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1 11 March April 2012 AUD15 BND10 RMB100 HKD80 INR500 IDR80,000 KRW10,000 KWD3 MYR20 NZD20 PESOS300 QAR40 SAR40 SGD8 TWD300 BAHT250 AED40 VND100, JACKIE CHAN S EMBRAER LEGACY 650 GULFSTREAM ELITE CABIN DEER JET CHINA FLIGHT OVER EVEREST CHEFS ON BOARD JAKARTA S TOP HOTEL SUITES WATCHMAKER GEORGE DANIELS SIHH TOP PICKS SHANGHAI VIVE COSMETICS EVANTRA SUPERCAr

2 LIFE PRESIDENTIAL SUITES by Gerald Chew SUITE JAKARTA A vibrant Asian metropolis city shows off its most elegant accommodation Dubbed the Big Durian, Jakarta city overflows with different cultures, a vibrant nightlife, flavourful food and retail markets 100 Jetgala

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4 LIFE Jakarta: a city of wide contrasts. An incessant urban landscape fuelled both by ancient traditions and a drive to become the next cutting-edge city in South-east Asia. Already attracting global businesses, cosmopolitan migrants and plenty of tourists, the city is fast developing its own identity a hint of old world elegance and cultural heritage blending with an ambitious, visionary eye to the future. A glance at its landscape, now dotted with numerous skyscrapers and superblocks, shows that Jakarta aims very high. The city also offers world-class hotel suites that even the busiest of travellers can truly enjoy. Kemang Icon nestles in culture-rich Kampong of Jakarta residential area in the south Hip Hotel The Presidential Suites at Shangri- La Hotel, Jakarta offer plenty of space for work and entertaining With their array of business and lifestyle amenities, the two Presidential Suites at the top two floors of Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta attract visitors like world leaders, state officials and business leaders. Each 3,982-sq-ft suite has a contemporary ethos, with a welcome foyer, living room, dining room, pantry and a terrace with views of the swimming pools and garden. Other highlights include a Jacuzzi, sauna, walk-in closet, make-up room, dinnerware, fax machine and Wi-Fi, as well as Bulgari spa products and personal butler service. Personal assistants can stay in adjoining deluxe rooms that have connecting doors to the suites. Late check-out times, 24/7 access to the large Horizon Club Lounge, and meeting rooms with the latest HD TVs or monitors enhance the experience. An urban oasis set within one of Jakarta s upscale residential neighbourhoods, Kemang Icon by Alila is an innovative property. It is hip, ultra modern avantgarde, even but this being Indonesia, it also exudes warmth and attentiveness. Designed by Sardjono Sani, one of the country s premier modernist architects, the hotel has eight courtyard suites and four onebedroom units. These feature water elements, glass walls, and Art Deco paintings and artefacts, set against textures of granite, wood onyx and metal. Each room is framed by floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of Kemang, Jakarta s vibrant and hip enclave with a proliferation of cafés, upscale restaurants, art galleries, bookshops and speciality shops. 102 Jetgala

5 A choice between contemporary modern and traditional Indonesian designs awaits travellers intending to stay at the Grand Hyatt Jakarta Presidential Suite. Each suite be it the modern Plaza or the traditional Majapahit occupies 3,390 sq ft. Each offers two bedrooms and a 1,076-sq-ft glass-enclosed terrace that allows comfortable socialising despite the warm tropical weather. The suites spaces are similar to what you d have at home a living room, dining room, kitchenette and office, along with creature comforts such as a spacious wardrobe, jetted spa tub and a TV inside the marble bathroom. Services include personal butler service, express check-in and checkout, access to the 22nd floor Grand Club Lounge for breakfast and cocktails, and use of meeting rooms for business discussions. >> CLOCKWISE FROM TOP The Grand Hyatt Jakarta s Presidential Suite offers a modern, opulent master bedroom The Monas National Monument symbolises Indonesia s fight for independence Its landscape, now dotted with numerous skyscrapers and superblocks, shows that Jakarta aims very high Image by uncle.capung The Welcome Monument at Merdeka Square was erected in 1962 to welcome visitors of the fourth Asian Games Image by Alex Hanoko Jetgala

