AS WE scramble to look for gifts for our manitos and manitas for the Christmas Party or for our loved ones this Christmas, we sometimes get confused as where to find gifts.
It is good to note that the malls or places to shop within the city are strategically placed from north to south, catering to every Dabawenyo where ever they are.
Chimes Boutiques
Location: Governor Sales St.
For those looking for unique and premium items that cannot be found in our malls, drop by here to check out the items they have to offer. Whether it is a dress or accessory from Filipino designers, like Maureen Disini and Joyce Oreña, or foreign brands like Penguin and Levis, Chimes has got it covered.
Abreeza Ayala Mall
Location: J.P. Laurel
Situated at the downtown area, Abreeza offers its shoppers a range of items of local and foreign brands. Marks&Spencer, H&M, LEGO, and Debenhams are just among the stores that you can find here that will surely have products that will surely suit the person you are giving a gift to.
NCCC Mall of Davao
Location: Ma-a
For those living in the Southern part of the city, this is one of the malls that you can drop by to if you are looking for gifts. Whether it is choosing from items in the department store or among their tenants, you will definitely find something here.
GMall of Davao
Location: J.P. Laurel
The convergence of many Dabawenyos in the city as most jeeps pass by here. GMall is the place to go if you are looking for affordable gifts. The mall is also among those that has the widest selection of items, from the ground floor all the way to the mall's top most floor, you will find something.
Victoria Plaza
Location: J.P. Laurel
While options are limited, Davao City's first mall offers a great selection of items, some of which you cannot find in other malls. The tiangge at the mall also has some items that you would find interesting for a gift.
SM City Davao
Location: Quimpo Boulevard
Another mall that will really cater to those living in the South. SM City Davao offers a wide selection of gift items from appliances to clothes. Should you want to take a break from shopping, you can skate at the temporary ice skating rink at the annex building of the mall.
SM Lanang Premier
Location: J.P. Laurel
Those living in the North won't have to travel far as SM Lanang Premier offers a great selection of gifts that they can check out. Looking for well-designed and comfortable clothes drop by at Uniqlo or Forever 21. If you are looking for food gifts, Mark&Spencer is also here.
S&R Membership Shopping
Location: Matina
Lastly, if you simply want to buy in gifts in bulk or to simply prepare for the Noche Buena or Media Noche, then S&R is the shopping center for you. Offering mainly imported brands, S&R will definitely have premium items that would make a wonderful Christmas hamper for someone special.