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The Vast Evolution of Cebu City

The impressive economic growth in Cebu has shown in the past years alongside with the urban development that was made by private companies in the metro that have helped ease the lives of every Cebuano’s.

Let’s take a look on the new and upcoming developments of Cebu.

1. Abaca Resort Mactan

The new and re-imagined Abaca Resort Mactan is led by Cebu Landmasters,Inc. and CLI Premiere Hotels, Inc. It features 125 butler serviced beachside suites and sky villas with their own private plunge pools. It’s iconic design is led by re-owned international architectural firm Büro-Ole Schereen, there will br multiple pools, function rooms, several food and beverage operations, kids lounge and luxurious spa as its main amenities. The resort will be operated by The Abaca Group, who brings close to 20 years of experience in Cebu’s Hospitality. The latter is also the owner and operator of multiple restaurant brands and the original highly rated and award winning, Abaca Boutique Resort.

2. The Mandani Bay Micro-Township

A 20 hectare waterfront development designed to be the focal lifestyle landmark area in Mandaue, The area is made up of mostly al fresco spaces to provide residents of all ages a healthy lifestyle. Mandani Bay has dedicated areas for fitness, to fun and easy to challenging outdoor and indoor activities. It has also a stunning view of the coast and encompassing cityscape carefully designed by some of the world’s top builders. The developer of Mandani Bay is HTLand Inc., joint venture Company by Taft Properties and Hongkong Land.

3. Cebu Exchange Tower by Arthaland

Strategically located in Cebu I.T Park, Cebu Exhange Tower is Arthaland’s first venture in the Southern Philippines. It is one of the most preferred investment regions and is quickly emerging as one of the top Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) destinations in the world. Cebu Exchange is balanced with smart office technologies, plush amenities, cost efficient solutions and diverse retail segments where individuals and corporations can thrive in harmony. Creating a prime investment opportunity for businesses to take operations further, the latter proclaimed as the multi-awarded project that is built with core values, operating principles, and excellence ensuring the same level of quality you can expect from Arthaland.

4. Global City Mandaue

World- class district that will rise in Mandaue City, Cebu with initial project cost of 20 billion pesos. The reclamation project is said to be the “Game Changer”, dubbed the Global City Mandaue. It is a 101 hectare project along Mactan Channel near Marcelo Fernan Bridge. Globale City Mandaue will have various world-class districts such as, Civic District, Commercial District which will include a Civic Center, Malls, Hotels, Retail Centers, as well as Waterfront Luxury living. It will promote a sustainable lifestyle and will incorporate Biophilic designs with Green Facades and vertical gardens. There will be jogging paths, bike lanes, skate park and a two kilometer boardwalk.

5. Nustar Integrated Resort and Casino

Showcasing an exceptional mix of luxury in an extraordinary island location, Cebu Premier’s a 5-star integrated resort and casino, Nustar. A total of 21,000 square meters of floor area operations where gaming floor is propped to be the largest in Central and Southern Philippines. In the next few months they will unveil Electronic Gaming Stadium and other gaming offerings to complete the experience. Nustar is taking shape to become the ultimate lifestyle and leisure destination in the region with its world-class entertainment, events, exclusive shopping, and dining set-ups.

6. Master Towers Cebu

Cebu Landmasters Inc. launches iconic tower and home in Cebu City, to open in 2025. Masters Tower will be built in the anticipation of a “robust” economic recovery in a few years. The property is located on a 2,840 square meter area in Cebu Business Park. CLI said it would be among the top 3 tallest structures in the metropolis which top off at 192 meters above sea level. It includes grand ballroom, all day dining restaurants, a roof deck restaurant and bar, executive lounges, swimming pool and a spa. The building is said to be LEED (leadership in energy and environment design) to make it attractive globally.

7. Johndorf Tower

Johndorf Ventures Corporations confirmed its expansion in Visayas with the launch of the Johndorf Tower project. The development is geared towards addressing the increasing demand for sustainable office spaces. The Tower will be JVC’s headquarters and will also house the offices of domestic and international corporations, specifically in the Information Technology and Business Process management (IT-BPM) Industry. The building is positioned at the heart of Cebu City’s central business district just a few steps from The Terraces of Ayala Center Cebu.

8. Latitude Corporate Center

Standing 24 storeys high with 8 high speed elevators, a sky lounge, garden deck, five level podium parking and a 2 level retail at the ground floor. It will become the highest office building in Cebu Business Park, It is built in a prestigious location with iconic and modern design crafted for great businesses. Latitude Corporate Center will have an eco-friendly design and offers three office types for three different purposes- BPO, Enterprise and Executive. It also incorporate features and designs such as stub-outs for fresh air, LED lighting, materials recovery facility, and 20% of green space.