Have you been to Mall of Asia lately? Have you seen the biggest eye in the world and what's on it? Are you ready for Lady Gaga's Born This Way concert? Let me show you what's inside, including the star dressing room that Lady Gaga will be using.
Recently I had a chance to visit and tour around the latest and biggest architectural "eyecon" - Mall of Asia Arena. First of its kind, not only in our country but in Southeast Asia. MOA Arena is within the place where integrated shopping and entertainment experience take place- Mall of Asia Complex. The MOA Arena began constructed in 2010, owned by SM Investment Corporation and managed by West Avenue Theaters Corporation and now it is ready and functional for all kinds major occasions.
As media registered and assembled in one of the 31 Corporate Suites(Premier Suites Level) located just above the lower box section, furnished with its own restroom, mini bar, comfortable furnishings and a glass paneled viewing deck complete with plush theater seats and before the tour occur, we tasted the sumptuous food prepared by Raintree Restaurants which will exclusively cater the Premier Suites Level. Inside and around the Arena, has wide array of food selections served with foodcourt area appropriately named Hawker's Alley. Other food establishments are Krispy Kreme, Kroketa by Chef Gino, Snack Time for burgers and hotdogs, Chick-A-Go, Starbucks, Bronco Billy by Chef Florabel Co, Pitstop by Yellowcab, Spudnik by NYFD and many other.
Then the tour started and we began to amazed more about the MOA Arena specially when we saw the four dug-outs, mess hall for an event's technical team, room for exclusive press conferences and meet and greet and the four big dressing rooms, one of which the star dressing room and they mention that it will be Lady Gaga's home during the concert. I never wasted time to roam around and use the mirrors she will be using hehe.. I even went into the wash and bath room hehehe... and it really amazes me on how big and functional it is. Well lighted and very spacious.
MOA Arena is ready and equip with any concert and events, with almost 20,000 full-house capacity the audience will purely get the entertainment that they wanted, I also tried to seat on the chairs and it was so comfortable and spacious. The five-level ultramodern events also boast of Robbins flooring, eight-sided, center-hung scoreboard by Daktroniks, retractable Spalding basketball goals and an LED ribbon boards all international standards. Security is not a problem also because CCTV cameras by Mobotix will be provided all over. With 10 elevators, 34 escalators with 8 units each floor and 16 comfortable smoking lounges will also be available in the premises.
Mall of Asia Arena definitely a feast for the eye from inside and out. An "eyecon" that will be a grand place for future and momentous events, sports, concerts and gatherings. Exciting line-up will be rendered staring in May 21 and 22 for Lady Gaga "Born This Way Ball, season games of UAAP and NCAA and in June, boy bands Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block will grace the Arena along with Billboard chart toppers Edwin McCaine, The Fray and Taylor Dayne, while world-renowned Cirque du Soleil will perform in August. For tickets and inquiries visit www.smtickets.com or call 4702222.
