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1. What makes Manila called as a Shopping Paradise? Manila hasa lot of mall With a mall on almost every corner (and home tothree of the worlds ten largest malls), an abundance of fleamarkets 3 and bazaars, the city of Manila the capital city ofthe Philippines, is a shoppers paradise. Whether its big namebrands youre after (genuine 4 or not), discount gems or aunique piece of furniture Manila has it all.

2. What kind of shoppers is the target market of the shoppingmalls in Manila? Shopping Mall in Manila caters to such avariety of shoppers high end brands and lots of bargains forthose on a smaller budget

3. What is famous from the shopping malls in Manila? What isManila has to offer to shoppers? The most popular items are

cultured pearls, fashion accessories, clothes and handicraftsmade from indigenous materials such as bamboo.

4. What are the facilities provided in the shopping malls?Shopping malls in Manila are more than a place to go to shop.One can easily amuse themselves for hours wanderingthrough these air-conditioned giants. They are like mini-citiescomplete with department stores, outdoor restaurants, ice-skating rinks, pools, cinemas, supermarkets and evenchurches.

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4. What do visitors love most when they go shopping? Visitorslove the comfortable shopping environments, They aresurrounded by dining areas in case they get hungry and spas

where they can get a massage after a day of shopping

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1. Second hand market - flea market2. Entertain - amuse - cater3. Walking around - wandering

4. Good buy - bargains5. Safe place - haven6. Famous - well known7. Original - genuine8. Problem - breakdown9. Very good quality - high end10. Local product - indigenous

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Jakarta as World Class Shopping Destination.

When it comes to shopping trips within Asia, many people automatically thinkof Bangkok and Hong Kong, both verywell known for their many shoppingplazas and markets.

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But When planning a trip to Jakarta, consider spending a day at one of the manymodern shopping malls the city has to offer. You may welcome a day off fromtourist and cultural sites and enjoy spending time in air-conditioned comfort,where you can relax and shop without annoying hawkers. Therefore there are

choices galore for shoppers!

If you've spent much time visiting outlying provinces or rural areas, it will bequickly evident during a trip to the capital city that Jakarta showcases the wealthof Indonesia. Skyscrapers, impressive monuments, wide boulevards (albeitcrowded) and large malls rival those of any major world capital.

In traditional Indonesian society, open common areas in villages and towns orthe courtyard of the Sultan's palace have long been a place to gather and spendlate afternoon and evening hours. Small vendors set up their wares, food carts

gather and people stroll around meeting friends and sharing gossip. Jakarta'sshopping malls are a modern urban equivalent of traditional meeting points aplace to shop, eat and gather with friends and have some fun on the weekends.

Shopping in Jakarta takes many forms from the most traditional pasar (markets)to glitzy world class malls with international designer shops. Most expatriatesshop most comfortably in malls and grocery stores without the need to bargainor deal with curious stares. However, that is no reason to avoid the morecolorful traditional markets.

International fashion items may not be at the top of a tourists Jakarta shopping

list, but expatriates may look at these shopping opportunities differently! If youenjoy window shopping and following fashion trends, you'll enjoy the fashionshowcased at Plaza Indonesia, and Plaza Senayan, Senayan City, Grand Indonesia,Pacific Place, Mall of Indonesia, and Pondok Indah 2. Shops offer the latestcollections from the fashion capitals of the world Milan, London, Paris and NewYork to titillate the fancy of well to do Indonesians and expatriates alike.

Prior to the opening of luxury malls, Indonesians had to shop in Singapore,

Europe or the U.S. to buy such well-known international brands as Bvlgari, Prada,Cartier, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Bally, Aigner, Ferragamo, Hermes, Chanel, andEscada. Now, these brands, and many more, are available in Jakarta.

Amongst Indonesia's emerging middle and upper classes international brand-consciousness is strong. Discerning shoppers seek original goods, which these

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shops can guarantee. Often, due to special sales or discounts, internationalfashions may actually be cheaper in Jakarta than in other fashion centers.

If, indeed you are from a small town in your home country, you may find bettershopping in Jakarta than you do back home!

While fashion malls don't offer as many recreation opportunities as the family-oriented malls, a big attraction is 'people watching for the see-and-be-seencrowd. The elegant marble, expansive open spaces and lofty atriums offer asense of luxury that is further enhanced by air conditioning, no-smoking policies,good housekeeping, and security. According to some social analysts, malls havereplaced traditional town centers as locations for community interaction.

1. I totally agree with this statement which support for Jakarta as Worldclass shopping destination , because if Jakarta becomes world classshopping destination . its mean that Jakarta especially Indonesia canpromote and distribute Indonesias culture , Indonesias product to theworld by using Jakarta world class shopping destination.

2. If Jakarta becomes world class shopping destination , Jakarta Indonesiawill be more famous than at present . there will be a lot of tourist whocome to Indonesia especially Jakarta, and it will increase the tourismrevenue and also will give much taxes which will develop Indonesia

3. If Jakarta becomes a world class shopping destination , it means that willbe a lot of mall building , facilities, recreation , vehicle , transportationwhich will develop Indonesia , and also will decrease the jobless. Because

there will be a lot of jobs in Jakarta if Jakarta becomes world classshopping destination , and if the jobless already get the job the crime willdecrease too .

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4. If Jakarta becomes a world class shopping destination . not only Malls andshopping areas that will be visited by tourists , but also the tourists willvisit a lot of tourism places in Jakarta especially Indonesias tourism places

5. If Jakarta becomes a world class shopping destination,Jakarta will become a megacity, a large city with more than10 millioninhabitants, and became one of 20 major cities in theworld. Jakarta will evolve, but as theeconomic center of Indonesia, willalso be one of the world's economic center. Predictions of variousgroups of experts have seen Indonesia's economic potential to becomeone of the five countries of the world's largest economic contributor.

6. If Jakarta becomes a world class shopping destination , it means thatJakarta will be a megacity too that will be driving theworld economy, Jakarta should be well prepared,because it will berequired to provide urban infrastructure and facilities inaccordance withworld standard quality.