As it is one of the most important central business districts in the country, the Bay Area is bustling with real estate projects: it’s become the well-known site of SM Mall of Asia, the Solaire Resort and Casino; City of Dreams Manila, Okada Manila, and Metro Park.  With foreign investors boosting its growth, the Bay Area is set to overtake Makati CBD by 2021.

If you’re looking into owning a condo in the Bay Area but still aren’t convinced that condo living is for you, take a look at the advantages of living in a Bay Area condo:

The Central Business Park

If you work in the Bay Area, then buying a condo for sale near your workplace saves you from a long commute. A shorter commute means more time for yourself and your family, and condo living ensures that convoluted traffic won’t be a problem ever again!  Federal Land condominiums, such as Mi Casa, are located within the Central Business Park island of Bay Area.

The Entertainment City

On the western side of Roxas Boulevard lies Entertainment City, the Philippine version of the Las Vegas Strip.  Entertainment City boasts four mega-casino resorts with high-stakes tables, a vibrant nightlife, and big-name Broadway plays.

A Foodie’s Paradise

From gourmet food to seaside markets, the bay has a lot to offer to food enthusiasts: there’s Dampa, along the seaside of Macapagal Avenue, where you can buy fresh seafood and have it cooked at nearby restaurants; Sofitel manila offers Spiral, a grand buffet with 21 dining ateliers; a yacht cruise dinner; and a diner with singing cooks and waiters!

Road Accessibility

Mi Casa is between Macapagal and Roxas, the two most traveled boulevards in Pasay City. These boulevards seamlessly connect Mi Casa to other spots in Metro Manila, including the Makati Central Business District, Manila’s University Belt, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, and the upcoming Sangley Airport.

Convenience and Comfort

New condos like Mi Casa have various retail stores on the ground level of the building. If you want a quick snack or a new haircut, head down to the commercial level to find the shop you need!

Safety and Security

For those who prioritize home safety and security, living in a condo is something to consider. Condominiums have secured entry and exit points, CCTV cameras at all common areas, and 24/7 roaming security guards. Some condos also use key cards instead of keys, restricting elevator access to residential floors and ensure the privacy and safety of the residents and their homes.

Resort Amenities

Condo living makes amenities like the pool and gym more affordable and more accessible to most city folk. Why break the bank building a backyard pool or indoor gym when you could buy a condo that comes with one?

Newer condominiums in the Bay Area even have other amenities that complement the stunning Manila Bay sunset. Residents can enjoy lounge pools, the wet play area, the kids’ playground, and alfresco dining. Indoor amenities also include a fitness gym and meeting and function rooms.

Investment Potential

Condos are also a great investment opportunity – they’re easy to purchase and appreciate rapidly. Should you move to another city, you can resell or rent out your unit.

Real estate agency Colliers International Philippines notes that the Bay Area condominiums are among the most sought after and expensive – even going beyond PHP300,000 per square meter.  The demand stems from the influx of Chinese expatriates working in the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) and the city’s rise as Entertainment City.

So, are you ready to pick your condo?

Prime real estate developer Federal Land, Inc. has several condominiums available for pre-selling and ready for occupancy in the Bay Area, Pasay City.  Its master-planned integrated community called Metro Park is home to several premier and luxury condominium properties such as the Bay Garden Club and Residences, Palm Beach West, Palm Beach Villas, Six Senses Residences, and its latest development, Mi Casa.

Mi Casa is a vibrant vertical residence reminiscent of Hawaii’s reinvigorating aesthetic of open sea and air.   With its sparkling water features, resort-like amenities, and island aesthetics, Mi Casa takes you to experience Hawaii’s reinvigorating sense of open sea and air.

It’s also a stone’s throw away to the world-class casino-resorts, upscale malls, event centers, and the offices of the Bay Area Business District. You need only walk to get to work, the grocery, or fine dining restaurants.

For more updates, check out the Mi Casa Showroom and Information Center at Metro Park, Bay Area, Pasay City or visit the website at www.federalland.ph.

Driving along Roxas Boulevard around Parañaque area, I noticed several constructions projects going on. I wonder if there would be another mall or hotel in the area. Then I wonder why there are several casinos around Manila Bay Area? Is it because it is near the airport? Is the Manila Bay sunset truly that glorious?
Going online, I discovered surprising answers.

I found out that back in 2007, the government-owned and controlled casino operator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has planned the eight-km2 land along Manila Bay to be a Philippine version of Las Vegas featuring VIP casinos, world-class entertainment, designer brand shops, fine dining restaurants and affluent residential communities. This tourism center would be called the Entertainment City.

Well, duh. Of course, the Manila Bay sunset is that glorious and more! See, the government is building a city as grand as this sunset.

manila bay sunset
Photo by Jon Albert Cadag via TrekEarth

Bay Area vs. Macau

Sooner or later, Bay Area would rival Macau and other gaming hotspots in Asia. And I believe Bay Area’s Entertainment City would have the upper hand. You see, while gaming might be a forefront to the Entertainment City, PAGCOR has mandated each casino resort to dedicate at least 20,000 square meters of retail space and fine dining and provisions to thematic attractions worth at least $20 million.

Entertainment City boasts four-mega casino resorts, several condominium communities, amusement parks, big office spaces, quaint strip malls, big-name Broadway plays, a rotation of international concert artists, and excellent resorts with the glorious Manila Bay sunsets as their backdrops.

Thanks to this mandate, I was able to bring my young cousins to City of Dreams’ DreamPlay as a reward for their school achievements. Two weeks ago, I brought my sisters to The Theater in Solaire to watch the award-winning Broadway musical, Lion King. Mother’s Day weekend, I took my Mom to date, watched the dancing Fountain of Okada Manila, then wined and dined her in one of Okada’s premier restaurants. Hooray!

Since there is an airport a stone’s throw away, Entertainment City could also be a jump-off point to other premier tourist destinations in the Philippines such as the Eighth Wonder of the World Banaue Rice Terraces, white beaches and sunken ships of Palawan, surfing adventures in Siargao, the perfect cone Mayon Volcano and many more.

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport makes Entertainment City accessible to the world, while the topnotch entertainment, plus the glorious sunset, makes those miles worth it.

Residential Communities

Six Senses Residences - Macapagal, Pasay City
Six Senses Residences (Artist Perspective)

A city, of course, needs residents. Entertainment City has several opulent condominium communities around the Bay Area. The most iconic of which is the luxurious resort-themed Six Senses Residence along Macapagal Boulevard. The towers, housing exquisite condos for sale, are shaped into the lucky number 8, placing more units at opportune and spacious corners, and immersing them to the majestic views of Manila Bay and the best of urban living.

With Federal Land, owning your first condominium residence is easy. Just contact a representative to inform us of your intent to buy, provide a Philippine government-issued ID (with your Tax Identification Number), fill up the required forms, pay the reservation fee and voila! The unit is yours. And we are ready to start your home loan application through in-house or bank financing.

Federal Land Inc. also offers condominium units for sale in Makati; BGC (Fort), Taguig; Binondo and Paco, Manila; Greenhills, San Juan; Quezon City; Marikina; Cebu as well as in General Trias, Cavite. For pre-selling reservation and information, email us at digital.mktg@federalland.ph.