Dataran Engku Putri
Central Batam's civic square, surrounded by the city hall, the Great Mosque and shopping malls. Weekend and holiday evenings bring a market with street food, and it is a favorite local hangout.
Dataran Engku Putri is the civic square in central Batam. It is named after Engku Putri Hamidah, a royal woman of the Riau sultanate. The open square is surrounded by the city hall, the Batam Great Mosque, the Mega Mall shopping center and the central Batam ferry terminal. On weekend and holiday evenings, locals jog, cycle and fly kites on the square, while street vendors sell grilled corn, satay, coconut water and a variety of desserts. Concerts, Ramadan bazaars and National Day events are held here from time to time, making it a great place to experience local life in Batam. Admission is free. Getting there: a 10-minute walk from the central ferry terminal. Tips: There is almost no shade during the day, so it is best to visit in the late afternoon.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Batam Grand Mosque (Masjid Raya Batam)
- Welcome to Batam Landmark
- Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya
- Ocarina / Coastarina
- Golden Prawn 933 Seafood (Bengkong)
- Nagoya (Lubuk Baja)
- Pura Agung Amerta Bhuana
- Harbour Bay