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SM City Cebu, located at Juan Luna Avenue corner Cabahug and Kaoshiung Streets in Mabolo, Cebu City, Philippines, is the largest shopping mall in Cebu and the Visayas region, as well as the third largest in the Philippines with a gross floor area of 495,000 square meters on 18 hectares of land. Opened in 1993 with expansions in 2007 and ongoing in 2025, it features over 800 stores and services, including 19 anchor tenants such as SM Department Store, SM Supermarket, Ace Hardware, and an IMAX cinema.
The tenant mix is diverse, encompassing retail apparel, electronics, and home goods from local and international brands, alongside dining options in a food court and upscale Northwing area, entertainment facilities like an 8,000 square meter amusement center, bowling alley, and eight cinemas with 5,812 seats.
Market position is strong due to its role as a transshipment hub attracting transient shoppers from Visayas and Mindanao, with average daily footfall of 150,000 visitors rising to 180,000-200,000 on weekends.
Leasing advantages include high visibility from the Cebu North Bus Terminal within the compound and proximity to the port, supporting consistent traffic. However, the Cebu retail market is saturated with over 20 competing malls, including newer developments like SM Seaside City Cebu and Ayala Center Cebu, which draw upscale demographics.
Occupancy rates for SM malls typically range 90-95%, but potential risks involve aging infrastructure in the original sections and traffic congestion in the North Reclamation Area.
Rent levels average PHP 800-1,200 per square meter monthly, with lease terms often 5-10 years including base rent plus 5-8% sales percentage.
Operational quality benefits from recent renovations, yet challenges persist from market saturation and competition for middle-class spending in a city with 1 million residents and growing tourism.
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Hours of Operation
Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.
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Demographics and Footfall
Mabolo, Cebu City, features a urban demographic with a mix of middle-class professionals, families, and transient visitors, in a metro area of 2.8 million people where the median age is 24 and household income averages PHP 300,000 annually. The malls location near the port and integrated bus terminal enhances accessibility, driving 150,000 average daily visitors and up to 200,000 on weekends, bolstered by Cebus tourism and business travel. This supports stable retail performance but exposes tenants to seasonal fluctuations tied to economic cycles and post-pandemic recovery, with footfall growth of 6% in 2024 across SM properties.
Competition and Market Risks
Cebu Citys retail landscape is highly saturated with more than 20 malls competing for similar middle-class demographics, including upscale Ayala Center Cebu 5 km away and larger SM Seaside City Cebu with modern amenities. This intensity pressures occupancy and sales, as newer developments capture premium tenants and leisure spending. SM City Cebu maintains brand loyalty but faces risks from e-commerce growth and economic slowdowns affecting discretionary purchases, with overall Philippine retail projected to grow at 7.8% CAGR through 2030 amid rising competition.
Lease Terms and Infrastructure
Lease agreements at SM City Cebu typically span 5-10 years, with base rents of PHP 800-1,200 per square meter per month plus 5-8% of gross sales over a breakpoint, and common area maintenance fees adding 20-30% to costs. Occupancy hovers at 90-95%, reflecting strong demand, but aging sections from the 1993 opening pose maintenance challenges despite 2025 expansions adding retail and parking. Accessibility via major roads is adequate, yet traffic in Mabolo and port-area congestion can hinder peak-hour footfall, impacting operational efficiency for ground-floor tenants.
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