Shopping Centers
Because of its cosmopolitan culture, Makati has become one of the well-known shopping destinations in Metro Manila. Major shopping malls such as Glorietta, Greenbelt, and the Power Plant Mall are located in Makati.
Greenbelt is an upscale-luxury shopping mall with international stores such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Banana Republic, Zara, Calvin Klein, Bulgari and many more, the mall offers a mix of high-end retail shops, restaurants, amenities, leisure and entertainment. Currently, the mall has five sections, two are indoor buildings and the other two buildings are open-air shopping. The most recent addition, Greenbelt 5, opened in 2007.
Just across Greenbelt, is another major shopping mall, called Glorietta, the mall is divided into five sections (named Glorietta 1–5) and contains many international shops, restaurants, as well as cinemas, a gym, arcades and a large central activity center, often used to stage special events.
The Rockwell Center, is an upscale mixed-use property with high-rise condominiums and shopping centers. SM Makati is also located in the city
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