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At City of Dreams Manila, the curated contemporary art is not a side project. It is the property's organising principle — a programme that threads through the lobby, the casino floor, the hotel corridors, the restaurant entrances, the pool deck. The Melco-Belle joint venture that opened the property in December 2014 made the choice early: among Entertainment City's four integrated resorts, this one would be the design-forward property. A decade on, it has held the position with quiet confidence. The David Rockwell-designed Nobu Hotel confirms it. The strongest celebrity-chef restaurant cluster in Manila gaming reinforces it. The Nüwa Manila's Asian-refinement vocabulary and Hyatt Regency Manila City of Dreams' jellyfish-inspired lighting compound it. City of Dreams is the integrated resort where the architecture is a gallery, and the gallery happens to host a casino floor. Flying In There is a particular pleasure to arriving at City of Dreams when you have arrived at the others — by which point you understand that the four Entertainment City properties, despite occupying the same reclaimed coastline within walking distance of one another, do not feel the same on approach. The geographic facts: City of Dreams sits at the corner of Aseana Avenue and Roxas Boulevard, a position that places it slightly closer to the Manila Bay sunset than Solaire (further south on Aseana) or Okada (further west). From Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 — the terminal that handles most of the Asian directs — the drive is ten to fifteen minutes via the NAIA Expressway south, then a short transit along Aseana. From Terminal 1, ten to fifteen minutes via the same routing. From Clark International Airport, the standard ninety minutes to two hours via NLEX-SCTEX. A complimentary luxury sedan waits at Arrivals for confirmed guests; the Nobu and Nüwa booking tiers receive the upgrade to the Mercedes S-Class. What you notice on the approach, particularly if it is your second visit to Entertainment City, is the property's exterior register: six hotel towers, an exterior design that the architects describe as casting metallic hues by day and illuminating the metro by night, the silhouette frequently likened to stacks of gold bars rising from the boulevard. (The description is not flattering or unflattering; it is, on certain evenings, precisely what the property looks like.) The porte-cochère, when you reach it, opens onto a lobby that is more art installation than reception desk. The Multilingual Welcome The international clientele at City of Dreams skews differently from Okada's — less Korean and Chinese tour-group, more Singaporean and Hong Kong leisure, more Japanese on the Nobu booking. The multilingual coverage follows. Mandarin and Cantonese speakers staff the front desk, gaming floor, concierge, and Nüwa butler service. Japanese is fluent at Nobu Manila and at the Hyatt — the Nobu partnership and the Hyatt brand's pan-Asian register attract the Japanese affluent leisure traveller in numbers. Korean speakers cover the gaming floor and concierge. The result, for the foreign guest stepping into the lobby for the first time, is the same engineered absence of friction the other Entertainment City properties deliver — calibrated, in this case, to a slightly different mix of arrival passports. At City of Dreams The glass doors part onto a lobby that reads, immediately, as design-first. The space is taller than Solaire's, less reflective than Okada's. The lighting is calibrated lower; the materials palette runs to brass, wood, and the curated stone of the floor; the scent is something subtle and unfamiliar. A piece of contemporary sculpture occupies the lobby's central position. The art rotates by quarter — the property maintains an active curatorial programme that places it closer to a hotel-as-gallery model (the Mondrian, the Aman, the Hoxton register internationally) than to a casino-as-decor model. To the right, the gaming floor — branded The Garage — opens. The carpet pattern is geometric and assertive. The slot banks are fewer than Okada's; the tables more concentrated. The dealer dress is formal. The clay-composite chips carry the standard percussion. The energy register sits between Solaire's quiet and Okada's volume: present, but not overwhelming. To the left, the dining and retail corridor: Crystal Dragon's hostess station, then the entrance to Nobu Manila restaurant, then the Tea Room, then the Chaos lounge, then the Crystal Lounge. The food itself begins to be audible — the conversation across the dim sum cart at Crystal Dragon, the clink of crystal at Nobu, the lower hum of the Tea Room's afternoon service. Straight ahead, DreamPlay — the property's family entertainment zone, the only one of its kind