Ayala Malls Nuvali opened its three-level expansion on November 12, adding more than 1,000 parking slots, new retail and dining options, and a one-kilometer landscaped greenway as the mall strengthens its appeal as a lifestyle destination in Laguna.
Formerly known as Solenad, the expanded mall combines more indoor retail and entertainment spaces with outdoor attractions, catering to residents and visitors in the fast-growing communities of the South.
The fully air-conditioned building features a roof deck, a skylit atrium with seating areas, the Chapel of St. Padre Pio, and covered parking on every floor. A bi-level Troopers Food Hall is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027, with access to al fresco dining along the Nuvali Greenway.
The greenway connects the mall’s existing and new sections through landscaped walkways lined with outdoor dining areas. A refreshed lakeside area offers boat rides, while nearby attractions include the Pangea Science Museum. An avian-inspired outdoor playground is also in the works.
The expansion adds a mix of international and local brands, from fashion labels Coach, Kate Spade, Lacoste, Banana Republic, Gap, Calvin Klein, and Maison Margiela to home retailers Nitori, Anko, Ashley, and Kare Design. ABC Mart and Chagee also join the lineup, alongside restaurants Wildflour, Nikkei, and Shake Shack. One World Deli is scheduled to open in 2027.
Families get a dedicated floor for entertainment and children’s activities, with Timezone, Toys“R”Us, and Kidsventure, while a wellness section brings together Belo, The Spa, and Kinetix.
Food and retail pop-ups will add to the opening festivities. South Trading Post holds its third-anniversary market from November 12 to 15, while the “We the South” food pop-up runs until January 10, 2027, featuring Scratch Smashburgers, Nolita Joe’s, and ONLYPANS, among others.
The Giftville Christmas Market will also run from November 12 to January 10, bringing local and artisanal vendors to the greenway extension, alongside a go-kart track.
A greenway installation featuring 5,000 yellow pinwheels will remain on display until January 10. Opening-weekend concerts under “A Bite of Rock & Soul” on November 13 and 14 will feature IV of Spades, Sunkissed Lola, and fitterkarma.
With its expanded retail lineup, additional parking, and outdoor attractions, Ayala Malls Nuvali is betting that shopping destinations can offer more than a place to spend. They can also become places to eat, play, unwind, and spend an entire day.
