Dago Factory Outlets in Bandung

The area is very popular with Malaysians and Singaporeans, and they also cater to the people from Jakarta that come there for the weekends to buy up everything.

Since AirAsia opened the flight route there, many Malaysians have been coming to Bandung solely to shop at the factory outlets. It has become a sort of pilgrimage for many people.

Dago Factory Outlets in Bandung

The factory outlets here are spaced out throughout the town, so unless you know the roads in Bandung well, you could make your own way there, but I would not advise even trying.

Time spent looking for the Dago factory outlets would be a good shopping time wasted. Anyway, it is quite cheap to hire a van with a driver for the entire day shopping the factory outlets in Bandung.

One of the rows of outlets in Dago

Factory Outlets here are also known as Outlets or FO’s, and they are spread well all around Bandung city. One may think they are like F.O.S in Malaysia, but they are not, trust me.

On a lighter note, if you are lifestyle and brand conscious, then you are better off shopping in places like Hong Kong, Bangkok or Singapore, giving Bandung a miss.

The interesting thing about Dago is that most of the factory outlets are based in old converted colonial bungalows. Some renovated nicely, some maintaining the original facade.

There are about 8 to 10 factory outlets in the Dago area, and once reaching here, you can walk from outlet to outlet as most of them are located next to each other.

Local hawkers would be in front of almost any factory outlet selling drinks and food. You will also see some of them selling souvenirs or even cheap knock-off t-shirts by the roadsides.

Episode Factory Outlet

One of the main things to look out for is the ‘brands’. So if you see Versace and Louis Vuitton entering a factory outlet, please be cautious as they are most likely 99% fake.

Those who do not know how to tell the difference will fall for it, while those who know will just buy it since t is cheap. Maybe you can get them as a gift for someone’s home?

Racks of Hugo Boss and Burberry Jeans

There are actually several factory outlets for men in Bandung too. Brands like Hugo Boss, Burberry, Versace, Timberland, Nike, Manchester United (MU), Armani, DKNY, Old Navy, Billabong, Quicksilver, and many others are available for both women and men here in Dago.

However, these are all mostly shirts, tees and pants. No shoes or wallets are available, and if you see any, they are mostly local or unknown brands.

The men’s outlets have a great selection of cargo pants, shorts, office and beachwear in all kinds of budgets. But you have to check the items carefully as some of them may have a button missing or a slight tear.

Overall, you tend to see more men spending time shopping at these factory outlets, something you seldom see in Kuala Lumpur or many other places. 

Inside one of the Factory Outlets in Dago

Factory Outlet for Women

I shop much for women, but by browsing around, I saw quite many well-known brands like; Zara, MNG, Esprit, Gap, TopShop, DKNY, Gucci, Armani, Miss Selfridge, Nike, Old Navy, Victoria Secret, and the list just goes on.

Not all the outlets may have the same things, so the tip here is if you see something you like at any of the factory outlets, just get it as it will be such a hassle to go back to look for it, thus wasting precious shopping time.

Anyhow, the prices are anywhere from Rp.20,000 to Rp.80,000 per top. (That is about RM6.40 to RM25.00) for a top, skirt or even casual pants.

Inside one of the outlets

At the Dago factory outlets, there are special sizes for men and women. They are often called plus-size, and you can find XXL, XXXL, 8XL or Big Size as they are commonly known here.

So, if you wander around the factory outlets and cannot find them, just ask one of the assistants where the “Big Sized” items are located.

You will find more Asian sizes for some strange reason, and it is difficult to get stuff for slightly taller people, like me.

For example, I am about five feet eleven inches or 186 cm tall, and if I try on a large-sized shirt, it will look like a medium-size on me. But for someone who is five feet five, it would be perfect.

This goes to say that it is quite hard to find the right size and fit for me. I had to buy 2XL shirts for them to look like a large shirt. 

Ladies, these would also be great gifts for your loved ones, fathers and colleagues. Sadly, I do not wear this type of shirt anymore since I work for myself.

For more details on hotels near factory outlets, prices, contact numbers, and even car or van rentals, please see this article about Bandung Hotels.

Also, note that it is always best to contact the proper tour agents or even use a proper website to book anything. Uber is available all over Bandung too.

You can also get the full list of Factory Outlets in Bandung to visit for the serious shopper. Some of them may have closed, but most of the famous ones are still around.

You can have a unique experience here by visiting Cihampelas Jeans Street in Bandung for those who want something different and on a smaller budget.

For the food traveller and those with a sweet tooth, check out Bandung layer cakes which are probably the most famous dessert place in the entire Bandung. Honestly, I tried them, and they are really recommended for the sweet tooth.

If you are a serious foodie, one famous local food is no other than the Sundanese Food in Bandung.


This is a must-try if it is your first time here as the cuisine is somewhat very different from other places in Indonesia.

Cheap Burberry jeans in Bandung

Honestly, it is an excellent place to shop if you are on a budget and do not want to travel too far out of Southeast Asia.

You can find nice designs and large factory outlets that cater to ladies, men, and children’s clothing. You can easily spend half a day here, so be prepared.

No point planning to come here for 2 to 3 hours as you will end up being disappointed. A minimum of 4 to 5 hours is required here for serious shopping lovers.

Bring lots of money, and just to add on, credit cards are widely accepted here. For the shopaholic, nothing beats a shopping holiday at the Dago factory outlets in Bandung, Indonesia.