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Ibis Styles Araneta City: A Delightful and Affordable Surprise

September 1, 2026 by The Urban Roamer

It may be a fairly new landmark in bustling Cubao, Ibis Styles Manila Araneta City has become a beloved hotel to stay in the city thanks to its affordability and respect to Cubao’s colorful history.

Categories Quezon City Tags Cubao, hotels, Ibis Styles Manila Araneta City Leave a comment

An Ode to Chocolate Lover

December 15, 2025 by The Urban Roamer

After 36 years in business, Chocolate Lover in Cubao is shutting down for good, leaving behind a iegacy and an iconic landmark.

Categories Quezon City Tags Barangay Kaunlaran, Chocolate Lover, Cubao Leave a comment

A Newcomer and a Comeback: the New Developments in Araneta City (and Cubao)

December 23, 2023 by The Urban Roamer
Araneta City Gateway 2 and ibis Styles

Araneta City’s development as a whole has been seen thus far as disappointing, but these new landmarks are being seen as a sign that it’s all ahead for the district;s evolution, hopefully.

Categories Quezon City Tags Araneta City, Cubao, Fiesta Carnival, Gateway Mall 2, Gateway Square, Ibis Styles Manila Araneta City Leave a comment

The Return of Fiesta Carnival…sort of

December 24, 2022 by The Urban Roamer
Mini Fiesta Carnival

After 20-some years, Fiesta Carnival is making its comeback in Cubao’s Araneta City, albeit in a smaller scale, for the holidays.

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