion with SANA Studio
Raffles Jakarta introduces *Wellness in Motion*, a three-month collaboration with SANA Studio that brings movement, mindfulness, and balance to Level 14. Featuring a curated series of yoga, strength, and pilates sessions, the programme offers a serene urban retreat designed to help guests reconnect, recharge, and embrace a more intentional approach to wellbeing in the heart of the city.
LIFESTYLE
IdeaFest 2026 Brings Human Values Back to the Center of Innovation
IdeaFest 2026 Brings Human Values Back to the Center of Innovation Returning for its 15th edition, IdeaFest 2026 will take place from September 4 to 6, 2026, at Jakarta Convention Center with the theme “ReHumanize,” inviting Indonesia’s creative ecosystem to reflect on the role of people, purpose, and emotion in the age of artificial intelligence As technology continues to reshape the way people work, create, communicate, and imagine the future, IdeaFest 2026 returns with a
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JAKARTA CULINARY
Nasi Gila and Nasi Goreng Gila, Jakarta’s Late Night Local Legends
Nasi Gila and Nasi Goreng Gila are iconic Jakarta street food dishes known for their bold flavors, generous toppings, and comforting appeal. Often enjoyed around Taman Suropati after dark, these “crazy” rice dishes capture the city’s vibrant food culture, offering a rich, savory taste of Jakarta’s lively night scene.
Kerak Telor, Jakarta’s Timeless Heritage Snack
Kerak Telor is a beloved Betawi street food that captures the essence of Jakarta’s culinary heritage through its rich flavors and traditional cooking technique. Made with glutinous rice, egg, coconut, and spices, this smoky, savory dish remains a cultural icon, offering a taste of the city’s history and local identity in every bite.