About SM Mall of Asia
SM Mall of Asia is a large shopping mall located on reclaimed land along Manila Bay in Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila. Opened in 2006 and developed by SM Prime Holdings, it is one of the largest malls in the Philippines and Asia. The complex features extensive retail shops, dining outlets, entertainment facilities, an arena, concert grounds, and a bayside promenade offering views of Manila Bay.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a vast indoor mall complex with four main buildings interconnected by walkways, housing retail stores, restaurants, food courts, and cinemas. Outside, the bayside area features an open-air promenade along Manila Bay, an amusement park with rides including the MOA Eye Ferris wheel, an Olympic-sized ice skating rink, concert grounds, and the Mall of Asia Arena. The environment is modern, air-conditioned indoors and open coastal outdoors.
Key highlights
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One of the largest shopping malls in the Philippines with extensive retail and dining options
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SM By the Bay waterfront promenade with views of Manila Bay sunset
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MOA Eye 55-meter Ferris wheel and Bay Area Amusement Park rides
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SM Skating Olympic-sized ice skating rink
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Mall of Asia Arena and concert grounds for large events
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IMAX and Director's Club cinemas
History of SM Mall of Asia
Developed by SM Prime Holdings on reclaimed land in Bay City, Pasay. Opened on May 21, 2006, it was the largest shopping mall in the Philippines at the time of opening and remains one of the largest in Asia. Built as part of the Bay City reclamation development, it established the area as a major commercial and tourism hub.
Culture & Context
Serves as a major retail, entertainment and tourism hub in Metro Manila, hosting national and international concerts, exhibitions, conventions and public events. The bayside promenade is a popular gathering place for viewing Manila Bay sunsets and community leisure activities.
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