Ladies first, please

Women today want to be treated as equals but, of course, sometimes, just like men, they want to get a bit of special treatment. That is why “ladies-only” promotions – targeting women about town – are becoming increasingly popular in Jakarta.

Here are some promotions available for women to kick up their heels with their besties.

Night Bites

The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta’s Asia Restaurant is famous for its sumptuous food. But Tuesday’s “ladies night” dinner – which the hotel says is for women to “chat, relax and hangout” – has the extra temptation of a 50 percent discount for the second person. Enjoy an international buffet consist of sushi and sashimi, dim sum, Peking duck, Indonesian food and more for only Rp 208,000++. This “Ladies Night Out” promo is valid from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information and reservations, call 021–2551 8882.

High Points

Get some polish with your high tea at Le Gran Café at Gran Mahakam Hotel. On Wednesdays, the hotel offers a 50 percent discount off for “Ladies High Tea”, from the regular price of Rp 100,000++/person. Served from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., the tea offers fine selections of coffee or tea combined with scrumptious snacks, sandwiches, pastries and traditional sweets.

The added value of the promotion is the little pampering that goes along with it on certain dates of the month, from manicures to facials. Call 021–7209966 for information.

Time for Wine

If you want a glass or two of vino, then head for the “Woman on Top” promo at Ephicure Wine Lounge, fX lifestyle X’nter f2. Every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., get free flow of red or white wine, 10 percent discount for all bottles of wine, free chocolate box gift and free valet parking. Benefits are valid for only Rp 139,000 nett. Get more information at www.ephicure.com.

Her Haven

Escape from the bustling city for a moment at a ladies-only salon. The options are many, but the lulur (scrub) massage at Itje Her Hair & Beauty is a longtime favorite. The salon has been around since the 1980s, and now has a stylish newly renovated building at Jl. Cipete Raya and Jl. Cipete 1 No.8, South Jakarta. Services range from salon standards like blow dry, makeup, cutting and coloring, to extra pampering such as reflexology, face totok, foot spa, bleaching, hair mask and many more. Call 021–7692143.

Bavarian Beauty

Taste traditional German cuisines on the cheap at Paulaner Bräuhaus, Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, with its “Thursday Fun Girlfriend Times”. There is a 50 percent discount for selected beverages from 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. Also get a free Bavarian style dessert for every booking of eight ladies or more. Reservations are recommended. For more information, call 021–23583871 or email paulaner.jakarta@kempinski.com. + Fanny Hapsari Utomo