The Mall of Asia
Touted as the third biggest mall of the world, the recently opened SM MAll of Asia boasts of four mini-malls – although ‘mini’ is certainly an understatement. Rather these are huge buildings that house malls, theaters, corporate for-lease offices, and huge parking lot. Cool and unique features found at THE MALL include the country’s first IMAX theatre; a marina with a spectacular view of Manila Bay’s sunset; trams to transport the avarious shoppers; the country’s only olympic-size skating rink; a science museum (surprise!) and of course gazillion stores and shoes ala-SM.
For the movie-going public, there are 10 ciniplexes to choose from. There’s also the Premiere Theater for advanced screenings and “big premieres” of local productions, albeit with a ceiling that’s too low for Martin Nievera’s liking.
Posing for the public (in photo) in front of his new baby is SM Prime Holdings President Hans Sy. He’s the son of the undisputed retail king Henry Sy, the wealthiest man in the country and 35th in the world.
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