For some, it may be nice to finally being able to rest and to have a healthier lifestyle for a month.
For the others, they can still have some fun, but the atmosphere is different than usual. Expect smaller crowds, early closing hours, and long car rides across the city trying to find a crowded place.
For the others, they can still have some fun, but the atmosphere is different than usual. Expect smaller crowds, early closing hours, and long car rides across the city trying to find a crowded place.
Each year, the government announces new rules concerning the opening/closure of entertainment venues. The more often, during the first 2 days following the beginning of Ramadan, everything is closed and you should really avoid going out. After that, the nightlife starts again slowly, with shorter opening hours.
On the 17th day of Ramadhan is Nuzulul Quran, the most religious day of the month. On that day, ALL bars and clubs will be closed.
Finally, 2 days before the end of Ramadhan, the clubs should close again completely, and they may not reopen until a few days after Lebaran/Idul Fitri. The few venues that may still be operating will not be very happening anyway as the city is deserted. On the contrary, nightlife in Bali is usually very busy during that time.
Generally speaking, bars, clubs, or karaokes that are located within "hotels" are allowed to stay open. For instance:
Generally speaking, bars, clubs, or karaokes that are located within "hotels" are allowed to stay open. For instance:
- BATS in Hotel Shangri-La: I would say BATS is a good place to visit in Jakarta during Ramadan as it will always be a bit crowded and you won't lose time going from one bar to another hoping to find one that's not closed.
- CJ's Club in Hotel Mulia would be my second best choice.
Other bars and clubs may still be open, but it is best to check their Instagram page beforehand or to call them directly. Most likely, they will close early. They may also have a live band instead of a DJ.
Thank you for you tips and information..
ReplyDeleteWe are tourists in Jakarta, and we didn't think about the Ramadhan month when we booked.. So now we are looking for some nightlife places and your blog is really helpful..!
I can add one more club to the list. Blowfish is also open on Fridays and Saturdays during Ramadan.
ReplyDeleteDragonfly open on friday and saturday
ReplyDeleteRed Square is open Friday and Saturday night. Not sure about Sundays.
ReplyDeleteWill be in Jakarta next weekend and Ramadan starts the following Monday 1st AUgust - will the nightlife still be happening the 28th to 31st July?
ReplyDeleteFriday and Saturday should be normal, but Sunday probably very quiet..
ReplyDeleteCan you recommend places that serve alcohol for happy hour during Ramadhan ? Thank you
ReplyDeleteWhere are you located? Most bars will now be open, but if you want to be sure, go to any hotel bars: BATS, CJs, Burgundy, MO Bar, etc... Try also Aphrodite, Eastern Promise, Murphy's Pub, Fez, Cazbar, Sports Café...
ReplyDeleteHas nightlife resumed now, after the 1st two days of fasting?
ReplyDeleteYa, it's quiet but most bars and clubs are open... they will close early, probably between 1 or 2 am, except for the biggest ones like stadium..
ReplyDeletenot really recovered, most of the places are empty, dragonfly and x2 closed. Domain is a good choice.
ReplyDeleteArriving Jakarta (on the way to Bali) from Manila this Friday at 23:45. Any idea to check the "Ramadan night life" in Jakarta that night, or better to just head to Bali as early as possible on Saturday morning?
ReplyDeleteSunday and monday this week most clubs are closed or sparse. i went to bats on monday figured the most people would be there. Still kinda empty. Then went to hotel alexis which had alot more people around 3.
ReplyDeleteAmigos in Kemang (i dont know about the other ones) has Monday night madness which has all drinks at a half price! very good deal and nice atmosphere. the restaurant is open everyday too
ReplyDeleteSo there arent any bars or clubs open from 1- 5 September during Idul Fitri?? Im in jakarta now and Me and my friends are looking for some entertainment during the evening.. Any recomendations??
ReplyDeletei m planning to go to jakarta with my friends during the first week of august and it falls during the month of ramadan.. i will probably be in jakarta on a sunday and monday before i leave to bali.. hows the nightlife and entertainment during these days? any suggestions? pls help!!
ReplyDeleteThere are three categories of nightlife venues:
ReplyDelete1) Karaoke and Live Music
2) Bars, nightclubs, sauna, spa, massage parlours
3) Bars & Clubs located in star-rated hotels
1) 2) 3) will be completely closed on the first day of ramadan, on the 17th day of ramadan, and 4 days from the last day of ramadan (idul fitri, start of lebaran)
1) and 3) will be allow to operate from 8.30pm to 1.30am except on the days mentioned above.
2) are completely closed.
Things are a bit more complicated as some places like Stadium or Golden Crown or Alexis fall into the three categories!
Alexis is a karaoke, a hotel, a club, a bar, a live music venue, etc.... For these reasons, many places that should be closed are actually open during ramadan in Jakarta... Also, I know that in some clubs, they will replace the DJ with a band so that it becomes a live music venue...
