Manila
This is almost more of a cultural centre than a shop. Intricately woven baskets, wooden Ifugao bulol statues for guarding rice, plus textiles and other…
Must-see shopping in Manila
Manila
Owned by the Filipino author F Sionil José, Solidaridad has a masterfully curated collection of both Western and Eastern non-fiction, international…
Manila
Über-hip assortment of bars, kitschy shops and galleries selling everything from old LPs to retro toys and housewares.
Manila
Somewhat like an indoor/outdoor flea market, Greenhills has stall after stall selling DVDs and brand-named clothing of questionable legitimacy. But snoop…
Manila
Set over three levels, this is the kind of place that pulls in tourists by the busload. The merchandise is of surprisingly good quality, considering how…
Manila
This is the high end of the Ayala Centre, with scores of swish cafes and restaurants around a central park area. There are five sections (Greenbelt 1 to…
Manila
The speciality here is pinya (fabric woven from pineapple fibres) products – especially embroidered barongs (from P9500), but there are also lacquered…
Manila
The HUB is basically a happy place for creators and entrepreneurs. You'll find all sorts of things being sold out of fun cubicles: wacky fashion…
Manila
This well-regarded Thai import peddles all-natural oils, sunscreen, after-sun gel and an effective lavender-and-citronella mozzie repellent, among many…
Manila
This upscale open-air strip mall spans three long blocks in The Fort (BGC), with loads of good restaurants and upmarket fashion labels, plus art…
Manila
This funky shop specialises in hand-spun textiles and accessories produced by indigenous groups across the Philippines. It also sells fair-trade organic…
Manila
Tessoro's is a souvenir shop with an emphasis on textiles and fashion. The speciality is pinya (fabric woven from pineapple fibres) products – especially…
Manila
One of the top 10 largest malls in the world, with the usual retail shops and a zillion restaurants, plus an Olympic-sized ice rink and an IMAX theatre…
Manila
Manila’s most comprehensive bookshop, with a great travel section and an outstanding selection of fiction and non-fiction (all in English). There are…
Manila
Inside Silahis Arts & Artifacts, Tradewinds stocks a varied assortment of books on the Philippines and Asia, including out-of-print or hard-to-find…
Manila
The flagship shop of this social enterprise selling all–Filipino, chemical-free beauty and health products. Also sells local coffee beans, with free cups…
Manila
Specialises in fair-trade, locally sourced products (including coffee and handicrafts) and chemical-free beauty/health items. Its cafe serves tasty…
Manila
This high-end gallery shop is one for serious collectors with quality hand-crafted furniture, sculpture and artefacts from around the country.
Manila
Plenty of fast food here along with less-ritzy boutiques than in neighbouring Greenbelt. Glorietta 1 through 4 are all under one roof; Glorietta 5 is in a…
Manila
This long-established commercial gallery has a museum-quality selection of Filipino contemporary art. Names to look out for are Norberto Carating, Eric…
Manila
If you want to have a truly local experience – or buy a goat – stumble over to this sprawling covered bazaar not far from the Cubao bus terminals along…
Manila
A conglomeration of art galleries and contemporary furniture showrooms under one roof showcases all that’s chic in the capital’s art and design world.
Manila
Malate’s main market is modern, air-conditioned – and sterile – thanks to a massive reconstruction in 2016. It's known for fruits, including exotic…
