Mahi Center anchors Mactan’s rise as Cebu’s next economic hub

Insider Spotlight

• AppleOne Group’s Mahi Center integrates business, retail, and hospitality in Mactan, Cebu
• Strategically located near MCIA and MEPZ, it’s designed as a catalyst for Cebu’s next economic wave
• Fairfield by Marriott Cebu Mactan anchors Mahi Center’s hospitality push, boosting tourism and MICE
• The development diversifies Cebu’s economy through mixed-use synergies
  
  

As Cebu cements its place as a global hub for tourism, business, and investment, Mahi Center, owned and developed by AppleOne Group, is emerging as a strategic force in driving the island’s next wave of economic growth.

Strategically located less than 10 minutes from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), the mixed-use development integrates retail, office, and hospitality components to meet the evolving needs of businesses, communities, and tourists.

“With Mahi Center, we are creating more than just spaces. We are creating opportunities,” said Leif Bajarias, chief financial officer at AppleOne Group. 

“This development is a catalyst that connects business, leisure, and tourism, enabling partners to thrive as Mactan continues to expand its place in the Philippines’ economic and tourism ecosystem.

Business and leisure converge

Positioned near the Mactan Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) and key business corridors, Mahi Center targets firms seeking resilient Business Continuity Plan (BCP) sites, including BPOs, manufacturers, and startups.

Its retail mix—anchored by Metro Supermarket, S&R New York Style Pizza, and the first Oretachino Curry Ya franchise from Osaka—complements state-of-the-art office spaces, fostering a vibrant ecosystem that boosts productivity and local commerce.

Tourism and MICE synergy

Tourism remains a pillar of Cebu’s economy. Fairfield by Marriott Cebu Mactan at Mahi Center leverages the Marriott Bonvoy network to attract leisure travelers and business delegates, driving foot traffic to retail and office areas while supporting Cebu’s growing meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) sector.

Building economic resilience

AppleOne’s success with landmark developments like Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort underscores its ability to attract global partners. Mahi Center—winner of Best Mixed Use Architectural Design at the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards—embodies this vision.

“Our vision is to build an ecosystem where work, retail, tourism, and hospitality fuel lasting growth for all,” said Jheng Caballero, vice president for leasing. —Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma