They're Renovating The First SM Outside Metro Manila [4K] SM City Cebu 2025 Philippines Walking Tour

Join us as we explore the SM City Cebu mall in Cebu City in this Philippines walking tour!

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In this video, we’ll explore SM City Cebu mall, the vibrant heart of Cebu City, Philippines, where I got swept away in a whirlwind of shopping, entertainment, and urban energy that felt like the pulse of the Visayas. As I stepped into this sprawling 11.8-hectare complex along Juan Luna Avenue in the North Reclamation Area, opened on November 27, 1993, as SM Prime Holdings’ first mall outside Metro Manila, I was instantly captivated by its massive 495,000-square-meter expanse, making it the third largest mall in the Philippines and a magnet for over 150,000 daily visitors—jumping to 200,000 on weekends, according to Wikipedia. Wandering through its seven levels, from the lower ground to the roof deck, I marveled at anchor stores like The SM Store and SM Supermarket, alongside global brands like H&M and a bustling food court dishing out Cebuano lechon and international flavors. The latest buzz that got my heart racing? In July 2025, SM City Cebu completed a major Northwing expansion, adding two 20-story office towers for BPO companies and a nine-story National University campus, boosting its gross floor area to surpass SM Seaside City Cebu, as reported by Cebu Daily News. I imagined catching a blockbuster at one of its eight cinemas, including an IMAX with 5,812 seats, upgraded in 2024 with laser projection for crystal-clear visuals, or chilling at the 8,000-square-meter amusement center. Fun fact: the mall’s location near Cebu’s port makes it a hotspot for transient shoppers from Visayas and Mindanao, a nod to its strategic roots in the city’s old reclamation area.

Trivia tidbit: SM City Cebu, also known locally as SM Mabolo, hosted a viral 2025 Sinulog pop-up market in January, celebrating Cebu’s iconic festival with artisanal crafts, as shared on X by @CebuDailyNews, though some Tripadvisor reviews grumbled about motorcycle parking fees of ₱30 and no helmet drop-off. Recent renovations near Ace Hardware and SM Appliance Center, ongoing as of August 2025 per spot.ph, brought fresh shops and a sleek new vibe, but a few visitors noted construction dust—pro tip: stick to the main wings for a smoother stroll. With the Cebu North Bus Terminal right in the mall compound, free for two years since 2020, getting here is a breeze. Open daily from 10 AM to 9 PM (10 PM on weekends), SM City Cebu is a Cebu City must-visit that keeps evolving with bold flair.

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