Okada Manila, the $2.4-billion integrated resort and casino owned by Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada, is set to open today.
Okada Manila, the third and the newest resort and gaming facility to open within Entertainment City in Parañaque, is expected to generate 8,000 jobs once the whole development becomes fully operational.
Information posted on Okada Manila’s website showed the outdoor area of the property would be opened to the public and the entertainment program would start at 4 p.m.
A portion of the casino would also open during the preview period, with visitors allowed to sign up for Okada Manila’s Reward Circle membership club.
The hotel and the restaurants within the complex are not yet open for guests.
“The preview period begins on Dec. 21st until the grand opening. Guests are invited 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to experience all that Okada Manila has to offer,” Okada Manila said.
“However, the hotel is not open at this point during our preview period. Okada Manila will soon launch our booking engine, so our guests will be able to reserve future dates at our divine accommodations,” it said.
Under the plan, Okada Manila will have a two-wing hotel with 993 rooms ranging from 55 square meters for deluxe rooms to 1,400-sqm villas.
The casino floor will occupy a total floor area of over 26,000 sqm and provide up to 500 table games and 3,000 electronic gaming machines. The facility will offer 21 food and beverage outlets serving international cuisine, from casual to fine dining.
The first two restaurants that will open within the complex are Medley Buffet and Red Spice. “Exact dates and times for the launch of each of these restaurants will be announced in the coming weeks,” Okada Manila said.