In the Philippines, there is no higher level of luxury living than can be found in Makati City. The simple reason is that Makati is the business and financial center of the Philippines. During the past twenty years, whenever corporations sought premium office space, it was Makati they looked at first. All the great companies from Ayala Land and HSBC to PDLT, VISA International and Dell have significant positions in the area. Needless to say, the luxury hi-rise and makati premium condominiums and world class shopping are key signatures of the Makati lifestyle.
In a very practical sense, Makati is also a hub, or base of operation, for many elite inhabitants.
With excellent domestic air transportation, it is possible to reach virtually any point in the archipelago in less than 90 minutes and most of South East Asia in less than 3 hrs. Only 90 minutes to Hong Kong for lunch ! Bangkok, Saigon and Singapore are within easy reach. All of this makes city of Makati a very cosmopolitan and lively.
For personal services, all the best pampering places and spas are here. Skin Care, hair stylists, myriad selections of retail clothing outlets in the Greenbelt complex, personal care consultants, aesthetic dentistry, cosmetic surgery and exclusive wealth management units of many global banking institutions.