It is considered as one of the flagship malls of the chain.
On Thursday, April 30, SM Prime announced that as part of its continued expandsion, the group will be opening a new flagship mall in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
Slated to be opened in the fourth quart of 2026, the mall will be called SM Nuvali and will be the company’s fifth and largest mall in the province, which is south of Metro Manila. It will also be the 91st overall in the Philippines.
Jeffrey Lim, President of SM Prime said, “SM Nuvali marks the first of five flagship malls we plan to open annually from 2026 to 2030,” referencing the slate that includes the Harrison Plaza in Manila (2027), SM Malolos in Bulacan (2028), a new mall in an undisclosed city in Cavite (2029), and another one in an unnamed Pasay location !(2030).
“This reflects our confidence in high-growth regional markets and our commitment to building integrated destinations that support long-term value creation,” furthered Lim.
SM Nuvali is being positioned as a “premier mall” with sustainability integrated into its design and operations—with solar panels, water recycling systems and energy-efficient lighting supporting the operation of more than 82,000 square meters of gross leasable area.
Moreover, tge new lifestyle mall will also feature 24 EV (electric vehicle) charging stations, a Trash-to-Cash recycling program, and an e-waste collection facility.
SM Nuvali will also feature a one-hectare air-conditioned indoor garden that will have playgrounds and paw park, larger nature-inspired spaces such as Sky pods, premium restaurants and a number of global brands.
There will also be a bridgeway that will connect the mall to Park Inn by Radisson and SMX Trade Hall, which are currently being developed by SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation.
To complement the area’s eco-community master plan and laid-back lifestyle, SM Nuvali will also include large non-retail spaces, including open-air promenades, green zones and lifestyle areas, the mall giant revealed.
“We believe SM Nuvali can bring meaningful value to the Nuvali estate,” noted Lim, emphasizing how its experiential attractions and tenant mix will help generate economic activity, create jobs and attract more investment into the region.
The development of the NV Towers, an SM Offices project, is also underway.
SM said the investment is part of the company’s broader strategy to “deploy capital in high-growth regional markets, where rising incomes, stronger connectivity and expanding urban centers continue to support demand for integrated retail, lifestyle and leisure destinations.”