SM Mall of Asia

SM Mall of Asia is one of the most impressive shopping destinations I visited during my October 2025 trip to Manila. The sheer size of the mall is striking, offering an immense variety of stores, entertainment and dining options. I was particularly impressed by the presence of collectible and specialty stores, including one dedicated to Bandai Namco, which added a unique touch to the experience. As with many malls in Manila, the Christmas season was already in full effect, with extensive decorations and themed music creating a festive and immersive atmosphere throughout the complex. Compared to smaller malls, the price competitiveness here is noticeably better, and with some patience it is possible to find high quality products at reasonable prices. One of the most appealing features is the outdoor promenade that offers panoramic views, although unfortunately the weather during my visit was rainy, making the experience less comfortable. Even so, the view remained impressive. If I return to Manila, this is definitely a mall I would like to revisit with more time to fully enjoy everything it has to offer.

This is a big shopping mall in Manila. Lots of levels and shops to choose from. Uniqlo, Muji, along with other international brands and the biggest IKEA, etc. Lots of parking spots say 5000 spots. Easy to get public and Grab to come here. Giant food court with lots of choices along with individual restaurants. High ceiling making the place super grant and spacious… they also have done Philippines brands and shops as well like Kultura for Philippines souvenirs etc. If it is hot outside or rainy, just stay here for the day, chill and stay out of the weather elements. Highly recommended!

SM Mall of Asia, also abbreviated as SM MoA, or simply Mall of Asia or MoA, [ˈmoː.ɐ], is a shopping mall in Bay City, Pasay, Philippines. It is located within the SM Central Business Park, a reclaimed area along Manila Bay, at the southern end of EDSA. The mall is owned and developed by SM Prime. Mall of Asia is the largest shopping mall in the Philippines, the second-largest in Southeast Asia after IOI City Mall in Malaysia, and the sixth-largest in the world.[2] It currently occupies 16 hectares (40 acres) of land area and a gross floor area of approximately 589,891 m2 (6,349,530 sq ft), and offers 46,647 m2 (502,100 sq ft) of floor area space for conventions and social functions

The biggest mall in Asia does live up to its name as well as the hype! It is an amazing shopping complex that offers so many fun things to do including a giant ice skating rink, a dessert museum for the sweet lovers, and fun park for kids, a “Goo and slime” play park, even a sky park on the rooftop that is well manicured and maintained. And of course not to mention the countless amounts of shops from high end designer shops, to coffee shops, food options… too many to name in one review. Word of advise, go during the week as it gets too crowded during the weekend. I went on Sunday at 10 am opening time but by noon the place was packed! By 2 pm it was crazy chaotic. The mall is so big that it is literally impossible to visit the whole thing in one visit. Next time I will get myself a map of the mall as it can get confusing and I did get lost trying to find things. One word about the bathrooms, they are so well kept, clean and they do offer toilet paper! Love this mall and I highly recommend it as a day activity when in Manila .

The mall is huge, with a lot of cool brands and food choices. A lot of restaurants scattered around with infinite options for dining in and shopping. They have a big arena where they hosted a basketball tournament and it was so cool. I liked also the Christmas decorations all over the mall and the huge Christmas tree and pretty theme they created this year. Not to mention the wide variety of local and international coffeeshops and desserts. Also the beauty salons and the massage services and everything related to spa and wellbeing. And if you are interested with souvenirs, they have a big shop for that named “kultura” that you should visit. They have many playgrounds for kids.

I was surprised by how much bigger it is compared to BGC SM Aura. There are so many places to go that it feels like you could easily spend a whole day just exploring the mall. There were also lots of good restaurants and things to enjoy. Next time, I’d love to come back with more time to look around.

Wow! So much to see and do. The sixth largest mall in the world. We walked so much and tried food or drinks at multiple shops. You can go ice skating, arcades, movies, and so much more! It’s so big we couldn’t find the Mexican place we saw early in the day, wanted to go back to and try for lunch. I also couldn’t find it in the directory. My big complaint is that there doesnt seem to be free Wi-Fi at the mall and I only wanted to use it to book a Grab to get us back to the hotel. This left us in a position where I walked up to random taxis and they were trying to charge 500 when it only cost 170 on way over. I walked to another and negotiated.

One of the biggest Malls in the entire world, full of awesome stores and great restaurants for every type of person! It is a pleasure walking around both inside and in the Bay Area where you can rent a bike or enjoy one of the rides! Truly a humongous beauty that deserves to be seen and explored at least once in a trip to Manila!

