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The Raffles Residences in Manila are, undoubtedly, South East Asia’s most sought after real estate ownership experience. This is a totally unique and differentiated opportunity that one can’t find anywhere else, for a variety of reasons:
1. Location, Location, Location.
2. Raffles Hotels & Residences:
3. A VIP Ownership Experience.
4. The Evolution of Manila and the Philippines:
OVERVIEW
Raffles Manila will be in Makati, Manila’s rapidly growing central business district. Makati, also home to the influential Makati Business Club and the Philippine Stock Exchange, is often called the Wall Street of the Philippines. In the most stunning tower ever to be built in this highly cosmopolitan city, the Raffles Residences will occupy the top 20 floors of the Raffles Hotel, offering sensational views of Manila Bay or Laguna Bay. True to its reputation as the entertainment hub of metro Manila, Raffles promises to deliver urban paradise with elegant restaurants and the “Long Bar” made famous by the Raffles in Singapore.
LOCATION
Although its population is slightly less than half a million, the daytime population of Makati City is estimated to be one million during a typical working weekday because of the large number of people who go to the city to work, shop, and do business. This is where many of the country's tallest skyscrapers are located. The Makati skyline is one of the most impressive sights in Metro Manila. The city also has many of the country's fivestar hotels. Makati is noted for its highly cosmopolitan culture, also being a major cultural and entertainment hub in Metro Manila. Many expatriates live and work in the city. Makati is also home to many first-class shopping malls, which are located at Ayala Center and Rockwell Center.
FACTS
Product Quantity: 220 residences, in modern Makati entertainment district
Product Type: Private residences with freehold ownership opportunities
Offering Details: 80 -- 1 Bedrooms with 71- 82 (M2) approximately USD $225k -$300k
91 -- 2 Bedrooms with 124 - 164 (M2) approximately from USD $390k - $610k
45 -- 3 Bedrooms with 209 - 251 (M2) approximately USD $660k - $1,1M
4 – 4 Bedroom penthouses 383 - 402 (M2) approximately USD $1,6M+
Decor: Furniture package options available at an additional cost
Availability: Purchasing will be available in two phases with marketing anticipated to commence in May, 2008 and initial sales and contracts commencing in July, 2008 (subject to local licensing and approvals)
Target Completion: Fall 2010
Resort Amenities: Two restaurants including a Mediterranean restaurant and a Japanese restaurant, The Long Bar, private owners lounge, direct access to all facilities of the Fairmont Hotel including the Willow Stream Spa.
ARQUITECTONICA ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
With 11 international regional offices from New York to Madrid and Manila, Arquitectonica has developed designs exhibited in major museums and institutions around the world. Their work includes projects on several continents, from mixed-use developments, universities, resorts and casinos, hotels, luxury condominium towers, retail centers and office buildings have won numerous American Institute of Architects awards.
BENT SEVERIN INTERIOR DESIGN
Over the past 40 years Bent Severin International has designed more than 350 hotels with 150,000 hotel rooms, 1,000 restaurants, 1,000 ball rooms and meeting rooms. Their design philosophy is to design for the market and customer satisfaction rather than for promotional gratification or accolades. Most recently, Bent Severin International has launched a line of furniture and accessories.
THE RAFFLES BRAND
Raffles is a collection of luxury hotels and resorts worldwide, each distinguished by its luxury, elegance and residential charm. Each hotel is a landmark in its respective city, positioned at the top of its local market and rated among the very best in the world. Raffles pursuit of service excellence has earned for its hotels and resorts a legion of international accolades, including Condé Nast World’s Best Places to Stay and Travel and Leisure’s World’s Best Awards.
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