Guidebook for Makati

Jules
Guidebook for Makati

Essentials

All the boring but important stuff first - supermarkets, laundries, money exchange, pharmacies, etc.
Fruit. Food. Supplies. Everything you might need for your stay.
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Rustan's Supermarket
Paseo de Roxas
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Fruit. Food. Supplies. Everything you might need for your stay.
Hardware, Tools, Cleaning Supplies, etc.
Ace Hardware Greenbelt
corner Legazpi Street
Hardware, Tools, Cleaning Supplies, etc.
In case you need medical assistance! This is a world class facility. Pricey though so insurance would be a great help.
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Makati Medical Center
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In case you need medical assistance! This is a world class facility. Pricey though so insurance would be a great help.
In case you need to book flights and plan other travel.
Philippine Airlines Makati Ticket Office
6754 Ayala Avenue
In case you need to book flights and plan other travel.
Dry cleaners, a few buildings down. Exit the building entrance on Gallardo street and Right.
Au Beau Blanc
Gallardo
Dry cleaners, a few buildings down. Exit the building entrance on Gallardo street and Right.
Laundry Service across the street. Not the best but the closest. Only have them wash fabrics that are not so sensitive.
Ahyi Laundry
Legazpi Street
Laundry Service across the street. Not the best but the closest. Only have them wash fabrics that are not so sensitive.
Another option for Laundry that is better than Ahyi but a little bit more down the street.
Let's Talk Dirty
101 Dela Rose St Cor Legaspi St
Another option for Laundry that is better than Ahyi but a little bit more down the street.
Foreign Exchange - they're not a bank and they give pretty good rates
Sanry’s Foreign Currency Exchange Inc.
Paseo de Roxas
Foreign Exchange - they're not a bank and they give pretty good rates
BDO is a Universal Bank should you need to do any banking while on your stay. Their Forex rates aren't great (from experience) but for us locals, their branches and ATMs are everywhere so it's convenience and accessibility that makes them the biggest retail bank in the country.
BDO Perea - Paseo Branch
106 Paseo de Roxas
BDO is a Universal Bank should you need to do any banking while on your stay. Their Forex rates aren't great (from experience) but for us locals, their branches and ATMs are everywhere so it's convenience and accessibility that makes them the biggest retail bank in the country.
Pharmacy across the street from the apartment in case you need medicines, vitamins, other first aid items. It also carries a small selection of snacks, drinks, cosmetics, toiletries, etc.
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Mercury Drug
Dela Rosa Street
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Pharmacy across the street from the apartment in case you need medicines, vitamins, other first aid items. It also carries a small selection of snacks, drinks, cosmetics, toiletries, etc.
7-ELEVEN -- Not about the building but more the 7-Eleven on the ground floor. When you exit Eton Residence Greenbelt Legaspi Street Entrance, make a right, walk past Makati Diamond Hotel. the next building is BSA tower. 7-Eleven will be on your right.
BSA Tower
108 Legazpi Street
7-ELEVEN -- Not about the building but more the 7-Eleven on the ground floor. When you exit Eton Residence Greenbelt Legaspi Street Entrance, make a right, walk past Makati Diamond Hotel. the next building is BSA tower. 7-Eleven will be on your right.
If you need to wire or receive money!
Western Union
Paseo de Roxas
If you need to wire or receive money!

Shopping

It has everything you could ever need.
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Greenbelt Mall
Legazpi Street
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It has everything you could ever need.
Another massive mall complex!
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格洛里埃塔
Palm Drive
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Another massive mall complex!
Fancy department store for upscale, luxury, curated finds.
Adora
Fancy department store for upscale, luxury, curated finds.
An affordable department store that carries literally everything from clothes to souvenirs.
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Landmark Department Store
Civic Drive
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An affordable department store that carries literally everything from clothes to souvenirs.
No shopping trip is complete without a stop at Greenhills. Make an afternoon of it, you can easily spend hours here. Make sure you ask for a discount.
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Greenhills Mall
1502 Ortigas Ave
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No shopping trip is complete without a stop at Greenhills. Make an afternoon of it, you can easily spend hours here. Make sure you ask for a discount.
Another Shopping mall but I promise this one is nice. Upscale, small and has a great expat community that lives around here. Very fancy, cosmopolitan and safe.
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Powerplant Mall
Power Plant Mall Hidalgo Drive
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Another Shopping mall but I promise this one is nice. Upscale, small and has a great expat community that lives around here. Very fancy, cosmopolitan and safe.
Recommended with caution because you could either love or hate this place. It's a building filled with stalls, shops selling literally anything and everything. These stalls supply stores and do sell in volume so it can be chaotic as other businesses come here to source for goods. Bring cash and your best negotiation skills. You don't have to buy in bulk but always ask for a discount!
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168 Shopping Mall
918 Soler St
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Recommended with caution because you could either love or hate this place. It's a building filled with stalls, shops selling literally anything and everything. These stalls supply stores and do sell in volume so it can be chaotic as other businesses come here to source for goods. Bring cash and your best negotiation skills. You don't have to buy in bulk but always ask for a discount!

