The Power Plant Mall is a five-story, upscale indoor shopping mall in Makati, Philippines. It is…read moreanchored by The Marketplace supermarket, an eight-screen Power Plant Cinema, and a mix of high-end retail tenants. It even has a Roman Catholic chapel called the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I was interested in visiting this venue because, as the name suggests, this structure was once (literally) a power plant. After the power plant was decommissioned, the structure and land were reimagined. It should be seen as part of a master planned development. It also caters to some adjacent, legacy, high-end communities. This location provided an opportunity for me to people watch; examine products and brands unfamiliar to me; and to price compare goods in the PHL, versus back home. And there seems to be more "exclusive" retailers I didn't see at other shopping centers in Makati.

Loved this mall - it has a lot of great regional shops and it was beautifully decorated for…read moreChristmas!

Rockwell Center is a high-end/Upscale commercial center. When you go shopping, you'll see several…read morename-brand shoes, bags, clothes, etc it's a bit pricey but as a Californian, I don't have to pay sales tax. You'll see the name brands on the first floor and you go all the way to the 3rd floor. We ended up shopping at Lacoste and Longchamp. The ground level has all the restaurants, desserts, coffee shops, and eateries. There are a lot of choices and variety of food. There are several shopping malls in Manila but you've to visit this place and experience something different.

The place is an upscale and chic area in Makati . Centralized air conditioning with lots of brand…read morenames shop, restaurants and all sorts of things. The parking is nice, the place is clean even the restrooms with toilet paper. Great place to unwind and shop. Pricey place but it's worthy.

I can see myself retiring in the Philippines as a snowbird. I know people who already do it so I'll…read moreprobably follow in their footsteps. Seattle is too expensive. BGC is affordable as long as you know how to manage finances and budget well. Bonifacio High Street has pretty much everything I would need for daily conveniences and comforts. St. Luke's is near High Street so that takes care of health services. Before my vacation I downloaded their local ride-hailing app and used it after landing in Ninoy Aquino International Airport. I couldn't believe how affordable rideshare was in the PI. This pedestrian zone has local and international businesses. We started at Market Market and walked our way down. Minimal noise pollution from cars. It's a business district for retail, entertainment, art, and dining. We ate at a buffet. I couldn't believe how affordable that bill was plus having a credit card that has no foreign transaction fees helped. Some businesses honor the senior citizen discount too. It's quite the perk when you have dual citizenship. It's a welcoming, clean, and modern area. Security was present and I didn't see any homeless people. If this was downtown Seattle you'd see homeless people yelling at the sky, see them sprawled out on benches, and see them sleeping on the ground. No unsightly overhead power lines. It's a nice pedestrianized open space with wide walkways. The urban planners thoughtfully designed the walkways as there are ramps for people with disabilities. High Street is beautifully landscaped incorporating public art. I loved listening to the water elements. It was peaceful walking around during the day. Not a lot of tree cover but the ground floor tenants have awnings to block the blaring sun. At night High Street switches to a lively environment. Lots of families, friends, and co-workers socializing and enjoying themselves since everyone is off work and out of school. I carried a portable fan, had sunblock on, used my sunglasses, drank from my water bottle, and wore comfy shoes. Leave room in your luggage for a major shopping haul.

BGC Bonifacio Global City will always be my first choice whenever I visit Manila, and Bonifacio…read moreHigh Street is most defintely a highlight. This reminds me of Las Ramblas in Barcelona, where wide pedestrian walkways/parks are between several retail. service and restaurants, and where people can stop and rest at benches, stairs/tables right at the center. There is literally a chain, or blocks fn these walkway/parks so we can walk through one, cross a street, the enter another. It's very family oriented. We saw several families playing in the park. It's also very pet-oriented where several people were walking (or carrying) their dogs. It's one big social. The choices of dining are endless, and one can take-out fast food, or stop and dine inside a restaurant. For US residents, it's almost like being in the USA because of the amazing number of US-based restaurants. Best of all, as a female senior citizen I felt perfectly safe walking by myself.

Design. This mall…read morehas many good stores like Muji, bench even a grocery on the first floor. For some reason, the escalator placement makes visibility awkward in this mall. The food court on the 4th is good. Seating can be tricky at rush hour. Diversity is great when you want options for dining. Great restaurants outside and din Thai Fung right across the street.

They have a little bit of everything here. Shopping, grocery, restaurants, fast food as well as…read moremovie theatre.

High class shopping center for the Americans or abroad folks visiting Makati. All your name brand…read morestores are here.

Typical Philippine mall... crowded but has all the needed stores you may need to go to…read more Nothing out of the norm. It can be a bit confusing as buildings are connected via sky bridge but ince you get the hang of it, you can navigate through. The unfortunate part is that it can get very crowded on these sky bridges at times. The food selections are ample. Has your local mass favorites.

