Makati Avenue

Thoroughfare in Makati, Philippines

Makati Avenue

Makati Avenue as seen from the Landmark-Greenbelt Pedestrian Overpass

Former name(s)| Culi-Culi Road
Maintained by| Department of Public Works and Highways[a]
Length| 2.1 km (1.3 mi)
Location| Makati, Metro Manila
North end| J.P. Rizal Avenue and P. Burgos Street in Poblacion
Major
junctions| Kalayaan Avenue
Gil Puyat Avenue
Paseo de Roxas
Ayala Avenue
South end| Arnaiz Avenue in San Lorenzo

Makati Avenue (Filipino: Abenida Makati) is a major commercial thoroughfare in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. It forms the eastern border of the Ayala Triangle and is one of the three main avenues of the Makati Central Business District. The avenue runs roughly north–south diagonally, almost parallel to Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA). It passes through two distinct neighborhoods of the city: the Makati CBD and the old Makati Población. At its northern end lies the older part of Makati, starting from J.P. Rizal Avenue. It continues through Población to Gil Puyat Avenue, marking the southern edge of the old district. South of Gil Puyat onto the CBD, the avenue becomes more commercial and upscale. The Ayala Center shopping hub and Arnaiz Avenue are at its southern end.

Makati Avenue has two lanes each way in the Poblacion area and widens to three or four in the CBD. It has a short extension into the gated San Lorenzo Village as San Lorenzo Drive.

## Route description

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Makati Avenue begins at the intersection of Arnaiz Avenue and San Lorenzo Drive in Barangay San Lorenzo. Between its southern terminus to Ayala Avenue, it passes through the Greenbelt and Glorietta complexes, then enters Salcedo Village. The western part of the avenue is under the jurisdiction of Barangay Bel-Air, while Barangay Urdaneta is at the eastern part of the avenue.

After its intersection with Paseo de Roxas and Gil Puyat Avenue, the eastern part of the avenue enters Bel-Air until it passes Jupiter Street. Makati Avenue enters Poblacion shortly after its intersection with Jupiter Street. It passes much of Poblacion between Kalayaan Avenue and J.P. Rizal Avenue. It terminates at J.P. Rizal Avenue and continues to the Makati–Mandaluyong Bridge and Poblacion as P. Burgos Street.

## History

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Old Nielson Tower on Ayala Triangle, Makati Avenue

The avenue served as the primary access road to the old Nielson Field airport from the San Pedro de Macati town proper, extending up to the Manila Circumferential Road (now EDSA) at the present-day location of the Magallanes Interchange.[2] It was known as Culi-Culi Road, which also led to the barrio of Culi-Culi (now Pio del Pilar) just west of Nielson Field.[3][4] After the airport was closed down after World War II, its two runways were converted into wide roads known today as Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas. The airport's control tower was preserved, and is now a library called Filipinas Heritage Library.[5] This library is located along the avenue at the southeast corner of Ayala Triangle. The subsequent development of San Lorenzo Village led to the road's section between Manila Circumferential Road and McKinley–Pasay Road (now divided into Arnaiz Avenue and McKinley Road) being removed.

Makati Avenue, particularly its northern segment in Poblacion, has a history of prostitution. The areas around P. Burgos Street, with its nightclubs, bars, and budget hotels, are considered by many to be Makati's red-light district.[6][better source needed] At present, however, the area is undergoing gentrification with the completion of several new commercial developments, including the Century City mall and complex.[7][original research?]

## Intersections

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Intersection of Makati and Ayala Avenues

The entire route is located in Makati.