SM Mall of Asia located in Manila Philippines You can actually vacation in this mall, it's definitely one of the largest I have ever visited. Service: You receive the same courtesy and hospitality here, the people here are so friendly and respectful! Customer service is an art here. Selection: All I can say is you'll find any and everything you've looking for here also, the mall is full of great restaurants and activities such as ice skating, movie theater, performing arts, arcades, bowling... just to name a few! Value: The dollar goes a long way considering the peso exchange. So, splurge a little and have yourself a good time.

Anyone who likes to shop would find the SM Mall of Asia as the Taj Mahal of all malls. 2 floors of H&M & Uniqlo just to name a few. They have a skating rink too. Hubby & I walked for over an hour & gained lots of steps for the day. Good thing we did because we found an amazing restaurant LECHONERA serving Filipino food like fish soup & roast pork with crispy skin. I did not hold back. They had very good native desserts including Halo Halo, Puto Bong bong & The whole experience was overwhelming. Assuming you like to shop, you need a few days to soak it all in. One day was not enough. So, I do plan to return.

Prefect place to get out of the heat. I was able to get mani and pedi. My husband got a shave. We were able to have dinner at Manam! Great place. Kind people working there. Selection of salons are a plenty.

You have never seen a mall until you've set food in the Mall of Asia. The second largest mall in Asia and the third largest mall in the world, you can easily keep yourself occupied here for a solid day - if not longer. This mall has everything. Of course, great food and shopping options - always love grabbing food at Tim Ho Wan and drinking at Single Origin. But that's just the beginning. They have their own little amusement park - SM by the Bay - complete with a Ferris Wheel (the MOA Eye) that overlooks Manila Bay. While we did the Ferris wheel during the day, I'd imagine it would be a beautiful ride at sunset. You'll also find an ice skating rink, movie theatre, and an arena for concerts, performances, and games. Since it is so large with so much to do, the traffic here - as with a lot of Manila - is extremely congested. We used a taxi to get there and back on our most recent visit, but some hotels also offer shuttle services to and from. We used that on a previous visit, and it was super easy and convenient. If you're visiting Manila, this should definitely be included on your visit.

10/26/24 - SM Mall of Asia. After eating @ Seafood Island we crossed over Seaside Blvd VIA the overhead pedestrian bridge to SM Mall. What a welcome relief to come into a beautiful air conditioned mall from the sweltering humidity outside. I was on the hunt for a replacement shoulder bag to carry my important items while travel. After several attempts to buy on line & getting cheap knockoffs that were not what I ordered I gave up on buying on line. I was looking for a replacement & after going to several stores that carried shoulder bags I ended up going back to Wenger (the first store) & buying the first bag I saw. Well at least I shopped and compared & found what I was looking for, but I digress. SM Mall is a large beautiful mall & the nicest one we went to while in Manila. It's large, spacious with plenty of good stores & places to grab a bite to eat (not that we were hungry after pigging out @ Seafood Island. We walked & shopped & burnt off some of the calories. Overall it's a great way to kill some time in a nice air conditioned mall.

Huge mall! Lots of places to shop. Different levels. Soooo many restaurants to choose from. Definitely a place to go for shopping, eating, people watching.

So many shops and eatery to satisfy any cravings and retail therapy. The mall is several blocks and one can easily spend days exploring the area. The outdoor courtyard is well curator for outdoor photos opportunities, kid friendly and the view of the waterfront can be so relaxing. There are several Starbucks throughout the mall.

You have to take on this mall in sections. And it's totally worth exploring. I was super happy to go check out one section of them all and go to POP MART. I love walking around and seeing all the different stores that I may not see in my day-to-day. But also seeing the different selections of things to buy and food restaurants. Highly recommend if you are visiting Manila.

Dive into Manila's Shopping Paradise: SM Mall of Asia Forget just shopping! SM Mall of Asia offers a world of indulgence. Browse high-end fashion or hidden gems in local boutiques. After, tantalize your taste buds with diverse dining options, from casual cafes to fine dining. Feeling playful? Explore entertainment venues or unwind with recreational activities. SM Mall of Asia offers a world of indulgence, with high-end fashion, local gems, diverse dining options, and entertainment for all. It's a shopper's paradise and a leisure destination rolled into one. But before you envision a stress-free day, there's one crucial detail to consider: parking. Navigating the vast selection of stores and activities is a breeze thanks to the mall's spacious layout. However, navigating the parking situation can be an adventure in itself - not for the faint of heart. Be prepared for sizeable crowds, especially on weekends, that can translate to a lengthy hunt for a parking spot. Here's where the "paradise" factor might take a temporary dip. While SM Mall of Asia offers ample parking, filling up happens fast. Multiple buildings and annexes provide options, but patience might be your best accessory. The spacious, modern design makes navigating the mall a breeze, Whether you're a Manila resident or exploring the city, SM Mall of Asia promises a day of unforgettable leisure and delightful discoveries. Just be prepared to walk a lot and possibly get lost from your group....lol.

