Robinsons opens first full-service mall in Dumaguete
MANILA, Philippines - Robinsons Malls opens another new addition to its prestigious mall chain portfolio — Robinsons Place Dumaguete. Now counted as their 27th shopping-mall development in the country, Robinsons is celebrating not only the opening of the mall but the heartfelt support and great anticipation of the Dumagueteños and Negrenses, from the time it broke ground in the city to the time it officially geared up for business. Robinsons Place Dumaguete opens today, Nov. 23.
The expansive two-level mall development is situated as a major component of Dumaguete Business Park, which stands along Calindagan Road corner South Road, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. Spanning a total gross floor area of over 40,000 square meters, this very first full-service mall development in Dumaguete features an exceptional and contemporary ambience that complements the city’s refined and cultured sensibility and lifestyle flair. Robinsons Place Dumaguete will bring its own distinct shopping, dining and leisure experience to this city with its strong economic and social activity, and its position as a prime destination for intellectual and educational pursuits.
The mall will also overflow with bright sights and colors, exhilarating sounds, bold flavors and incredible energy once the mall opens to an expected throng of mall-goers coming from the city as well as neighboring cities and towns within Negros Oriental province. Robinsons Place Dumaguete welcomes over a hundred top food and retail tenants. Leading the pack are Robinsons Malls’ well-respected retail affiliates Robinsons Department Store, Toys R’ Us-ToyBox, Robinsons Supermarket, Handyman Do-It Best Home Center, Robinsons Appliances and Robinsons Movieworld.
Also joining the roster are top-notch names including Alberto/Geox, Bench, Blued, Booksale, Bo’s Coffee, Broadway Gems, Casa Ilongga, CD-R King, Chowking, Circuit City, Converse, David’s Salon, Dunkin Donuts, FILA, Fuji Digital, Gamer’s Station, Gibi, Goldilocks, Greenwich, Guess, Human, Jewelrich, Jollibee, Kamiseta, Karat World, KFC, LBC, LTO-RVS Drug Testing Center, Mang Inasal, Marcella, McDonald’s, Mendrez, Mirror, Netopia, Penshoppe / ForMe / Oxygen, Picture City, Rai Rai Ken, Rusty Lopez, Shakey’s, Skin Perfect, Sun Shop, Surfer’s Paradise, Travel Club, Trod, Unisilver, Urge, Vintage Vision, Western Union RCPI, World of Fun, and Ystilo.
As Robinsons Malls engages in the entrepreneurial bustle of the city, a hefty number of local homegrown players also make their way to the lineup. The list of local players includes Ted’s La Paz Batchoy, Bong Bong’s, Sansrival, Hayahay Boutique, Lonely Planet, Sunburst Fried Chicken, Moon Café, Pino, Gustavian, M. Lhuiller Dimsum & Tea House, C. Sarabia, Mixed Berry, Diamante Jewellers, Cuttin Loose, Alvarico Dental Clinic, Oro China, Galleon Enterprises, Cellworks, Save n Earn, Po’s Digital, Xchange, Maganda Travel, I Love Sysig, Alex Pizzeria, Doner Dorum, Scooby’s, Bacolod Lechon Haus, CB Grill, Spyder and OZ Racing.
Other promising names to watch out for are Double Treasures, Aficionado, Time Concept, Hi Top Magazine, Lighters Galore, Kaila Bags, Creamee D’Lite, Noodle House, Red Ninja, Siopao Bai, VIP Perfume, Creamy Blends, Coffee Avenue, Fruitas, Black Pearl, Potato Corner, Mr. Softy, De Oro Therapeutic, Prietoz, Kingcorn, TJ Hotdog, Health Shop, Thirsty Fruit Juices and Shakes, Bounce & Bounce and Waffle Time.
Apart from this mix of national and local retail and food tenants, it is also expected to add a lively and modern allure to Dumaguete, which has long been known for its “old city” charm. The mall also boasts well-planned formats and features. Main components include a bright and breezy al fresco dining area, dynamic activity area, a health and beauty zone, service and IT zone, fashion and apparel zone, an amusement center and a zone for quick-serve restaurants.
Like other Robinsons Malls nationwide, this new development promises to offer endless possibilities. While you score the latest finds in fashion, do errands and indulge in a bit of pampering, you’ll also be treated to the enticing aromas and flavors of top gastronomic choices.
Robinsons Malls Gears Up Nationwide
Indeed, it has been a hectic yet rewarding year for Robinsons as they open not just one but six new mall developments within the year. Early this year, the chain opened a lifestyle and cyber center in Davao and a full-service mall in Tacloban. Last month, it also held a star-studded grand launch party for its flagship mall in Mindanao, Robinsons Place GenSan. After opening Robinsons Place Dumaguete, they will once again get set to launch Robinsons Ilocos Norte and Robinsons Cybergate Cebu before the yearend.
Robinsons Place Dumaguete is Robinsons Malls’ sixth mall development in the Visayas region. A division under JG Summit property development arm Robinsons Land Corporation, Robinsons Malls is currently operating one shopping mall development in Central Visayas (Robinsons Place Cebu), one in Eastern Visayas (Robinsons Place Tacloban) and three in Western Visayas (Robinsons Place Bacolod, Robinsons Place Iloilo and Robinsons Cybergate Bacolod).
