Jul
25
Tourist Attractions Around Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort
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Tourist attractions around Marina Bay Sands integrated resort and casino are,
Arts/Business/Exhibition Centers
1. Esplanade, Theaters On The Bay
Located on 6 hectares of prime waterfront land by Marina Bay, with a comprehensive range of professional support facilities and services, Esplanade is one of the world’s busiest Arts center that houses world-class performance spaces. Comes with a 1,600-seat concert hall with acoustics by Russell Johnson of ARTEC Consultants, and another 2,000-seat theater of an adaptation of traditional European opera houses in horseshoe form.
(How to get there: From nearest train station City Hall, take a 10 minutes walk via underground CityLink Mall)
2. Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre
A world-renowned, international venue that has the most perfect location for meetings, conventions and exhibitions. Do not miss the Exhibition Halls (Level 4) and Convention Halls (Level 6) where important Singapore exhibitions eg. Electronics and IT shows, were held.
(How to get there: From nearest train station City Hall, take a 10 minutes walk via underground CityLink Mall)
Shopping Malls
1. Marina Square Shopping Mall
Operating daily from 10am to 10pm, with 300 speciality shops, Marina Square is centrally located in the beautiful bay area where you can shop, relax, eat and play all under 1 roof. Shop from high street fashion boutiques such as TopShop, TopMan, Miss Selfridge, Mango, Zara and more. Comes with Japanese style store MUJI and famous departmental store, John Little. Enjoy entertainments like bowling, arcade games, movie, karaoke or even a game of pool.
(How to get there: From nearest train station City Hall, take a 10 minutes walk via underground CityLink Mall)
A one-stop shopping and dining mall with over 400 retail outlets, over 100 food and beverage establishments and 50 over pushcarts including the largest hyper-mart, Carrefour. Enjoy a spectacular dining ambiance amidst cascading waters of the world’s largest fountain, Fountain Of Wealth. Others include state-of-the-art Cineplex and game arcades.
(How to get there: Take a 5-10 minutes walk from train station City Hall via underground City Link Mall)
3. Raffles City Shopping Centre
A 26,700 sqm retail mall with a mix of establishments and over 120 specialty shops which cater to the needs of both local shoppers and tourists. Visit your favorite Robinsons Department Store and Jasons Market Place (a gourmet supermarket).
(How to get there: Exit directly at train station City Hall)
A premier lifestyle shopping center situated in the heart of Millenia Singapore where you can find popular stores like Harvey Norman and Cortina Watch Espace Boutique. Across the road is The Great Hall where many productions, exhibitions, performances and other exciting attractions are hosted.
(How to get there: Take a 10-20 minutes walk from train station City Hall via underground City Link Mall)
5. Funan DigitaLife Mall (IT and Electronic Gadgets)
Asia’s leading IT shopping mall that offers latest, most innovative and widest range of genuine and value for money IT and electronic gadgets. Stay connected with your family and friends with it’s free unlimited wireless internet access.
(How to get there: Exit from train station City Hall, take a 5 minutes walk to reach)
Other Attractions
1. Singapore Flyer (Singapore’s Very Own Observation Wheel)
The World’s largest observation wheel that stands at 165m tall (height of a 42-level building), providing a panoramic view of Marina Bay to the Singapore River, Raffles Place, Merlion Park, Empress Place and the Padang.
(How to get there: 10-15 minutes walk away from train station City Hall)
Jul
15
Entertainments Around Singapore Casino In Resorts World At Sentosa In 2010
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You wouldn’t feel bored even for a second when you visit the resort casino in Resorts World at Sentosa in 2010. Expect a wide range of exciting leisure and entertainments around and be prepared to spend an enjoyable vacation in the integrated resort.
[An Artist Rendition Of Universal Studio Singapore Theme Park By 2010]
Anchor family leisure attractions include:
- A “Universal Studio Singapore Theme Park” will be developed using the theme “Ride the movies” which come with 7 themed worlds within namely, Waterworld, Lost World, Egypt, Super Hero City, Back Lot - The Big Apple, Hollywood Boulevard and Cartoon Studios. Of the 22 state-of-the-art attractions, 16 of them are designed specifically for Singapore. A Dreamworks Digital Animation Studio will provide tours to see the animation artists at work which allow visitors to learn the magic of computer-generated imagery and creation of films.
- A 8 hectares oceanarium “The Quest Marine Life Park”, featuring an interactive man-made dolphin habitat and a 6.5 million gallon Whale Shark Lagoon amongst other exhibits. Other marine-type activities will be available.
- A 1.3 hectares unique water theme park “Equarius Water Park”, custom designed to integrate with the hillside terrain of Sentosa.
- The world’s first maritime silk route museum “Maritime Xperiential Museum”, dedicating to the subject of the maritime silk route between East Asia and the Middle East. Expect exhibits like a full-scale glass replica of an ancient trading ship, a 360 degrees multimedia motion shipwreck theater as well as live performances by acrobats on board the “Zheng He” boat (named “Bao Chuan”)
- An open-air 2,150-seat public amphitheater “The Show Place”. A 6,300-seat amphitheater “The Bull Ring”, as well as a 1,714-seat theater “Imagineering” which provides a magical dreamlike show with water, light and visual effects.
- “The Crane Ballet” adding vibrancy to the area as the cleverly choreographed animatronic crane dances and moves gracefully nightly at the Festive Walk, emitting colorful rays of lights, spurts of water, and sprays of fire, all in sync with delightful music and enhanced with video images on giant LCD screens.