in an Entertainment City integrated resort. Beyond the family corridor, the three hotel registration desks: Nüwa Manila on one side, Nobu in the centre, Hyatt Regency on the other. The Three Hotels — Nüwa, Nobu, Hyatt City of Dreams is structurally a three-hotel property — a configuration that distinguishes it from Solaire's two-tower model and Okada's two-wing model. Nüwa Manila (formerly Crown Towers Manila, rebranded around 2020) holds approximately 254 suites and villas across the ultra-luxury tier. The interior vocabulary is what Melco describes as quintessential Asian refinement: high-touch sophistication, carved wood, layered fabrics, calibrated lighting. Murals of sakura — cherry blossoms — and chi, the flow of energy, appear throughout the public spaces. For affluent guests who have stayed at Crown Resorts properties in Melbourne or Macau, the registration register is familiar. Nobu Hotel Manila (321 rooms) is the property's most-photographed hotel. New York-based designer David Rockwell and the Rockwell Group designed the original Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas; Nobu Manila inherits that aesthetic — contemporary Japanese minimalism, calibrated textures, the brand's signature wood-and-stone palette. The hotel is connected to Nobu Restaurant on the casino's main level; for the affluent international visitor who follows the Nobu brand globally, the property is the Asia booking. Hyatt Regency Manila City of Dreams (365 rooms) is the larger-capacity option, calibrated for the business and leisure traveller. The interior design carries dramatic jellyfish-inspired lighting fixtures and the warm-and-inviting register Hyatt's interior teams favour. The Hyatt Regency tier delivers the property's broadest dining and event coverage. DreamPlay DreamPlay is the property's family programming differentiator — a partnership with DreamWorks Animation that puts Shrek, Po, and the How to Train Your Dragon characters into an interactive entertainment zone unlike anything else in Entertainment City. The programming covers the under-twelve cohort with serious investment: animation studios, interactive activities, scheduled character meet-and-greets. For affluent families on the multi-night stay where one parent gambles and the other parent does not, DreamPlay is a structural reason to choose City of Dreams over its three Entertainment City siblings. The Gaming Floor — The Garage City of Dreams' gaming floor is the smallest by physical scale among Entertainment City's four integrated resorts, and the property has made that smallness work. Tables: baccarat dominant among the Asian clientele, with blackjack, roulette, sic bo, poker, and Texas hold'em supporting. The chips are clay-composite. Dealer dress is formal black tie. The non-smoking section runs glass-partitioned. Private VIP gaming salons sit off the main floor with the segregated entrances and dedicated host service the segment expects. The slot product runs at a smaller machine count than Okada's, with the floor curated rather than crowded — the design-forward sensibility expressed in the gaming-floor layout itself. Multi-currency operations accept Korean won, Hong Kong dollar, Singapore dollar, US dollar, and peso at selected tables. Standard-floor minimums typically range ₱500 to ₱5,000, varying by table and time. VIP salon minimums vary by programme and arrange through the host system in advance. The Celebrity-Chef Dining Cluster The dining programme is City of Dreams' strongest competitive lever. Nobu Manila is the global Nobu brand's Philippine outpost — the menu carries the signature dishes (black cod miso, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño, the kushiyaki programme), with the chef-counter omakase booking the property's most-requested fine-dining reservation. Crystal Dragon runs Cantonese with a dim sum cart at lunch and a serious wine list. The Tea Lounge runs the afternoon-tea programme at a register that the British luxury hotel ear would recognise. Crystal Lounge delivers the evening cocktail register; Chaos carries the late-night programming. Among the four Entertainment City properties, City of Dreams holds the deepest celebrity-chef stable — and the Nobu name, in particular, draws Singapore and Hong Kong leisure traffic on its own gravitational pull. The Loyalty Programme Mocha Club — Melco's loyalty programme operating across the Manila property and Melco's international portfolio — tier-recognises gaming, hotel, and dining activity. Structure runs from base through Platinum and Elite tiers, with comps redeemable across hotel stays, food and beverage, and member-exclusive events. For affluent regulars who travel between Manila and Melco's Macau properties, Mocha aggregates the cross-property activity. How City of Dreams Compares The four-property