SM City Cabanatuan, the largest SM super mall in Luzon outside Metro Manila. SM City Cabanatuan opens its doors to the public tomorrow, Oct. 9, as SM Prime’s 53rd supermall. It is the second in Nueva Ecija after SM Megacenter Cabanatuan, which opened in April this year. Located on a four-hectare site in Barangay H. Concepcion along Maharlika Highway, the 153,756 sqm five-level mall will serve shoppers in Cabanatuan and nearby towns in Nueva Ecija, the largest province of Central Luzon, which is one of the top producers of agricultural products in the country. The province is often referred to as the Rice Granary of the Philippines, with the municipality of Bongabon as the leading producer of onions in Southeast Asia. Cabanatuan City is the economic heart of Nueva Ecija. It is fast becoming a major investment hub, and considered one of the most competitive cities for doing business in the country. Big time investors in banking, real estate, real estate, retail and other industrial enterprises are drawn to the city because of its adequate infrastructure and support facilities. The city is building a reputation of becoming the IT hub of Central Luzon, with a dynamic service sector and thriving agriculture that drives the economy forward. SM City Cabanatuan will be a landmark in this highly urbanized city with a bold, dynamic prismatic aluminum-clad feature curved wall that creates a vivid focal point with a strategically located entrance for convenient access. The main mall entrance is elevated slightly from the main frontage road, with the sidewalk designed with generous landscape, strategic signage, and a unique stair ramp. Two Sky Gardens, the Garden Park and the Roof Park, are visible from the exterior of the building. The Garden Park at the mall’s second level is an outdoor elevated garden with canopied walkways; while the Roof Park is a little oasis above the mall. Located at the fourth level, is a fully air -conditioned indoor park with waterscapes and lush landscaping surrounded by restaurants. SM City Cabanatuan’s interiors are organized around a simple yet efficient plan that allows clear line of sight to all shops at all levels at all times. Its focal point is a dynamic ceiling that utilizes the dramatic height of the interior with large rectilinear objects that vary in depth. Two large glass wall systems that lead directly to outdoor terraces provide ample daylight. The SM Store and SM Supermarket are the major retail anchors, leading the way with mainstays like the SM Appliance Center, ACE Hardware, Watsons, Surplus, and the Body Shop. There’s more shopping fun ahead as global brands Philip Stein, Guess, Guess Kids, The Face Shop, Melissa, and Ed Hardy open together with well loved local brand Human within the year. Iconic global brands Uniqlo and Terranova are scheduled to open in 2016. With Cabanatuan emerging as Central Luzon’s IT hub, the malls Cyberzone will be an attraction with major players Smart, Globe, Huawei; as well as computer stores like Octagon, Asus, Game Gizmo, Digibabe, PC Square, Excellence, and Datablitz. Dining at the mall will be an exciting experience with its two Sky Gardens as a backdrop, as well as its eating out options. These include international chains like Starbucks, Kenny Rogers, Bonchon, Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Mr. Donut, and Gong Cha; as well as well loved Filipino favorites like Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Pancake House, and Classic Savory. Homegrown restaurants like Edna’s Cakeland and Hapag Vicentecos; as well as Desserts Chalet and Leticia Breads and Cakes will also delight mallgoers. SM City Cabanatuan will definitely be a dining destination as more restaurants like McDonalds, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, Shakeys French Baker, Gerrys Grill, Maxs, Giligans, Kuya J, and Razons of Guagua open with the next few months. The mall will also have six digital cinemas, including a Large Screen Cinema that can accommodate 507 guests in a stadium much like that of the IMAX Theater. Amusement areas like Kidzoona and Sports Zone; and wellness outlets like Laybare and Body Tune Spa complete the malling experience. For customer convenience, the mall will have 2,058 parking slots and 476 motorcycle parking slots. SM City Cabanatuan’s design team includes DSGN Associates, Mall Designer; Jose Siao Ling and Associates, Architect on Record; and New Golden Construction Builders, General Contractor. - MANILA BULLETIN Thank you for watching. Please SUBSCRIBE.

• published: 13 Oct 2015
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