My conclusion: It is still possible to have fun in Jakarta during ramadan, just look around and you'll find many places packed with party-goers...
Went to all the massage and spa places yesterday and found it all closed, atleast for the two days,saturday and sunday,ie 20th july and 21st july.. another thing is that i stay at the bellezza suite and just came to jakarta on 20th. my bad that it was the first day of the Ramadan...
ReplyDeleteCould somebody suggest me any place to hang out near bellezza shopping arcade...
i went to bats last night to see it was closed, but they said its open tonight
ReplyDeleteI will probably visit Jakarta next week. Any updates on the places to go? i wished to go to Oasis Spa, does anyone know whether it is open or closed?
ReplyDeleteDO you have the same list for 2013? Highly appreciated!
ReplyDeleteHi, thanks a lot for your blog and all these informations. Any update for all venues open during Ramadan 2015?
ReplyDeleteWr are a group of friends visiting Jakarta from 8th to the 11th of july which are the places open for ++ massages and to pick up girls.
ReplyDeleteCan you use your eyes and read? You are posting your comment on a review about the massage parlours and bars that stay open during ramadhan, just f.cking read the article you idiot!
DeleteDear all, just to correct a small fact, The Coran was revealed in the last ten days of Ramadhan, with no precise or accurate date, this period is the most important of Ramadhan.
ReplyDeleteHowever, there is a consensus or a general agreement to celebrate the revelation of the Coran on the night from the 26th to 27th of Ramadhan, and not on the 17th as stated in the note.
Just a small facts in between cant hurt anybody ....
Just landed jakarta last night. Heard regulation is tight this year. Anyone knows if places like classic or malioboro are open?
ReplyDeleteYes Malioboro and Classic will be open during ramadan, except during the first few days after it begins and before it ends. Unfortunately, the weekend of the 20th June it will probably be closed as it is just the beginning. Things should get back to almost normal the weekend after. They may have only live music instead of techno, and they will probably close earlier.
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ReplyDeleteThis Article is from 2009? Still same?
Yes it's still valid for the most part. Please add a comment if there has been some changes since. Thank you. Thibaud
DeleteEP in Kemang is closed and will re_open saturday 20th june
ReplyDeleteWill place i can try vitamin(such as ectasy) will open during ramadan? Next week i will go to jakarta for business trip please advise me if you know. It would be highly appreciated.
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Fable is still open at Fri-Sun 10pm-3am
ReplyDeletekeep getting updates from them in Line Messenger.
Pretty much practical you know, to get connected to their social media account. Maybe you can update which places that have active social media account so we can get to know their newest promotion?
When will the gals come to work? Will them only come to work after break fasting at 7pm?
ReplyDeleteNot necessarily. They will come whenever the place is open.
DeleteWhen will Malio open? Only after fasting,7pm?
ReplyDeleteThis satur is the nurul Quran day, is that means all the bar/pub/massage will closed on that day?
ReplyDeletemost likely yes... at least they were closed last year...
DeleteYou need to update - BATS open and busiest, CJ's #2, but DF closed all month. I would say for weekends probably Immigrant is the best "club" open until 2a.m at least the first 2 weeks then gradually later. 30 and MO and Musro are unreliable to say the least for crowds etc, same as Burgundy. Really they are just hotel bars.
ReplyDeleteColosseum was good on Fri and Sat (1001 was open but empty), did Karaoke til 4am on Monday at Grand Paragon so there's that... Cloud was open til 1 or 2 last Thursday as well. Kimochi Mabes is closed (saw their Twitter account before I headed north, thankfully). Any cheap massage joints open that you guys know of?
ReplyDeleteCJ's Bar at Hotel Mulia closes early at 2am on weekdays (other months it's till 3am usually). Not sure for weekend.
ReplyDeletecome to my place and have a partY ! :-)
ReplyDeleteOnly need enough ppl!
The 17th day of ramadan when everything is closed is called Malam Nuzul Koran (Nuzul-Al Quran) or Muhammad's Revelation Day in English. It commemorates the first day when Gabriel appeared to him.
ReplyDeleteDue in Jakarta 2 days after idul fitri. Will there be much going on or will most places be empty as the entire week is a public holiday
ReplyDeleteIt should be quiet but not dead... bars and clubs should be open but with less crowd than usual as many people will be away...
DeleteThanks for the information. Will be staying at Mulia so hopefully CJs will not be completely empty
DeleteAll the spas closed during this period?
ReplyDeleteDamn Thibaud. I am very impressed.
ReplyDeleteGreat site!! Are places like Alexis and malioboro open and normal during cuti bersama? I'm planning on coming to jakarta on June 27,28 and trying to figure out what's open.
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