[6] The mall, the first SM Supermall outside of Metro Manila, opened on November 27, 1993, with a gross floor area of 161,562 square metres (1,739,040 sq ft).

Free jeepney rides to the mall were also offered to fulfill the lack of available public transportation within the area.

[6] Construction on SM City Cebu's expansion building, dubbed the Northwing, began in March 2006.

At the same time, a major renovation of its interior is ongoing, starting with the area near Ace Hardware and SM Appliance Center, and new shops are being added as well.

[5] The Cebu North Bus Terminal is situated inside the mall compound opposite the mall's parking area with the lot granted by SM Prime for free[12] for a period of two years,[13] after its lease in its former location in Subangdaku, Mandaue expired in early 2020.