PHILIPPINES SHOPPING GUIDE

The recently inaugurated complex, sitting on a 19 hectare proeprty along Bay Boulevard of Pasay City Philippines, consists of four buildings linked by elevated walkways. The entertainment center offers a panoramic view of world famous Manila Bay.

The center houses ten theatres including the country's first IMAX theatre, and the country's first Olympic size skating rink.

There are over 600 local and international brands plus more than 150 indoor and al fresco dining outlets. Philippines has got some of the largest shopping centers in the world. Mabuhay Shopping Spree is a celebration of a long and full shopping experience in the Philippines.

Truly, the country's climate, world-class shopping shopping facilities, value for money and some of the world's best buys are nothing short of enticing.



Filipinos' zest for life is reflected in malls that are integratedwith the list below :-

•   one-stop shops
•   housing department stores
•   supermarkets
•   boutiques
•   dining
•   bazaars/flea markets
•   convention/exhibition halls
•   hardware
•   jewellery
•   sports and entertainment
•   internet and business centers
•   bookstores
•   beauty salons
•   health spas
•   host of other needs, delights and fancies

Although modern as other facilities elsewhere in the world, Philippine malls manifest a distinct charm that celebrates a "more than the usual" shopping experience. Combine your shopping spree with a tour of Metro Manila, a vibrant metropolis with a rich cultural heritage. Metro Manila's shopping malls are in colourful contrast to the landmarks of the country's colonial past.

All the elements and conveniences of modernity blend with a rich touch of cultural and historical cravings.

Spend a weekend out of town to experience what makes the Philippines a tropical paradise.

If you are worried about sore feet and aching muscles after enjoyable days of treasure shopping and bargaining, do not worry.

Our Health Spas will be more than happy to give you a most relaxing and rejuvenating treatment.

You need not even worry about missing your favourite movie as our malls offer state of the art digital theatres showing latest Hollywood releases.

Malls and Shopping Centers In Makati

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Specialised shops and services centers. Sports/outdoor, computers, electronics, music, hardware. Arnaiz Aven Ayala Center 8187350 N24

Upscale. Fine dining restaurants and sidewalk cafes, wine and oyster bars. High end shops and boutiques. Best cineplex in the Metro. Rockwell Center 8981712/02 Q20

Shopping, dining and entertainment hub of the country's financial district. Glorietta and Greenbelt in the Ayala Center Makati are home to 3 department stores. 3 supermarkets, deluxe hotel chains, and over 750 retail, food and entertainment outlets.

Unique hub and spokes layout with central atrium that houses thematic sales and exhibits. 11 cinemas. Upscale food court with excellent cuisine.

Glorietta is the country's most complete shopping, dining and entertainment destination.

It offers a wide range of shopping options ranging from apparel, accessories, home furniture, appliances, name brands, etc.

Glorietta is located at Ayala Ave, Ayala Center 7527272 h4,h5

Upscale. Epicenter of dining and nightlife for foreigners and locals alike. An oasis in the urban jungle with an open air plaza, a lush park, and a manmade lake.

Greenbelt is the country's first lifestyle center that caters to the cosmopolitan consumer who crave for high quality shopping, dining and entertainment.

It has more than 250 dining, retail and entertainment outlets.

It is the first of its kind in indoor-outdoor development. It also has a 3-hectare park and a museum within the commercial complex.

Greenbelt is located at Esperanza St, Ayala Center 7574853/54 h-g, 7-8

Harrison Plaza - Mabini cor Pablo Ocampo 5217820 F21

Robinson's Place - Short walk from LRT. Live entertainment during lunch and weekends. Pedro Gil, Ermita 5367823 E18. Also in Imus, Lipa, Iloilo, Bacolod, Cebu. Opening soon - Angeles City

SM Centerpoint - Ramon Magsaysay Ave, Sta Mesa 7150651 M11

SM City - Arroceros St 5236855 d15

SM Mall of Asia - SM Central Business Park 1, Island A, Bay City Pasay City



Easy access from the Boni Station of the MRT. EDSA cor Pioneer 6875378 T19

Upscale. Bridge to MRT Shaw Boulevard station. Rustan's department store. Food court with range of cuisines. Wellness Zone (L5) with dental/medical/spas. EDSA cor Shaw Blvd 6337851 j10

Right off MRT Ortigas station. Largest mall in Asia. 12 cinemas, sidewalk cafes, grocery. EDSA cor Julia Vargas 633504346 k4-k8

Everything Under One Roof. One stop shopping leisure and entertainment, and first rate environment of the most reasonable prices, SM Megamall has everything you expect of a mall its size and magnitude.

Opened in June 1991 in Pasig City's business enclave, it sits on 105,000 square metres of land along the country's main thoroughfare - EDSA.

The 5-storey Megamall composed of twin buildings has a gross floor area of 331,679 square metres.

