Ayala Land expands Cebu footprint with three mixed-use estates

Ayala Land, Inc. is accelerating development across three major Cebu estates as the property giant positions itself for the province’s next wave of tourism, commercial, and urban growth.

​Building on the success of Cebu Business Park and Cebu I.T. Park, Ayala Land is ramping up activity in Seagrove, Gatewalk Central, and South Coast City — master-planned developments that expand the company’s presence across key growth corridors in Metro Cebu.

The push comes as Cebu continues to attract investments in tourism, business process outsourcing, retail, and infrastructure, reinforcing its role as one of the Philippines’ fastest-growing regional economies.

“We are expanding our footprint strategically across Cebu City, Mandaue, and Lapu-Lapu. This is our Next Wave of growth centers—grounded in the proven blueprint of Cebu Business Park and Cebu I.T. Park, and enhanced through years of experience in developing successful mixed-use communities all over the country,” said Jay Teodoro, Head of VisMin Estates for Ayala Land Estates, during the company’s recent Sales Summit with its network of sellers and brokers.

Each estate, he said, is designed to serve a specific growth driver within Cebu while offering opportunities for commercial investors through a limited release of property lots.

Seagrove: Cebu’s Coastal Eco-Leisure Destination

In Lapu-Lapu City, Seagrove is positioned as Ayala Land’s first leisure estate in Cebu, located within Mactan Island’s tourism corridor. The project is located near premier hotels, world-class resorts and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, one of the country’s busiest gateways.

The development features a coastal location with mangrove frontage and an integrated sustainability and biodiversity program aimed at balancing growth with environmental stewardship.

Plans for Seagrove include a town center and boardwalk intended to connect visitors and businesses to the coastal environment, as Cebu continues to strengthen its tourism sector.

Gatewalk: Mandaue’s Central Commercial and Lifestyle Center

Meanwhile, Gatewalk in Mandaue City is being developed as a commercial and lifestyle hub.

Major components are under construction, including an Ayala Malls set to open by the fourth quarter of 2026 and an office tower targeted for completion in 2027. The project will also feature a transport terminal and greenways aimed at improving pedestrian mobility.

The estate is designed with a pedestrian-oriented layout similar to Bonifacio Global City (BGC), integrating retail, office, and public spaces. The project comes as Mandaue experiences a shift toward mixed-use developments, with new residential and commercial projects reshaping its urban landscape.

South Coast City: The Entertainment Capital of the Region

Completing the lineup is South Coast City, a joint development of Ayala Land and SM Prime in Cebu City’s SRP, an emerging growth corridor that has attracted major investments in recent years.

The large-scale district is envisioned as a new central business area anchored by entertainment and commercial facilities. Among its key components are the SM Arena, SMX Convention Center, and a central park, all expected to open within the year.

The development will also include hotels, offices, retail spaces, and other attractions aimed at boosting economic activity in the area. 

Growth outlook for Cebu

While the three estates differ in focus—from eco-tourism to lifestyle retail and large-scale urban development—they are part of a broader strategy to support Cebu’s long-term growth.

“Each estate has a clear identity. Each powers a different economic engine, and each gives investors real choice—whether it’s Seagrove as our eco-leisure estate, Gatewalk as our lifestyle estate, or South Coast City as our entertainment estate,” Teodoro said.
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With new infrastructure, tourism activity, and private investments driving momentum, Cebu’s growth story is expected to continue, with new urban centers emerging across Metro Cebu.