As Araneta City marks seven decades of pioneering legacy and memorable milestones in 2024, it continues to affirm its status as an industry leader in innovation and design.
This legacy is reflected in the prestigious awards it continues to receive, all showcasing its unwavering commitment to excellence. These recognitions not only highlight Araneta City’s relentless drive for innovation but also underscore its transformative impact on the retail and real estate industries.
Retail Asia Awards
Araneta City’s Gateway Mall 2 was recognized as New Mall of the Year – Philippines at the prestigious Retail Asia Awards 2024 in Singapore on June 12. This award highlights the mall’s innovative approach to improving urban living in Metro Manila, offering a complete and modern lifestyle destination with the integration of dining, shopping, and entertainment.
The recognition highlights the new mall’s success in redefining the shopping and lifestyle scene in Metro Manila through thoughtful urban planning and design. By blending modern conveniences with unique attractions, Gateway Mall 2 sets a new standard for urban lifestyle destinations, establishing itself as a premier mall in the Philippines.
Read more about the award here.
Outstanding Filipino Retailers Awards
Araneta City’s Gateway Mall 2 was also honored with the Mall Innovation Award at the 2024 Outstanding Filipino Retailers (OFR) Awards, organized by the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), at the Solaire Resort North on September 25.
The Mall Innovation Award celebrates shopping centers in the country that stand out in innovation, featuring cutting-edge technology and creative experiences. Gateway Mall 2’s use of technology, and how it enhanced customer experiences coupled with its unique and groundbreaking events, all contributed to the mall becoming a hub of innovation.
Read more about the award here.
BCI Asia Awards
Araneta City was among the developers in the Philippines to be given the BCI Asia Top 10 Developer Award for 2024 for its visionary approach to urban development, with a special focus on the groundbreaking design and features of Gateway Mall 2.
Given by BCI Central at the Shangri-La The Fort on September 27, the award places the City of Firsts among the leading developers in the country and across Asia, and celebrates its industry-leading innovations in modern architecture, sustainability, and exceptional user experience.