Parks & Nature

Just a cute park if you're missing the trees and greenery. On SUNDAY MORNINGS there is a food market hidden in the grounds. It is called Legaspi Village Market. Make sure you go!
Historic Park that used to be an airport in the 1930's. It is called as such because of its triangular shape. The avenues that border it used to be the runways. If the weather is nice you could go for a run here.
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Ayala Triangle Gardens
Cor Ayala Ave
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Historic Park that used to be an airport in the 1930's. It is called as such because of its triangular shape. The avenues that border it used to be the runways. If the weather is nice you could go for a run here.
You have to plan in advance when you come here because they limit the visitors to maintain the environment. Make sure you get a booking time on their website. Go for an early time because there's not a lot of coverage on this hike.
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Masungi Georeserve
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You have to plan in advance when you come here because they limit the visitors to maintain the environment. Make sure you get a booking time on their website. Go for an early time because there's not a lot of coverage on this hike.
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Legazpi Active Park
Rada
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Drinks & Nightlife

Small rooftop bar. Gets crowded but has a nice scene.
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Z Hostel
5660 Don Pedro
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Small rooftop bar. Gets crowded but has a nice scene.
So fun, this place!
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Yes Please
11th Avenue
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So fun, this place!
I enjoy the music here, they're usually playing hits from the 90's which really makes for a fun not so early night. The lines can be long so come early or get a table, they are not so expensive.
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Early Night?
5th
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I enjoy the music here, they're usually playing hits from the 90's which really makes for a fun not so early night. The lines can be long so come early or get a table, they are not so expensive.

Sightseeing

It's the old walled city of Manila leftover from the Spanish Era. The best way to enjoy Intramuros is through a walking tour with CARLOS CELDRAN. Google him and book a slot. Worth it.
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马尼拉古城区
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It's the old walled city of Manila leftover from the Spanish Era. The best way to enjoy Intramuros is through a walking tour with CARLOS CELDRAN. Google him and book a slot. Worth it.
Jose Rizal, our national hero is buried here.
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黎刹尔公园
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Jose Rizal, our national hero is buried here.

Entertainment & Activities

Buy tickets in advance online.
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Greenbelt 3 Cinema
3 Greenbelt Dr
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Buy tickets in advance online.
Casino, if that's your thing. There's also a nightclub, shops and restaurants here.
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梦之城马尼拉-综合度假村,酒店和赌场
Roxas Boulevard
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Casino, if that's your thing. There's also a nightclub, shops and restaurants here.
I know it says museum but it is more a "discovery center" as its exhibits are educational (science, physics, etc). No art or culture here, all fun things for kids.
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心灵博物馆
3rd Avenue
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I know it says museum but it is more a "discovery center" as its exhibits are educational (science, physics, etc). No art or culture here, all fun things for kids.
It's the only aquarium in Metro Manila which honestly is shabby in comparison to international aquariums. It was much better when it newly opened but over the years it just hasn't really been maintained. It's also small so you could probably go through all the exhibits in an hour or two.
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马尼拉海洋公园
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It's the only aquarium in Metro Manila which honestly is shabby in comparison to international aquariums. It was much better when it newly opened but over the years it just hasn't really been maintained. It's also small so you could probably go through all the exhibits in an hour or two.
The biggest casino in the Philippines at the moment. Doesn't compare to Vegas but it's pink, new and popular with those who like to roll the dice.
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Okada Manila
New Seaside Drive
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The biggest casino in the Philippines at the moment. Doesn't compare to Vegas but it's pink, new and popular with those who like to roll the dice.

Arts & Culture

It's a shame Manila's not too into Arts and Culture but definitely check out the AYALA MUSEUM and have a drink at M Cafe afterwards. M Cafe turns into a lively scene in the evenings. Don't miss it!
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阿亚拉博物馆
corner Dela Rosa Street
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It's a shame Manila's not too into Arts and Culture but definitely check out the AYALA MUSEUM and have a drink at M Cafe afterwards. M Cafe turns into a lively scene in the evenings. Don't miss it!