Shopping in Manila
Modern super-malls and sleek boutiques are mostly found around Malate, EDSA and Makati districts. Rummage around Ermita's shops and stalls for contemporary art, embroidered dresses, rattan chairs and brass jewellery boxes. Mabini is the best place to find local art, and Chinatown's best buy is jade jewellery. Bargain-hunters head to Divisoria Market, the city's largest flea market, to haggle over "designer" jewellery and kitchen utensils. Most shopping malls open daily 9am-9pm, and markets 8am-4pm.
Shops
Expand all1. Shangri-La Plaza - Big-brand shopping
Show moreShangri-La Plaza in Epifanio de los Santos Avenue is the perfect place for bargain hunters. Spend the afternoon window shopping in chic Armani or buying pretty underwear in Marks & Spencer. There's a cosmopolitan food court and a Multiplex cinema for when the energy runs out.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-9pm
Address
Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA, at corner of Shaw Boulevard), Ortigas Center, Manila 1552
Telephone
+63 (0) 2 636 1225
2. SM Mall of Asia - Manila's biggest shopping centre
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The SM Mall of Asia, perched on Manila Bay in Pasay City, is the biggest shopping centre in the Philippines. As well as hundreds of shops, there's an Olympic-sized ice rink, an IMAX and countless bars and restaurants. There's even a little tram to ferry shoppers around.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-10pm
Address
SM Central Business Park I, Island A, Bay City, Pasay City, Manila 1300
Telephone
+63 (0) 2 831 3340
Markets
Expand all3. Chinatown - Jade figurines and jewellery
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Crawl through the cramped streets of Chinatown in Binondo in an elaborate horse-drawn calesa (carriage) for souvenirs and gifts. Here cluttered shops sell jade figurines, carved jewellery, silk purses and horoscope key rings. When energy runs low, make a pit stop for chilli noodles.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-late
Address
Binondo, Manila 1006
Transport
LRT1 to Carriedo
4. Divisoria - Flea market
Show moreChaotic, pungent and wonderfully colourful, Divisoria between Tondo and San Nicolas is a great place to spend the morning haggling. Stallholders offer accessories, textiles and kitchen utensils. Prices quoted are wholesale so feel free to get in the bargaining mood.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 8am-10pm
Address
Claro M Recto Ave, Manila 1010
Telephone
+63 (0) 2 524 7141
Transport
Jeepney or LRT2 to Cubao station
Specialists
Expand all5. Silahis Arts and Artifacts - Filipino arts and crafts
Show more Located at The Silhais Center in Ermita, Silahis Arts and Artifacts sell quality Filipino handicrafts, ceramics, primitive art and sculpture. Look for handmade rattan chairs, basketry, brightly patterned textiles and simple, quality sustainable wooden furniture. They'll ship anything overseas.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-7pm
Address
744, Calle Real del Palacio, The Sihalis Center, Intramuros, Manila 1002
Telephone
+63 (0) 2 527 3841
6. Rufee Art Gallery - Local artists
Show moreMabini Street in Ermita is home to the Mabini group of local artists and is studded with tiny galleries. Rufee Art Gallery stands out from the crowd for its contemporary artwork and collection of Paco Gorospe's colourful and surreal work.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 9am-10pm
Address
Sining Pilipino Complex, 1664 Mabini Street, Manila 1000
Telephone
+63 (0) 2 400 6059
Transport
LRT1 to Quirino
