Explore malls, markets, shopping districts, local products, souvenirs, and specialty stores across Manila and Metro Manila.
Shopping is a major part of life in Metro Manila. The city is home to enormous modern malls, traditional markets, neighborhood shopping streets, luxury stores, independent shops, and countless places to hunt for something different.
Shopping Malls
Metro Manila is famous for its malls, and many are destinations in their own right.
Beyond shopping, large malls often include restaurants, cafés, cinemas, supermarkets, entertainment, and services, making them convenient places to spend several hours — particularly on a hot or rainy day.
Makati Shopping
Makati is one of Metro Manila’s major shopping destinations.
The Ayala area combines several large shopping centers with restaurants, cafés, hotels, offices, and parks, making it easy to explore much of the district on foot.
BGC
Bonifacio Global City combines shopping with restaurants, entertainment, parks, and modern pedestrian areas.
High Street and the surrounding district make BGC particularly suitable for visitors who prefer to combine shopping with walking and exploring the neighborhood.
Bay Area & Pasay
The Manila Bay and Pasay area contains some of Metro Manila’s largest shopping and entertainment destinations.
It is a convenient area for combining shopping with restaurants, entertainment, hotels, and attractions around the bay.
Divisoria
For a completely different Manila shopping experience, explore Divisoria.
Known for bargain shopping and wholesale goods, the area is packed with stalls, stores, markets, and shopping centers selling clothing, household products, accessories, gifts, decorations, and almost everything in between.
Expect crowds, activity, and plenty to explore.
Markets & Local Shopping
Markets and smaller neighborhood shopping areas offer another side of Manila.
They can be good places to discover local food, everyday products, clothing, handicrafts, and items that you may never encounter in an international shopping mall.
Filipino Products & Souvenirs
Look beyond the standard souvenir stand for something distinctly Filipino.
Locally made food products, coffee, clothing, crafts, homeware, art, books, and regional specialties can make more interesting reminders of your visit or gifts to take home.
Luxury Shopping
Metro Manila also has a substantial luxury retail scene, particularly in Makati and BGC.
International designer brands sit alongside upscale department stores, restaurants, hotels, and specialty retailers.
Shopping Tips
Large malls generally accept cards and digital payments, while carrying some cash is useful for markets, smaller shops, and street vendors.
Opening hours vary, but many major shopping centers stay open well into the evening.
Discover Manila Through Its Shops
Shopping in Manila can mean spending an afternoon in a modern mall, bargaining in a busy market, discovering a small local store, or bringing home something made in the Philippines.
Explore a little further and see what you find.