West End Jakarta is known as a business and entertainment center located in the Sudirman-Thamrin area.
Before becoming an office and entertainment area, West End Jakarta was a Dutch settlement area during the colonial period.
The history of West End Jakarta began in the 1950s when the Indonesian government began the construction of office buildings in the Sudirman-Thamrin area.
The highest building in West End Jakarta is Wisma 46 which has a height of 262 meters.
West End Jakarta also has some of the largest shopping centers in Jakarta such as Plaza Indonesia and Grand Indonesia.
In 1998, West End Jakarta became a place of riots that led to the overthrow of the New Order regime.
At West End Jakarta there are also several historic buildings such as the Jakarta Arts Building and Sate Building.
In addition to office buildings and shopping centers, West End Jakarta is also the location of several luxury hotels such as Hotel Indonesia Kempinski and Mandarin Oriental Jakarta.
West End Jakarta is also known as a gathering place for expatriate communities and upper class people in Jakarta.
On weekends, West End Jakarta is a culinary destination that is popular with various restaurants and cafes that serve dishes from various parts of the world.
