Finding joy in lifestyle experiences
In the age of e-commerce, it takes a lot for brick-and-mortar shops to survive.There’s one thing though that online shopping cannot take away from physical stores, and that’s the experiential joy of shopping. The feel of fabrics, the smell of sweets, the tastes of treats—nothing beats experiencing these things. When our senses are tickled and our hearts are warmed, that’s when we realize that all the effort we exerted to visit our favorite shops are worth it.
Simple but joyful experiences such as these are priceless. One developer recognizes this and aims to satisfy our cravings for such elements of human connection. So if you’re yearning for an unforgettable experience while shopping, head to a Megaworld Lifestyle Mall today.
Experience joy in a lifestyle mall
With 17 lifestyle malls under its belt, Megaworld takes pride in offering premier retail and leisure destinations in the Philippines.
The group was the first to introduce the township concept locally with its Eastwood City project, a mixed-use development that allowed people to live, work, and play in one destination. Since the opening of Eastwood Mall in 2009, the company gradually expanded its operations to other parts of the metro.
Today, you can visit Venice Grand Canal Mall at McKinley Hill, where you can take a relaxing gondola ride inspired by Venice, Italy. If casinos and airplane trips are more your thing, head to Newport City in Pasay to enjoy the sights a few minutes away from the international airport. These two are just some of the lifestyle destinations that the company takes pride in, and where you can experience shopping and leisure at the same time.
“As pioneers of lifestyle malls in the Philippines, we take pride in creating developments that are not only uniquely designed, but also boast exceptional offerings for our customers and communities,” said Graham Coates, first vice president and head of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.
Evolving to meet your needs
The COVID-19 pandemic was one of the most challenging events the world collectively experienced in recent years. If there’s one thing that the pandemic highlighted though, it’s the importance of human connections.
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls recognized this need during our prolonged periods in quarantine. That is why when the threats of the virus gradually receded, the company introduced unique human experiences that reminded us of the joy of spending time with each other.
“We have continuously sought ways to reinvent ourselves, constantly striving to delight our customers with new experiences. As the pandemic emphasized the importance of human connections, we took this lesson to heart and adapted our strategies accordingly. In response to the changing consumer preferences and behaviors, one of the significant retail breakthroughs we embraced was the concept of retail entertainment,” Coates explained.
“By incorporating entertainment and new experiences into our retail mix, we aimed to attract and endear ourselves to a new generation of mallgoers. We recognized the evolving demands of our customers and responded by providing a seamless blend of shopping, dining and entertainment. This approach of going beyond retail not only attracted new audiences but also allowed us to continue bringing joy and happiness to our loyal customers in new and different ways,” he said.
Innovative offerings
The SuperPark Philippines, for one, provides families, friends and co-workers a place to move together and enjoy active leisure. A collaboration between Megaworld and SuperPark Finland, this mega-playground features unique obstacle courses, a game arena, and a freestyle hall which will all allow you to unleash your inner child, an experience that will surely be one for the books.
Another unique experience offered by Megaworld Lifestyle Malls is a premium bed cinema. The Uptown Tempur Cinema features 28 Tempur beds and mattresses in an exclusive movie hall, comparable to a first-class airplane cabin.
“More exciting restaurant concepts are also coming to Megaworld Lifestyle Malls including the country’s first Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, which will open its maiden branch in Newport World Resorts. We recently announced also the opening of Wolfgang Steakhouse in our Boracay Newcoast property. We’ve successfully transformed large areas into unique destinations such as Asia’s first outdoor liquor park, the McKinley Whisky Park and Iloilo City’s first Korean-themed destination, K-Town in Festive Walk Iloilo. We have also turned our open spaces in Arcovia City as the official training ground of the award-winning Philippine Obstacle Course Foundation and venue of the world’s biggest over-water Ninja Course. We are also opening the newest flagship location of Manila Padel Club,” Coates shared.
Lifestyle pursuits
Overall, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls has continuously improved over the years to bring about joyful experiences for its retail consumers. More than a shopping destination, their malls serve as a venue for you to rediscover the joys of life, rebuild human relationships and pursue passions in the urban landscape of Metro Manila and beyond.
Sources: https://superpark.com.ph; https://megaworld-lifestylemalls.com/