What would you expect from the largest mall in all of Asia? An ice rink? Cinema? Karaoke booths? Concert venue? How about the largest IKEA in all of Asia as well? That would be a yes to all! This mall was amazing and a bit overwhelming from the moment we walked through the security screening. It literally would take 2 days to tackle this place, maybe even 3. Notably missing, however, are the luxury goods. The mall focuses on mid-range goods.. think Zara, Mango and such. But it has everything you would need from bullet proof vests to acoustic guitars. It's definitely worth checking out to experience the behemoth that is the MOA.

The mall is MASSIVE (MANILA Philippines) This is my first time inside the SM Mall of Asia (MOA for short). We actually came here in two back- to-back days to do some final shopping. I was impressed by the modern, spacious look and the wide aisle space inside. The main mall consists of 4 buildings connected by walkways and pathways! This mall is complete with all the shopping you want, likewise, there's no shortage of restaurants and food places. If you want entertainment, they have an IMAX Theater, bowling, an Olympic-sized ice skating rink and a movie theater. The Grand Carousel is a nice feature I do like the business hours, 10:00a to 10:00p. Lots of people on a Sunday... Filipinos love to shop. Saw some familiar stores: American Eagle Outfitters, Crocs, Dr Martens, Marks Spencer (UK brand), Levi's, H&M, Loccitane, Timberland... just so many!! There are over 600+ stores, okay... my favorite store there was Kultura. Just a cool place to be... and you know I don't like shopping too much. Review #3298

Wow, this review is way overdue. Malls maybe dying a slow death in the US due to everyone working from home and shopping from home but This has to be my most Favorite place to visit in the Philippines for food and shopping. There are so many pluses, there's just so much under one roof that you can spend a number of days here, just shopping, eating, people watching, then eating some more. Then shop some more and more and many of the buildings are connected so you can walk to Texas Roadhouse or DTF or IKEA, for example. So enjoy the AC and wear your track shoes. Or go outside and walk to the Ferris wheel and check out the restaurants across the street. All of your favorite stores are here. Just 15 minutes from NAIA and the casinos and major hotels. This mall has to be larger than Mall of America (Bloomington), if not it sure comes pretty close. There are arcades for family fun and archery, paint ball, just a bunch of stuff to do. It was hard to keep track of it all. FYI, the stores can be strict and won't allow you to enter a store with your caramel macchiato. But don't be alarmed, I was able to tame my inner Karen.

If you are in Manila, I highly recommend checking out SM MOA. I've been here so many times, the very first time was back in 2006 during my first trip to The Philippines. It's grown so much since then. This is the largest shopping mall in the country, one of the largest in all of Asia. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, rather showing this place to friends who have never been to Manila to see how extreme everything is here. Ultimately the goal was to browse for about 1 1/2 hours. That was not really accomplished, finding out much of this place has expanded, there were plenty of people on a Sunday afternoon. You just can't see every corner, floor, people can spend hours just window shopping. My last visit was prepandemic, I recall the Ice Skating Rink was in the center of the GF, now it's moved to 3F across a new Food Hall! Located in Pasay City, near the Bay of Manila, with many surrounding hotels, condominium developments, an amusement park, and many more. The City Capital of Manila has so much growth in the past few years that it's still building! Minutes away from NAIA Airport, you can easily access via car, ride-share, but I don't believe the MRT has access directly to SM MOA. If you frequent here on business, pleasure, and really want to enjoy some down time. It's a great place to mingle with your work colleagues, meet up with friends/family, or just enjoy good food. It's definitely someplace different than your typical Western style mall scene. There are great bars, restaurants, theaters, clothing stores, medical clinics, etc. This area is also extremely popular for corporations, organizations and large concerts to visit the MOA Arena and Convention Center.

Huge. Shop, dine, get your steps in. For as big as it is, it's also busy. Mostly from locals trying to beat the heat. You can watch a movie, ice skate, shoot bow and arrow, or watch a pickleball tournament. Never a dull moment.

