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Living in TB Simatupang–Lebak Bulus: An Honest Guide for Prospective Arumaya Residence Residents
By Berjaya Properties · Updated: 2026-10-23
Why this area, and who is it right for?
TB Simatupang–Lebak Bulus brings together three things that rarely share one radius: mass transit (two MRT stations), toll access in several directions (the JORR) and daily essentials (hospitals, universities, supermarkets, cafés). If you work in South Jakarta or ride the MRT downtown, that combination cuts the time wasted on the road.
The best-fit profiles: professionals who ride the MRT or fly often, young families who want hospitals and schools close by, and anyone who prefers daily essentials right below the building.
What are the days like beneath the Arumaya tower?
Arumaya Financial Center (AFC) is not just an office tower. Floors 1 to 3 are filled with F&B and groceries. Fami Cafe, Tiembi and Excelso are open, more tenants are coming and Daily Foodhall will open soon. In front of the apartment there is an Indomaret and several cafés.
That means your morning coffee and evening shopping stop being separate errands. The full list of places, distances and locations is in our cafés and dining guide.
How do you get around: MRT, the JORR and the airport?
Arumaya sits between MRT Lebak Bulus and Fatmawati stations, about 5 minutes from each. By road, Ciputat 1 toll gate is only about 1.3 km away and Ciputat 2 toll gate (JORR and towards the airport) about 2.4 km, while Soekarno-Hatta Airport is about 30 minutes via the JORR in normal conditions. We explain why toll-road proximity decides your airport time in a separate article.
| Name | Type | Distance from Arumaya | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stasiun MRT Lebak Bulus | MRT station | ± 5 min | Show on 3D map |
| Stasiun MRT Fatmawati | MRT station | ± 5 min | Show on 3D map |
| Gerbang Tol Ciputat 1 | Toll access | ± 1.3 km | Show on 3D map |
| Gerbang Tol Ciputat 2 (JORR & Bandara) | Toll access | ± 2.4 km | Show on 3D map |
| Gerbang tol Cipete | Toll access | ± 2 km | Show on 3D map |
What about healthcare and education?
Klinik Mata Nusantara is about 0.1 km away, RS Siloam TB Simatupang about 0.2 km and RS Mayapada about 0.8 km. For education, Prasetiya Mulya University is about 0.7 km, Sekolah Cikal Lebak Bulus about 0.7 km and Singapore Intercultural School about 0.9 km. HighScope Indonesia is about 2.4 km and Jakarta Intercultural School about 3.2 km.
| Name | Type | Distance from Arumaya | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klinik Mata Nusantara | Clinic | ± 0.1 km | Show on 3D map |
| RS Siloam TB Simatupang | Hospital | ± 0.2 km | Show on 3D map |
| RS Mayapada | Hospital | ± 0.8 km | Show on 3D map |
| Universitas Prasetiya Mulya | University | ± 0.7 km | Show on 3D map |
| Sekolah Cikal Lebak Bulus | School | ± 12 min on foot · ± 680 m | Show on 3D map |
| Singapore Intercultural School | School | ± 3 min by car · ± 910 m | Show on 3D map |
| HighScope Indonesia | School | ± 2.4 km | Show on 3D map |
Want to experience the MRT route, AFC and the surroundings of Arumaya yourself? Book a visit.
Book a visitWhat does the space inside a unit feel like?
The ceiling height in Arumaya units is 3.2 metres. Comparable apartments usually offer 3 metres, and some nearby projects only 2.7. The difference is felt mostly in the living room and bedrooms. We cover it with numbers in the article on the 3.2-metre ceiling.
An ordinary day, as an illustration
The picture below is only an illustration to help you imagine the daily rhythm.
Morning
From the lift to the MRTCoffee from the café in front of the apartment, then about 5 minutes to MRT Lebak Bulus or Fatmawati.
Midday
Lunch beneath the towerIf you work from home or nearby, lunch at the F&B on AFC floors 1–3 without leaving the complex.
Evening
Home and groceriesGroceries at AFC or the Indomaret in front of the apartment; larger shops at Hero or Cilandak Town Square, about 1.5–2 km away.
Weekend
Pondok IndahPondok Indah Plaza is about 2 minutes by car, Pondok Indah Mall about 5 minutes.
The area is crossed by the elevated MRT line and the JORR toll road, so noise depends on unit orientation; ask during your visit. Rush hour on the TB Simatupang corridor and the JORR is busy, and the price per m² of a new unit is on the high side. In return you get an integrated area with the MRT, hospitals and F&B within reach.
Frequently asked questions
Is TB Simatupang–Lebak Bulus a good place to live?
For anyone who values the MRT, the JORR toll road, hospitals and daily essentials close together, it is very attractive. The trade-offs are rush-hour traffic and possible noise from the elevated MRT line and the JORR.
How many minutes from Arumaya to the MRT?
About 5 minutes to MRT Lebak Bulus and Fatmawati stations.
Are there groceries and cafés inside the Arumaya complex?
Yes. Floors 1–3 of Arumaya Financial Center hold F&B and groceries, with Fami Cafe, Tiembi and Excelso already open. In front of the apartment there is an Indomaret and several cafés.
How far is Arumaya from hospitals?
Klinik Mata Nusantara is about 0.1 km, RS Siloam TB Simatupang about 0.2 km and RS Mayapada about 0.8 km.
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Cafés & Dining Near Arumaya Residence
Arumaya Financial Center (F&B + groceries on floors 1–3, Daily Foodhall coming soon), cafés in front of the tower, and 19 places to eat and shop within 1 km.
Hospitals & Clinics Near Arumaya Residence
Klinik Mata Nusantara ± 0.1 km, RS Siloam TB Simatupang ± 0.2 km, RS Mayapada ± 0.8 km: 5 healthcare facilities within 1.5 km of Arumaya.
The 3.2 m Ceiling at Arumaya Residence: Why It Matters
Arumaya units have a 3.2 m ceiling, while comparable apartments usually offer 3 m and some nearby projects 2.7 m. That 50 cm means 18.5% more room volume.
Apartment Near the Toll Road: Faster to the Airport?
From Arumaya, Ciputat 1 toll gate is about 1.3 km and Ciputat 2 (JORR & airport) about 2.4 km; the airport about 30 min. Why the "first mile" decides.