Robinsons Place adds flavor to historic Dumaguete
MANILA, Philippines - Visiting Dumaguete City is like traveling back to Spanish time with lampposts outlining Rizal Boulevard, universities and buildings with colonial architectural features. Even the friendly locals exude that genteel vibe.
With such colorful history and a prestigious position in academe, the capital city Dumaguete City has successfully evolved into a progressive force in Negros Oriental province.
One contributing factor is the presence of Robinsons Place Dumaguete, the first full-service mall in Dumaguete City. Situated in the Dumaguete Business Park along Calindagan corner South Road, Robinsons Land Corporation’s (RLC) two-level shopping mall, which was formally opened late last year, has become a major catalyst, providing a one-stop shopping experience in a modern and beautiful setting.
“Locals and those who reside in nearby towns flock to the mall regularly not only to shop but also to spend time with their families. The other features of the mall, like the al fresco area, which is accessible to moviegoers, the fast food court and the brightly lit atrium are among the popular spots for our shoppers. The cinemas are always jam-packed especially during special screenings and previews,” says Joseph Sian, Robinsons Malls Group property manager for Robinsons Place Dumaguete, Robinsons Place Bacolod and Robinsons Cybergate Bacolod.
Spanning a total gross floor area of over 40,000 square meters, Robinsons Place Dumaguete has endeared itself to the Dumagueteños’ relaxed and casual lifestyle with its wide, airy spaces, high ceilings and abundant natural lighting. Dumaguete’s landscape of mountains and beaches is truly a beautiful backdrop for the mall’s al fresco area.
Being the first full-service mall in Dumaguete City, it boasts a complete mix of shopping, dining, entertainment and specialty options for Dumagueteños. Close to a hundred national and local retail bigwigs have joined Robinsons Place Dumaguete. Leading the pack are Robinsons Malls’ anchor stores Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Movieworld, Robinsons Appliances, Toys R Us-Toy Box, Handyman Do-It-Best Center and Robinsons Bank.
Also in the mall are national retail giants like Jollibee, KFC, McDonald’s, Chowking, Greenwich, Goldilocks, Shakey’s, Dunkin Donuts, Mang Inasal, Rai Rai Ken, Bo’s Coffee, Bench, Human, Penshoppe, Kamiseta, The Travel Club, Trod, Gibi, The Athlete’s Foot, Rusty Lopez, Otto Shoes, Fila, Converse, Alberto, Res Toe Run, Mendrez, Blued, The Sun Shop, LBC, Banco De Oro, PLDT, Smart Wireless Center, Gamer’s Station, Picture City, C. Sarabia Optical, Broadway Gems, Ystilo Salon, Netopia, World of Fun, Unisilver, Marcella Myx, CD-R King, Western Union, David’s Salon, Circuit City and Booksale.
Local retailers are not to be missed. Dumaguete’s finest includes Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries, Hayahay Boutique, Mixed Berry Fashion Boutique, Cuttin’ Loose Hair & Nails Studio and Training Center, Clinic for Dental Concerns, Fuji Digital, Maganda Travel and Tours, Alex Pizzeria, CB Grill and Scooby’s.
Regional favorites like Mooon Café, Pino, Gustavian, Sunburst Fried Chicken, Lonely Planet, Casa Ilongga, ML Dimsum and Teahouse, Ted’s La Paz Batchoy, BongBong’s Piaya and Pasalubong, CrownTech, Technomart, Diamante Jewellers, Eye Browse, Oro China, Karat World, Galleon Enterprises, Cellworks Digital, Save ‘N Earn, Po’s Digital, Xchange, Leylam hawarma, Señorito’s Crispy Chicken, I Love Sysig and Bacolod Lechon Haus complete the local lineup.
The city’s rich culture, stunning forms of arts and overflowing talents of its gentle people are showcased in Robinsons Place Dumaguete, particularly with events that empower the local community.
Currently, there are two other Robinsons Malls in Central Visayas (Robinsons Place Cebu and Robinsons Cybergate Cebu), one in Eastern Visayas (Robinsons Place Tacloban), and three others in Western Visayas (Robinsons Place Bacolod, Robinsons Cybergate Bacolod and Robinsons Place Iloilo).
