In the bustling urban landscape of Metro Manila, finding a peaceful sanctuary for unwinding can be quite a challenge. But what people ought to know is to find such bliss, they simply have to look to the north. Right at the heart of Quezon City are Ayala Malls TriNoma and Ayala Malls Vertis North, both wonderful places where anyone is sure to find what they’re looking for. Here’s how to unwind and enjoy the day at Ayala Malls TriNoma and Ayala Malls Vertis North.
At TriNoma, there are plenty of activities for the whole family. A classic arcade favorite for many, Timezone now offers an expanded space for more fun and entertainment. Try your hand at its new attractions such as bowling, billiards, a Hologate Arena VR, and a luxurious Music Zone. That’s just the start. By early November, kids, teens, and even parents can delight in even more attractions with newer games, bumper cars, and an exclusive party room.
Over at Ayala Malls Vertis North, mom and dad can steal away to catch a movie in the biggest cinema in the north, replete with features like the Dolby Atmos sound systems, leather recliner seats, and foldable snack tables. The more adventurous teens can try Left Behind PH, an escape game room center with thrilling scenarios and challenges, where they can assemble their team, choose their case, and escape the room in 45 minutes. Whoever said there’s “no such thing as fun for the whole family” just didn’t know where to go.
As for those looking to shop and spice up their OOTDs or gear up for their sporty needs, a triumvirate of sports and athleisure stores has opened big outposts on Trinoma’s second level. Have a go at shops like Nike, Foot Locker, and Adidas, which is set to launch a renovated space in December. At 900 sqm for Nike, 700 sqm for Foot Locker, and 900 sqm for Adidas, the stores aren’t only the biggest in the north, but also some of the biggest in the entire metro. Nike has bespoke services like expert styling sessions and bra fitting whereas Foot Locker carries exclusives among the brands it carries. Other athleisure brands have also made TriNoma their northern address—classic American sportswear brand and Gen Z fave Champion, gear and equipment shop Planet Sports, cult favorite Asics, and sports merch one-stop shop Olympic Village.
For those looking to chill out, Ayala Malls TriNoma offers a multitude of pampering, relaxing venues. The household name for beauty, the Belo Medical Group, has refreshed its TriNoma clinic, ready to take your beauty journey higher. Want your skin to take a glowing, more youthful appearance? Visit ZAPPP Laser Skin Care’s first and only branch in QC, or Wink Laser Studio’s only branch in QC—both at TriNoma. For more in-depth dermatology care, HOO (House of Obagi) Dermatology can work wonders. Take care of your hair at Toni&Guy, and round up your relaxing day at The Spa. Before heading off, make sure to stock up on your beauty must-haves. TriNoma is also home to cult beauty brands such as MAC, Benefit, Estee Lauder, L’Occitane, Innisfree, The Face Shop, Lush, Clinique, VMV Hypoallergenics, and Beauty Bar.
Meanwhile, at Ayala Malls Vertis North, treat yourself as you experience the redefined lavishness present at the Wellness Place, located on the third floor, for your one-stop place for beauty, wellness, pampering, and self-care. It covers approximately 1,600 sqm and over 10 beauty and wellness concepts, all in one place. Luxury derma Aivee Clinic’s only northern branch calls Ayala Malls Vertis North home. Done with facial treatments? Give your digits some love at Strokes Nail Spa and indulge in the first-of-its-kind eye relief spa treatment. Make a stop at Karada for a massage, and get laser treatments at Winx. Remedy, which recently opened, offers laser facials. The Vanity Bar is where you want to go for Kera Brow Lamination. Want to extend your pampering sessions at home? Stop by at Pili Ani to pick up its range of consciously crafted skincare essentials infused with pili active oils.
After a long day of play, shopping, and pampering, what better way to wrap it all up than with a bountiful, delightful meal? Ayala Malls TriNoma’s Garden Restaurants is a must-visit for QC families. Imagine dining with a view of the lush and serene greens while enjoying your favorite dishes from well-loved restaurants like Italianni’s, TGI Friday’s, Modern Shanghai, Fish & Co., Café Breton, Peri-Peri, Hanamaruken Ramen, Katsu Sora, Hokkaido Ramen Santuoka, and Shrimp Bucket. What’s more, dining at TriNoma’s Garden Restaurants lets you instantly win GCs and a chance to win a shopping spree with the ongoing The Great EATSpedition raffle promo. Other food discoveries at TriNoma include Aston’s Specialties, the first QC branch of the Singaporean restaurant chain known for its premium steak selections and Western cuisine at an affordable price, and Limbaga 77, the only mall branch of the well-loved Tomas Morato restaurant that serves Filipino comfort food.
Ayala Malls Vertis North also has some soon-to-open unique dining concepts in store for the QC foodie. In the mood for freshly made ramen using Japanese techniques dating back to 1976? No need to wait. Try Gran Moshi Koshi. Samgyup with a twist? Sam Stew also offers Korean stews. Want Japanese hotpot? You can soon slurp some collagen at Bijin Nabe. Hankering for tandoori prawns or palakpraneer? Have it soon at Mantra Indian Kitchen and Bar, one of the restaurants on the Travel and Leisure’s 2022 Best Restaurants in the Philippines. Ayala Malls Vertis North isn’t just foodie haven, it’s also a great place just to hang out over coffee and pastries with favorite cafés like Dean and Deluca, Single Origin, and Café Perene. If you want to patronize local coffee, Habitual Coffee is a third-wave specialty coffee shop that offers the highest-grade Pinoy coffee.
Come visit TriNoma and Ayala Malls Vertis North to discover serenity in the heart of Quezon City. From family fun to sports, shopping, dining, beauty, and wellness, these North-based gems offer a diverse range of experiences, redefining leisure and lifestyle in the bustling city.
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