Manila — Ayala Malls is expanding Trinoma with The Exchange at Trinoma, a new 40,000-square-meter retail and office wing that will connect directly to the Unified Grand Central Station, positioning the mall to capture increased commuter flows, expand its catchment, and support long-term retail growth in Metro Manila’s northern corridor.
Trinoma’s direct integration with the Unified Grand Central Station makes it the only mall in Quezon City connected to the MRT-3, MRT-7, and LRT-1 lines, alongside UV Express, bus terminals, and point-to-point services. This connectivity is expected to expand Trinoma’s catchment, strengthen daily foot traffic, and create more opportunities for tenant sales and retail activity.
“Trinoma’s expansion reflects strong, sustained demand from both retailers and consumers in Quezon City,” said Paul Birkett, Chief Operating Officer of Ayala Malls. “By combining transport connectivity, a stronger tenant mix, and targeted upgrades to the customer experience, we are positioning Trinoma for continued relevance and long-term growth.”
Opening later this year, The Exchange at Trinoma is designed as an intermodal hub with transit access, comprising approximately 12,000 square meters of retail space, 4,000 square meters of office space, and a parking and transit terminal. The project adds new capacity for brands seeking high-visibility, high-traffic locations, with ABC-Mart Grand Stage’s first location in the North already confirmed, signaling continued confidence in the asset.
The expansion comes as the Unified Grand Central Station progresses toward full completion by 2027, alongside the MRT-7 line, positioning Trinoma to capture increased commuter flows and business activity in the area.
Ahead of The Exchange at Trinoma’s opening, Ayala Malls has completed targeted upgrades within Trinoma to improve visitor experience, increase dwell time, and support stronger retail performance. These include an upgraded Activity Center with a high-impact LED screen and refreshed interiors, enhanced garden and open spaces, and an expanded dining and café mix featuring H Proper Coffee Roasters, Little Flour, Pizza Sisters, Burnt Bean, alongside soon-to-open additions such as Key Coffee, Chili’s, and Cibo.
These improvements support a wider range of activations, launches, community events, casual dining occasions, and everyday visits, strengthening Trinoma’s role as both a commuter-linked destination and a gathering place for Quezon City.
With The Exchange at Trinoma, direct transport integration, and completed upgrades across the mall, Trinoma is positioned to capture growing commuter flows and sustained retail activity in the North, reinforcing Ayala Malls’ strategy of strengthening assets in high-growth, high-connectivity locations.
