“Active, young, vibrant, hip – that’s Circuit!”
This is how Ayala Land, Inc. general manager Mina Domingo describes the newly built Circuit Lane, the 10,000-sqm dining and retail hub at Circuit Makati. And much like Circuit Makati’s contemporary approach to recreation and entertainment, the mall’s concept is geared towards attracting the young crowd.
Circuit Lane offers a balance between natural elements and modern features. The two-story shopping walkway houses dozens of lifestyle merchants, restaurants and specialty stores – both familiar brands and new labels. Small trees and potted plants dot the development and right in the middle is the Canal Walk, a man-made body of water that spans the entire stretch of the complex.
“The main feature of Circuit Lane is the Canal Walk which was added to give our shoppers an interactive experience,” shares ALI assistant vice president and head of operations for Central Manila Myrna Fernandez.
The shopping and dining complex’s spacious landscape allows enough breathing room for customers who want to take a break from checking out the many outlets. It also provides an ideal space for students to meet with classmates to discuss group projects or for young professionals to unwind after a day of office grind. It also helps that the development is accessible – a few minutes away from Makati’s central business district.
Aside from Circuit Makati’s major entertainment complex Globe Circuit Event Grounds, Circuit Lane also has entertainment pockets for small activities in the form of a floating stage that can hold 50 people, and its amphitheater called “The Hill,” where people can watch the performances or enjoy a panoramic view of the development.
Circuit Lane is currently on soft opening, and many of the outlets are yet to open. Domingo says since a number of their merchants will only be fully operational next year, Circuit Lane’s grand launch is scheduled in late January or early February 2016.
The interactive retail complex is set to host 42 merchants: 27 dining establishments, nine retail stores, five specialty outlets, and one entertainment center.
“You are guaranteed to see new names (in retail and dining), many of which are owned by personalities and celebrities,” reveals Domingo.
Citing examples, Domingo says The Burgery is owned by JC de Vera, while Backyard Kitchen and Brew is operated by a group of personalities that include Rico Blanco, Jugs Jugueta, DJs Sam YG, Slick Rick and Aaron Atayde, to name a few. Erwan Heussaff is set to open his latest branch of Pink Panda, and PBA stars Greg Slaughter and Chris Lutz together with his girlfriend Ashley Cayuca will open the first outlet of Mudpie Heaven at Circuit Lane.
OnBoard Game + Gastro Pub offers an exciting dining concept where friends can enjoy nachos, sliders and draft beers while playing board games. OnBoard has over 400 board games available for diners to borrow while in the restaurant.
Promising to tickle the tastebuds and cater to the diverse cravings of discerning diners are Fat Burger, Marugame, Palm Corned Beef Corner, Seafood Island, ShiLin, Shrimp Bucket, Social House, Steveston Pizza, Torch, Va Bene Pasta Deli, Wingstop, Yakitori Binchotan and Yoree.
Head over to Black Canyon Coffee, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Cold Stone Creamery, Krispy Kreme, Old Quarter Cafe, St. Marc Cafe, Starbucks, Tous Les Jours and Outre for an afternoon meeting over coffee and pastries.
In keeping with the active outdoors vibe and theme of Circuit Makati, majority of retail shops in the mall offer sporting goods alongside their lifestyle items, such as Above, Asics, Boardriders, Capital, Nike, Speedo, The Grnd, Titan (a basketball apparel and accessories merchant with a barbershop component) and Vans.
For gadget geeks, Digital Walker, Henry’s Camera, Playbook and PowerMac are all expected to be open for business next year. Fitness junkies, on the other hand, can rely on Gold’s Gym for an hour or two of workout. Completing the initial lineup of businesses at Circuit Lane is Miracle Art, an exhibition center where guests can be part of the artworks.
To complete the entertainment and recreation experience at Circuit Makati, the 300-seater PowerMac Spotlight Center offers a perfect venue for intimate shows and events such as plays, art exhibits, music tours, music recitals, workshops and more. On the other hand, the St John Paul II chapel provides a place for prayer and worship.
Circuit Lane is located at Circuit Makati, A.P. Reyes Avenue cor. Hippodromo Street, Carmona, Makati City.