AYALA MALLS NUVALI opened its three-level expansion in Santa Rosa, Laguna, on Thursday, with 75% of its retail spaces leased, as the mall operator expanded its dining, retail, and entertainment offerings.
Ayala Malls Chief Operating Officer Paul Birkett said the expansion includes a higher proportion of food and beverage establishments in response to changing consumer spending patterns.
During a media briefing on Thursday, he said consumers had become more selective about their purchases, prompting the mall operator to adjust its tenant mix.
“People are more intentional about how they spend their money,” he said.
The expansion includes new retail and dining establishments, a rooftop deck, a skylit atrium, and the Chapel of St. Padre Pio.
It also provides more than 1,000 additional parking slots through a multilevel parking facility.
The existing mall and the new building are connected by the one-kilometer Nuvali Greenway, which features landscaped areas and outdoor dining spaces.
A two-level Troopers Food Hall is scheduled to open along the Greenway in the first quarter of 2027.
Mr. Birkett said the mall operator had increased the space allocated to food and beverage establishments to reflect consumer preferences.
“So there will be a much higher proportion of food and beverage as well. We know food and beverage is very close to the hearts of customers, so we’ve increased the amount of that,” he said.
The expansion introduces several international and local brands to the area, including ABC-Mart, Nitori, and Chagee, which are making their debut in the southern part of Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
Dining establishments include Wildflour, Nikkei, Shake Shack, and Harlan Coffee, while One World Deli is expected to open in 2027.
Fashion retailers include Coach, Kate Spade, Lacoste, Banana Republic, Gap, Calvin Klein, and Maison Margiela.
Home and furniture stores include Anko, Ashley, and Kare Design, while Abenson operates an electronics store on the third floor.
The mall also has a dedicated area for children’s entertainment, including Timezone, Toys”R”Us, and Kidsventure, alongside wellness establishments Belo, The Spa, and Kinetix.
Mr. Birkett said the expansion was intended to provide a wider range of retail, dining, and recreational options for residents of Santa Rosa and nearby communities.
The Nuvali Lakeside area also offers boat rides and other recreational activities, while the nearby Pangea Science Museum provides an additional attraction.
A bird-inspired outdoor playground is scheduled to open at a later date.
At the local bourse on Thursday, shares of Ayala Land, Inc. fell 0.13% to close at P15.32 apiece. — Alexandria Grace C. Magno
