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The Biggest Mall YET: Robinsons Place Opens Print
Written by November 22, 2009: The Negros Chronicle   
No less than one hundred stores will open its doors to the public, of which fifty are national chain stores, the rest are locally owned. Robinson’s Malls is soaring high once again as it opens another new addition to its prestigious mall chain portfolio – Robinsons Place Dumaguete.

Now counting 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 Dumagueteños and Negrenses from the time it landed its feet in the City to the time it stood up and officially geared up for business. Robinsons Place Dumaguete will open on November 23, 2009.

The expansive 2-level mall development is situated as a major component in Dumaguete Business Park, which stands along Calindagan Road corner South Road, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. Spanning a total gross floor area of over 400,000 Square meters, this very full-service mall development in Dumaguete features an exceptional and contemporary ambience that wonderfully complements the City’s refined and cultured sensibility and lifestyle flair. But what fuel its desire more to bring in its own distinct shopping , dining and leisure experience to the City are its strong economic and social activity and its position as a prime destination for intellectual and educational pursuits.

Robinsons place Dumaguete will also overflow with bright sights and colors, exhilarating sounds, bold flavors and incredible energy once they open their mall to an expected throng of mall-goers coming from the City and the neighboring cities and towns within Negros Oriental province. Robinsons place Dumaguete welcomes over a hundred of top food retail tenants. Leading the pack are Robinsons Malls’ well-respected retail affiliates that is Robinsons Department Store, Toys R’ Us- Toy Box, Robinsons Supermarket, Handyman Do-It Best Home Center, Robsinons  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, Gibis, Goldilocks, Greenwich, Guess, Human, Jewelrich, Jollibbe, Kamiseta, Karat World, KFC, LBC, LTO-RVS Drug Testing Center, Mang Inasal, Marcella, McDonalds, Mendrez, Mirror, Netopia, Penshoppe/For Me/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 eagerly engages in the entrepreneurial bug of the city, a hefty number of local home-grown players also make their way in 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. Lhuillier, 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 Dori\um, Scooby’s, Bacolod Lechon Haus, CB Grill, Sypder 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 breathe in a lively and modern allure to Dumaguete which has long-been known for its “old city” charm. It also boosts ts full potential by highlighting its well-planned formats and features. The main  components of the mall include a bright and breezy Alfresco dining area, a 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-restraurants.

Like other Robinsons Malls nationwide, this new development promises to offer breathless and endless possibilities. While you score out latest finds in fashion do errands and a bit of pampering, you’ll also be treated to an enticing aroma and flavor of top gastronomic choices. As a treat, you can even end your visit with a little play and recreation.

ROBINSONS MALL GEARS UP NATIONWIDE.

Indeed, it has been a hectic yetrewarding year for Robinsons as they open not just ne but 6 new mall developments within the year. Early this year, the chain opened a lifestyle and cybercenter in Davao and a full-service mall in Tacloban. Last month, it also held a star-studded grand launch party for its flagship in MInadanao, Robinsons Place GenSan. After opening Robinsons Place Dumaguete, they will once again jet set to launch Robinsons Ilocos Norte and Robinsons Cybergate Cebu before the year ends.

Robinsons Place Dumaguete is Robinsons Malls’ 27th shopping mall development in the country and it’s the 6th in the Visayas Region. Robinsons Malls, a proud division under JG Summit property development arm Robinsons Land Corporation, 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).