Synergizing amusement and entertainment areas, it houses almost a thousand retailers, service shops, department stores and supermarket, restaurants, an exhibition hall, chapel, ice skating rink, theaters that have a combined seating capacity of 11,074 and so many more.

A compact and convenient shopping mall right on the corner of bustling EDSA and Shaw Blvd. Highly accessible via commute or private vehicles, with a bridgeway connecting directly to the Shaw MRT station.

Find the most popular favorites among fast food and restaurant outlets, among them.

•   Max's Restaurant
•   Pancake House
•   Jollibee
•   McDonald's
•   Greenwich
•   Chowking
•   Pizza Hut
•   Frio Mixx
•   Cuba Libre Latin Bar and Restaurant

The F&B outlets listed above are located side by side with leading retail shops such as :-

•   Rustan's Expresslane
•   Handy Man
•   Mercury Drug
•   Bench
•   Human
•   Rusty Lopez
•   Penshoppe Teen Lab
•   The Gift Factory
•   David's Salon
•   Bench Fix Salon
•   National Bookstore

The retail shops listed above have made Starmall their home over the years.

EDSA cor Shaw Blvd. 7181886 i7-i9

Upscale. 18 ADB Ave 6341403 n5

Malls and Shopping Centers In San Juan

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•   (Includes Virramall and Shoppesville) Considered a covered, air conditioned bazaar with bargain prices.
•   Stores specialise in export overrun or knock-off apparel, computers and software, electronics and cellphones.
•   Freestanding stalls offer affordable jewelry, pearls, antiques, and household wares. Ortigas Ave 7210572 T12

Malls and Shopping Centers In Quezon City

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Meet your friends before of after the show at the Colliseum Circle. Located just around the Araneta Coliseum, the Coliseum Circle boasts of tasteful culinary choices ranging from quick snacks to gourmet treats.

The Colliseum Circle's list of world-class restaurants include :-

•   Dencio's
•   Rasa's Sachi
•   Istanbul Express
•   Gloria Maris
•   Cafe Bola
•   Starbucks
•   Padi's Point
•   Klownz U8
•   Eastwood City Walk - E Rodriguez Jr Ave Z10
•   Gateway Mall - Like no other mall in the world. Beside Araneta Coliseum, Cubao 9113101 Lloc 8268/8277 U7-8
•   Robinson's Galleria Pasig - EDSA cor Ortigas Ave 6337641 n1. Also in Pioneer-Boni, Novaliches, Metro East, Dasmarinas, Starmills Pampanga, Sta Rosa, Town Mall Los Banos. Opening soon Metro Bacolod.
•   Big R Supercenter - Cainta Junction, Cagayan De Oro
•   SM North Edsa - North Ave 9269002 0D4

Malls and Shopping Centers In Marikina

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•   Riverbanks Mall - Barangka 9415003 0G5

Malls and Shopping Centers In Paranaque

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•   SM Bicutan - Dona Soledad Avenue, Don Bosco 7779241 0E10
•   SMSusat - Dr A Santas, Susat Road 8298816 0C11

Malls and Shopping Centers In Muntinlupa

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•   ATC (Alabang Town Center) - Alabang Zapote Rd 7750010 0E13
•   Festival Supermall - Filinvest, Alabang 8503517 0E13

The mall plays host to one of the largest, 24 hour transportation terminals south of Metro Manila with routes to Makati, Cubao, and Manila via the South Super Highway-EDSA, or to southern provinces of Laguna, Cavite, Batangas.

Metropolis Star has over 500 retail, food and bargain shopping outlets including the one of a kind, rooftop Starland Themepark and Resort, Marks Bar KTV and Billiards, Kinse Lang, Robinson's Department Store, Robinson's Supermarket, Max's Restaurant plus an executive business center, entertainment hub, a tradehall, and several function halls for your activities.

South Superhighway, Alabang 8503845 8500559 0E13

Malls and Shopping Centers In Las Pinas

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•   SM Southmall - Alabang-Zapote Rd 8000428 0D12

For excellent services and superb cuisine, visit Starmall Las Pinas. Take your pick from its fine restaurant row.

Gloria Maris Chinese Cuisine, Dencio's Bar and Grill, Pancake House, Mark's Sports Bar and Grill, Kitaro Japanese Restaurant, The Royal Caribbean Pattie Shop, and Figaro Coffee Shop to name a few.

Leading retail shops such as Bayo, Bench, Centropell, HBC, Value Point Superstore, and Value Point Supermarket, Las Pinas first full service spa, fitness and boxing center.

The MySpa Wellness and Fitness Center, Bench Fix Salon, Netopia meanwhile, lead the pack of services extended by the mall which also include a photo studio and developing center, cellular phone and watch repair service centers, money exchange and travel agencies.

CV Starr Ave, Philam Life Village Pamplona 872 5249 0D12