Makati, one of the 16 cities that make up Manila is right in the centre of Metro Manila. This vibrant heart of Manila has an enviable reputation as its economic, financial and commercial hub and as such is the preferred address of every Filipino and Multinational Corporation setting up operations here.
As far as interesting trivia and facts go Makati is one of the 50 most densely populated areas in the world. It is also a lifestyle destination with award winning chic malls offering the latest styles, much vaunted after dark entertainment, dining destinations, art galleries, museums and stylish award winning accommodation. The city is also a foodie paradise with a huge range of local and international cuisine on offer. Two of Makati’s main boulevards Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas were runways of Nielsen Airport in the 1930s to the 1940s. Ayala Avenue the city’s main thoroughfare is undergoing an upgrade with the planting of 185 trees and installation of 148 energy efficient lamp posts. The city is easily covered on foot via its well maintained sidewalks and pedestrian under passes. It is the opinion of some that it takes 2,362 steps to walk from EDSA to Gil Puyat Avenue off Ayala Avenue, and that it will burn 113 calories. A landscaped green space in the heart of the CBD, Ayala Triangle offers a respite from hot summers. The once neglected north Makati is now the home of new start ups and educational facilities. McKinley Exchange is the transport hub of Makati. This where the metro and a range of above ground modes of transport come together, discharge their passengers and move them around all over the city. Circuit Makati the city’s entertainment district offers an ever changing array of live performances and other entertainment. Here’s one for the records, Makati is probably the only city in the world that gives away free movie tickets to its senior citizens. This one is for Believe it or Not. The maker of Close Up tooth paste put out a 15,000 sq ft photo mosaic of people’s smiles, the world largest, along EDSA in Makati City. Another record, in 2012 the city hosted the world’s biggest fashion show. One tragic fact, Fort Bonifacio Army Reservation in Makati holds the graves of 33,520 Filipino soldiers who lost their lives defending their country in WW II. The tropical climate of Makati is hot and humid most of the year with a short dry season from January to May and a very wet season from June through December.
Stay at the Somerset Millennium Makati in the heart of the vibrant city to enjoy easy access to its business, and commercial areas. These well designed, fully equipped Manila serviced residences, available in configurations suited for individuals and families, is the ideal base for both corporate and leisure clients. The extensive range of facilities and services offered by one of premier serviced apartments Manila to suit modern lifestyles makes it a preferred destination.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
