Makati, dubbed as the country’s Central Business District, is home to multinational companies, top corporations, premium shopping districts, restaurants, galleries, museums and historic landmarks among many others.
Entertainment
Most malls in Makati and Bonifacio Global City house cinemas. For cultural shows, the go-to venue is the Cultural Center of the Philippines at Manila.
Ayala Avenue is considered a premier location with an abundance of art, history, shopping and entertainment options.
Shopping
Rustan’s Department Store
Considered the country’s most prestigious retailer, it houses some of the most premium brands in the world. It is also has a supermarket with a winery and coffee shop.
Location: Ayala Avenue, Ayala Center, Makati City
5 to 8 minute walk from the hotel
SM City Makati
The country’s biggest department store chain with a complete line of clothing, shoes, and home accessories.
Location: Ayala Center, cor. EDSA, Makati City
12 to 15 minute walk from the hotel
Landmark
A local department store chain known for having one of the largest supermarkets in the Makati Central Business District.
Location: Makati Avenue, Ayala Center, Makati City
5 to 8 minute walk from the hotel
Glorietta
Glorietta offers a wide array of shopping, dining and entertainment options.
Location: Ayala Center, Makati City
3 to 5 minute walk from the hotel
Greenbelt
A three-hectare park, punctuated by cascading landscapes and pond features, redefines the mall concept. With prominent and world-class retailers, restaurants and dining options, Greenbelt 4 houses the most premium brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Emperio Armani, Bottega Venetta, Bulgari and Jimmy Choo. Greenbelt 5 is the latest addition housing Balenciaga and Marc Jacobs.
Location: Ayala Center, San Lorenzo, Makati City
10 to 15 minute walk from the hotel
Weekend Markets
Locals and foreigners flock to the Salcedo Village and Legazpi Village markets on weekends for food jaunts. Salcedo Market is open every Saturday, and features food stalls and fresh produce from nearby farms. Legazpi market is open every Sunday and features food, as well as handicrafts.
Food
You’ll be spoiled with choices to eat at the many outlets of the Rustan’s, SM and Landmark department stores and Glorietta and Greenbelt malls — all within minutes from Discovery Primea. For something different, head to Makati’s community markets held in the residential villages of Salcedo and Legaspi where locals sell home made fare. Salcedo Market is held every Saturday and Legaspi Market every Sunday. Over at Manila, you can take a food tour at Binondo, the world’s oldest Chinatown.
Culture
Visit the Ayala Museum in Greenbelt Mall for historical Filipino collections and revolving exhibits from contemporary artists. There are many other hole in the wall galleries around Makati City, just ask your concierge for suggested options. Over at the nearby Bonifacio Global City, the Mind Museum is a great place to take kids for fun and interactive science exhibits. Going further, you can visit the walled city of Intramuros which was the seat of the Spaniards during colonial times. A number of tours are available in Intramuros which sights include beautiful churches, cobblestone streets, and the historic Luneta Park and Fort Santiago.
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