This is a cheap store full of knockoffs. I saw all kinds of knockoff clothes, shoes, bags, even…read moreelectronics. It's like going shopping at divisoria but without the haggling. It's also low quality but at least the prices are fair. Cucci purse? Louis button? Kare spade? Supreme/champion sandals? Mini plastic birkin? You can have it all for cheap. I also saw Adidas with 4 stripes. This is definitely better than only 3 stripes. This store is like a big sweatshop. AC is on but it's still warm The escalators don't work and forget about an elevator. You're also not going to be able to get any customer service. Good luck and happy bargain hunting.

So this was my first mega mall experience in the Philippines and Cebu as a whole. I can honestly…read moresay I was blown away and impressed. From the stores, the size, and the restaurant options. A must see if in Cebu and looking for an amazing shopping experience. P.S. Remember where you parked and entered the mall........it will save you time.

Large Shopping Mall [CEBU CITY, Philippines]…read more What da wow! This mall is H-U-G-E! This is a super mall claiming to be the 4th largest mall in the world! Now that's impressive. SM Seaside located in Cebu has everything -- Shopping, Dining, Entertainment, Movies, and Services. I thought I was back in the U.S. when I saw retail stores like American Eagle, Columbia Sportswear, Cotton On, Crocs, Footlocker, H&M, Guess, Levi's, M·A·C, Miniso, Oakley, The North Face... they still have an Esprit store ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ... and food franchise stores like Auntie Anne's, Burger King, Cinnabon, Dominos Pizza, Dunkin' Donuts, Gong Cha, KFC, Krispy Kreme, Sbarro, and, of course, Starbucks! Mom and I were looking for souvenir shops and found some at a store called Island Souvenirs. An employee was very helpful in finding the right sizes for us when we were shopping for novelty shirts. We also found Kultura, a franchise souvenir shop (I love this store). I found some stores with clever names: John Lemon (juice bar), Belle Lumiere -- characters from Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" (aesthetic salon), and Eye Browse (optical). They have bowling, ice skating, and movies for entertainment. SM Seaside is one of the biggest malls in Visayas and the largest shopping mall in Cebu City. The mall has five (5) floors with over 700 stores!! 12 of them are anchor stores. The Philippines has some of the biggest malls! So crazy! My only complaint... they should have more electronic floor maps of the mall sprinkled everywhere... you know, like ones that point on the map "You are here" because it's so easy to get lost here. Review #3339

This was a rare occurence. I just came from a shopping center that did NOT have a lot of people…read more Shopping centers in the Philippines tend to be very busy any day and any time of the week. So to go to this shopping center where almost every business had zero customers was very surprising. The view of the water was wonderful. They also have replicas of numerous landmarks of the world. Specifically, you can see Big Ben, Statue of Liberty, Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This shopping center is called Sands Gateway Mall, and it is situated close to the water in Danao City, Cebu. Really pretty location that has only been open a couple of years. Hopefully, the only reason they were slow is because most of the mall's occupants are reataurants. Also, we came at an odd time (between 2 and 4 pm). Metro will be opening next door in the next year or so. That will increase customer traffic for sure. In the meantime, drop by this mall for a meal if you are wanting to avoid long lines.

Very good location and very nice ambiance. It offers everything you need from supermarket to…read morerestaurants that offer different kinds of cuisines and a well known pharmacy. Added to that, it has diving store and travel and tours, coffee shop and spa wherein in you can greatly relax. This place is really just about EVERYTHING!