km| mi| Destinations| Notes

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| | Arnaiz Avenue| Southern terminus. Traffic light intersection. Continues south into San Lorenzo Village as San Lorenzo Drive.
| | Esperanza Street| Entrance only to Makati Avenue southbound
| | Palm Drive| Traffic light intersection. Access to Glorietta and Greenbelt complexes.
| | Parkway Drive| Traffic light intersection. Access to Glorietta complex.
| | De la Rosa Street| Southbound access to Legazpi Village
| | Ayala Avenue| Traffic light intersection
| | Santo Tomas Street| Access to Urdaneta Village and The Peninsula Manila
| | Paseo de Roxas| Traffic light intersection
| | H.V. De la Costa Street| Traffic light intersection on the southbound side. Southbound access to Salcedo Village.
| | Buendia Extension Access Road| Southbound access only towards Gil Puyat Avenue eastbound
| | Cruzada Street| Northbound access only
| |  N190 (Gil Puyat Avenue)| Traffic light intersection. South end of DPWH maintenance.[8]
| | Jupiter Street| No left turn allowed from both northbound and southbound. Access to Bel-Air Village.
| | Juno Street| Restricted access to Bel-Air Village.
| | Anza Street|
| | P. Burgos Street| Exit from Makati Avenue only. Access to the Red Light District and the old Makati Población
| | Hercules Street| Restricted access to Bel-Air Village.
| | Tigris Street|
| | Constellation Street| Restricted access to Bel-Air Village.
| | Neptune Street, Durban Street| Both entrance to Makati Avenue only
| | Kalayaan Avenue| Traffic light intersection
| | Eduque Street|
| | General Luna Street| No left turn allowed from southbound and no right turn from northbound. Access to Century City.
| | Guerrero Street|
| | Guanzon Street|
| | B. Valdez Street| No right turn allowed from southbound and no left turn from northbound. Access to Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church and Saint Paul College of Makati.
| | Singian Street| Unsignaled intersection
| | P. Burgos Street| Northbound entrance only to Makati Avenue
| | J.P. Rizal Avenue| Northern terminus; continues north towards Makati–Mandaluyong Bridge as P. Burgos Street. Traffic light intersection.
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

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## Points of interest

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Makati's Poblacion at Makati and Kalayaan Avenues

Makati Avenue is a retail and entertainment hub of Makati. At its south end, the avenue bisects the Ayala Center, separating Glorietta, The Landmark department store and The Link shopping mall from the more upscale Greenbelt shopping center. This section also hosts the Ayala Museum, Greenbelt Chapel, and several luxury hotels such as the Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Fairmont Hotel Manila, Raffles Hotel Manila, and New World Makati Hotel. The stretch from Ayala Avenue to Gil Puyat Avenue is the site of the Ayala Triangle Gardens, which houses the Old Nielson Tower and the future Park Central Towers. This section also hosts The Peninsula Manila, Zuellig Building, Pacific Star Building, and several other office buildings.

North of Gil Puyat are more hotels and commercial establishments, particularly near the intersection with Kalayaan Avenue. The A. Venue Mall and Century City Mall are located in this area, as are Gramercy Residences, Trump Tower Manila, Berjaya Makati Hotel, I'M Hotel Makati, St. Giles Hotel and Best Western Antel. The Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church and Saint Paul College of Makati can be accessed by turning east onto Valdez Street before reaching J.P. Rizal Avenue and the Makati–Mandaluyong Bridge.

## Events

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Since September 2023, the section of Makati Avenue between Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, as well as portions of the aforementioned roads, is closed to traffic every Sunday from 6:00 am to 10:00 am PHT. Branded as Car-Free Sundays, the car-free day initiative was launched by Ayala Land and the Makati City Government to promote cycling, jogging, and other recreational activities in a safer and more pedestrian-friendly environment.[9][10]

A portion of the avenue near Ayala Avenue was also closed when the latter became the main venue of New Year's Eve celebrations beginning in 1999 and of Vice President Leni Robredo's final campaign rally (miting de avance) for her 2022 presidential campaign.[11][12][13][14]

From June 21 to 22, 2025, the section of Makati Avenue between J.P. Rizal and Kalayaan was closed for the city's Pride Month celebration.[15]

## Notes

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1. ^ DPWH maintenance only covers Makati Avenue's segment between J.P. Rizal Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue.[1]

## References

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1. ^ "Road and Bridge Inventory". Department of Public Works and Highways. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
2. ^ Manila and Suburbs, (Japanese Airfields) Philippines (Map). July 25, 1944. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
3. ^ "Ayala Now April–June 2015" (PDF). Ayala Corporation. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
4. ^ "Nielson Field". Pacific Wrecks. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
5. ^ "History of FHL". Filipinas Heritage Library. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
6. ^ "Flesh trade thrives in Makati". Trafficking.org.ph. Retrieved September 8, 2013..
7. ^ "Century City Mall to set the stage for a shopping district North of Makati". Manila Standard Today. June 15, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
8. ^ "NCR". Department of Public Works and Highways. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
9. ^ "Inspiring Active Movement in a Car-Free Street Celebrating One Year of Car Free Sundays at Ayala Avenue: 09.15.2024". Ayala Land. September 18, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
10. ^ Adel, Rosette (September 10, 2023). "Ayala Avenue kicks off month-long 'car-free' Sunday mornings". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
11. ^ MB Lifestyle (December 23, 2023). "Ayala Avenue Makati brings back the biggest New Year's eve countdown to ring in 2024". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
12. ^ Remo, Amy (December 28, 2024). "Makati rings in 2025 with a radiant New Year's Eve countdown". Inquirer Plus. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
13. ^ "LIVE UPDATES: Robredo-Pangilinan miting de avance – 2022 Philippine elections". Rappler. May 7, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
14. ^ "Portions of Ayala Ave, Makati Ave, Paseo de Roxas closed from May 6-8". Philkotse. May 5, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
15. ^ Salcedo, Mary Joy (June 18, 2025). "Closure of Makati Avenue set on June 21-22 for Pride Month event". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 21, 2025.