HUGE mall! Wear comfortable shoes and get ready to spend the whole day shopping and dining. So many stores and restaurants to choose from. They even have a Din Tae Fung.

One of the biggest malls in the world, and it was absolutely never ending. Apparently it takes two days to see most of it with shops, restaurants, amusement, parks, theaters, and even a gigantic IKEA. We had an absolute blast!

Amazing. Service great. Greek yogurt with avocado delicious. Hey! I ma Yogost. Nice blend of yogurt good for my diabetes

If u are unhappy with a product and want to return it they will only give you a 30 Day Store Credit. Even if you paid Cash. Can you spell Rip Off. I will never shop in this store again. Lack of transparency. Others feel this way as well. JG

This place is huge! So many different shops, seems to be organized somewhat by type of store. Make sure you have lots of time.

This mall is a huge (and I mean HUGE) disappointment. There are no directories, it's hard to find a place to sit, and there are so many people everywhere that it's overwhelming. I really wanted to explore, but I just didn't know where to begin. There were so many buildings, and there was no guidance for tourists or newbies. We wound up just going to Rico's the two times we attempted the mall, and then... just went home again. There should be some maps at least. Maybe they could offer scooter rentals, or a tour guide to help out. I don't know. It's difficult to enjoy this place.

You can achieve your daily minimum steps when visiting SM Mall of Asia. World Atlas ranked MOA as the 5th largest mall in Asia. This shopping mall is very busy especially on weekends so pack your patience with you. There are so many restaurants to choose from and other fun activities to do (bowling, ice skating, arcade games,etc) with your loved ones.

I've been here twice in my life. Once in 2009 & again in 2012. This mall is huge. There are many shops, services & restaurants. The mall is so big it has an ice skating rink. There are so many things to do in an air-conditioned environment. That's a plus in the Philippines because of the humidity. The two times I went with my family, we enjoyed a meal at the plethora of restaurants. The food was great & the ambiance was better. In the Philippines, they got the best customer service.

6th largest mall in the world and tons of eats inside from sit down to grab and go, like a ball katsu or a butter boy croissant. convenient if staying at the conrad for an smx event. pretty much all the famous restaurant chains, cafes, and drink spots have a footprint here (ie DTF, THW)

12.27.18 So we heard this is the biggest mall or one of the biggest mall in Manila. Indeed, I think we didn't even finish checking out 10% of it while we were there. But we bought a lot of shoes and gifts at the SM Store I believe. The mall is clean and it's always crowded. So we were told people like to hang out at the mall because there's ac because it was humid and hot outside. By the way, there was a big indoor ice skating ground too! That was pretty insane. And of course, all types of restaurant. They serve rice with fried chicken at McDonald's. I didn't get to try it though bc I got sick on New Year's Eve. I know! Can you believe it? Such a bummer. But my bf said it was pretty good. I am so going to try it next time! We will be back, Manila.

The SM Mall of Asia in the Philippines is probably one of the largest mall in Southeast Asia, close to Manila Airport. It's well-known for its impressive size and beautiful waterfront. Both locals and tourists enjoy it for various events. But Navigating MOA involves A LOT of walking due to its horizontal layout. Personally, I find SM Mega Mall in Mandaluyong City better because it's easier to get from Point A to Point B with elevators and escalators. Mega Mall also offers more shops and restaurants than MOA. I got tired from too much walking and got lost in MOA's vastness, which is why I prefer Mega Mall for its easier navigation. But If you don't mind walking a lot, then MOA may be the perfect place for you. It offers a unique experience with its expansive layout.

Biggest mall I've ever been to! Huuuuuuuuuuuuuge endless amount of indoor outdoor space with hundreds and hundreds of stores. You will literally get lost in here. Jam packed with people and lots of different brands. You will find eeeeeverything you need here even Philippino "barongs" (I think I spelled that right). Hundreds of restaurants, lots of typical Philippino food and fast food. If you're here why not come in. It's HUGE.

SM Mall of Asia was formerly the largest mall in the Philippines when it opened but now it's the 4th largest. The first time I came here was in 2007 when it was still new. I came back recently with my family for lunch. This place is huge and it's facade is pretty intimidating. Both times that I've been here I've only stopped in one place and left. It's too much for me to walk through haha. We ate at Manam this time around which I highly recommend. MOA is conveniently located near all the casinos: Okada, Solaire, City of Dreams etc. Great area to visit if you're on vacation!