comparison runs to register. Solaire is the refined-luxury reference — Forbes 5-Star, the strongest fine-dining roster, quieter. Okada Manila is the spectacle — The Fountain, Cove Manila, the brightest exterior. City of Dreams is the design-and-art property — Nobu Hotel centrepiece, contemporary art programming, the celebrity-chef cluster, DreamPlay for families. Newport World Resorts is the convenience property — direct pedestrian bridge from NAIA Terminal 3, the most diverse hotel cluster. For the affluent traveller prioritising design, dining, and family-friendly programming in equal measure, City of Dreams is the choice. For the return visit calibrated to a different register, Solaire (quiet luxury), Okada (spectacle), or Newport (transit efficiency). When to Visit The Nobu restaurant runs at full booking during weekend evenings — the chef-counter omakase requires advance reservation. DreamPlay runs daily, with weekends at family-traffic capacity. The contemporary art programming rotates by quarter; for guests with curatorial interest, the launch openings (typically the first weekend of a new quarter) carry the deeper programming. Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, Christmas-New Year, and Holy Week are peak hotel windows; book three or more months ahead for Nobu Hotel categories. Korean Chuseok drives a smaller surge than at Okada. Weekday afternoons and weeknights deliver the property at its quietest. Related — All Properties Under Philippine Casinos and Integrated Resorts Entertainment City — Operating Solaire Resort Entertainment City (Parañaque): Forbes 5-Star Excellence & Manila Bay's Gaming Anchor Okada Manila (Entertainment City): The Fountain & Cove Manila Newport World Resorts (Pasay): NAIA Terminal 3 Airport Bridge & Multi-Brand Hotel Cluster Quezon City — Operating Solaire Resort North (Quezon City): 5-Star Casino & Vertis Premium Hotel Metro Manila — Upcoming Integrated Resorts Westside City Resort (Upcoming Q3 2026): Megaworld Integrated Resort & Entertainment City Expansion New Coast Hotel Manila (Roxas Boulevard): DigiPlus Integrated Resort & Manila Bay Heritage Solaire Cavite (Upcoming): Bloomberry's Southern Luzon Integrated Resort Cebu and Mactan NUSTAR Resort & Casino (Cebu): Ultra-Luxury Hotel & First Visayas Integrated Resort Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino (Lahug, Cebu): The Visayan Establishment & Ten-Restaurant Complex Emerald Bay Resort and Casino (Upcoming): Mactan-Area Integrated Resort Clark, Pampanga — Operating Hann Casino Resort (Clark, Pampanga): The Canyon Expansion & Clark Integrated Resort Royce Hotel & Casino (Clark Freeport, Pampanga): Korean-Hosted Gaming & Pampanga Stay Midori Hotel & Casino (Clark, Pampanga): Taiwanese-Built & Mimosa-Adjacent Gaming Fontana Leisure Parks & Casino (Clark, Pampanga): Water Park & Casino Hybrid D'Heights Resort (Clark, Pampanga): Premium Clark Hospitality & Gaming Footprint Expansion Clark, Pampanga — Upcoming Hann Reserve (Clark, Pampanga, Phase 1 2027): Banyan Tree, Sofitel & InterContinental Mega-Resort La Union, Rizal, Subic Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point (San Fernando, La Union): La Union Casino Resort & Poro Point Beach Thunderbird Resorts Rizal (Binangonan, Rizal): Laguna de Bay Casino & Rizal Highland Stay Subic Sun Convention Resort & Casino (Subic Bay Freeport, Zambales): Accor's December 2025 Integrated Resort Nationwide PAGCOR State Brand Casino Filipino: PAGCOR Chain & Branches Across the Philippines Parent thread: Philippine Casinos and Integrated Resorts: Operating Floors & Upcoming Mega-Resorts Other Threads of Interest Metro Manila Hotels: Luxurious — Nobu Hotel Manila and Hyatt Regency Manila City of Dreams covered there Nobu Hotel Manila (Entertainment City): Boutique Luxury at City of Dreams — the standalone Nobu hotel thread Hyatt Regency Manila City of Dreams: Family-Friendly 5-Star & Entertainment City — the standalone Hyatt thread Metro Manila Malls: Most Loved — for the Manila Bay retail context Best Philippine Beaches: Most Beautiful — for the post-casino island extension Your turn. Nüwa Manila versus Nobu Hotel versus Hyatt Regency booking comparisons. David Rockwell-designed Nobu Hotel observations from guests who have stayed in the brand's other properties (Vegas, Tokyo, London). Nobu Manila chef-counter omakase reports. DreamPlay family-day experiences. The Garage gaming-floor scale comparisons against Solaire and Okada. The Tea Room afternoon-service register reports. Contemporary art programme observations from quarter to quarter. Share your visits. — Bizman Responsible Gaming: Gaming venues in the Philippines are regulated by PAGCOR. All licensed properties operate Responsible Gaming programs, including self-exclusion options for guests who wish to limit or stop their play.

