The size of this mall always means that this can be a great spot to hang out with friends and…read morefamily. I mean, there are so much things you can do to plan out some activities. There are arcades, boba spots, cafes, archery, bakery class, digital art museum, nail salon, hair salon etc and even a sports arena that holds concerts too. We came across a couple of artists promoting music and there was a stage and sound set-up in one of the big spaces. I got to say though, the most recent time I came here I was very grossed out by the strong smell of the ice skating rink!!! It feels as if there isn't enough cleaning done on those ice skate rentals and it totally put off me and the rest of our group from entering in to see the prices. I don't remember the spot stinking so much pre-COVID so that's very unfortunate. It's across from one of the food courts in the mall too. You can eat food of various types!!! Food court options or literal restaurants. I definitely think coming here for two days is best but you can still explore a majority of the mall in one day. I like the security for checking bags upon entry when going into the different buildings. Expect a ton of banks, restaurants and stores. A BIG PLUS. If you are struggling to find a store, ask one of the security personnel inside. They immediately know the directions on where to go and were super impressive in their knowledge!!! The staff here in the Philippines are very courteous and professional. Always a good visit to come here especially to enjoy the AC also.

Lives up to being one of THE malls to visit in the Philippines. Over three levels of dozens of…read morestores, from affordable to high end luxury. The space is so large I stumbled on a basketball tournament happening in the mall to public spectacle! Walking it in one day was doable but most tourists tend to take two days at minimum to see the entire property. There is little to no service within the mall itself and Wifi is spotty so bear that in mind when strolling around. Well maintained and with a gorgeous view of the bay!

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.

Bastos yung security guard dito (Castillo). Yung security ng tao d niya seneseryoso. Bara bara mga…read morechexk ng bag tapos pinipili niya lang. tamad na tamad mag work. Galit pa pag sinita kung bakit d niya chenichwck lahat ng pumapasok. Encountered today October 20, 2025 sa may KFC entrance siya naka assigned around 2:10PM

From the outside and from its very location, not too many people would be eager to go shopping a…read morethe Metro Point Mall. Not when the humongous Mall of Asia is just a few blocks away. There is, however, one good thing about Metro Point which may not be appreciated by shoppers. The place is managed by Ayala Malls, which means that one can expect it to be professionally managed, A visit to this place will confirm this. It may be crowded compared to all other malls, but it is also quite secure. Ayala has long been known to place a premium on security to ensure the safety of its clients. This is easier said than done, considering that Metro Point Mall is located at the Pasay Rotonda, which not too long ago was a no man's land where safety was concerned. You also know that this is an Ayala managed mall because it has one of those pay toilets at the second floor. Some people consider this unfair, so for those who think that paying P10 for the one-time use of a toilet is a bit much, there's a regular free toilet at the ground floor. Metro Point also has access to the MRT for those heading for destinations along EDSA, and the LRT for those heading for Taft Avenue destinations, all the way to Monumento in Caloocan City. This mall may be small, but its clean besides being safe. It has the usual fastfood joints, of course, plus shops for clothes, shoes and electronics.

Scenic manila bay view and great dining options. Try the famed Xia Long Bao at Paradise Dynasty,…read moreCharcoal Ice Cream at BLK513, Pizza at Plank, and a lot more. Director's club cinema is priced at P450 equipped with the comfiest seats.

The place is quiet which me and my wife prefers. Tried BLK 513 charcoal ice cream located at 2nd…read morelevel, a must try.

Most of the reviews here are on the pet center or the other divisions of the market, i.e. the one…read morewith shoes, the one with clothing overruns, the one with secondhand appliances, the one with bicycles, the one with gardening stuff, etc. Those are all well and good, but what I love about the Cartimar Market is their food. Seriously, where else can you get authentic Thai food for less than a hundred pesos? Sen Lek Thai in the foodcourt is one of the best Thai places I've tried. If you're more into Korean food, Arisoo is a restaurant towards the back that I was also able. My favorite though is the cold taho at one of the Japanese groceries here, I forget the name. It's basically cold taho with toppings of your choice, for around fifty pesos for a big bowl. It's my secret pick me up. Don't tell anyone, okay?

