Featuring a three-level expansion, a greenway of 5,000 pinwheels, sought-after food brands from the metro, and a lively concert weekend, the opening launch brings to life the relaxed, outdoor lifestyle of the South.
Days at Ayala Malls Nuvali have always followed a rhythm: runners looping the lake path, regulars settling into their usual tables, and friends gathering together for a long-overdue catch-up.
This tempo grows even more exciting as Ayala Malls Nuvali unveils the mall’s next chapter on November 12, 2026, welcoming South residents and visitors to new places to shop, eat, and gather in the open air.
The opening kicks off with various festivities, including South Trading Post’s biggest retail market for their annual anniversary happening on November 12 to 15, and “We the South” food pop-up running from November 12 until January 10 featuring beloved food brands such as Scratch Smashburgers, Nolita Joe’s, ONLYPANS, Cafe Nipona, to name a few. Moreover, an exciting concert on November 13 and 14 featuring some OPM favorites, and many more celebrations.
With all of these events, Ayala Malls Nuvali brings the launch festivities to greater heights—giving visitors a glimpse of why Better Days Start Here.
Better Days at Ayala Malls Nuvali
From being fondly known as Solenad, now Ayala Malls Nuvali, the lifestyle hub expands into a space with more choices and more experiences for its community, with thoughtfully designed gathering areas that encourage people to connect. Ayala Malls Nuvali becomes the place most people visit. It becomes a comforting destination that people naturally find themselves coming back to.
Ayala Malls Nuvali introduces a three-level, fully air-conditioned expansion building with a roof deck, designed for people who want to spend the whole day in comfort. Also within the expansion is the Chapel of St. Padre Pio, a quiet place of solitude for families whose Sundays include going to church. A skylit atrium opens in the middle of the mall, with seating for those who come to linger in natural light. Wide hallways lead from level to level, and structured, weather-protected parking on every floor adds over 1,000 parking slots, so a rainy afternoon doesn’t change the plan to enjoy a day out. Joining the lineup by the first quarter of 2027 is the bi-level Troopers Food Hall, which will open onto the greenway’s al fresco dining.
Linking it all together is the Nuvali Greenway, a one-kilometer green spine that connects the existing mall to the expansion and brings a high-street experience to the South. Al fresco dining lines the path, so every table comes with a breeze and a view of the garden, and the day moves easily from one corner to the next.
Beyond the mall, Ayala Malls Nuvali further celebrates the great outdoors for everyone’s enjoyment and accessibility. A refreshed Lakeside offers a serene spot to slow down, with boat rides on the lake. Nearby are the Pangea Science Museum for curious minds, and an avian-inspired outdoor playground for the kids which will be opening soon. Together, these attractions bring shopping, nature, and leisure closer together, giving families and friends more reasons to stay, explore, and enjoy the South.
Better Days Bring Firsts to the South
New finds arrive at Ayala Malls Nuvali with the line-up of brands curated around how most people spend their days in Nuvali. Many are marking their first appearance in the South, including sought-after global brands like ABC Mart, Nitori, and Chagee.
Visitors can expect to enjoy all-time favorite restaurants such as Wildflour, Nikkei, and Shake Shack, or enjoy a quick break between errands with Harlan Coffee. Adding to Ayala Malls Nuvali’s exciting dining lineup is One World Deli as it makes its first appearance in the South, opening in 2027.
Kids and kids-at-heart will find plenty to explore, as there is an entire floor dedicated for enjoyment, featuring nature-inspired playful installations and floor activities that complement exciting merchants such as Timezone, Toys”R”Us, and Kidsventure. Meanwhile, the Wellness Place brings together Belo, The Spa, and Kinetix, offering everything from self-care and relaxation to fitness and active living.
For lifestyle fashion, Ayala Malls Nuvali has Coach, Kate Spade, Lacoste, Banana Republic, Gap, Calvin Klein, and Maison Margiela to help refresh wardrobes, while Anko, Ashley, and Kare Design give access to home essentials and decor.
Whether it’s a quick coffee break between errands, a long lunch with family, a new find for the wardrobe—these brands give every visit more to choose from. They sit alongside the mall’s long-time favorites, so regulars can try a new matcha spot or pick up a new pair of sneakers without giving up the places they already love. It’s one more reason a quick mall run can turn into a whole day out.
Better Days Start With a Celebration
During the opening day, Project Happy turns the greenway into a path of 5,000 yellow pinwheels scattered along the ground. It’s Ayala Malls Nuvali signalling its newest chapter, while also inviting visitors to take a slower walk and appreciate the scenery surrounding them. Project Happy will stay up for visitors to enjoy until January 10, 2027.
Taking the celebration to a more exciting route, South Trading Post marks its third anniversary with a four-day retail market from November 12 to 15. Known as a Gen Z favorite for vintage racks and local brands, it makes the opening weekend feel like a festival.
To make the launch extra special, limited-time pop-ups bring even more delight and reasons to explore. “We the South” gathers iconic food brands like Scratch Smashburgers, Nolita Joe’s, Kampai/Nokal,Tusok Usok, Maryland ChickAn, ONLYPANS, Ujisan, Feisty Iced Tea, Caffeine Blvd, littlehaus, and Sipp, with more to come, so visitors can taste the lineup until January 10, 2027.
As the holidays slowly approach,the Giftville Christmas Market opens on November 12, which is a festive holiday village filled with local and artisanal brands selling special holiday items at the greenway extension and runs until January 10, with a go-kart track beside it for an early start on the season’s gift shopping.
The festivities continue on November 13 and 14, when A Bite of Rock & Soul will return to the plaza, featuring IV of Spades, Sunkissed Lola, and fitterkarma as headliners—celebrating Ayala Malls Nuvali’s latest launch.
Together, these initiatives reflect what Ayala Malls Nuvali has always offered to its community: a place for moments people look forward to—the morning run along the lake, the usual table that’s ready before you ask, and the group dinner that spills all the stories. Now, these activities are given more room and more ways for the community members to enjoy their stay.
