Giant Christmas Tree Araneta City Cubao (December 2025)

The Giant Christmas Tree at Araneta City Cubao in December 2025 is the centerpiece of the mall’s holiday festivities, standing tall between the Smart Araneta Coliseum and Fiesta Carnival as part of the “Christmas Glows in the City” celebration; lit in early November with thousands of bright lights, festive red and gold decorations, and colorful ornaments, it remains illuminated nightly through late December, drawing families and visitors for photos and seasonal cheer alongside other holiday attractions like fireworks, bazaars, and festive displays across the City of Firsts.

Fiesta Carnival Araneta City Cubao (December 2025)

The Fiesta Carnival at Araneta City Cubao is a vibrant, family-friendly amusement fair that brings classic carnival fun to the heart of Quezon City, featuring a lively mix of rides, games, food stalls, and colorful attractions. Typically set up within the Araneta City complex, the carnival offers crowd favorites such as ferris wheels, carousels, bump cars, and thrill rides alongside skill-based games where visitors can win prizes. With festive lights, upbeat music, and a wide selection of local street food and snacks, Fiesta Carnival creates a nostalgic yet energetic atmosphere that appeals to both children and adults, making it a popular destination during weekends, holidays, and special seasons at Araneta City.

McDonald’s Ali Mall Araneta City Cubao Quezon City (December 2025)

McDonald’s Ali Mall is located on the Upper Ground Floor And Second Floor of Ali Mall — part of Araneta City in Cubao, Quezon City, making it easily accessible for shoppers, commuters, and visitors to the area. The outlet generally operates from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. It offers a full menu featuring the classic items McDonald’s is known for — burgers, fries, chicken, and the usual array of value meals and promos — and is a convenient go-to for quick meals while shopping or running errands at Ali Mall.

Romantic Baboy - Ali Mall Cubao Quezon City (December 2025)

Romantic Baboy - Ali Mall — pictured below — is a Korean-style BBQ restaurant in Cubao that remains a go-to for many craving all-you-can-eat samgyupsal and marinated meats. In December 2025, Romantic Baboy - Ali Mall continues to draw diners for its generous variety of grilled meats — pork belly (samgyupsal), spicy pork, marinated beef, cheese scallops, and more — served along with free-flowing side dishes (like kimchi, rice, and sauces) that help complete the Korean barbecue experience. Many patrons praise its friendly staff and generally good service; on Google, the branch has a solid rating of about 4.4 out of 5. At affordable price points (roughly ₱400–₱600 per person, depending on order) and with a convenient location inside Ali Mall near the Araneta Center–Cubao transport hub, it remains a practical and popular option for groups of friends or families hunting for a hearty, no-fuss K-BBQ meal.