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.)
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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
September 5th, 2007 at 10:06 am
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!!
September 19th, 2007 at 1:44 am
it is super ugly..no help at all..pls put the top view pic next time. by the way..i hate your site..
November 14th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
this mall is really nice…
and i haven’t seen this yet..
probably next year
February 19th, 2008 at 9:17 am
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
February 19th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
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!!!
June 22nd, 2008 at 5:04 am
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!