I consider Cartimar Market to be one of the more underrated places in the metro. A lot of people…read moreknow about the pet center here, which is also what drew me to the place in the first place, but once you go past that, you'll see that it has a whole lot more to offer. It's not a market in the usual sense. I haven't seen any wet produce like meat or fish, though I'm sure there's an area in there somewhere. What I have seen are stores selling clothing - mostly overruns or surpluses of major brands, stores selling shoes, stores selling appliances, and stores selling miscellaneous items like mason jars and the like. You also have, of course, the pet center, and the SM supermarket. The best part, I think, are the foreign groceries where you can get Japanese or Korean ingredients dirt-cheap.

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.

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.

Paseo de Magallanes is my family's go to place whenever we don't feel like going to the busy side…read moreof Makati for dinner. It has almost everything - restaurants, grocery, salon, dental clinic, banks, camera repair shops, coffee shops, and more! Parking is not expensive, but can get full during weekends especially in front of the restaurants and the grocery store (Rustan's). It's also a great meet up point, like how my friends and I hangout here before the road trip to Tagaytay or Batangas. I also drop off some of my friends who carpool with me when going home. This place is very accessible and has many establishments, and I highly recommend this to those who would like to avoid large crowds and heavy traffic.

Paseo de Magallanes is a commercial area near the Southern Luzon Express Way. Being from…read moreMagallanes, this area makes life so much easier for me. It's pretty much complete. It has all the banks, a grocery store and a lot of places where you can eat and/or drink. My favorite hang out spot is Cafe Breton. Whenever I want to get out of the house but don't want to fight through the traffic, this is my go to place. There's also a flower shop for special occasions and parlors too. A laundry shop, camera and laptop repair places, you name it, it's probably there. The only thing missing really is a drug store!

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.

I love this place, even if there's not much to love about this place at all. It's really a mall…read morethat's meant as a stopover for commuters who take the MRT, so expect to find mostly food places more than anything else. For commuters, malls such as Alphaland are really convenient. If you're stuck during rush hour, it's better to get a meal first before braving the masses and the crazy MRT lines. On a hot, face-melting type of day, you can "take refuge" at Alphaland to cool your body down for a bit. If you're just bored and killing time, there's a good Booksale here, a Japan Home Center, a National Bookstore, an Office Warehouse, and some small, tiangge-like places that sell cheap clothes, shoes and accessories. This place has two convenient stores, too! There's a Family Mart and a Mini Stop. Take your pick. On the third floor you can find a modest food court. There are also days when they have some sort of food festival happening on the ground floor, and you can expect to find Filipino delicacies (i.e. Ilocos empanada) and other food kiosks reminiscent of those you would find at a Banchetto. Aside from being a commuter's refuge, on top of this mall is a pretty spacious events place (the Alphaland Tents), which I've gone to on one concert. It opens up to a rooftop viewing deck as well.

Look, being a commuter is no joke in this country. Hell, transportation in general is really hard…read morearound here. Whether you're driving in your car or riding a train to work or school, chances are you're out of your mind stressed from the train delay or the traffic or the claustrophobic interiors of the MRT or the CRAZY AS ALL HELL MOTORCYCLE DRIVERS ON THE HIGHWAYS. I just had to put that last part in all caps because there's absolutely nothing that gets my goat more than CRAZY ASS MOTORCYCLISTS. Whenever I'm driving I just want to stick my head out and scream at the top of my voice, "STAY IN YOUR DAMN LANES!!" Oops, this review turned into a bit of a rant. I digress. Anyway, since I don't have my own car, I commute to Ateneo from my home in the south, and let me just say that Alphaland is a blessed gift from the heavens. I board the Magallanes station and get out at Cubao, so having Alphaland attached to the Magallanes station makes life so much easier. When I'm running late and can't grab breakfast at home, FamilyMart or Ministop is waiting for me at the Alphaland groundfloor so I can throw my meager student's allowance at them so I can get properly caffeinated for the day. Rush hour blues when I'm coming home from school? No worries, I can eat dinner in Subway, or eat a muffin at Goldilocks, or browse through books in Booksale. They even have a Japan Store and a small National Bookstore area - perfect if ever I'm in the need of a few last-minute stationary supplies. Alphaland is definitely a commuter's mall - not really a mall to shop or do stuff in, but a stopover mall to rest your weary traveling bones.