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Major roads in Metro Manila

| Expressway routes|

* E1/AH26
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* E2
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* E5
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* NAIA Expressway
* Unnumbered
* NLEX Connector

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Highway routes|

| Primary roads|

* N1
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* N11
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* N59
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* N63
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Secondary roads|

* N118
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* N127
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* N130
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* N140
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* N143
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* N144
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* N145
* Segment 1: Recto Avenue
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* N150
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* N171
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* Magsaysay Boulevard
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* N181
* San Marcelino Street
* N182
* Romualdez Street
* N183
* V. Mapa Street
* N184
* Gilmore Avenue
* Granada Street
* Ortigas Avenue
* N185
* Bonny Serrano Avenue
* N190
* Gil Puyat Avenue
* Kalayaan Avenue
* M. Concepcion Avenue
* N191
* Kalayaan Flyover
* N192
* Andrews Avenue
* N193
* Domestic Road
* N194
* NAIA Road
* N195
* Ninoy Aquino Avenue
* N411
* Alabang–Zapote Road

Arterial routes|

* C-1
* C-2
* C-3
* C-4
* C-5
* C-6
* R-1
* R-2
* R-3
* R-4
* R-5
* R-6
* R-7
* R-8
* R-9
* R-10

Major interchanges|

* Balintawak Interchange
* C-5–Kalayaan Interchange
* C-5–Ortigas Interchange
* Estrella Flyover
* Harbor Link Interchange
* Kalayaan Flyover
* Magallanes Interchange
* Nagtahan Interchange
* Ortigas Interchange
* Sales Interchange

Bridges|

* Ayala Bridge
* Binondo–Intramuros Bridge
* Estrella–Pantaleon Bridge
* Guadalupe Bridge
* Jones Bridge
* Mabini Bridge
* MacArthur Bridge
* Makati–Mandaluyong Bridge
* Marcos Bridge
* Nagtahan Link Bridge
* Otis Bridge
* Quezon Bridge
* San Juan River Bridge
* Santa Monica–Lawton Bridge
* Zapote Bridge

Roundabouts|

* 11th World Scout Jamboree Memorial Rotonda
* Agrifina Circle
* Anda Circle
* Burgos Circle
* Elliptical Road
* Monumento
* Philippines–Thailand Friendship Circle
* Remedios Circle
* Welcome Rotonda

Planned|

* Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike
* North Luzon East Expressway
* North–South Harbor Bridge
* Pasig River Expressway
* R-7 Expressway
* Southeast Metro Manila Expressway

Under construction|

* CAVITEX C-5 Link

Other roads in Metro Manila

| Capital District|

* Abad Santos Avenue
* Adriatico Street
* Blumentritt Road
* Bonifacio Drive
* Del Pilar Street
* Escolta Street
* España Boulevard
* Hidalgo Street
* Jose Laurel Street
* Kalaw Avenue
* Lacson Avenue
* Legarda Street
* Magsaysay Boulevard
* Mel Lopez Boulevard
* Mendiola Street
* Osmeña Highway
* Pablo Ocampo Street
* Padre Burgos Avenue
* Padre Faura Street
* Pedro Gil Street
* Quezon Boulevard
* Quirino Avenue
* Recto Avenue
* Rizal Avenue
* Roxas Boulevard
* Taft Avenue
* Tayuman Street
* United Nations Avenue
* Victorino Mapa Street

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Eastern Manila District|

* Andres Bonifacio Avenue (Quezon City)
* Aurora Boulevard
* Balete Drive
* Batasan Road
* Batasan–San Mateo Road
* Betty Go-Belmonte Street
* Boni Avenue
* Bonny Serrano Avenue
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* North Avenue
* Ortigas Avenue
* Pioneer Street
* Quezon Avenue
* Shaw Boulevard
* Sumulong Highway
* Tandang Sora Avenue
* Timog Avenue
* Tomas Morato Avenue
* West Avenue

