Philippines Manila Skyline from Firefly Roof Deck
beautiful spot on the rooftop, u can view from both sides, good food and good drinks.
Photography Tips
To capture great photography at the City Garden Grand Hotel in Makati, utilize the 32nd-floor rooftop pool and Firefly Roof deck restaurant for panoramic urban views, shoot during blue hour for vibrant skyline contrast, and press your lens flat against your room's high-floor window glass to block indoor reflections if shooting from inside. ask the bar to use you're tripod and reserve the back.
Rooftop & Pool Vantage PointsGo high: Head straight to the 32nd-floor rooftop area for unobstructed angles of the Makati skyline.Incorporate reflections: Use the infinity pool edge to create symmetrical water reflections of the city lights at dusk.Timing: Arrive just before sunset to catch the transition from warm golden hour light to neon city lights.
Room and Window ShotsRequest high floors: Ask for a upper-floor room facing the main city vistas for a dramatic, plunging perspective of the streets below.Kill reflections: Turn off all interior room lights before shooting through glass, and cup your hands or use a silicone lens hood right against the window pane.Interior framing: Use the spacious layout and silhouette framing near the large room windows for moody lifestyle portraits.
Camera Settings & GearSteady exposures: Bring a small tabletop tripod or clamp if you plan on long-exposure night photography from the roof deck.Aperture sweet spot: Set your aperture around f/8 to f/11 for sharp, edge-to-edge cityscapes.Flash off: Turn off your internal camera flash completely so it doesn't bounce off glass or blow out foreground elements.
Rooftop & Pool Vantage PointsGo high: Head straight to the 32nd-floor rooftop area for unobstructed angles of the Makati skyline.Incorporate reflections: Use the infinity pool edge to create symmetrical water reflections of the city lights at dusk.Timing: Arrive just before sunset to catch the transition from warm golden hour light to neon city lights.
Room and Window ShotsRequest high floors: Ask for a upper-floor room facing the main city vistas for a dramatic, plunging perspective of the streets below.Kill reflections: Turn off all interior room lights before shooting through glass, and cup your hands or use a silicone lens hood right against the window pane.Interior framing: Use the spacious layout and silhouette framing near the large room windows for moody lifestyle portraits.
Camera Settings & GearSteady exposures: Bring a small tabletop tripod or clamp if you plan on long-exposure night photography from the roof deck.Aperture sweet spot: Set your aperture around f/8 to f/11 for sharp, edge-to-edge cityscapes.Flash off: Turn off your internal camera flash completely so it doesn't bounce off glass or blow out foreground elements.
Travel Information
Location and Getting ThereAddress: 8008 Makati Ave, Kalayaan Ave, Makati, Metro ManilaAirport Transit: ~20-minute drive from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).Public Transit Access: Accessible via the UBE Express airport bus to Century City Mall (a 2-3 minute walk) or nearby jeepney and MRT lines. Hotel Amenities & FeaturesRooftop & Pool: Outdoor rooftop swimming pool and terrace offering panoramic views of the Makati skyline.Dining: Two on-site restaurants serving international and local cuisines, plus a 24-hour room service option.Wellness: On-site spa facilities (La Famosa Wellness Spa) and a fitness gym.Rooms: 311 air-conditioned rooms featuring free Wi-Fi, deep soaking tubs, cable LED TVs, and coffee/tea makers.Parking: Complimentary self-parking and valet parking for guests.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunset or blue hour/at night
Sunrise & Sunset
05:43 - 18:08
| current local time: 14:01
Photo Themes
blue hour
Rooftop
Skyline
Locations
Manila Skyline from Firefly Roof Deck
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