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SM City Tarlac


SM City Tarlac is a shopping mall owned by SM Prime Holdings. It is the first SM Supermall in the province of Tarlac located along MacArthur Highway, Brgy. San Roque, Tarlac City, Tarlac. The mall has a total floor area of 103,340 m2 (1,112,300 sq ft) on a 34,385 m2 (370,120 sq ft) land area. SM City Tarlac was opened to the public on April 30, 2010, after almost 2 years of planning and construction.

by Jhaypee Guia on September 04, 2012
SM City Tarlac

SM City Tarlac is a shopping mall owned by SM Prime Holdings. It is the first SM Supermall in the province of Tarlac located along MacArthur Highway, Brgy. San Roque, Tarlac City, Tarlac. The mall has a total floor area of 103,340 m2 (1,112,300 sq ft) on a 34,385 m2 (370,120 sq ft) land area. SM City Tarlac was opened to the public on April 30, 2010, after almost 2 years of planning and construction.

Mall features

The 103,000 squre meter mall has four levels and with its contemporary design, it was envisioned to be a landmark in the area. Its exteriors are built with colored metal cladding, while its new interior layout is organized from a central space and circulation consisting of an atrium in the shape of an eye. This culminates in a skylight, where a series of panels recreate the shape of the atrium itself.

The glass portion on the sides of the skylight allows natural light to flow into the mall without the creation of heat, resulting not only in brighter and more spacious, but also more environmentally friendly, interiors. A scenic elevator will give shoppers a breathtaking view of the mall’s different levels.

Complementing these are fashion boutiques, home stores, bookstores, jewelry stores, shoe stores, and novelty stores. A Cyberzone with the computer and telecom stores will serve the techie market, while service stores complete the shopping experience.

Eating out options include the SM Food Court, local and international fast food chains and specialty restaurants. An al fresco restaurant row will be one of the mall’s attractions.

The mall also has four state-of-the-art cinemas as well as amusement areas to provide entertainment to its shoppers.

For the convenience of its customers, SM City Tarlac has a six-story building adjacent and connected to the mall with five levels exclusively for parking. It will have about 1,000 slots for parking – 800 for cars and the rest for motorcycle and jeepney parking.

Major Anchors

  • SM Department Store
  • SM Supermarket
  • SM Cinemas
  • SM Foodcourt

Junior Anchors

  • SM Appliance Center
  • Cyberzone
  • Ace Hardware
  • Watsons

List of Accommodations in Tarlac

  • Gran Prix Express Inn Tarlac - VLI Compound San Roque Junction, Tarlac City
  • Central Park Hotel -  Luisita Business Park, Hacienda Luisita, San Miguel
  • Microtel Inn and Suites - Luisita Estate, Tarlac City,
  • Asianten Hotel - San Sebastian Village, Tarlac City
  • La Majarica Hotel - McArthur Highway, Tarlac City
  • Microtel Inn and Suites - Luisita, Tarlac City
  • Mr. Blue Hotel - Capas, Tarlac
  • Sun Garden Hotel - Aquino Subd. Tarlac City

Getting There

From Manila, Tarlac is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours away by car or bus. Take the North Luzon Expressway to the far end and exit at the Sta, Ines Tollgate. Take the Mabalacat Road and turn right onto MacArthur Highway, then right again at the Luisita Industrial Park.

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