So it's been 17 years since last went to the Philippines, and I didn't know what to expect…read more What a pleasant surprise it was when my parents and I checked in to the Airbnb and we find out that the Venice Grand Canal Mall was just across the street. I spent a lot of time here. As soon as you walk into the mall, it doesn't feel like you're in the Philippines anymore. The canal was nice to see during the day and at night. You can even take a gondola through the canal. They also have an area where you can feed pigeons seeds. They have a lot of the stores and the restaurants that we have in the US. I was joking around saying that I traveled 7200 miles to eat at a Denny's in the Philippines. Lol. And you know I had to hit up the Uniqlo here! Will I be back? Of course. Especially if I stay at the same Airbnb. I'll see you when I see you Venice Grand Canal Mall!

The Venice Grand Canal Mall is a large lifestyle center located in Taguig, Philippines…read more The Venice Grand Canal Mall should be viewed within the context of a master planned development. Encircling this mall are apartments, condos and office towers. The mall offers a lot: a supermarket; bookstores; fast food and casual dining restaurants; a multi-screen movie theater; spaces for dance and play--and a lot of retail shopping. You can also buy tickets for a gondola ride or rent a swan boat. 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. It was interesting.

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.

This place is so overhyped lol. Wasn't really amazed since I've already been to other Asian…read morecountries with MUCH huger shopping districts and more developed infrastructure. Just a hype spot that's oversaturated by people obsessed with spamming their social media taking posing photos in this place. People here are not friendly, wouldn't recommend for families.

The mall was clean and pleasant to stroll and do some shopping. There are a medium amount of retail…read moreshops. Several cute coffee shops are also located on the upper levels and would be a good place to take a break and enjoy a Cappuccino. There are restaurants not only on the lower level but in the upper levels as well. A movie theater is located at the top level. Security check are located at all entry points. Highly recommend all guests staying at the Hilton Manila to take a walk to see this lovely mall.

Glitzy Shopping Mall in Pasay [MANILA Philippines]…read more Across the NAIA Terminal 3 is the Newport World Resorts and this very nice mall with high-end shops for the high rollers and the jet-setters. Maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit but the stores do look fancy: Longines, Pandora, LaCoste, Tissot, Bocu, Marks & Spencer. Honestly I wasn't paying much attention to the shops but more of the restaurants like Wolfgang's Steakhouse. There is also a casino and a movie theater inside the mall. I like this mall also because not only is it pleasing to the eyes but it's less crowded. If you have a lot of money to blow by all means shop till you drop, otherwise, I prefer dropping my money at the Mall of Asia (or even Divisoria) LoL Instagram: @newportmall_ Review #3304

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!

Market! Market! Was such a cool place to shop. It was a mixture of big mall and small town Filipino…read moreshopping outside. I loved that you could buy WHATEVER you needed all in one location. The selection of Filipino treats outside was AMAZING. Everything was reasonably priced. I was able to get a quick haircut for $6! Unheard of here in the states! While I was getting a haircut my family was able to enjoy a late dinner snack. It was an amazing place to visit.

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.

This is a nice place to just sit, walk around, and eat. Walking from the Market! Market! side, you…read morewill find a really nice fountain when you cross to the side of Serendra. You can also just sit beside the fountain and rest, which is what I did a few times I was here. Serendra has a wide range of dining options, like Sentro 1771 and Abe for Filipino food, Balducci for Italian, 8 Cuts Burger Blends and Mamou for the meat lovers, ArAma and Echo Cafe for the health-conscious, and many more. Of course, they also have desserts, though Conti's and Cafe Mary Grace serves meals, too. And the very first Cupcakes by Sonja - and I thought it would be the only branch - is here! What I also like about Serendra are the nice, roomy restrooms. I think I haven't seen a public space - not including hotels - with better restrooms.

Are you in need of a Japanese massage? Or maybe a French pastry? No ... How about stone cold bowl…read moreof ice cream smushed together with delicious candies and chocolates?? Still no? Would you like to relax with some smooth sensual Yoga? Or how about sloppy burgers with a side of beer? Do any of those tickle your fancy? Well you should MOs def visit Serendra piazza! If you know a resident there are indoor basketball courts and swimming pools just a card scan away! Parking literally right under your nose as well as wifi in most of the shops.

Overhyped "instagram" spot. Don't see what's the big deal of this area. I've been to much more…read moredeveloped shopping complexes in other Asian countries and I wasn't really amazed going here with my family. The people are obnoxiously loud just asking for attention, or blocking the walk-way taking an instagram post in a city they don't own a residence in. BGC is overhyped all around. Save your time and money for exploring other townships or malls around Philippines.

At first, I only referred to this mall as "The New Movie Place in Fort", because they finally…read moreopened a place to watch movies in the Fort (apart from SM Aura). When Central Square Mall was open for watching movies, my girlfriend and I decided to go watch a movie on a whim. When we got there, we got surprised that the cost of a ticket is almost double the cost of a standard one elsewhere - only to find out it's because of the 4D experience they offer (and super comfy lazy boy seating). We pretended to wait for our friends to confirm before purchasing tickets, because they were really out of our budget at the time (and we weren't going to waste 4D on a comedy film). I also hear that you can get your food delivered to you while you're inside the movie theater! Central Square has some pretty good restaurants on the top floor, especially Va Bene and Mad Mark's. My personal favorite snack, Jamaican Patties, has a kiosk present, which makes me very happy. There's also a small Family Mart on the top floor, which has a few tables and chairs for patrons to eat before or after watching the movie. The stores available here are pretty standard and also pretty high end. I'd still rather shop around the stores along High Street, mainly because of the price and the availability. Regardless, they have a variety of stores that will cater to your every (luxury) need.

This place is like a 5 drive from my home!! The Taco Bell here is amazing, but the Halal Guys has a…read morebit of a metallic, smoky after taste though, but still not a bad restaurant

This, as the rest of the malls in BGC are all overhyped. Just filled with people acting as main…read morecharacters holding zero shopping bags in their arms, and rather blocking the walkways spamming photos for their social media to "look rich." Not a fan of this area.

I've seen better SM malls around the Philippines. Wasn't amazed here. Crowd is obnoxious and place…read morefeels overhyped as the rest of BGC.

Beautiful SM in BGC. Not sure how new it is but lots of trendy stores and food spots for your…read moreenjoyment. Just a little smaller than I'm normally accustomed to for SM malls. They love their mall culture in the Philippines and it reminds me of the early 80's in the US when malls were still packed with visitors and peeps keeping up with joneses. Tried some small Chinese spot that was like a poor man's Din Tai Fung and the food was good. Want to say it was on the 2nd level. Hope to visit again soon when I'm in BGC again.

Greenhills Shopping Center is one of my favorite shopping mall in the Philippines. I've been going…read moreto this mall since the 80's. It's known for its diverse range of stores and products like clothing, cellular phone sales, repairs and accessories, jewelry store, toys, pearls, souvenir items, restaurants, bars, video arcades, religious facilities and the ever popular tiangge that sells imported and local products for bargain hunters. A lot has changed but it is still one of the most beloved malls in the country.

Bring comfortable shoes. Of course, keep an eye on your belongings. Negotiate. Understand that…read moreeverything here is like the original, and I have found that the anime figurines are worth the value because they look very well constructed. There are a lot of great knickknacks that you can pick up, but I'm not the type of person to go for labels