Dapitan Arcade became a substantial part of my film and TV production days as well as my visual merchandising stint. It served as my ever-reliable wingman and best pal when I needed to source props, set decorations, and window display elements with a limited budget.

But this design paradise isn’t just for professional stylists and decorators. If you are into decorating and developing your living space, I bet you are familiar with it. anybody searching for reasonably-priced quality items is welcome! All you need is a good eye and a lot of time! good eye, because you’ll be bombarded by a gazillion options. and a lot of time, because, well, it’s easy to not notice how numerous hours you have burned hopping from one stall to another!

Dapitan Arcade is one of the most popular places to source decoration, furniture pieces, and other crafts in Metro Manila. but it’s chiefly known for its overflowing options for Christmas ornaments. Of course, there are other products including lighting or lamps, kitchen tools and utensils, vintage-looking items, picture frames, trinkets, and whatnot. but what attracts faithful customers and curious people is the relatively low price, less expensive than the average market rates.

If you are one of the curious peeps and it’s your first time going here, here are some of the stuff you’ll find and what to expect when you check out Dapitan Arcade.

WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?

Gdzie to się znajduje?
Jak się tam dostać?
Are there vehicle parking spaces?
What are the operating hours?
When is the best time to go?
Jak wejść
What are the products sold at Dapitan Arcade?
Dapitan Arcade shopping & safety Tips
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Gdzie to się znajduje?

Dapitan Arcade is located at #39 Dapitan street corner Kanlaon Street, Barangay Sta. Teresita, Quezon City.

This is strategically located near the border of Manila and Quezon City, marked by the welcome Rotonda marble monument. This is the area where producers unload big bulk of their factory excess, export overruns, or surplus. Hence, it is in some cases called bagsakan.

The shops will then sell these export-quality items for a price lower than the market average. Zdobyć!

Originally, Dapitan Arcade primarily refers to the old building on the corner of Dapitan street and Kanlaon Street. but it eventually developed into an inclusive surplus shop community that covers the main building and the surrounding tents, stalls, and even other buildings in the area.

Jak się tam dostać?

Dapitan Arcade is very available whether you are taking the public mode of transportation or if you are driving your own car.

If you’re coming from anywhere near EDSA or easy access to any MRT Station:

Take the MRT to Quezon Avenue Station.

Ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo.

Get off at Burger King on the corner of Quezon Avenue and Kanlaon Street, just before you reach welcome Rotonda.

From Burger King, you can reach Dapitan Arcade on foot in 7-10 minutes.

From numerous parts of Manila City, simply ride a jeepney bound for DAPITAN.

If you are driving your own car, you can just use your Waze or Google Maps for directions. This will also let you know the live traffic situation.

Are there vehicle parking spaces?

For those bringing their own cars, designated vehicle parking slots are available, but you need to be there really early to get a slot.

Otherwise, you can just find a spot on the side of the road. There are locals who will offer to find you a vehicle parking spot and look after your automobile for a fee.

What are the operating hours?

Main Dapitan Arcade Building
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Poniedziałek niedziela

Outside Tents/Stalls
7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Poniedziałek niedziela

Note: This is just the typical opening hours. The opening time and closing time may vary per tent/stall.

When is the best time to go?

Early morning. As much as possible, go there early in the morning when the crowds are small and the sun is not too harsh.

We arrived there at around 11 AM and there were quite a lot of people already. The volume of the crowd was steadily enhancing near lunchtime. The top hours or the busiest time is in the afternoon.

Jak wejść

In the past, you just enter and exit the main Dapitan Arcade building anywhere. However, during these remarkable times, the designated entrance to the main building is on the Dapitan street side.

Register first. better if you have your own pen.

Next, the guard will check your temperature.

Start exploring! Don’t forget to practice proper social distancing.

If you exit and you need to reenter, just go back to the same entrance and tell the guard you have already registered before so you won’t need to register again.

What are the products sold at Dapitan Arcade?

From the moment you arrive, you will be bombarded with various kinds of items. It’s an overwhelming experience. items sold vary. There are stalls that sell the same stuff over the years, but there are also those that switch items or modify their displays depending on the season. Others just add seasonal items to their regular products.

Here are some of the things you’ll see while exploring. For the prices, you may check out Dapitan Arcade’s official website.

Ceramic Plates (P200-350)
Ceramic pieces (dinnerware, dishware, tableware, tea sets, Nordic, Chinese, etc.)
Christmas Lanterns (from P1700 for simpler designs to as much as P9000 for much more fancy ones)
Christmas Decors (Snowballs, Santa Claus figures, etc.)
Christmas Trees cost P2500 (small) to as much as P13500 (10 ft, gold)
Wooden crates (P180-P550) and wooden plates (P170-P320)
Basketware (P200-P1000, depending on size and design)
Artificial turf (P1000-P1200)
Christmas Snow Globes (P1200-P2000)
Nordic minimalist plates and baking plates with deal with (P200-P230)
Jewelry Boxes (starts at P800)
Wooden Signages (P150-P350)
Buddha Statues (P600-P3200, depending on style and design)
Flower decorations (P150-P350)
World landmark table decors (P450-P600)
Other items include:

Garden items (pots, tools, etc.)

Glassware (goblet, beer mugs, specialty glasses, etc.)

Sprzęt kuchenny

Lightings and Lamps

Vases

Religious Displays

Wall Decors (clocks, picture frames, creative signage and posters, etc.)

Decorative Jars

Toys

Vintage-looking Items

Figurines

Dzwonki wietrzne

Concept Decors (music boxes, bells, keyholders, collectibles, etc.)

Dapitan Arcade shopping & safety Tips

Planning to go to Dapitan soon? here are some suggestions that might be valuable to you:

Go there early to avoid the crowd. We are still in a pandemic, so if you really want to go here, make the effort to wake up early. Honestly, there were moments when people failed to practice social distancing, particularly on narrow paths and at crowded places during busy hours.

You can work out the price, especially if you are purchasing in bulk. but remember that the prices are already cheap, so don’t haggle too much. The companies need to survive too. Let’s help each other, especially during these hard times.

Robić zakupy. If you have time, canvass items and compare prices first before you do your final purchase. Don’t purchase on the spot. much more typically than not, you will find the same items in other stalls/shops.

BADAĆ! Again, there are lots of other stalls and shops aside from the main indoor market. In fact, there’s a new bigger building adjacent to it. The entrance is along Kanlaon Street. There are also stalls and tents lining the side streets around the area.

Before leaving, make sure to check the items for scratches or defects. We found items that had some minor hits but they were rapidly replaced when we asked.

Please deal with the items with care when checking them out. put them back exactly where you picked them up.

If you are bringing your car, don’t leave your valuables and gadgets inside. place them in the trunk or bring them with you. ale …

Secure your valuables. always keep an eye on them.

Bring sun protection like shades, a hat or an umbrella if you plan to explore the stalls and shops outside the main building. The sun can be brutal in the afternoon.

If you have your own reusable shopping bags, bring them to reduce the consumption of plastic bags.

2021 • 12 • 05

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