This mall is big (huge understatement). Nowhere could I find a map. I ended up walking in the main mall and being disappointed that it had all the same stores as back home but without the sales. Ok, it had sales, but it was like like a whopping 10% off lol... and before anyone tries to come back with "but it's cheaper because it's the Philippines," it is not true. They charge the same prices as the US, just converted to Php. Also did not like that some shops were outside, and some were inside. Constantly having to go through security because you have to pass outside to get to another part of the mall is annoying. The food part of the mall was a maze of people trying to usher you in. It was scary how impressive each establishment looked until you looked up their reviews. I ended up finding a restaurant that was pretty good (Boteyju) and coming back a few times. The public bathrooms in the mall were not clean. They weren't completely unusable, but they were pretty gross. Could not wait to get back to the hotel and shower. Random tips: Just because it says it closes at a certain hour, it is not true. On a Friday at 11pm, the shops were still operating. I was sitting at Starbucks with a slice of cheesecake at 10:45pm and people were still shopping. Maybe because it was also payday. So if you're thinking, oh I shouldn't bother going because it will be late.. you'll probably be just fine. Speaking of payday, there were tons of people in line trying to take cash out of the ATMs. The ATMs ran out of cash. The ATMs in the outdoor section still had cash though, it seems like nobody uses those particular machines. Also, it was impossible to get a Grab out of here on a Friday evening so.. good luck.

The DISNEYLAND OF MALLS. This place is huge. You are going to need more than a day to conquer this shopping beast. I def. like how they seperated it in themes. So if you want electonics you go to the area where they have al the electronic stores together and so on. What surprised me what the FireWorks they had on Friday. We were eating and then BOOM! Fireworks and I am talking about full on DISNEY Status Fireworks. def a feel good end to our shopping at SM Mall of Asian!

This I think is the number 3 or 4th biggest mall in the world. Hundreds and Hundreds of shops and food joints. And I am not talking ricky dink. They got Rolex and Gucci too. I think Filipinos love the malls because all the ones I been too were packed. This was my 6th time here and I always found what I was looking for and I only seen maybe 20% or less of the place. There a game area for kids and supermarkets too.

Pasay City! Believe it or not I actually came here when I was a kid because my uncle was a diplomat for ASEAN. ASEAN Unite. What you see here is probably the GOAT for malls all over the world if you are not counting South Korea. This is a place that will put US malls to shame. To all my Filipino friends, I am sorry but I should have told you about how a 13 year old ended up here before I met all of you guys. This is one of those malls that will attract people from all over the world. What ever you are looking for they have it. It even out beats Mall of America too. This place puts Valley Fair and Santa Row in California, USA to shame by 10000%. I understand it's very shocking because if you are a foodie type, you will lose track of yourself just trying to find a place to eat. When my uncle brought me here, that was what happened. Both of us were only in the Philippines for one day and already were the most confused foreigners ever much to the surprise of my mother who had no idea where we were. If you want to eat here don't just settle for a Jollibees go for something you never tried. I would come here again but for anyone from Singapore please watch where you are going.

I'm not much of a shopper, but if I was I'm sure I would go hog wild here. Like all of the big malls in the Philippines, the Mall of Asia is owned by SM (for U.S. residents, think Westfield). Basically, it's like every other SM in the country, but this one is super-sized. There's what seems to be an unending line of retail stores to get you to part with some of those hard-earned pesos and dollars. Lots of food choices, from the food court in the Hyper Market to the various eateries, both big and small, located inside and outside of the mall. And like every SM you go to, it's crowded and there is plenty of security. If you've just flown in for vacation, there are several places you can do a currency exchange and you'll get a better rate than the one offered at the airport or your hotel. And if there's anything you forgot at home, you can probably find it somewhere in the Mall of Asia.

This mall is the biggest as I can say. Every store you could ever think of is here. At this moment, I find it crowded already but still is fine. They have this car service inside the mall for senior citizens, in which I find it nice. All in all, the place is great. Peace out!

I enjoy Mall of Asia (MOA), especially because of the Baywalk (https://www.yelp.com/biz/sm-mall-of-asia-baywalk-pasay). For me personally, I still get lost. The layout isn't exactly intuitive. Additionally, some stores can be accessed outdoors, while others are accessed inside the mall. Mall Map - http://www.smmallofasia.com/moa/moamap/index.html?mcid=0&cat=1&str=0&subcat=0 Nearby the Mall of Asia are 2 casinos that recently opened (within the past few years): 1) City of Dreams - https://www.yelp.com/biz/city-of-dreams-para%C3%B1aque 2) Solaire - https://www.yelp.com/biz/solaire-resort-and-casino-pasay ENJOY!