- A 1,600-seat “Le Vie Showroom” featuring a resident show the “Le Vie” (Life) show, helmed by members from the same creative team behind Cirque du Soleil blockbusters such as ‘KA’ and ‘O’ in Las Vegas, promising a spectacular stage and prop setups coupled with an award-winning production team.
- Signature Gourmet Restaurants with Master Chefs such as Alain Fabregues, Alan Wong, Scott Webster, Marlon Abele (MARC Group), Gary Kunz, Harlan Goldstein, Susur Lee, Luke Mangan and Don Pintabona.
- An integrated spa wellness center “The Spa By Espa”, offering programs for wellness and self-improvement.
- Lastly, Flagship concept retail stores including new retail brands not currently in Singapore such as Bershka, Stradavarius, Cortefiel, Promod, as well as The Universal Store and Hamleys toy store.
[An Artist Rendition Of Maritime Xperiential Museum By 2010]
Jul
10
Entertainments Around Singapore Casino At Marina Bay Sands In 2009
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While visiting the resort casino in Marina Bay Sands in 2009, expect a wide range of leisure and entertainments awaits you.
[An Artist Rendition Of The Inner View Of Marina Bay Sands By 2009]
As part of its leisure offerings apart from the resort casino, the Marina Bay Sands will come with world-class entertainments which include,
- Two 2,000-seat Theaters.
- A large outdoor “Event Plaza” on the waterfront promenade with maneuverable hydraulic steps, that can accommodate 10,000 people.
- A 20,500 sqm “ArtScience Museum” on the Bayfront Promontory, devoted to the exploration of both art and science and the connections between them. Permanent exhibits may include exhibits such as a display of media depicting various aspects of Leonardo Da Vinci artwork.
- A 3, 700 sqm “Entertainment Zone” featuring games and videos.
- A 1-hectare “Sky Park” at 50th level (above the three resort hotel towers) offering a panoramic view of Singapore’s skyline in 360-degrees.
- A total of 117,100 sqm Marina Bay Shoppes introducing many new retail brands not currently in Singapore such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.
- Celebrity Chef Restaurants featuring international chefs such as Charlie Trotter, Alfonso Iaccarino, Tetsuya Wakuda, Thomas Keller, Pierre Gagnaire, or Hiroyuki Hiramatsu.
- Two ‘floating’ pavilions’ on the bay, accessible via submerged tunnels. One platform stages a micro-brewery and the other a bistro by day and night club by night. At night, the rooftop of the museum becomes an Amphitheatre with tiered seating housing 3,000 people for a nightly.
- Light and Water Show which can also be viewed along the waterfront promenade.
[An Artist Rendition View Of Event Plaza By 2009]
Jul
8
Three 50 level resort hotel towers will be expected to be built around the casino in Marina Bay Sands by 2009, offering over 2,600 luxury rooms and suites, including more than 2,300 5-star luxury gardens rooms and more than 100 5-star plus suites. Guests would expect to enjoy personalized service and access to exclusive spa facilities, trendy restaurants, bars and entertainment lounges.
One of the main attractions would be a 1-hectare Sky Park bridging across the towers (see above) to provide a panoramic view of Singapore’s skyline in 360-degrees, built with lush greenery, jogging paths, beautifully sculptured gardens, restaurants and pools.
Other leisure offerings nearby include a resort casino, 2 theaters, an entertainment zone, a large outdoor event plaza, a art-science museum, Marina Bay shoppes, celebrity chef restaurants etc.
Jul
5
Hotels Around Singapore Casino In Resorts World At Sentosa In 2010
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6 different resort hotels with its unique theme are expected to be built around the casino in Resorts World at Sentosa in Singapore, offering a total of 1,800 rooms.
[Artist Rendition Of Hotel Locations Near Singapore Casino In Resorts World At Sentosa By 2010]
Maxims Residence : An all-suite ultra deluxe resort hotel that will give you a magnificent view of southern waterfront of Singapore as well as the tropical island where Resorts World at Sentosa is located. Entertainments like gaming rooms, suites and lounges as well as the city’s best food offerings will be expected. A resort casino to be built beneath the hotel.
Hotel Michael : Designed by famous architect Michael Graves (who has been listed as one of the architecture masters of contemporary America), this will be the only place in the world where you live with the Michael Graves experience. Comes with a Michael Grave boutique too.
HardRock Hotel : A resort hotel that will come with the HardRock experience where guests live like rock stars, gawk at guitars of famous personalities, and lug home suitcases of rock N roll memorabilia. Comes with conference facilities which include 22 meeting rooms and one of Asia’s largest ballrooms with seating for 7,300 delegates.
Festive Hotel : Located in one of the most convenient spots in Resorts World at Sentosa, next to Maxims Residence and FestiveWalk, this is a place where you can enjoy the resort’s resident musical Le Vie, in a fantastic theatre with 1,600 seats.
Equarius Hotel : Ideal for nature lovers and families, which will come with tropical forest experience where rare tress such as Dragon Blood Trees and Buffy Fish Owls can be spotted. Nearby to the Equarius Water Park, where families can spend an enjoyable day soaking in wave pools, and have fun with kids’ facilities like slides, flumes and water cannons.
ESPA Villas : Located at the tranquil western tip of Resorts World At Sentosa, this is where 30 luxurious rustic villas float on a lagoon. Watch beautiful dolphins at play or catch the golden sunset, this is the perfect spot for you to enjoy a private, luxurious and romantic stay with your loved ones. Best for honeymoons, special celebrations or simply a rejuvenating holiday.
With these 6 different resort hotels with 6 different themes, it is like having 6 different holidays all in one resort. It will be a totally unforgettable holiday resort experience for you and your family.