Pablo Picasso I'm fascinated by his style of works especially on cubism and surrealism. Violin et raisins 1912 (Cubism) http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7426/3499/1600/guernica-1.jpg Guernica in color 1937 (Surrealism)

Do you believe in soulmate? Or have you found one? Well, regardless. Here is a thread that contains a poll and a discussion altogether that pertains to the questions above. And if one does not believe in any sort of and / or does not feel like participating in here, you may stop reading this thread. It’s surprising to know though that a sub-forum like the “Matters of the Heart” has no thread about the said concept. And I don’t even know either whether there had been one existed in the past and been purposely removed. Anyway, in this thread, I won’t say a thing or two whether I affirm anything or otherwise mainly because I’m the host here. Seriously speaking, I leave the discussions up to all of you guys. And this is one thing that I’ve been doing ever since--for the sake of impartiality. You can cast your vote now and post your answer here. Whether you believe or not, you have to justify it or, better yet, you may share your experience. Thank you.

Let’s get back to basic, guys. Supposing you're not aware of any overture in the list yet. Or maybe if you're lucky enough, you did experience and surpassed any awkwardness, which might have resulted to undesirable savoir-faire, while you were still in the early stage of "getting-to- know" her / him. Having said that, I want you to share your experience in this thread (if there's any, that is). Thank you and have fun. It isn’t your imagination. We women don’t always tell you exactly what we want. Even though we won’t always spell out exactly what we want from you, as sometimes we don’t even realize what we want at first, that doesn’t mean you have to stay in the dark. There’s a linear, logical way to shed light on what women want when it comes to approaching, flirting, and getting a woman’s number. Today, I’m going to share with you how to essentially read a woman’s mind in these crucial areas so you can know what she wants, without her actually saying it to you. There are four things you should never expect a woman to tell you. Might she tell you? Sure, but if you expect it, you’re shorting her and yourself a potentially great connection. Don’t expect a woman to say, “Approach me now.”Even if she wants it, she’s not likely to go over and tell you. Does she want to be approached by everyone? No, only by men she feels at least comfortable around, if not attracted to. As long as you’re chill, that’s you! Even if she’s not attracted to you, and even if she has a boyfriend, she’ll still be flattered. Here’s how to approach her and make sure it lands the right way. Go with an attitude of, “I’m just going to say ‘hi.’ Whatever happens is great. If she responds negatively, then either (A) she’s not as nice as she looks, ( she’s having a bad night, or © I came off wrong because I’m still learning how to approach well.” That’s all. Those are the three options. Notice that not one of those is, “Oh, I guess I’m inherently unattractive!” None of those three options is deeply personal. The first is about her, the second is situational, and the third is about skill-level, which is always improvable. A great example of this kind of approach is when one client of mine was out with friends at a club recently and saw a group of girls dancing. He noticed one he felt especially attracted to and said to his friend, “I’m going to go talk to her.” His friend said, “Girls in groups don’t like that. You’ll be bothering her.” What? No. Not a helpful modus operandi. Happily, my client wasn’t fazed. He remembered what we worked on, and he said to his friend, “Well, I’ll go over there and find out!” Total badass. He approached her, and she was into him. She broke away from her friend group, and they had an amazing night together. She was even in town for a little while, and they ended up seeing each other several times! Don’t expect a woman to tell you HOW to approach.Instead, you can do what my awesome client did: Before you walk out of the house, remember why you’re attractive. Feel good about yourself by reflecting on times women were warm and responsive to you. Remember why women are attracted to you, the compliments they’ve given you. Dress well, and look good. The better you can look before you walk out the door, the more attractive you