Prestigious residential community in North Jakarta rises as culinary, recreation hot spot

Urbanisation and a growing middle class with stronger purchasing power have led to the growth of integrated townships. ST PHOTOS: ARLINA ARSHAD
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JAKARTA – Along the shores of Jakarta Bay to the north of the city, a township eight times the size of Sentosa has become a popular hot spot, being an attractive community for affluent residents and a culinary destination.

Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) is a sprawling 3,900ha development that includes two reclaimed islands connecting Jakarta to the neighbouring province of Banten. Construction began in 2002, with the earliest residents moving in several years later.

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