Makati Central Business District
Complete guide to Makati Central Business District — hours, entry fee, nearest metro station, nearby attractions, and travel tips.
Timings
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time
Weekdays for business, weekends for markets
Nearest Metro
Ayala
About Makati Central Business District
The financial heart of the Philippines with headquarters of major corporations, banks, and embassies. Features gleaming skyscrapers and upscale condominiums. Anchored by Ayala Center malls. Legazpi and Salcedo Villages host popular weekend markets. Poblacion nightlife scene offers diverse bars and restaurants.
How to Reach
Take MRT-3 to Ayala Station. Directly accessible through Ayala Center malls.
By Metro
Nearest station: Ayala — 0.7 km on the MRT-3.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Makati Central Business District
History
Developed by the Ayala family since the 1950s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Information
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Government
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays for business, weekends for markets
How to Reach
Take the metro to Ayala (MRT-3), then a short jeepney, tricycle, or Grab ride.
Location on Map
Activities
Interesting Facts
Financial capital of the Philippines
Home to Philippine Stock Exchange
Legazpi and Salcedo weekend markets are foodie destinations
Poblacion is Manila's hippest nightlife area
Travel Tips
• Visit weekend markets for local food
• Explore Poblacion for trendy nightlife
• Makati Skywalk connects buildings and stations
• Ayala Station is primary access point
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Makati Central Business District
Ayala Triangle Gardens
Park
Ayala Museum
Museum
Glorietta
Mall
Greenbelt
Mall
SM Makati
Mall
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Church
Bonifacio Global City (BGC)
Entertainment
The Mind Museum
Museum
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
Historical
De La Salle University (DLSU)
University