Things to do in Makati without burning a hole in your Pocket

Makati is considered to be one of the busiest, if not the busiest, commercial area/s in the country. It is host to several headquarters and offices of more than a hundred local and international companies; It is dotted with several malls, riddled with a range of 3 to 5-star hotels, and generously covered with coffee shops built to cater to the needs of more than 10,000 corporate employees daily. It seems like an ideal place for yuppies and those accustomed to living the office life. 

However, to an outsider, Makati can be quite intimidating. With its seemingly fast-paced life, massively tall but sterile-looking walls, and the many expensive looking facilities all around, it gives you the impression of being luxurious – like you will need to spend every time you move a muscle or look anywhere else.

Would it be possible then to do anything in Makati without bleeding your wallet dry? There are many places that will help you decide where to eat in Makati or where to stay without spending a lot. Fortunately, there are such places in Makati and there are many things you can do without spending all the money that you have. In fact, here are some of the things you can do in Makati without burning a hole in your pocket.

Window shopping

With the many impressive malls in the area, you will have a grand time window shopping. For as long as you can control yourself and resist the impulse to buy, you will have a lot of fun window shopping in Makati.

Reading or Finishing a Book

Another thing that you can probably capitalize on is the number of coffee shops in Makati. With so many coffee shops to choose from, you won’t run out of options for a quiet place to read or finish a novel. Unlike in the more mainstream commercial areas where people flock coffee shops and spend countless hours chitchatting about life’s little dramas, in Makati, the coffee shops are really just for quick coffee refills or 15 minute breaks from the office. 

Looking at Exhibits

Sometimes there are exhibits that you can go to for free, with the numerous establishments in the area. You can check out the malls and buildings along Ayala Avenue, at least one of them might be having some kind of exhibit.

Strolling

This might not be a usual activity for Makati employees but there is beauty that can be found in the busy Ayala Avenue area. Some key places are the Ayala Triangle and the Ayala Center.