Northern Manila District|

* 10th Avenue
* General Luis Street
* Governor Pascual Avenue
* Maysan Road
* North Bay Boulevard
* Paterio Aquino Avenue
* Samson Road

Southern Manila District|

* Alabang–Zapote Road
* Andrews Avenue
* Arnaiz Avenue
* Ayala Avenue
* Chino Roces Avenue
* Daang Hari
* Diego Cera Avenue
* Domestic Road
* Doña Soledad Avenue
* Dr. Santos Avenue
* Elpidio Quirino Avenue
* Gil Puyat Avenue
* Harrison Street
* J. P. Rizal Avenue
* José W. Diokno Boulevard
* Kalayaan Avenue
* Lawton Avenue
* Macapagal Boulevard
* Makati Avenue
* McKinley Road
* Nicanor Garcia Street
* Ninoy Aquino Avenue
* Paseo de Roxas
* South Avenue
* Tramo Street

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Makati Central Business District

Towers|

| Office|

* AIA Tower
* Alveo Financial Tower
* Ayala Tower One
* Exportbank Plaza
* G.T. International Tower
* Lepanto Building
* LKG Tower
* L. V. Locsin Building
* Makati Sky Plaza
* Pacific Star Building
* PBCom Tower
* Petron Megaplaza
* RCBC Plaza
* Robinsons Summit Center
* Rufino Pacific Tower
* Smart Tower
* The Enterprise Center Tower 1
* The World Centre
* Tower 6789
* V Corporate Center
* Zuellig Building

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Residential|

* Discovery Primea
* Grand Soho Makati
* Makati Tuscany
* One Roxas Triangle
* Salcedo Park Twin Towers
* Shang Salcedo Place
* The Beacon – Amorsolo Tower
* The Beacon – Arnaiz Tower
* The Beacon – Roces Tower
* The Residences at Greenbelt
* Laguna Tower
* Manila Tower
* San Lorenzo Tower
* The Shang Grand Tower

Ayala Center|

* Ayala Museum
* Dusit Thani Manila
* Fairmont Makati
* Glorietta
* Greenbelt
* Holiday Inn & Suites Makati
* InterContinental Manila
* Makati Shangri-La, Manila
* New World Hotel Makati
* One Ayala
* Raffles Makati

Other landmarks|

* Ayala Triangle Gardens
* Legazpi Active Park
* Makati Medical Center
* Mandarin Oriental Manila
* Nielson Field Tower
* Salcedo Park
* The Peninsula Manila
* Washington SyCip Park

Education|

* Asian Institute for Distance Education
* Asian Institute of Management
* CAP College Foundation
* Centro Escolar University Makati
* Far Eastern University Makati
* iAcademy
* Mapúa University Makati

Transportation|

| Roads|

* Amorsolo Street
* Arnaiz Avenue
* Ayala Avenue
* Chino Roces Avenue
* Gil Puyat Avenue
* Makati Avenue
* Paseo de Roxas

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Rail|

* Ayala station
* Buendia station (MRT)
* Dela Rosa railway station
* Pasay Road railway station
* SkyTrain

Pedestrian|

* De La Rosa Elevated Walkway
* Pedestrian underpasses

Italics denote buildings under construction or planned.

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Poblacion, Makati

Century City|

* Centuria Medical Makati
* Century City Mall
* Century Spire
* Forbes Media Tower
* Milano Residences
* The Gramercy Residences
* The Knightsbridge Residences
* Trump Tower Manila

Picar Place|

* The Stratford Residences

Rockwell Center|

* Edades Tower
* Hidalgo Place
* Lopez Center
* Luna Gardens
* One Rockwell East Tower
* One Rockwell West Tower
* Power Plant Mall
* Rizal Tower

Other landmarks|

* Makati Poblacion Park
* San Pedro Macati Church

Education|

* Ateneo Graduate School of Business
* Ateneo Law School
* Ateneo School of Government
* Colegio de Santa Rosa
* General Pio del Pilar National High School
* Makati Elementary School
* Makati High School
* Saint Paul College

Transportation|

* Estrella Street
* J.P. Rizal Avenue
* Kalayaan Avenue
* Makati Avenue
* Nicanor Garcia Street

Italics denote buildings under construction or planned.

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