Makati

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Corporate | Chic | Central

Makati is Metro Manila’s refined business district, where leafy boulevards meet sleek skyscrapers. For planners, Makati is synonymous with corporate sophistication—an address that carries prestige. Its compact layout, luxury hotels, and vibrant cultural scene make it ideal for board meetings, summits, product launches, and intimate celebrations that demand polish and efficiency.

The iconic Makati Shangri-La has long been the standard-bearer for elegant banquets and international conferences. Its ballrooms, framed by sweeping staircases and glittering chandeliers, have hosted high-level government forums and fashionable society weddings alike. Nearby, Fairmont Makati and Raffles Makati provide contemporary function rooms with natural light, connecting directly to gardens and terraces ideal for outdoor cocktails or break-out sessions. Dusit Thani Manila offers another layer of choice with Thai-inspired design and adaptable ballrooms.

Planners love the city’s proximity to cultural gems such as Ayala Museum, where private viewings can be arranged alongside wine and canapé receptions. Evenings often include dinners at Blackbird at the Nielson Tower, a heritage building turned fine dining venue, or rooftop networking at Mireio or Top of the Citi with the cityscape as backdrop. Delegates can walk between hotels, restaurants, and parks, making logistics effortless.

Makati’s vibrancy extends beyond business. Weekends bring lively farmers’ markets, art fairs, and open-air concerts, giving visitors a deeper taste of local life. For incentive trips, planners might add spa afternoons in Greenbelt or curated shopping tours of local designers. Makati is a city that runs like clockwork yet never feels sterile—it’s corporate chic with a warm, Filipino heart.