Megaworld Lifestyle Malls bags four major victories at Retail Asia Awards • PhilSTAR Life

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls continues to raise the bar for Philippine retail after earning four major recognitions at the 2026 Retail Asia Awards held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

Leading this year’s wins is Lucky Chinatown, which was named Mall of the Year in the Philippines. It marks Megaworld Lifestyle Malls’ fourth consecutive win in the category. The latest recognition follows previous Mall of the Year victories by Festive Walk Iloilo in 2023, Eastwood City in 2024, and Uptown Bonifacio in 2025.

This year’s wins also represent Megaworld Lifestyle Malls’ broadest recognition yet at the Retail Asia Awards. The group earned four awards across the Philippines categories: Mall of the Year for Lucky Chinatown, Lifestyle Mall of the Year for Uptown Bonifacio, Themed Mall of the Year for Venice Grand Canal, and Integrated Mixed-Use Mall of the Year for Festive Walk Iloilo.

Mall of the Year: Lucky Chinatown

The Lucky Chinatown team marks the property's latest recognition as ‘Mall of the Year (Philippines).’ The award reflects the mall’s successful blend of cultural heritage and modern retail experiences that continue to elevate Binondo as a destination for culture, commerce, and community.

Situated in Binondo, the world’s oldest Chinatown and one of the country’s most historic trading districts, Lucky Chinatown continues to shape the area’s retail landscape while honoring its Chinoy cultural identity.

Its transformation is anchored by the Lucky Chinatown Imperial Wing, a three-level expansion that brings in new retail, dining, grocery, lifestyle, and entertainment concepts. Across the mall, refreshed interiors, upgraded spaces, cultural experiences, the Chinatown Museum, and year-round programming strengthen its role as a modern retail destination and cultural gateway.

At its center is the country’s first suspended LED cylinder—a 16-foot, 360-degree digital installation that turns the atrium into a striking visual landmark.

Lifestyle Mall of the Year: Uptown Bonifacio

Named ‘Mall of the Year (Philippines),’ Lucky Chinatown revitalizes Manila’s historic district with its new three-level Imperial Wing, refreshed dining options, and the country’s first suspended LED cylinder.

Uptown Bonifacio was recognized as Lifestyle Mall of the Year for its vibrant mix of global retail, destination dining, wellness concepts, nightlife, premium entertainment, and community-centered activations.

Located in Taguig City, the mall continues to shape a dynamic urban lifestyle experience where shopping, dining, leisure, and everyday conveniences come together.

Uptown Bonifacio proudly receives the “Lifestyle Mall of the Year” award, a recognition of its premium global brands, chef-driven dining, and vibrant nightlife in the heart of Taguig.

Its curated tenant mix, premium cinema formats, wellness offerings, pet-friendly spaces, EV charging facilities further strengthen its position as one of Metro Manila’s leading lifestyle destinations.

Themed Mall of the Year: Venice Grand Canal

Venice Grand Canal is recognized with the ‘Themed Mall of the Year’ award for delivering a one-of-a-kind destination experience inspired by the charm and elegance of Europe—where grand architecture, scenic waterways, iconic gondola rides, canal-side dining, and vibrant attractions come together to create one of the country's most recognizable lifestyle destinations.

Venice Grand Canal at McKinley Hill, Taguig City, received the Themed Mall of the Year award for its immersive concept inspired by the charm and romance of Venice.

Known for its iconic canal, gondola rides, European-inspired architecture, canal-side restaurants, live performances, and signature attractions, the mall continues to offer one of the country’s most distinctive destination experiences.

Its themed environment is refreshed through seasonal programs, dining concepts, and immersive attractions that allow guests to experience the mall as more than a place to shop.

Integrated Mixed-Use Mall of the Year: Festive Walk Iloilo

Festive Walk Iloilo proudly displays its “Integrated Mixed-Use Mall of the Year” trophy, a recognition of its role as Western Visayas’ premier lifestyle and commercial hub.

Festive Walk Iloilo completed the group’s four-award recognition with its Integrated Mixed-Use Mall of the Year win.

As the lifestyle and commercial heart of Iloilo Business Park, the mall brings together retail, dining, culture, nightlife, offices, hotels, and tourism-driven experiences. It serves as a vibrant gathering place for residents, professionals, visitors, and the wider Western Visayas market.

The mall is also connected to a growing cultural and tourism ecosystem that includes the Science Museum, Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art, the Brandy Museum, and the Iloilo Convention Center, reinforcing its role as a key anchor for regional growth and community life.

“These four awards reflect the strength and diversity of our portfolio,” said Graham Coates, first vice president and head of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls. “Our focus remains on elevating the customer experience, supporting the growth of our mall partners, and creating destinations that make happiness and meaningful connections part of everyday lifestyle in an evolving retail landscape.”

The Retail Asia Awards recognizes excellence, innovation, and leadership across the Asia-Pacific retail industry, honoring companies and retail destinations that continue to shape the future of customer experience, store formats, and retail development in the region.

With these wins, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls further strengthens its position as one of the country’s leading lifestyle mall operators. Across Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, its destinations continue to go beyond traditional retail by bringing together global brands, local enterprises, cultural relevance, tourism, and community-centered experiences.

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Editor’s Note: This article was provided by Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.

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