Makati, the city of tall buildings and extra strict traffic rules. But beyond the central business district, the city has a culture of its own. And there are secrets and treasures of Makati that only residents of the urban jungle will know. We’ve listed the top ten that come to mind:

Poblacaion and Kamagong Areas Have The Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restos

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Charaptor, Pat Pat’s, Salt? Yup, Makati peeps know where to go to when Greenbelt and Glorietta gets busy.

Makati Cinema Square Is The Place To Be For Ukay-Ukay Shopping

Well, not anymore. #anodaw #salepabaortaposna #makaticinemasquare #randomstore #Airline3 #retrospective

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No need to head to Cubao or Pasay for some thrifting action, Makati Cinema Square has a building full!

Meet-ups Are Always Convenient To You

From a Starry Night, to Mercato nights, & music under the stars — you made it a December to remember here at #ILoveGlorietta! Here's to a warm and joyful holiday season! ? #GloriettaHangouts

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Because it’s a convenient location for south friends and a lot of north friends are familiar with Greenbelt and Glorietta, meeting in Makati is no problem.

Traveling To The South Is A Piece Of Cake

Fine day at #tagaytay…

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Tagaytay is just an hour drive away if traffic permits!

People Think You Always Have Money

Breakfast .

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Although it’s true that it’s a little pricier in Makati, it doesn’t mean you hangout in expensive cafes 24/7. It certainly doesn’t mean you always have the budget for it too.

You’ve Memorized One-Way Streets

#greenbeltmakati #makati #philippines

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Yup, you’re the living Waze of your friends when it comes to driving around in Makati because traffic rules are extra strict.

. Ayala Triangle In Christmas Is Always Something To Look Forward To

Dangling Lights #Lightroom #LightroomEdits #FestivalOfLights #AyalaTriangleDancingLights

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Ayala Triangle is where people go for Christmas. Why people go there? Simple it is because of the beautiful dancing lights. It is the best festival for the people to distress themselves and relax just seeing those beautiful lights surrounding you.

You’ve Learned To Love Its Urban Jungle

When it is all finished, you'll discover it was never random Makati Philippines | January 2014 • • • #barefootstories #wanderlust #wheretonext #travelbug #travelmag #travelmore #travelblog #travelnotebook #travelstoke #vsco #vscocam #citylife #barefoot_stories #traveldiaries #traveling #traveltheworld #moodygrams #insta_travel #Travelocity #travelbook #manila #Philippines #travelph #ilovemakati #ayalaavenue

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Sure, Makati may be 70% a concrete jungle, but it’s that very reason that you love. Consider it the New York of the Philippines.

People Always Think That Makati Is Only Made Up Of The Ayala CBD Area

Back to work. #AyalaAvenue #Makati #Cityscape

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Nope, Makati isn’t just Ayala Avenue.

You Meet People From All Walks Of Life

#makatiunderground #makatiunderpass #ayalaunderground #ayalaunderpass #thedailygrind #instadaily #likeforlike #workforce #uringmanggagawa

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Because there are a lot of offices in Makati, people from all walks of life from different cities mingle not just for work but even for gimmicks after. It just goes to show the diversity of Makati and its people!