Bali This Week Monday 22

Bali’s Overcrowding Problem Just Got an Official Ranking

Good afternoon. This is the Bali Media.

It’s Monday. Here is your brief for the week.

Top story

Bali Now Officially World’s Second Most Crowded Island, and Residents Feel the Squeeze

“No Time to React”: Bali Ferry Survivor Recalls Sinking as Search Extends and More Bodies Found

Happy hours & deals this week

3 course refined Balinese set menu 345+/person, 5–9PM, Thursday @ Folk Pool & Gardens

Buy 2 Get 1 Free Selected Cocktails, 4–7PM, daily @ Senja Bar & Resto

Buy 2, Get 1 Free Selected Cocktails, 3–6PM, daily @ Bendino Cafe & Bistro

Buy 5 Small Bintang Get 1 Free Bowl French Fries, 5–7PM, Monday - Wednesday @ The Shed Sanur

20% Off All Menu Food Items, 5–PM, daily @ Frestro & Bar

Extra Hour Selected Cocktail 70K++, 4–8PM, Tuesday @ Lucky Day Sports Bar & Rest

Travel guides

Is There Grab Or Gojek In Nusa Penida? How To Get Around

Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida Guide: How Dangerous is it

Expat job board

Expat Member Customer Service – International Travel and Lifestyle Brand (Kuta)

  • Expat candidate only.

  • Candidate located in Bali and dedicated to staying on the island for a long period of time.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills – English languages.

  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Answering member’s calls and handling written correspondence.

  • Meeting with owners/members if required.

  • Competent to work as a team member and individually.

  • Must be professional and punctual.

  • Knowledge of all Fractional Ownerships to assist with any queries relating to their purchase, villa allotment etc.

  • Knowledge of villa allocations and site plans.

  • Understanding of GAP, RCI, DAE, ICE, HP.

Benefits

  • Future commissions on leads and revenues once the probationary period is passed.

  • Working Visa Provided.

Director of Food and Beverage – Luxury Clifftop Resort (Ungasan)

  • Open to expatriate candidates.

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in Food & Beverage management, in a luxury resort, fine dining, or high-end hospitality environment.

  • Proven ability to develop and execute successful F&B strategies, driving both guest satisfaction and revenue growth.

  • Expertise in setting up, optimising, and managing multiple F&B outlets to ensure efficiency and high service standards.

  • Ability to implement and monitor operational SOPs to achieve +90% Guest Satisfaction Index and high Employee Satisfaction.

  • Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and P&L management, ensuring financial targets are met.

  • Proven ability to successfully manage and develop events, ensuring seamless execution and revenue generation.

  • Experience in menu engineering, pricing strategies, and trend forecasting to keep offerings competitive.

Benefits

  • Working visa (Kitas) for expats. 

  • Medical Insurance.

Meetups this week

Connect with fellow expats and locals.

Content Creators Meetup

Ecstatic Dance

See all of the 52 events this week, including:

  • The Rise of AI Commerce: Redefining Work, Business

  • Open Mic Night in Canggu

  • Ubud Dinner Club #22

  • Secret Comedy Night in Uluwatu

  • Connect & Co-Create

  • Women's Circle

  • Content Creators Meetup

  • Nomad Trivia Night

  • Kopi Bahasa – Learn Indonesian Over Coffee

  • Free Mandala Coloring: Glow in the Dark

  • Saturday Seat Swap Social

  • International Moon Day Celebration – ASTRONIGHT

Helpful Bali resources

Choosing a safe and reasonably-priced ferry company for your trip to Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, or the Gili Islands

Guides to no-gojek zones in Canggu, Padang Bai, Nusa Penida, and Bali's airport