On 16 October 2026, the Exquisite Awards Jakarta gathered the venues, brands, and people shaping today’s hospitality and lifestyle scene at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place.
Inside the grand ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place, chandeliers cast a warm glow over a crowd of familiar faces. Hospitality practitioners, chefs, creatives, and luminaries from the capital’s social scene gathered around banquet tables to celebrate Exquisite Media’s 16th anniversary. The evening brought together the people behind top luxury venues and lifestyle brands in Jakarta, Bintan, and other major Indonesian cities, turning a major milestone into an energetic industry reunion.
The formal programme moved through several distinct chapters. On the main stage, a high energy fashion show drew immediate attention as models walked in elegant creations by Jessie Gunawan and Ranny Rach. This year also introduced special awards presented by LUMMI in recognition of the many personalities and icons that define culture, entertainment, and lifestyle. Among the evening’s honorees are Puteri Indonesia co-chair Putri Kus Wisnu Wardani, activist Putro Anugrahlindu, as well as celebrities like Cinta Laura, Anggun, Raisa, Rossa, Wulan Guritno, Prilly Latuconsina, Luna Maya, and Andien.
The spotlight then shifted to the annual awards ceremony, recognising key players who have continuously raised standards for dining, nightlife, and luxury properties across Indonesia over the past year. A dedicated charity auction followed, raising vital funds for humanitarian efforts in post-earthquake Flores.
Throughout the evening, an exceptional four-course menu paired with selected fine wines and international spirits, served seamlessly as glasses clinked across the busy room. Drinks were provided by Sanpellegrino, Acqua Panna, Babylon Garden Affair, Izzy Social Club, Domaine de Bila-Haut, New Amsterdam, Patrón, Campari, Masseria Pietrosa, Wint & Lila, Monkey Shoulder, Godet, Giffard, The Glen Grant, Cognac Menier, Arran Single Malt, and The Macallan, alongside Pantja Artha Niaga, MyDrinks, Pelita Makmur Perkasa, Nano Logistic, and Sumber Anggur Sejahtera. Desserts were also paired with a drink by NOD.
Conversations flowed easily between the formal stage presentations. Table neighbours swapped stories about new venue openings, changing diner habits, and the daily realities of running luxury operations in a fast moving market. The elegant evening was a bedazzling way to celebrate The Nation’s Finest, building momentum for the upcoming awards stops in Bali and Singapore on 7 and 24 November 2026.
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