This mall has an outdoor and indoor portions the indoor food stall has a ton of local snacks…read more Totally worth trying if you are in the area

Market Market!It's been around for quite a while, even before BGC was developed. I visited the…read morePhilippines many times when I was younger, and back then, there wasn't much around. Seeing Market Market now shows how the Philippines has become more modern. It's a lively place where families can gather for special occasions, with various stands offering good prices, though I remember thinking the prices were quite reasonable. Interestingly, when you travel to the provinces or countryside, souvenirs and treats can be cheaper than here. Market Market has a nostalgic vibe, blending modern shopping with Filipino charm. Cheers to an OG spot with good food, great vibes, and a place that has stood the test of time!

A very nice mall. Very large. Great selection of restaurants. Loved walking in it. Although…read morethere's still some empty spaces. Enjoyed our trip there.

At Naughty Nachos The chicken is so spicy #foodporn…read more#burger #fries #unliwings #chickenwings

Moderate sized indoor mall with a pretty easy parking garage to walk in from. The prices for…read moreparking are pretty standard. I didn't like the strong smell of sewage that can be smelled from the first floor however inside the mall. That was pretty gross and my nose was sensitive to the smell. Everything opened around 11AM and a couple stores are in the works to be opened. Inside the mall, it felt clean and modern and the elevator has a pretty handy poster of where each store is and what floor something is at. The mall reaches to up 5 floors and there's a rooftop lounge too. You can't see the view outside the building openly, but there are cool spots to go to for the vibes. Elevator wait was long because a couple of elevators were out of order. Checked out the Coco cafe at the first floor and the bakery. Vendors in the middle of the mall too. Did an escape room. Plenty of activities and restaurants to do and eat at in the mall.

Great mall to visit as this was close to my hotel within walking distance. It has everything you…read moreneed from a grocery store, massages, cafe, restaurants It's considerably smaller and more relaxed than the big Makati malls like Greenbelt, Glorietta, or Power Plant Mall but I enjoyed it as it was more convenient. I was able to go through the mall without feeling overwhelmed. Definitely a more quite and less crowded atmosphere. I think it offers all the essential services in one place for a quick stop. It even has a movie theater. I even got a nice 90 minute massage here.

When I still live in the Philippines, I've been going to SM Megamall since it opened in 1991. It…read morewas the biggest mall in the Philippines at that time and had its run for 17 years. Now it is the third largest mall in the Philippines and the thirteenth largest mall in the world with almost 1,000 shops including retail and dining outlets. This mall have almost everything, from specialty stores, clothing, electronics, arcade and video games, hardware, bookstores, sporting goods, restaurants, cafés and food court, movie theaters, and kiosks by merchants. Most of the items are great value for money and service is always on point! They also hold special events and holiday celebrations. Check it out!

I'm so jealous the states side don't have these kind of malls!!!! Everything you need all in one…read morelocation! Great stores, great staff, great food options! I love the mall!!!!

Located in Ayala Center in Makati, this very popular department store is very well known all around…read moreThe Philippines. Very family friendly place that has a lot to offer. Parking can be found here, but I don't suggest you drive in Manila as traffic can be mentally exhausting. If you have a driver, he will know exactly where to park at SM. The Store is filled with everything you need for yourself, your home, your family, friends, pets. SM is growing with products it's unbelievable! Products are either locally made items to luxury brands from all around the world. From perfumes, cologne, shampoos, conditioners, body lotions. It was a little hard for me to sample something then move on to the next fragrance counter as there is so much to see all around the mall. What was most important is that the Foreign Exchange Counter was found on the Men's Floor of the department store. It was operated by BDO Bank and they offered a very competitive exchange rate. Also In the basement of the mall, you'll find SM Supermarket. They will have all your household items, snacks, food items, anything you forgot to pack for your trip such as toiletries. I honestly can't remember which floor it was, but there is a wing that connects you from SM to Glorietta Mall. It's the floor where one of the coffee shops were located either 2F or 3F. Happy shopping!!!

I'm not from around these parts but I've been to a few SM since my first visit in '88. This place…read moreis so bright. So there is a full sized grocery store here with food stalls lined up after paying at the grocery register. The escalator belt down and up from the grocery allows use of the carts (no escalator steps). There is a home appliance SM center. There is a toy store SM. There is a SM beauty store. Other brand stores are there too. I can go on and on. This will have most of what your looking for all in a multi level SM mall. It is right next to the MRT and other malls in Makati with plenty of parking. Every SM has at least two employees within earshot that'll be able to help at moment's notice.