Where to meet expats community in Jakarta?

Hi Lara & Kelly, I would like to ask about the expatriate hang out place in Jakarta. Especialy for the young people. I need your help and thanks. Regards, Soraya

 Dear Soraya, Please check www.whatsnewjakarta.com for upcoming networking events at here http://www.whatsnewjakarta.com/web3/event/EventList.php?cboGroup=12 Suggest you to join www.internations.org too for expats community. Cheers, Tina & Lara

Salsa in Jakarta

Dear Kelly and Lara Hello! Many thanks for all the earlier posts answered, and they have been extremely helpful. Can you please advise on place where my husband and I can learn dancing - Salsa/Ballroom in South Jakarta. Most of the places I saw were meant for teens or very young crowd. Any place for older couples you advise? thanks again best regards Sanjkta

 Dear Sanjkta, We answered the similar question before, please find the answer here - http://askexpatsjakarta.blogspot.com/2011/11/dance-class-studio-in-jakarta.html Cheers!

Lion dance for Chinese New Year

Hi, I was wondering if you had any contacts of Dance Companies that would do a Lion Dance show or similar for upcoming Chinese New Year Celebrations for an International School (we will be celebrating the Friday before CNY). I know it is a little last minute! Thanks Wayne

 The answer:

Hi, good day. I tried to call some of my contacts one of them lives in China town regarding lion dancer unfortunately they can only give me "Barongsai", I tried googling it but all numbers are not working. I was told that if you go to Jalan pancoran near LTC glodok west jakarta. There will be a lot of offices there that you can book it. Also try googling key word toko pancoran taman sari jakarta. Maybe you can find something there that I cannot find.Sorry I cAnt be much of a help. Goodluck! Tina

 Am very sorry to report that all of the contacts I know that could assist here are already booked. L Lara

Where to buy treadmill?

Hi Tina, Lara, Do you know where I can get a treadmill serviced. It's not a brand they sell here. Cheers, Sally.

 Hi Sally and Happy New Year!

 Since it is not a brand that is sold here, this may make this a bit more cumbersome. It would be helpful if you could tell me exactly what is wrong with it? Are spare parts needed, etc? I would suggest you contact Teddy Ragg at tragg@santaferelo.co.id so one of the handymen can go over to your place to have a look at it. That would be your best bet! Hope this helps.

 Lara Vaccar

Indian grocery store in Kemang

Hi Lara and Tina, My name is Umee and I recently moved in kemang from India.. I am a student and I am searching for Indian grocery store near by my place.. good stores for cloths shopping(not much costly).. I hope you people can help me. Thanks Regards Umee

Hi Umee, Please try Maharani downstairs from Kinara Restaurant on Kemang Raya. It’s small but have many products. They can order and deliver for you. Address is: Jl Kemang Raya No 78 Lara & Tina

Art School for teen and maid in Jakarta?

Hello! We are "just arrived newbies" , your blog has plenty of useful information. Please advise
 1) Good art classes for kinds 8 to 12 years old?
 2) Where to register for a maid here? Urgently need one Many thanks

 Dear Sanjukta, Welcome to Jakarta! For your inquiries here are a couple of recommendations:
 1. For Art classes: I personally recommend Hadripana Art school. I take my art classes there as well. They have courses for children and Adults. They have branches in Kemang (South Jakarta) and Menteng (Central Jakarta). Just to give you an idea, for children acrylic classes they charge 680,000 rp.for 8 classes in a month. Each class last for 2 hours. Schedule: Mon: 3-5 pm Tues: 1.30 3.30 pm Wed. 4-6 pm Thur: 3-5 pm Fri: 2-4 and 4-6 pm Weekends: 9 am -3pm You can also check out their website to learn more: http://www.hadiprana-artcentre.com/

 2. For staff hiring: -Please register at www.uppercrust.com an online classified ads/Craig’s list, there you will find quite a handful of information about household helps or visit JICC again. They are open from Monday to Saturday until 12 noon. Staff interview are every Mondays and Tuesdays 8 to 10 am. *JICC (Jakarta International Community Center) Jl Kemang Dalam X No. E6A, Kemang Phone: (62 21) 7179-2813 Email: jicc@cbn.net.id / http://www.jicconline.com Note: Please check wit JICC too as sometimes they offer art classes too. I hope this info will help you and your family settle in quickly here in Jakarta! Good luck!
 Cheers, Tina and Lara

A good orthopaedist in Jakarta?

Hi, Can anyone recommend a good orthopod in Jkta - elbows ! :) Paul 

 Hi Paul, You can contact Dr. Isabella at... 

True Care Opened in January 2011 by Dr Isabella Margie, True Care provides the following services: consultation with General Practitioner; dentists; specialists (by appointment - orthopaedist,  female gynecologist, dietitian) with in house laboratory; pharmacy; Ultrasound 4D; physiotherapy; medical check up; vaccination; home visit. 

Jl.Kemang Raya no.15, Level 4 (across KFC) • 08:00-21:00 

Daily Direct 

billing with Pacific Cross available 

Phone. 021-71792337 

 BR, LARA & TINA