{"id":12943,"date":"2019-10-11T11:00:44","date_gmt":"2019-10-11T03:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=12943"},"modified":"2023-09-11T18:12:01","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T10:12:01","slug":"mall-of-asia-complex-is-a-boundless-space-for-entertainment-and-leisure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/10\/11\/mall-of-asia-complex-is-a-boundless-space-for-entertainment-and-leisure\/","title":{"rendered":"Mall of Asia Complex Is A Boundless Space for Entertainment and Leisure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Unbounded by entrapping walls and doors is an enormous complex that cocoon gigantic patches of space serving different purposes\u2014and entering its expanse is like signing yourself up for a day induced with varying kinds of entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>From concerts where every pint of energy are used to a sound experience in a Ferris wheel cabin where it can be restored,\u00a0the <strong>Mall of Asia Complex<\/strong> is the place to be if you&#8217;re seeking for infinite leisure.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/09\/30\/the-bay-city-an-entertainment-maze-youll-never-want-to-leave\/\">The Bay City: An Entertainment Maze You\u2019ll Never Want to Leave<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>SM Mall of Asia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12951\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/EDITED11IMG_1695.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/EDITED11IMG_1695.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/EDITED11IMG_1695-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/EDITED11IMG_1695-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dubbed as one of the largest shopping malls in Asia, <strong>SM MOA<\/strong> is undeniably dripping with opulence with regard to entertainment choices and leisure options.<\/p>\n<p>It stands as tall and vast primarily because of the copious shops offering a complete shopping experience like the newly-opened Paragon by the Penthouse, as well as food stalls and restaurants that cater\u00a0to every palate at any time of the day like the sought-after Blackbeard\u2019s Seafood Island.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0SM Mall of Asia Complex, J.W. Diokno Boulevard, Pasay City<br \/>\nFacebook:<em>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smmallofasia\/\">facebook.com\/smmallofasia<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/beauty-fashion\/2019\/09\/07\/paragon-by-the-penthouse-a-modern-shopping-experience\/\">Paragon by the Penthouse: A Modern Shopping Experience<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>SMX Convention Center<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smxccmanila\/videos\/1735615403197277\/<\/p>\n<p>Also known as SMX Manila,<strong> SMX Convention Center<\/strong> in the vicinity of MOA Complex remains a prime location for formal gatherings involving a plethora of people. Such gatherings encompass expositions and exhibitions, fairs, industry conventions, seminars, as well as corporate and social functions.<\/p>\n<p>To date, the 17,480-square meter expanse of SMX Manila is house to four exhibition halls, five function rooms, and 15 meeting rooms that can overall cater to 18,000 guests.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smxconventioncenter.com\/smx-manila\/\">smxconventioncenter.com\/smx-manila<\/a><br \/>\nContact: 02-8556-8888 loc. 2015 or 2016<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smxccmanila\/\">facebook.com\/smxccmanila<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Mall of Asia Arena<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12952\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/EDITED11IMG_1736.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/EDITED11IMG_1736.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/EDITED11IMG_1736-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/EDITED11IMG_1736-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Standing adamantly with a\u00a0ginormous <em>eye<\/em> as its distinctive facade is the <strong>Mall of Asia Arena<\/strong>, a place where people from different worlds convene by virtue of their founded love for something.<\/p>\n<p>Be it a concert, sports league, or luxurious events like wedding receptions, MOA Arena bears witness to these special moments amid the ordinary days.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this\u2014more often than not\u2014emotions peak the highest in this enormous arena.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0Mall of Asia Complex, J.W. Diokno Boulevard, Pasay City<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mallofasia-arena.com\/\">mallofasia-arena.com<\/a><br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/moaarena\/\">facebook.com\/moaarena<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/2019\/05\/25\/korean-group-got7-live-in-manila-this-october\/\">Korean Group GOT7 LIVE in Manila This October<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>SM By the Bay<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12950\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/EDITED11IMG_2090.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/EDITED11IMG_2090.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/EDITED11IMG_2090-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/EDITED11IMG_2090-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Like most edges that beam with peculiarity, that of MOA Complex does too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SM By the Bay<\/strong> is a long stretch of connected spaces dedicated to bring only the finest bits of happiness to its guests\u2014whether through a variety of food or a quiet moment on the seawall.<\/p>\n<p>It also boasts of a mini amusement park with rides like the Dancing Barge, Dream Twister, and Lolly Swing, as well as a fountain that beautifully lights up at night.<\/p>\n<p>Foremost, it is where the slow-moving MOA Eye quietly sits, kind of like a warden overlooking the vast property. Unabashedly, outdoors in the city has never been this quaint.<\/p>\n<p>Address: Seaside Boulevard Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/pasay\/the-roadhouse-manila-bay-an-intimate-hangout-spot-in-bay-city\/\">The Roadhouse Manila Bay: An Intimate Hangout Spot in Bay City<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Apart from these forefront locations within the entirety of MOA Complex, there is also the Conrad Hotel that houses the S&#8217;Maison mall where various museums and restaurants find refuge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get here<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<li>By car: From Roxas Boulevard, turn to EDSA \/C-4.\u00a0<span class=\"renderable-component\"><span class=\"renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line\">At the roundabout, take the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"renderable-component\"><span class=\"renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold\">3rd<\/span><\/span><span class=\"renderable-component\"><span class=\"renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line\">\u00a0exit onto\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"renderable-component\"><span class=\"renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold\">J.W. Diokno Boulevard and turn to Marina Way.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>By public transportation: Ride the MRT and alight at Taft Station then ride a cab bound to MOA. You can also ride a bus bound to Pasay area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>This first appeared in Philippine Primer&#8217;s Japanese and English Magazine October 2019 issue.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mall of Asia Complex is the place to be if you&#8217;re seeking for infinite leisure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12953,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3491,13,9,2638,2616],"tags":[2618,2658,2659,2660,2661,2662],"class_list":["post-12943","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bay-city","category-mall-of-asia","category-pasay","category-smaison","category-bay-city-2019","tag-sm-by-the-bay","tag-moa-complex","tag-mall-of-asia-complex","tag-moa-arena","tag-smx-manila","tag-sm-mall-of-asia"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12943","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12943"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12943\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12958,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12943\/revisions\/12958"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12953"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12943"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12943"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12943"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}