look and feel. Wear a crisp collared shirt that fits you well. Be clean, well-groomed, and smell good. These are very basic things that women notice a LOT, so pay close attention there. Warm up. Be generally social before talking to a woman you’re attracted to. Talk to other people like your friends, the bartender, and maybe a dude at the bar. This way, when you do approach, you’re warmed up already. See who you naturally feel drawn to. When you get to your venue, notice who you feel attracted to. Notice that your attraction is not just sexual towards physical looks alone. Your attraction to her is also to her vibe, as her personality naturally shows through her appearance in what she’s wearing and her facial expression. Be present to that. This helps you know that you are not being creepy. Position yourself closer to her in the room. By positioning yourself closer to her before approaching, you’re not making a direct beeline. Because you’re already nearby and you’ve been talking with other folks, it looks and feels more natural for both of you. As you approach, be open. Be open and curious to see how things unfold. This is a consistent point my most successful clients follow. Don’t expect anything; just be open to whatever you find as the dynamic begins. You are there to see what happens. You can think of yourself as a detective who’s gathering clues about her and how she feels. Say something relevant. If it’s a dancing venue, you could ask her to dance. If not, you could say something about the environment, asking her how she knows the host, mentioning something about what she’s drinking. Start talking like you know her, something short and laid back. If you want to be more intense, you can compliment her. As long as you steer clear of complimenting her boobs or ass directly, it will come across well. Don’t expect a woman to tell you, “I like you being here,” or, “I want you to leave.”To know this, you must read her well. Ask yourself based on her body language, “Does she want me to stay or go? For that matter, do I like her? Do I want to stay or go?” Watch her body language. Read her body language during her conversation. Her body will tell you whether she is open to you or not. Is her torso opening towards you or closed off from you? Is she relaxed or tense? Is she breathing deeply or holding her breath? The former in all these cases are signs she wants more of you, and the latter are signs she’s uncomfortable and not into it. Whatever feedback you get isn’t personal. It’s just information on how well you’ve read her, how developed you are in that particular skill at this point in time. Respond accordingly. If she’s not into talking with you after a few minutes, you can say pleasantly, “Hey, it was great talking to you. Enjoy your night!” If it wasn’t a long conversation at all, then you can tell her in a laid-back way, “Enjoy your night!” I’ve had clients who had women so surprised that they were so chill about it, that the women changed their minds when my clients got up to leave and said, “Wait, don’t go!” Don’t expect a woman to say, “Get my number now.”If you are having a great connection, incorporating flirtatious touch, and there is no mention of a boyfriend, she wants you to get her number. She won’t say, “Ask for my number now.” She wants you to get it. Here’s how: Plant a seed of seeing her again. While you’re talking, mention seeing her again. If you’re talking about a venue already, you can say, “It would be fun to take you there!” Planting a seed warms her up to the idea. Get her number. When you get her number, pull out your phone as you’re in conversation with her, and say, “Hey, let me get your number.” Then open your phone to the text screen and hand her the phone. By doing that, you’re taking care of it. If she doesn’t want to give you her number, she won’t. If you don’t offer, though, you’ll never know. When you’re aware of these things that women want but won’t tell you, everything gets easier. Instead of feeling presumptuous, you know that as long as you’re getting warm vibes and responsiveness from her, you’re actually doing exactly what she likes. It’s a win-win, and it eliminates drama of wondering whether you should do this or that, going back and forth in your mind. Knowing what to do and what to look for means you will finally be able to connect with women in a way we want to be connected with, and you will be handsomely rewarded for it. Source: www.nicknotas.com

