From spas to shortcuts What I learnt while house hunting in Jakarta

JAKARTA – Back in early 2022, when many of Jakarta’s high-end apartments were empty due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I jumped at the chance to snag a prime spot in Central Jakarta.

Think top hotels for neighbours and a front-row seat to the Bundaran HI (“Hotel Indonesia”) roundabout, the city’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks venue.

Join STs Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.