Not my favorite mall. I got pretty bored here really quick. My mom and auntie wanted to go in there…read moreto look for a mirror for the house so I went into a housewares store with them. Who knew there were that many types of rice cookers? There are tons of stores selling everyday clothes, but I didn't see any bookstores and there's a store selling really generic cheapo gifts but nothing souvenir worthy, so I wandered in that store and came out empty handed. But I am happy to say that for 5 pesos per song, you can sing karaoke in the arcade upstairs. :) That was definitely the highlight of my visit. But before I could sing, I had to wait my turn watching the teen boys singing. I don't think you see that many guys in general volunteering for karaoke in the USA (especially not young ones) so it was definitely different to see. Usually the ones in the USA want to rap or look tough or something. These boys were singing romantic songs to no one in particular or 80s rock songs. I had to wait for the teens to finish their performances and I picked a Tagalog song to sing. I'm such a newb at this language but why sing in English in the Philippines when I can do that at home? And what better way to practice my Tagalog than singing in a public space to a wide audience of passersby at the mall? It was great until the song before mine finished and somehow the karaoke machine just froze for 5 minutes. Ugh... The big group had left already and there was just one teen guy waiting for his turn, but he tried helping me. Fortunately the machine started working again out of nowhere and I got to sing my song. Nobody really cares if anyone sings. They just go on like it's any normal day because hey! it's the Philippines. EVERYONE sings here. You hear people almost everywhere singing. It's like walking into a karaoke room place. Except you could be anywhere. It's true. It's more fun in the Philippines! Also they have Dunkin Donuts downstairs if you start craving for their eclairs. Yes, the Dunkin in the Philippines sells eclairs and they are scrumptious. I had the green matcha tea and tiramisu. Get your game together in the states, Dunkin! Other stores in this mall include Watsons and Red Ribbon if I remember correctly. If you're hungry for something besides Dunkin Donuts there's not a whole lot to choose from here. If you're looking to buy some tshirts or sing karaoke for 5 pesos, or if you're craving some yummy eclairs, this is a decent spot. But otherwise, I prefer Robinsons or SM.

Authentic Brand Name Stores [LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU Philippines]…read more When our driver suggested that we check out the Outlets I said let's do it so before heading back to our hotel he took us here. Many brand name stores especially shoe brands like Converse, Nike, Adidas, Vans, Skechers, and Puma. We walked around a little bit more continuing our window shopping until we stopped at Giordano (clothing store). That's it... Mom and I splurged at this one store and after paying for our items we didn't want to see the rest of the stores anymore for fear of spending more $$. Quit while you're ahead LoL There are food stalls inside in case you are hankering for food or a snack. Let's go shopping... Review #3350

Parkmall is one of the places we like to visit when we are in Cebu. Actually, it is located in…read moreMandaue just outside of Cebu City. They are not as big as our favorite mall in Cebu, but they are closer to home. They have a little bit of everything you need. There is a grocery store to supply your food needs. We like to exchange our dollars for Philippine Pesos at a shop inside the mall. On the second floor of the mall there is a bunch of shops filled with all kinds of stuff. We bought a very cool backpack at a bargain price. There are a multitude of dining options both fast food and sit down. Heck, they even got a casino to fulfill your gambling desires. Yup, I am a fan of Parkmall.

Parkmall's best feature is that it is a pet friendly mall! Animal lovers can bring their furbabies…read morefor a stroll inside as long as they're kept in a leash. Parkmall has a department store, a grocery, pet shops, appliance stores and etc so it's a great one-stop shop venue. Plenty of restaurants too in case you find yourself hungry while shopping!

A good go to place to find restaurants and stores for essentials. I think that the selection of…read morerestaurants can be better.

Ayala Center Cebu is a big shopping place in Cebu City. They have many stores where you can find…read moreclothes, gadgets, and other things. What's cool is they often have sales and discounts, so you can get good stuff for less money. Besides shopping, there are lots of places to eat. You can choose from fancy restaurants to simple food places. And if you want to have fun, they have a cinema where you can watch movies and other entertainment stuff.What's also nice is that the service is great. The people who work there are helpful and friendly. Plus, they have lots of coffee, Boba, and sweet dessert stores where you can treat yourself to something tasty while you shop or hang out. Overall, Ayala Center Cebu is a fun place to visit. You can find good deals on things you need, enjoy tasty treats, and have a good time with your friends or family.

When I am in the Philippines I go through a transformation. I become a fan of shopping malls…read more What the heck!! In the good ole U.S.A going to the malls is something I do not like at all so I rarely step inside one. In the Philippines, though, I look forward to stepping inside their doors. Robinsons Galleria in Cebu City is one of the newer and largest ones in Cebu. There are about 4 or 5 levels of shops to explore. I do enjoy exploring and getting exercise in this air conditioned haven. Terrific selection of stores and food places plus so much else. Most of the staff I come across are friendly. Robinsons is super clean, and it is not too crowded. If you are a foreignor visiting Cebu, chances are you will be a fan of Robinsons Galleria too. Step inside and find out.

Now this mall, in my opinion beats all the malls in Cebu! I could say it would rival the Seaside SM…read moremall but this mall is a lot cleaner! I also like to say that there are many security guards that keep the visitors safe. That's what I like. They don't just let anyone in here. With many floors and shops to explore. You could be here for days literally! I'm definitely gonna come back here when I get a chance. Did I mention, their building a condo on top of the mall, so if you wanna live here, the mall is right underneath you. How cool is that?