Metro Manila may be overflowing with some of the city’s best spots to see, sup n’ shop, but if you want to glean the very best in just one hit, look no further than its most stylish nook Makati, boasting everything from must-see cultural hotspots to world-class cocktail slingers. 

Artsy outdoor Salcedo Saturday Market is one of the best places to get a taste of the neighbourhood. More than 90% of the stores specialise in artisan foodie finds from across the globe (so come hungry), but you can still pick up an array of verdant botanicals, crafty curios and more as you peruse the aisles. Pick up a trolley at the front and prepare to shop til you pop!

Or, hop on the retail trail at upscale Greenbelt mall where you’ll get a real-deal fash fix courtesy of an A-list lineup of Filipino and international designers across a range of clothing, homewares, and accessories. Once you’ve scoped the stores, hop over to adjoining Glorietta for a second hit, with an excellent selection of goodies across all categories, including plenty for fams with tots in tow, as well as handy mani-pedi salon for quick tips n’ toes maintenance. 

All shopped out? Culture vultures make a beeline for Ayala Museum, a four-floor mecca of displays which spotlight Filipino art and heritage. It houses permanent exhibitions of Philippine pre-colonial gold, indigenous textiles, and Southeast Asian trade ceramics that jointly tell the story of the ‘Crossroads of Civilizations’ – how the Philippines’ identity, imagery, and ingenuity were shaped by a millennium of interactions within the flourishing networks of exchange within Asia and beyond.

If cocktail hour is nigh, settle in for the evening at Makati’s Poblacion Crawl, a lively, hip area home for local Gastro pubs & bars plus late-night eateries. One of the crowd's favorites is Run, Rabbit, Run - awarded as the country's best in 2020. RRR, as it is famously called, prides itself in quality cocktails made with only the finest ingredients, sustainably produced with character, flair, and soul.

Salcedo Saturday Market / Salcedo Village, Jaime C. Velasquez Park, Makati / 7:00 am to 2:00 pm / Saturdays
Greenbelt / Legazpi St., Legazpi Village, Makati / 11:00 am to 10:00 pm / Open Daily
Glorietta / Ayala Center, Makati / 10:00 am to 9:00 pm / Open Daily
Ayala Museum / Greenbelt Park 1200, Makati / 10:00 am to 5:30 pm / Wednesdays to Sundays
Run, Rabbit, Run / 4991 P. Guanzon St., Makati / 6:00 pm to 3:00 am