Sarinah Thamrin
Indonesia's first modern department store, opened by Sukarno's government in 1966 and now a showcase for local brands and crafts.
- Address
- Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 11, Gondangdia, Menteng
- Area
- Menteng, Jakarta Pusat (Central)
About
Sarinah opened in August 1966 in Jakarta's first skyscraper and was named after Sukarno's childhood nanny. Since the 1970s it has focused on Indonesian crafts and batik, and after a full renovation it reopened in 2022 as a mall for local products and small businesses. Head here for batik, crafts and local design labels.
- Opened 1966
- Jakarta's first skyscraper
- Local brands and batik
- Reopened 2022 after renovation
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National libraryPerpustakaan Nasional Republik Indonesia
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Shopping mallGrand Indonesia
Thamrin's giant mall beside the Selamat Datang Monument, two linked buildings of shops, restaurants and a big CGV cinema.
Shopping listing. Hours and prices change — check before you go.