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I love clubbing in Jakarta because... (By Ashley Purcell)

For those looking to experience the best nightlife South East Asia has to offer, look no further than Jakarta. Combining the relaxed, easy going, laid back nature that the inhabitants of South East Asia are known worldwide for, with big city architecture and venue design, Jakarta is the epicentre of clubbing in South East Asia.

So if you are reading this at your desk between in between dealing with whinging customers and watching the hour hand inch ever close to 5.00pm, here is a brief summary of why you will love the bars and nightclubs in Jakarta.

Dress Code... What Is Dress Code?
The guys reading this know what I’m talking about. You’ve planned for an awesome night out, only to have it ruined by a bunch of angry megalomaniac bouncers looking to ruin your night. In Jakarta, the bouncers are friendly and no matter what you can get in as long as you wear a shirt and shiny shoes.. In Stadium, Jakarta's most famous clubbing haunt, they will even let you in with just a short and flip-flops.

Sooooo Cheap!!!!
After spending a weekend hitting the bars and nightclubs in Jakarta, you will never be able to look at bourbon and coke or Midori and lemon the same way. The drinks in Jakarta are so cheap compared to European prices... Just a tip however, there is a distinct likely hood they will be watered down, which is just an excuse to drink more. The only problem is that you ending spending a lot more money because you can afford paying the $5 entrance fees and the $6 cocktails...

The Locals
Without question some of the most friendly people on earth... People talk to you and you will finish the evening with the feeling you know everyone in the club. Enough said.

When You Pick Up There Are No Surprises When You Get Back To The Hotel
Everyone knows a friend of a friend who has met a great looking “girl” on the streets of Bangkok or Phuket, only to realise the next morning that “she” is not a “she” at all.

The Venues:
What sets Jakarta bars and nightclubs apart from the rest of South East Asia is the quality of the venues. Unlike some of the other countries in the region, Jakarta has some amazing club venues that rival that of London, Amsterdam and Tokyo.

So by now, it should be 5.00pm and time to go home. However if you’re looking to escape the daily grind for a week or two, a return trip to Jakarta will only set you back about $1,000. A small price to pay for the time of your life.

About the writer: Ashley Purcell lives in Australia but she often comes to Jakarta for business.

My humble two cents.