Dragonfly
Dragonfly is a stalwart of Jakarta's upscale nightclub scene, operating in the SCBD (Sudirman Central Business District) for years. The multi-level venue combines a restaurant, bar, and club with professional DJ programming. The crowd is Jakarta's corporate elite on weeknights transitioning to full party mode on weekends.
What to Expect
Jakarta's longest-running upscale club. Consistent quality, professional production.
Upscale Jakarta nightlife mainstay.
House, commercial electronic, and party music from resident DJs
Dressy.
Jakarta's upscale clubbing crowd.
Cards accepted
Price Range
Cover IDR 100,000-300,000, bottles from IDR 1,500,000
≈ €6-85 / $6-92
Hours
Daily from 6 PM to 3 AM; club nights Fri-Sat
Insider Tip
The restaurant floor is a good warm-up before descending to the club. Weekend DJ bookings are the highlight.
Full Review
Dragonfly has been part of Jakarta's upscale nightlife furniture for years, and the multi-level space reflects that established status. The restaurant floor serves as a warm-up: international cuisine, cocktails, and a crowd that's transitioning from dinner to evening. Below, the club level runs a proper dance floor with professional sound, lighting, and resident DJs who know their audience.
Weeknight crowds are Jakarta's corporate professionals unwinding after office hours. Weekends shift to full party mode, with the dance floor packed and bottle service tables occupied by groups. The music runs house, commercial electronic, and party-oriented sets that keep the energy high without alienating the mainstream audience. The crowd dresses sharply; SCBD venues enforce a standard.
Dragonfly competes with Empirica and X2 Club for SCBD supremacy. It lacks Empirica's dramatic production and X2's multi-room format, but it compensates with consistency and a multi-level experience that works from dinner through late night. The restaurant floor is genuinely good, which isn't always the case with club-attached dining.
Start on the restaurant floor for dinner or early drinks. The club below activates properly after 11 PM on weekends. Dress code is enforced: smart casual minimum for men, no shorts or sandals. Weekend DJ bookings are the highlight and worth checking the schedule for.
The Neighborhood
Dragonfly sits in the SCBD financial district, Jakarta's cluster of office towers and upscale entertainment venues south of the city center. The neighborhood transitions from business to nightlife after dark, with Dragonfly as one of its anchor venues.
Getting There
MRT to Istora station, then a short walk. Grab from other Jakarta neighborhoods costs IDR 30,000-60,000. Located in the SCBD complex, accessible from Jalan Sudirman.
Address
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53, SCBD
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Lucy in the Sky
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Cloud Lounge & Living Room
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Empirica
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The H Club
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