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Pro

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  A self-sufficient community. You can find almost everything here. Never a dull moment! 


Con

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  Heavy traffic! 


In a nutshell

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  It's not all smoke and buildings...there are bits and pieces of heaven here and there 

 

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Things to Do  

Ayala Museum

Ayala Museum, Makati

 7 Reviews  Saturday January 7, 2012 It was suggested by many of our Filipino friends that we must visit THE AYALA MUSEUM and it was just a five minute walk from our condotel. So, on the day of Jane's visit with us, I suggested that we all go there - it was awesome! The Museum is in the heart of Makati and... 

Ayala Triangle

Ayala Triangle, Makati

 5 Reviews  the ayala triangle is a prime piece of property which was the location of the former ugarte foot ball field and intersects the Ayala Avenue, Paseo De Roxas and Makati Avenue Areas and the Ayala company decided to make this a cool and serene park so that the Central Business District may have a park... 

Greenbelt 3

Greenbelt 3, Makati

 6 Reviews  The cinemas at Greenbelt 3 are fully carpeted, well-maintained and really at par with upscale moviehouses abroad. Aside from this, maximum price of movie tickets at Greenbelt 3 are at approximately 3USD - definitely cheaper than in cinemas in the US or other western countries. 

Shopping

Shopping, Makati

 10 Reviews  Makati City is a pedestrian-friendly city. You can go from the carpark building to the mall, from the shopping center to the Central Business District, and from one mall to another through the walkways. That way, you don't have to drive your car around; you can just leave your car in the carpark... 

Hotels  

Renaissance Makati City Hotel

 5 Reviews and 311 Opinions  The location is great! Opposite the road is the stretch of shopping -- Green belt shopping area, SM... 

Century Citadel Inn

 4 Reviews and 41 Opinions  We’ve stayed for 4 days in the Citadel Inn, and we really enjoyed it The hotel is located on a... 

Restaurants  

va bene pasta deli: dont miss the fresh pasta

va bene pasta deli: dont miss the fresh pasta, Makati

 buch Says:  we eat there last february very nice nite out, the pasta very tasty and good portion !!!The layout is a little too cramp . Nevertheless, its worth a try!Beast Seller tagliolini boscaiola ,tagliolini marinara ,special every week . the chef organize has special menu... 

Gong Cha: Bubble Tea Becoming Popular in the Philippines

Gong Cha: Bubble Tea Becoming Popular in the Philippines, Makati

 machomikemd Says:  The bubble tea craze, which started in Taiwan in the early 1980's and spread to other parts of asia and the americas and europe has finally come in the philippines. There are now many bubble tea stands mushrooming in the area, both locally owned and internatiolally... 

Sinfully: Chocolate Bar & Bakery of Shangrila Hotel

Sinfully: Chocolate Bar & Bakery of Shangrila Hotel, Makati

 machomikemd Says:  The famous Shangri La Chain of Hotels has opened an offsite branch of it's chocolate bar and Bakery here at the greenbelt 5 area of Makati, Called Sinfully. It is a stand-alone shop where you could buy pralines or fancy chocolates by the piece or box, pastries, mini and... 

Bulgogi Brothers: Grilled Korean Chain Now in the Philippines 2

Bulgogi Brothers: Grilled Korean Chain Now in the Philippines 2, Makati

 machomikemd Says:  Part Two of My Bulgogi Borthers tip with more Pictures.Although there are many Korean Restaurants in the Philippines due to a large expatriate South Korean Community, there are still many korean restaurant that are sprouting up due to the increasing popularity of Korean Food... 

Bulgogi Brothers: Grilled Korean Chain Now in the Philippines 1

Bulgogi Brothers: Grilled Korean Chain Now in the Philippines 1, Makati

 machomikemd Says:  This will be a two part tip with more Pictures.Although there are many Korean Restaurants in the Philippines due to a large expatriate South Korean Community, there are still many korean restaurant that are sprouting up due to the increasing popularity of Korean Food in the... 

Yakimix: Japanese-Korean Grilled Buffet (part 2)

Yakimix: Japanese-Korean Grilled Buffet (part 2), Makati

 machomikemd Says:  Part two of My Yakimix tips with more Pictures!Yakimix is an emerging popular Fusion of Grilled Japanese and Korean Specialties and more. They have several Branches along the Metro Manila area and the Wait Line here during lunch and dinner will be about an hour! The place is... 

Yakimix: Japanese-Korean Grilled Buffet (part 1)

Yakimix: Japanese-Korean Grilled Buffet (part 1), Makati

 machomikemd Says:  This will be a two part tip with more picturesYakimix is an emerging popular Fusion of Grilled Japanese and Korean Specialties and more. They have several Branches along the Metro Manila area and the Wait Line here during lunch and dinner will be about an hour! The place is... 

