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Makati CBD demographics feature affluent professionals, expatriates, and urban millennials with household incomes averaging PHP 150,000 monthly, drawn from over 1 million office workers in the area. One Ayala benefits from elevated footfall via its intermodal transport hub, serving 100,000+ daily EDSA commuters plus local pedestrian traffic from nearby towers. Metrics indicate steady visitor numbers supporting retail sales, bolstered by proximity to financial institutions; however, peak-hour congestion poses access risks, potentially impacting impulse buys and dwell time for non-commuter shoppers.

The tenant composition includes diverse categories: 30% F&B with chains like Dennys, 25% fashion and accessories, 20% groceries via Robinsons anchor, and the rest in lifestyle and services, totaling 400+ units. Occupancy improved from 60% in early 2024 to align with Ayala Malls 89% average by mid-2025, driven by strategic leasing to global and local brands. Strengths lie in balanced mix enhancing cross-shopping; drawbacks include slower fill-up for upper-level spaces and dependency on anchor performance amid economic fluctuations in the CBD.

Makati CBD retail market is saturated with competitors like Glorietta, Greenbelt, and Landmark, offering similar upscale mixes and drawing overlapping affluent demographics, leading to potential sales cannibalization. Prime rent levels range PHP 1,800-2,500 per sqm monthly, with premiums for ground-floor or transit-adjacent units, reflecting high demand but squeezing margins for mid-tier retailers. Risks encompass market saturation and rising costs; advantages include flexible lease terms from Ayala Land, such as percentage rents tied to sales, and unique transit integration boosting visibility and traffic over traditional malls.