Being here in Makati City for a vacation since 7 August 2006, I don’t think I could afford to go home without paying a visit to the now famous Mall of Asia. The mall is a two jeepney-ride from our place, anyway. I don’t have to shell out a bigger budget since a Multi-cab, waiting near the LRT Gil Puyat Station, can transport me to the mall at P7.00 only. And I don’t need a lot of cash to enjoy the Sunset in Manila Bay. Fact is, you can watch the beautiful sunset for free.
The mall is nestled in Pasay City near Baywalk, the ultimate hang-out avenue in the city at night. It faces the Manila Bay, which affords its shoppers the experience of Sunset in Manila Bay.
Watching over the sunset provides an exhilarating feeling especially for people who live in the east coast. I haven’t seen a sun peacefully setting down in the horizon. But I have seen the sun, more often than not, rising every morning for I lived in Surigao del Sur that is situated at Northeastern Mindanao.
Since the mall had just opened months ago, few of the boutiques were not yet opened but still a wave of people across the country or the world, perhaps, are coming to visit the place.
Mall of Asia comprises of four major/mega malls: Main Mall, Sunset Avenue, Marina Way and Entertainment Mall.
At its center is the Main Mall. The Main Mall houses various specialty stores or boutiques. The Olympic-size ice-skating rink lies invitingly there.
At the North Parking or the Sunset Avenue in the left wing of the Main Mall is homed to SM Hyper Mart. Unmistakably the first and the only Hyper Market in the country. DELL Call Center is resides at the second floor.
At the South Parking or the Marina Way, which joins the Main Mall on the right side, is where you can find SM Department Store.
Both left and right wings of the Main Mall are complete with fast food and fine-dining restaurants. Brick-covered pathways at the lower level and concrete bridges at the second floor connect them to the Main Mall.
The Entertainment Mall or Seaside Boulevard is located at the back of the Main Mall. It is where you can enjoy the freshest bay breeze. It is where the favorite and talk-of-town IMAX Theater is situated. It is the first and only IMAX Theater in the country and one of the biggest IMAX Theaters in the world.
Fine restaurants specializing in different cuisine lines the Seaside Boulevard. Coffee houses and shops are also strategically located here. What’s good about these coffee shops and restaurants is they offer affordable rates and the foods are deliciously sumptuous.
If you’re in Manila for vacation or business trip, don’t miss the chance to visit Mall of Asia. I guarantee that you’ll have an ultimate shopping and entertainment experience.