Gerry's Grill: Good Ole Filipino Grilled Food and More

Gerry's Grill: Good Ole Filipino Grilled Food and More, Makati

 machomikemd Says:  Gerry's Grill started in the late 1990's, specifically in 1997 and they opened their first Branch at Jupiter Street in Makati that became so popular and was always jampacked with people since the foods, especially the grilled seafoods like the blue marlin, spanish mackarel... 

Heaven and Eggs: American Style Comfort Diner

Heaven and Eggs: American Style Comfort Diner, Makati

 machomikemd Says:  This is an American Diner style of Restuarant that serves Large Portions of Typical American Breakfast meals and more that are available for the whole day. It is owned by one of the famous restaurant enterpreneurs that also owns the Red Crab Resto. The serving here are... 

Nightlife  

Gambrinus Bar: The Bar of Hotel Intercontinental makati

Gambrinus Bar: The Bar of Hotel Intercontinental makati, Makati

 machomikemd Says:  this is the premier bar of the Intercontinental hotel makati and with high prices to boot! they have live lounge singers from 7:00 pm to midnight everyday and when there are no singers, piped in music plays which are usually R & B and some Techno and jazz. They also have... 

Howzat Bar: Have a beer while watching sports

Howzat Bar: Have a beer while watching sports, Makati

 Ramonq Says:  This is a sports bar that mainly shows football, rugby and cricket matches. There's a lot of TV screens around the bar. Most of the patrons are expats from Britain and Australia simply because of the sports being shown on the screens. Sporty clothes. Smart casual wear. 

Transportation  

THE ICONIC JEEPNEY

THE ICONIC JEEPNEY, Makati

 LoriPori Says:  Without a doubt the ICONIC JEEPNEY is the most popular means of public transportation in Makati. Originally made from left over U.S. military Jeeps, Jeepneys have become an iconic symbol of Philippine culture.All I know, is that I got a kick out of seeing these colorful,... 

Shopping  

GREENBELT: HUGE COMPLEX

GREENBELT: HUGE COMPLEX, Makati

 LoriPori Says:  Located in a prime area of Makati, GREENBELT is bounded by Makati Avenue, Paseo De Roxas, Arnaiz Road and Legazpi Street. It is a complex of five buildings - Greenbelt 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Here you will find name brand shops (like Banana Republic, Hard Rock Cafe' and La Coste),... 

THE LANDMARK DEPARTMENT STORE: HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - GROCERIES

THE LANDMARK DEPARTMENT STORE: HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - GROCERIES, Makati

 LoriPori Says:  Only a few minutes walk from our Hotel, THE LANDMARK DEPARTMENT STOREhas just about everything you would need. It's a department store (clothes,shoes, household items) - it's a supermarket - it has a food court - it has a bakery.Since we had a fridge in our condotel, I was... 

Favorites  

GREENBELT PARK & CHAPEL

GREENBELT PARK & CHAPEL, Makati

 LoriPori Says:  One of my favourite things to do, was to go for a walk through %GREENBELT PARK. It was such a wonderful green oasis among the hustle and bustle of a very busy city. And it was only a few minutes walk from our condotel. There were many benches to sit on and take in the beauty... 

AYALA CENTER

AYALA CENTER, Makati

 LoriPori Says:  Located in the central business district of Makati in metro Manila, the AYALA CENTER is a commercial complex comprising of business, shopping, dining and entertainment. The development originally started with a number of shops and Greenbelt Park, before expaning to cover... 

 
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 Hustle and Bustle - Makati City is actually within the vast conurbation of Metro-Manila in which old Manila plays the role of the mother city, the historical heartland of the metropolis. Makati has been transformed into... 

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Q:  I was told that it is relatively cheap to have a chauffered car in Manila. Is this true? How can I get some... 

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Makati, My Urban Refuge

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 This place was and still is my URBAN REFUGE. I was serving during the Singles Encounter Weekend of our Vicariate when the blasting occured. It's just a small part of the Metropolis, but the ache of...... 

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Buzzin' 7 days a week

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 I visit Makati about 3 to 5 times a week, whether to meet with clients or with friends. For a lot of Filipinos and even foreign nationals, Makati City is the place to be. Headquarters of most of the... 

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MAKATI CITY

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 One of 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, MAKATI is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, ranked 44th with almost 20,000 inhabitants per square kilometer. Makati is also the site of... 

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Mabuhay, Welcome to Makati City!

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  Tales of A Working Girl I have recently changed jobs and moved into the financial district of the Philippines. I won't write much on this page aside from the restaurants that I will try within the... 

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Central Business District

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 Makati, being the central business district, you'd find tall buildings and people in corporate clothes rushing to a different rhythm. Maybe you'd bump into me one time because this is where I... 

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