Huge and very nice mall to shop and has the regular name brands as well. It's not one of the biggest mall in the Philippines anymore. There is a large section for eating also. Some places are outside and some inside. There was a ice rink but it's closed. I went to so many stores here but not all of them I could check-in and find. The only thing I could not find was a huge store for a big selection of music cd's for Filipino rock band or pop, etc! How can that be? I guess everything is a download?? Too bad... Highly recommend to check this place out anyway! They have almost everything you need.

One of the biggest malls in Manila. Opens at 10am. Closes around 9 or 10 pm. You could find high end and local brands for your clothing, shoes, bags and basic needs. There's a variety of restaurants located at each corner and sides of the mall. From Japanese ramen, Taiwanese dim sum, itallianis pizza & pasta, American TGIFridays, KFC, Jollibee, and Krispy Kreme. What's in right now is the Singaporean salted egg chip. The family can spend time together watching movies at their cinema complex, learn how to skate at the top floor, or ride the Ferris wheel at the Bay Area. On Sundays, you could attend a catholic mass in the nearby church, the Shrine of Jesus (just across the SM department store area). Bar restaurants are located at the Bay Area. There's korean shabu shabu and Indian restaurant. If you have a healthy appetite, dine at the famous Vikings buffet restaurant. Run out of cash, banks like BDO offer their ATM machines. No problem with transportation. There's public jeep, bus and taxis available. For concerts, wedding and sports events...the SM mall arena will be the obvious venue. The latest I visited Mall of Asia, it's not as crowded as it was a few years ago. Anyways, enjoy shopping!

One of the best malls in the world...it's big, lots of options and there's enough to do there to keep one occupied for hours (if they really wanted to). They have a ton of boutique clothing shops as well as department stores and places to get groceries. The dining options are incredible and range from fast food to casual to near fine dining establishments for all kinds of cuisines. There's a huge ice skating rink in the center of the mall and it's a nice novelty in a place where it's usually very warm year-round.

The best part of the mall is the restaurants. On the water side, there are several to choose from, Italian, Filipino, fast food, etc. The prices are not a bargain. If you want bargains, go to Pasay, about a mile away, lots of good stalls and products there. The second best thing about the mall is the air conditioning. A welcome relief after a hot day. Lastly, the little water park behind it has some fun stuff, a ferris wheel, some drink and food booths and of course, you're on the water. That back road is also the easiest place to get a Grab or taxi, much easier than the front which is pretty much madness. The front of the mall is best for arrival on a jeepney or small bus. They come from all over the area to go here.

OMG, this place is humongous! We came here to meet up with some of the family and damn this place is big. After walking around and stopped by the store after store we finally had to meet up with our crew. Yeah, we didn't realize it was that big of a place. After looking for the meetup spot we had to ask for directions. The staff here was great they were like you're in the wrong half of the mall. We were like oh man they said no worry we will drive you over. So we jumped in the golf cart and was on our way. That's the best way to see this big ole mall. Lol after we reached our destination they thanks us and said have a nice visit. Great service I would say.This place is one large mall with everything definatly needs to visit if your in town.

I love this place. All the things that I want to buy is packed in this huge mall. It takes a lot of time for you to finish touring in the mall. SM Mall of Asia is mostly to place to use in the concert because of the massive place that can accommodate the large amount of people. Whenever I go to SM Mall of Asia, one thing that I always do is to sit at the baywalk, I can see the sunset until it turns black. Night in SM Mall of Asia is so festive, at 7:00 pm, there are fireworks display happening every Friday and Saturday. You can also see the different lights coming from the rides outside the mall. The grand amusement in the mall is the large ferris wheel, you can ride the ferris wheel with an entrance fee of 200 pesos per person.

huge, clean, huge, and huge. Has tons of stores, lots of time to waste walking around. Pretty open and light, so it makes for great selfies if you're into that sort of thing. Try the bread store, its really good.