6 LIFE >> With views over Jakarta s imposing Welcome Monument, the Mandarin Suite at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta provides the ideal backdrop for that afternoon cocktail, executive dinner or intimate gathering. Guests can be welcomed formally at the foyer, and served from the kitchenette adjoining the living area, where they can enjoy surround sound or great visuals on the 63-inch wall-mounted TV. The bedrooms and bathrooms show no compromise in aesthetics and quality, featuring 600-thread-count Eygptian cotton bed linen, a deep soaking tub with rain shower and Acqua di Parma spa products. TOP Suite temptations at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta include a private dining room for 10 and marble bathroom with city view BOTTOM The Dharmawangsa guests can learn a thing or two about traditional Javanese art Situated in a quiet residential area, The Dharmawangsa is designed to resemble an Indonesian mansion. The architecture centres on the concept of linking a series of spaces the front veranda, central hall and back veranda; accented by pools of water and a magnificent collection of artworks and antiques from the archipelago. Although it comes with modern amenities, The Dharmawangsa s Presidential Suite gives a peek into Indonesia s past through its design and furnishings. Cues are taken from 18th and 19th century Indonesian houses gilded carvings, wall recess with candle holders and glass paintings of shadow puppet characters related to the Indonesian Lord Bima. Dutch influences are seen in a 17th century cabinet, octagonal bathrooms and four-poster bed. The suite has a master bedroom and guest bedroom Jetgala

7 DIRECTORY Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta Kota BNI JL Jend Sudirman Kav 1 Jakarta 10220, Indonesia T: F: Airport transfers in a Rolls-Royce and a welcome bubbly drink of Dom Perignon make a good first impression on guests at the Hotel Mulia Senayan Duke Suite. At 6,394 sq ft, the suite comprises two separate wings for living and entertaining areas. From the king-sized bed to the quiet extravagance of the private massage room, the design seems to emulate the furnishings, accoutrements and magnificence of a European château from another era. Guests will have no trouble relaxing in a Sherle Wagner 24-carat gold bathtub, a 12-foot bed, silk and fur bed drapes, and 1,100-thread-count sheets. Grand Hyatt Jakarta Jl M H Thamrin Kav 28-30, Jakarta 10350, Indonesia T: F: E: jakarta.grand@hyatt.com Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta Jl MH Thamrin, PO Box 3392 Jakarta 10310, Indonesia T: F: E: mojkt-reservations@mohg.com The Dharmawangsa Jl Brawijaya Raya No 26, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12160, Indonesia T: F: E: reservation@the-dharmawangsa.com Hotel Mulia Senayan Jl Asia Afrika Senayan Jakarta 10270, Indonesia T: F: E: reservation@hotelmulia.com TOP The 40-storey Hotel Mulia Senayan overlooks an 18-hole golf course BOTTOM The Presidential Suite at The Ritz- Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place offers floor-to-ceiling windows and lush interiors The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place is at the heart of the commercial district with direct links to the Stock Exchange, upscale shopping malls and prominent business addresses. Its Presidential Suite offers 3,659 sq ft of space, including a dining room that can accommodate up to 40 guests. Add to this butler, culinary and beverage services, and the traveller can easily host board meetings or intimate parties. The suite also has a vast master bedroom with connecting grand room, Jacuzzi and rainforest showerheads, and a variety of electronics from ipod docks to LCD screens. Access to the Ritz-Carlton Club with its panoramic city views paves the way for chance encounters with potential business partners. The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD) Jl Jendral Sudirman Kav Jakarta 12190, Indonesia T: F: E: rc.jktrt.leads@ritzcarlton.com Kemang Icon Alila Jl Kemang Raya 1 Jakarta 12730, Indonesia T: F: E: kemangicon@alilahotels.com Jetgala