BADUNG, DEWATA.NEWS – Desa Adat Kuta has begun reorganizing food vendors along Kuta Beach in Badung, aiming to create a more orderly and comfortable beachfront environment for visitors. The initiative includes the construction of dedicated pergola-style stalls for food sellers, scheduled to begin operating by the end of January 2026.
Under the new arrangement, food vendors will no longer be allowed to sell freely along the beach. Instead, they will operate from designated pergola areas distributed across five zones. Currently, around 50 food vendors and 130 beverage vendors operate along the stretch from the Tsunami Shelter area to the Legian border. Beverage sellers, including those offering soft drinks and fresh coconut water, will also be provided with standardized umbrellas.
Bendesa Adat Kuta I Komang Alit Ardana said the policy is intended to improve order and visual harmony along the beachfront. “Vendors can no longer choose their own spots. The locations are now assigned by us so everything is properly arranged and vendors do not move around freely,” he said.
The pergolas are built using wooden materials and designed to match the overall aesthetic of Kuta Beach. The tables are intentionally kept low to ensure that trading activities do not obstruct views from the roadside.
The five zones vary in capacity, accommodating between 10 and 20 food vendors per zone. Construction progress has reached approximately 95 percent, with one zone still being finalized. “At the latest, operations will begin by the end of January. Hopefully, everything will be completed next week,” Ardana added.
Supporting facilities such as electricity, clean water, and waste management systems have also been prepared. Vendors are required to maintain cleanliness, separate waste, and are strictly prohibited from renting out or transferring their trading spaces.
Violations will result in firm sanctions, including the revocation of trading permits and a permanent ban from operating at Kuta Beach.
Vendor composition is regulated, with 70 percent allocated to local customary community members and 30 percent to non-customary vendors. Customary vendors are registered through a formal process endorsed by local banjar leaders, while non-customary vendors are limited to those already registered since 2018. Trading permits cannot be inherited, and only one vendor per household is allowed.
“The management of these food stalls is handled by the traditional village. This opportunity is prioritized for our community, but it must be orderly and well-managed,” Ardana said.
The project is carried out in cooperation with the Badung Regency Government, which constructed the buildings. Management is handled by Desa Adat Kuta and intended for local entrepreneurs. Some café units are already operating, while others are still under construction following approvals to extend building structures.