Unless you make a Japanese or European-sized paycheck, I would not advise shopping for clothes here! Uniqlo, Mango, and other clothing store prices are exactly of places like the US'. You couldn't convince me to buy a shirt or dress here. On the other hand, if you live to eat, this place deserves five stars for having SO many food and snack options! I got tired just walking from one end of the outdoor "food court" to the other; also, don't forget to explore the restaurants on the sides of the mall and on the boardwalk to find what you're feeling. I love that there is SO much eating to be done at this mall! If you don't live here, a great idea is to walk around while sharing your snacks with a friend so that you can try as much stuff as possible. Then if you're crazy enough that you have room for a full meal, sit down to eat. Definitely walk in to check on the air con situation though. Not into sweating hard while eating. Top off your visit here with a sunset on Manila Bay- if you keep walking through the food court, you'll hit water and the boardwalk with the Ferris wheel. As always, watch your wallet and phone. Happy eating!

When I first came to "MOA" a few years ago, it was the biggest mall in the Philippines and maybe the 3rd or 4th largest in the world. Now, I don't think it even makes the top 10! However, I still consider it to be one of the biggest I've ever been to (I did go to SM Megamall a year ago, which I believe is now at the number 3 or 4 spot with SM City North EDSA). I'm not going to tell you all the stores I've went to here, because not only are a lot of them different than what I'm used to seeing in the US, but after going to so many malls in PI, I just can't decipher which stores were from which malls! That's one of the reasons, I love going to the Philippines. So many places to shop! While I don't buy a ton at the malls, I love walking around and seeing all the different stores. It's just a different experience. I also can't tell you that I've walked around the entire mall. It's way too big and there's just way too much to see. I feel like the woman in this diagram (https://www.texasnepal.com/blog/funny-photo-men-vs-women-shopping-pattern/) whenever I come to this mall. But it is a beautiful mall that also has a bowling alley, movie theater and ice skating rink. To make it easier to navigate around the mall, too, they have a state-of-the-art interactive touchscreen directory. The parking structure is quite cool, as well. They have red and green lights right above each space (green meaning the spot is empty). I understand though, how you could not have this in America. During Black Friday shopping, if 2 people saw the same green light, it would be like the Daytona 500 to get to that spot.

MOA is within the top 10 largest malls in the world. It's true when they say you can't get through its entirety in a day. I spent 10 hours here and only got to about a third of it. The locals say that it's full of American brands, but honestly, these brands bought in the US are ten times more expensive, so needless to say, I stalked up on things I could've bought at home. Judge me all you want, I have no regrets whatsoever. The mall has an interesting set up with department stores in one building, tech stuff in another, and specialty shops rimmed on the outside. I can't give a full description since I couldn't even get through all of it. The set up just made things it a bit easier to hone in on targeted items. I definitely recommend!

How exciting that Yelp decided to finally expand in The Philippines! With a fast growing economy, and a young population with a high literacy in English, this is def. a wise choice for Yelp! Plus I do plan on visiting there within a year so that means I get to Yelp places for the best isaw, kamayan joints, and etc....! ---------- I've visited Mall of Asia several years ago when I visited the Metropolis! Metro Manila is huge so this mall fits a city that big! It is THE BIGGEST mall in the Philippines and the third in the world! It even beats the Dubai Mall which I visited a couple of months ago! This mall pretty much has everything! I remember there was a hypermart on the bottom floor, luxury shops, and a ton of restaurants to choose from. The food court is also really unique, as you will find each food laid out on banana leaves... (authentic!)! Entertainment also doesn't fall short in this mall... There's an IMAX theater, an ice skating rink, bowling alley, and even a "concert ground" where they host music festival which features top DJs and artists (local and international acts). One day isn't enough to explore this huge mall, but make sure you check out the amazing view of Manila bay from here!!!

