The Mall of Asia – big and beautiful
I went “ooh, ahh” ga-ga over this gigantum mall. Just take a look at the expanse of the Mall of Asia .
And I’d have to admit that I never got to finish the “tour” in one day, since I didn’t care much for the gazillion signature shops inside. But golly, brands that I had seen only in the upscale streets of Milan, Italy actually have stores here. I’m flabbergasted at the wealth of the ‘common pinoy’.
The architecture and design though were what captured my attention for the rest of our tour.
Just look at how big that globe is. It wasn’t a mistake that the Philippines (not seen) was designed bigger than it was in relation to the world.
And inside, I loved (!) the ceiling-high glass bay window that overlooked the city skyline.
The skating rink was huge as well and I was pleased to see many Pinoys happily getting to skate on ice (coz… I don’t know how!)
But the best part of the Mall is its breezeway that begins at the overlook of the Manila Bay and cools the air through to the front.
The next time your in Manila, go visit this mall even if you’re not going to shop. Hang out in the breezeway, or sit in one of the cafes to bask in the warm Manila sun, or watch the sunset! There are a lot of events in the evenings at this overlook – concerts and bands bring nightlife back again at the Bay.
(Part of a mini-series, “My Journey Home ” chronicles this balikbayan’s return after 7 long years.)
Tags: Mall of Asia, SM, tourist spot, shopping
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i hope that maybe someday you have branch her in tiaong quezon!!!!!!!its to far for me and my freinds!!!but your mall is good and nice!!!i hope i and my freinds go to mall of asia!!!thankz
I really enjoyed visiting this mall. Even by American standards it is an impressive mall. The restaurants allow one to dine on steak and other foods that are of American quality. I grew up close to the Mall of America in Minneapolis and I still enjoy this mall more!!
it is super ugly..no help at all..pls put the top view pic next time. by the way..i hate your site..
this mall is really nice…
and i haven’t seen this yet..
probably next year
I have visited good malls in Australia! This one looks even better. Going to Manila to visit a girlfriend in April 2008. I just got to check this mall out!!!
Cheers
oh ah ah
men i haven’t seen this mall..
my frenz told me that this mall is hella nice..
so hopefully next year i will get there…with my family to have a great vacation there in philippines
by john romias(proudly pinoy) from California!!!
mall of asia is perfect! I and my husband james anthony monfiero really enjoyed watching narnia last week.. i’m speechless right now.. the food, the staffs, the place, the ambiance, PERFECT!
…what is this???
…whats the sense???
…why be so excited ’bout this mall, its just like all other malls in the world…
…cant appreciate it. ;-(
where can you find a diretory of sm mall of asia in the internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hello
oi zara girl DONT TALK UNLESS YOUVE GOT SOMETHING NICE TO SAY
btw mall of asia izz amazing! its purrrrrrfect! its the bezt mall in the wuurrrrrldd! thanks for posting some pics (it really helps)!
largest mall in the Philippines and it still doesn’t have its own working goddamned website, for cryin out loud.
Oasis – you are so right!
So other malls in the Philippines have their own websites?
it is super ugly..no help at all..pls put the top view pic next time. by the way..i hate your site..
Whewww..Zara.guess there’s only three possible things in a person’s heart..(TO APPRECIATE or GET JEALOUS-or NO COMMENT AT ALL) hehe..next time better not to make it appear too obviuos my dear..Bwa ha ha ha ha. BTW I like the mall, as it’s the 3rd largest in the world.
Hey there!
The Asia Mall was a heck more better than I expected. I got engaged with my girlfriend last April and I got a wonderful engagement ring for her at the mall at a bargain. There is nothing in Australia than can beat this…. Anyway, within the next 2 years, we will marry so, I have already got a wonderful wedding ring from that Mall now, that a big surprise… It is possible we may spend our honeymoon at the greatest mall in the world….
Cheers
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i love this mall..my bf and i go there every saturday..there’s so much to do even if u’re on a budget!..u can just watch live band performances,fireworks are incredible..or just simply watch the beautiful sunset at manila bay..i love it!