There are so many things to see and do in Jakarta, that it is extremely worthwhile to rent an apartment for the time people spend in that city. Whether people rent a holiday apartment in the city, or rent an apartment because they are moving to the city and only have free time over the weekends to relax, people will find a plethora of amusements and entertainments in this city.

There are also a multitude of activities that can be conducted in the apartment itself over weekends. Jakarta apartments are not pet friendly, so although dogs are not acceptable to have in the apartment, cats are still widely tolerated. Nevertheless, numerous activities are available to apartment dwellers that will make the weekends exciting and rewarding.

1. Dinner with Friends
Indonesia’s capital city has a rich cultural heritage, especially when it comes the fascinating array of different foods available. Living in an apartment is an ideal time to develop friendships and cultivate new ones by using the diverse range of food to create an environment of intimacy and friendship. Inviting friends round for an interesting and enjoyable meal is an opportunity to develop the art of conversation and experience the benefits of apartment life in Jakarta.

2. Arts and Crafts
Jakarta is a city rich in crafts and art. A weekend in an apartment is the perfect opportunity to experiment with Indonesia's 300 plus ethnic groups’ traditional art forms and learn the skills of batik making, using the natural woods, fibers, bamboo, rattan and grasses that are available.

3. Seeing the City
People will find such a wide range of tourist tours offered, or destinations that offer guided tours, that they will be spoiled for choice. For impressive landmarks and great Renaissance architecture, there are weekend tours of Jakarta Cathedral. This Cathedral is situated next to the biggest mosque in Indonesia. Visitors are always impressed by the symbol of harmony in this city. The National Museum is another building well worth a visit.

4. Shopping
If people prefer to spend the weekend among the interesting shopping centres in Jakarta, there is the Pasar Pasgi Mangga Dua, which is a traditional market that has been expanded to become one of the biggest shopping malls in Jakarta. There are bargains galore, in jewellery, clothing, and electronics among so many other commodities, which can be bought at nearly four thousand outlet stores. This shopping centre is regarded as shopping heaven by visitors and residents alike, and a weekend visit to this mall can be a highlight of any weekend. There are numerous cafes and restaurants in the centre as well, if anyone enjoys the eating experience in Jakarta.

5. Seeing the Countryside
People who become tired of the busy city life can spend their weekends in the countryside. The mountain towns and villages nearby offer a tour of the tea plantations and fruit orchards that abound in the countryside around the city.

Therefore, quite clearly, there is much to be done when renting an apartment in Jakarta, and lots of activities that will keep any enterprising renter busy for many weekends.