I was practically here every day at the Mall of Asia because there really wasn't anything to do in Paranaque District where I was staying at Islas Hostel with Shin-San and his wife, Mrs. Jovita Shin. I know Paranaque wasn't a safe neighborhood-it doesn't matter whether it's day or night but, I'm fearless walking around this sketchy district, not caring, acting as if I own the entire district: I walk towards the small mall called, SM Sucat on the left side heading towards Baclaran Flea Market which is on the right side-stop there to buy a cold drink at the grocery store upstairs, and walk out of the small mall down the strange street ramp, walk to sketchy Baclaran Flea Market a few miles away just to get something to eat . . . Ugh~Forget going to McDonald's, unless you really need to go to the bathroom (yes, I didn't buy anything at the Filipino version of the Scottish restaurant but, I DID leave a deposit-HAH!) then, an hour after walking, I walk down a very wide, side street heading towards the mall . . . I could see the huge globe off in the distance on the left side heading towards the US Embassy and the VA Clinic Hospital-right side of the roadway a few miles more so, I knew I was walking in the right direction. Cross the precariously, dangerous roadway towards the mall. Seriously, there aren't really sidewalks per se in order walking to the mall, the VA Clinic Hospital or the US Embassy from Paranaque District: Cars dangerously whiz a few feet away from you as they rudely begin honking their blaring horns echoing as they pass by at such a high speed! When I arrived at the mall, I stopped by Starbucks for a much needed bathroom break walking such a long way from the Islas Hostel. I take the escalator up and looking straight ahead, it feels like I'm at the Great Mall in Milpitas CA-sort of . . . The air conditioner for the mall is blasting cold after walking through the sweltering heat! Observing the layout of the stores-some stores were familiar brand names while other stores were not recognizable names to me at all. There were so many restaurants and snack shops spreading throughout and outside the mall, and not failing to mention, a skating rink! More odd, a bit more strange-truly unorthodox, there is a Catholic Church . . . Uh-which I must admit is right next door to the Mall of Asia! Why do I know this? Because I attended the church service with my relatives, proceeded walking out the church after the service ended, bought myself something to eat and drink at the mall about 1/4 block away from the church~Weird, huh? Rather, heinous! Anyway, while bumbling at this mall, I bought a PACSAFE hip bag and an Eagle backpack luggage at a pseudo-Macy's/Nordstrom Department Store: The prices were written in Pesos-thankfully, I had my Oanda currency exchange cheat sheet so, I knew how much I was paying for the items I was purchasing. Surely, I knew I wasn't in NorCal shopping much less shopping in Kansas: Bumbling around the Mall of Asia, you can feel a strange sense, a heightened vibration emitting from the shoppers strangely bearing down looking at what I was wearing . . . I was wearing a DKNY brown, silk dress, Keen walking shoes, toting a PACSAFE backpack, and wearing 18K necklace, matching earrings, and my birthstone ring! I ran into my cousin who was shopping at the mall asking me how I arrived at the mall-when I told her I walked to the mall from Islas Hostel, she totally freaked out: She said to me, "Ay nako, Shirley! You must have a guardian angel because you could have been stabbed to death and killed!" Like I said, I'm fearless walking anywhere and when you emit that kind of vibration, nobody will mess with you! Oh~BTW, my cousin was so adamant, nagging me, and insisting she have her driver, Freddy drive me back to Islas Hostel with my Eagle luggage and my PACSAFE hip bag in tow.

I wonder how this particular SM Mall got the title "Mall of Asia." Did the biggest continent in the world actually sign in agreement that this is *their* mall as a conglomerate of countries? Would the people of Meizhou, Guangdong, China or Dubai, UAE or the whole stretch of the continent recognize this as the mall representing Asia and its vast culture? I don't know. Maybe it's just a marketing thing. PROS: It is huge. It's just bested by two other SM Malls in total leasable area, but you feel like its expansive land area is even bigger; There's a lot of open areas that makes the most of Manila Bay's sea breeze. But during hot days like this, it takes a little more extra effort to appreciate that; I like their huge skating rink where noobs like me and Olympic hopefuls alike can bust their ice-gliding moves. CONS: It is huge. It's so tiring to scroll around and I never fail to get lost here; There aren't many shops or establishments that's unique to MOA that you'd actually like to drive all the way to, maybe except the Ferris wheel. And not everyone likes Ferris wheels. TL;DR: If you want to scroll MOA's expansive space, make sure you're wearing running shoes.

Mall of Asia...It's all in the name! Yes, this mall is HUGE!!! This place gets the heavyweight title of malls, hands down. You must dedicate at least an entire day to explore and enjoy this behemoth of a mall. The stores, restaurants, and everything in between; all are on a countless scope. They go on for days. There is something for everybody in every price range. Another cool thing about this mall is, it's not too far from the airport. From my family's experience, we encountered heavy traffic on EDSA. So I guess it's safe to say it's not exactly a walk in the park to get there. If you're a mall rat, this place is like the Las Vegas of malls. So much to do, see, and eat. A visit to MOA should be an entry on anyone's Philippines bucket list...or bucket list in general. It's that great!

Simply put, when in Manila this Mall is a MUST SEE HUGE MALL, with WIDE Walkways, big crowds. Your idea of what a HUGE Mall is, will change after seeing this MALL. Takes more than a day to see everything. From Ice Skating to IMAX. And all indoor (mostly) Almost every Name Brand can be found here. Being from USA, I think it was for less. Many familiar places to eat. IF not ALL. And not much different from home. Like anywhere, it's a matter of finding the right Resturant.