Manila Shopping

  1. Arranque Market

    Arranque Market on Soler St has an ancient and murky collection of food stalls.

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  2. Ayala Center

    You can buy authentic brand-name clothes in Manila for a fraction of the prices charged in Europe, Australia, Japan or the USA. Locals happily note that the designer stores stock this year's collections, so you won't have to worry about looking like last year's sensation. Look for them at Ayala Center, a vast complex of interlinked buildings, shops, hotels and enclosed malls, which at times seems to have taken over the entire town.

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  3. Balikbayan Handicrafts

    The kind of place that pulls in tourists by the busload. Piles of stuff, from hideous carved fish to charming wind chimes. At least at this tourist joint - unlike others elsewhere in the world - the 'Made in the Philippines' tag is appropriate.

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  4. Bibliarch Bookstore

    Bookstore with a selection focused on art and architecture; there's a wide array of foreign magazines.

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  5. Blacksoup Project Artspace

    Local art, films and installations are all part of a varied and erratic line-up.

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  7. Bong Salaveria

    Easily the oddest collection of stores in Manila is at the Marikina Shoe Expo, a once open-air collection of discount shoe vendors. One of these is Bong Salaveria, selling authentic retro 1950s and 1960s décor collected by a local film editor.

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  8. Budji Layug

    New takes on traditional styles are the theme at this serene showroom for one of the leading local interior designers. There's exquisite craftsmanship in the wood and rattan items.

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  9. Caffe Ricco Renzo

    Part cultural centre, part gallery and part café, this multifaceted place displays works by Manila artists, some of whom trained right here. There are regular art lessons as well as seminars on writing and other pursuits.

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  10. Carvajal St

    Off Quintin Paredes St in Binondo is a small alley - Carvajal St - lined on both sides with stalls piled with fruits, sweets and freshly roasted chestnuts.

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  11. Central Market

    North of Quiapo Church, along Andalucia St, the dingy Central Market, by the Manila City Jail, sells clothes, military uniforms, knives and hardware.

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  13. Chunky Far Flung Gallery + Store

    Easily the oddest collection of stores in Manila is at the Marikina Shoe Expo, a once open-air collection of discount shoe vendors. One of these is Chunky Far Flung Gallery + Store, selling figurines and other goofy toys including Astroboy gear.

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  14. Datelines Bookstore

    Small but carefully chosen collection of used Western and Filipino books.

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  15. Divisoria Market

    The Divisoria Market is a major centre for bale clothing and textiles, with cheap fakes of practically every brand name on the market.

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  16. Duty Free Fiesta Mall

    South of NAIA is the Duty Free Fiesta Mall where newly arrived passengers can pick up cigarettes, chocolates, liquor, cosmetics, electronic goods, household appliances etc at duty-free prices. Grab a taxi, private car, bus, or jeepney to get there.

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  17. Filipinas Heritage Library

    Contains good resources on Filipino history, art and culture, and is also the repository of thousands of images related to the Philippines. Good displays of artistic and historical photos (free); excellent bookstore.

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  19. Firma

    There's everything from kitsch to elegant artworks designed by the owners of this delightful store. The tassels in their many forms are a must-purchase. At night, the upstairs is a trendy bar, Castro at Firma.

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  20. Gateway Mall

    In Cubao, the Gateway Mall has a large and glitzy collection of shops. Its real value is as an elevated transfer point between the LRT 1 and 2 lines.

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  21. Glorietta Mall

    The main focus of the Ayala Center is Glorietta Mall is actually four malls (Glorietta 1 to Glorietta 4) under one cross-shaped roof. There are hundreds of mostly midrange shops and stores here. Certain areas are devoted to electronics, art and other specialities. There are dozens of restaurants at all prices.

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  22. Greenbelt 1

    Fast food and simple restaurants, a supermarket and theatres.

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  23. Greenbelt 2

    Upscale restaurants with large patios.

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  25. Greenbelt 3

    Upscale restaurants, cafés, bars, theatres and designer boutiques.

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  26. Greenbelt 4

    Luxury stores such as Gucci.

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  27. Greenhills Shopping Center

    Greenhills Shopping Center, not far from Robinsons Galleria, is somewhat like a flea market, with stall after stall selling everything from dubious CDs to antiques.

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  28. Hiraya Gallery

    This long-established gallery has a museum-quality selection of Filipino art. A fine example is the polychromatic carving of rubber by Leonard Aguinaldo. The owners are veteran travellers and their experience shows.

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  29. Ilalim ng Tulay

    Under Quezon Bridge, otherwise known as Ilalim ng Tulay, you can find really cheap junk for tourists.

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