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Shoppings Malls in Metro Manila

The Philippines does not only get pride from its beaches other God-given attractions. If you’re quite a shopper, the Philippines won’t leave you unaided with its big modern and spacious shopping malls. Of course, if you don’t feel like walking, there are also small ones meant for a few meals, window shopping and maybe a few more hours in the theater.

TriNoma (Quezon City)

The mall is located at EDSA corner North Avenue, Quezon City; beside the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) station of that area. The mall is famous for its spacious stadium type cinema that can give you relaxing hours inside the cinema even if it’s a full house.The mall has six digital cinemas and one THX cinema.

Aside form the wide array of shops, the mall also houses two department stores; Crossings Department Store (Dept.) and The Landmark, the prior being the more high-end one.

Crossings Dept. is famous for their showcase of young Filipino designers’ work put together in The Ramp. The Landmark, on the other hand, is a bargain haven for those who can’t wait to get their hands on cheap finds.

The mall is so complete, you can choose this place as a dining destination (lots of good restaurants), and as a shopping destination. The semi-circular structure of the mall makes it less tiring to go about.

SM City North Edsa (Quezon City)

Located beside TriNoma, is another addition to the SM Prime Holdings’ mall empire. It is divided into the following parts- City Center (Main Building), The Annex, Carpark Plaza, The Block, and Sky Garden.

Usually, people who want to take it slow and easy hangout at The Block which has its own cinema (four theaters) and stores most of which are high-end.

If you want to look for gadgets to buy, this is a good mall for you (see Cyberzone at Carpark Plaza)

Gateway Mall (Quezon City)

It’s another stop of the MRT station beside Araneta Coliseum; a venue for concerts, basketball games and other events. People often dine and shop here while waiting for a concert or after watching one (you can check ticketworld.net for the concerts/events scheduled).

Its restaurants include Italiannis, Café Havanna, and Volare. Enjoy bottomless popcorn and soda as well as a lazy-boy sit for Php 350.00 at Gateway’s Platinum Cinema/ Cineplex 10.

SM Mega Mall (Mandaluyong City)

SM Mega Mall is located along San Miguel Avenue. Most of the mall is like a long stretch of stores, and restaurants similar to a store boulevard but enclosed.

The mall also has its own Cyberzone, where you can also look for gadgets. It also includes an art section where you can purchase art works, and also a lot of furniture shops.

In the middle of the mall is SM Megamall’s newly opened – Atrium (another range of restaurants and shops). This mall’s department store is reliable for cheep, and trendy buys.

The Podium (Mandaluyong City)

Working professionals usually go here during office breaks or even have their meetings here because of the good restaurants that the mall has (Casa Armas Tapas Bar y Restaurante, La Maison, etc.).

The mall has a business atmosphere and is small enough for someone who wants to relax and de-stress. It has its own cinema which is quite smaller than the ones in other malls, but is still quite satisfactory for movie viewing (The mall has two theaters).

You can also visit Terry’s Selection for good wine and healthy, tasty food that you can take home with you.

Shangri-La Plaza Mall (Madaluyong City)

Located beside Edsa Shangri-La hotel, it’s arguably the classiest mall in Ortigas. It has quite a few local stores at the fifth floor- Kamiseta, Space, Bayo, and more.

Mostly imported brands like Debenhams, Mango, Guess, Armani Exchange, Warehouse, and Zara are in the mall.

More imported brands are in Rustan’s Department Store; a well known high-end department store in the Philippines. If you want to focus on shopping without having to walk a lot, this is the mall for you.

Greenhills Shopping Center (San Juan City)

Greenhills Shopping Center is famous for its bazaar. Its goods range from clothes, jewellery (pearl jewellery and others) to furniture.

During Christmas season, it usually has a night market (an extension from the usual ones that rent), that sells really cheap goods.

Outside the bazaar is a food strip as well as more relaxing high-end sections; Promenade and Greenhills Theatre Mall

Greenbelt (Makati City)

It has sprawling high-end shops that seem to have no end, and one-of-a-kind restaurants. Greenbelt is for the leisure shopper, the night owl or the food fanatic.

Its fusion of nature’s outdoors and modern indoor interior will leave you entertained even if you’re only there for site seeing or window shopping.

Glorietta (Makati City)

Located beside Greenbelt, is Glorietta. Glorietta is divided to 5 parts, with Glorietta 5 being its latest addition (mainly local stores). Practically every whim of a shopper can be found here- bargain shopping, high-end shopping, sports apparel shopping and a lot more.

Also found in Glorietta is the main branch of Rustan’s Department Store. There’s a lot to look at, so save your energy and eat a hearty meal before you get your feet moving.

Power Plant Mall (Makati)

Power Plant Mall; located beside Rockwell’s condominiums, is a very homey mall. It’s also known for its cinema (six theatres), and was in fact, one of the pioneers that revolutionized the cinematic experience in the Philippines.

It attracts many people for its appeal as a hang out place both for friends and families. Outside the mall is The Rockwell Tent; an event venue.

Also in the mall is Archaeology; the section for local fashion finds which is frequently visited by fashionistas.

Mall of Asia Complex (Manila City)

More than just a mall, the Mall of Asia Complex also has a science discovery center, an Olympic-sized skating rink, as well as a food strip in front of Manila Bay.

The mall has a fantastic view of the famous Manila Bay sunset, which will be definitely a bonus for your visit if you happen to witness it.

Its architecture is so wonderfully modern it will leave you in awe when viewing it from the outside.

Robinsons Place Manila (Manila City)

Robinsons Place Manila is often the place where students from Manila’s universities visit. Its newest wing; Robinsons Midtown, includes restaurants that range from Filipino to Japanese cuisine as well as shops including Dorothy Perkins, Topshop and Aldo, among others.