Nothing new with corruption. In fact, it is everywhere. But what's so alarming is when it happens within the organization of our law enforcers-- to the extent of killing some innocent civilians just for the ransom money among other illegal activities. I'm actually referring to the suspension of war on drugs under the jurisdiction of PNP. And just yesterday, PRRD had suspended violent war on anti-illegal drugs nationwide and decided to focus on eradicating corruption especially within the PNP organization. And because of that, so many inevitable questions brewed like does this mean EJK will come to an end also (already)? Or is this more than just a PR? Or an indication of failure on Duterte’s said campaign? Your thoughts please. Related link: Dela Rosa orders PNP: Stop War on Drugs

Let's talk anything about this British rock band, Coldplay. Those fanatics out there, this is your thread. For now, I'm eventually fascinated by listening to their latest single "Everglow". Just fresh from the oven, err, I mean it was released just yesterday (11/11/16). Just listen/watch and enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8jOQUsTU9o

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Wikipedia profile for VP Leni Robredo This thread aims to hear any sentiment, disbelief and even appreciation or recognition which ought to be heard from our members. Be it rhetoric or mere brevity. Post at your own risk. Adhere forum rules. Thank you

Maiba naman tayo sa pulitika. Pag-usapan naman natin ang pang araw-araw na buhay, lalo na sa mga ordinaryong mamamayan natin. Bukambibig ang malaking problema sa trapiko. Katumbas din yan sa hirap na dinadanas ng mga namamasahe o nagko-commute nating mga kababayan. Alam naman natin kung gaano kasaklap ang trapiko lalo na sa Metro Manila. Tila bangungot na ng bawat-isang commuter. Literal na nakakamatay kung tutuusin dahil marami nang napapahamak at nauuwi pa sa pagkamatay ng iilan kahit sa simpleng bagay na di pagkakaunawaan. Ganunpaman, walang mapagpilian ang karamihan kundi mag tiyaga lalo na sa pag aabang o pag pila. MRT at LRT ang pinaka kilala, mabilis at ligtas kahit papano. Kahit pa nga ikaw ay may sariling sasakyan walang silbi minsan lalo na kung nagmamadali ka kaya nanaisin mo pang mag rail transit na lang. Pero heto ang kailangan natin pag-usapan na naaayon para sa mga kababaihan (sorry guys). Higit kasing nakikinabang ang mga kababaihan nito (kaysa sa kalalakihan, amin man o hindi) . Ewan lang kung nangyayari ito sa ibang lugar o ibang bansa na pag may nakitang babaeng (dilag na) nakatayo, magpapaubaya, tatayo at ibibigay sa kanya. Ngayon ang tanong ay ito, uso pa ba ang ganun sa panahong ito? Pwedeng pangkalahatan din ang sagot.

http://s29.postimg.org/wdmpb82t3/seneca_3.jpg Anything you want to know about your zodiac sign, click it here. As for the tarot card readings and their meanings, click it here and here. Have fun and enjoy!

http://s28.postimg.org/pa7r6jz89/images_q_tbn_ANd9_Gc_T_Nr_Abw_Zxa_Qi_Vob_XYue_Og.jpg Let's engage readers, support writers and inspire new literary aspirants by having this new version of Literary thread. This time around, we expect a MORE creative style of writings. ONLY original works are permitted to showcase in this thread. Have fun and enjoy! Related link: Prose & Poetry Old Thread.

Your inputs please. Thanks. #LoveYourSelf Reasons Why You Should Never Settle in Love .. Related link: Why Women Shouldn't Settle in Love

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For anyone who loves to go astray, this is your playground (thread). Forum rules still apply. Expect your post to be edited/deleted. Anyone can earn an infraction. P.S. This is not a Fight thread.

Is there such a thing? If so, kindly state. The continuation of the previous thread. Let me start: Best: Marcos Worst: PNoy