Marina Bay Sands' new hotel tower and live arena set against the horizon. Photo Credit: Safdie Architects
Las Vegas Sands, which owns and operates Marina Bay Sands, has outlined its expansion plans for the resort at a groundbreaking ceremony, which will include luxury accommodation and facilities and additional event space.
The US$8 billion development will feature a soaring 570-suite luxury hotel tower capped with signature rooftop and dining experiences, luxury retail boutiques, gaming, holistic spa and wellness amenities, and approximately 19,000 sqm of premium meeting space. A purpose-built 15,000-seat arena situated against the backdrop of Marina Bay aims to enhance the live entertainment scene in Asia.
Taking inspiration from Singapore's urban greenery, the development will see biophilic designs being integrated throughout the building along with a significant proportion of green amenities.
The hotel tower will feature the 7,060 sqm Skyloop, which combines both elevated public and private spaces. The lower part interweaves several points of public access, including an observatory, destination restaurants and rooftop gardens. Above, hotel guests can enjoy secluded experiences including private cabanas, infinity-edge pools and shading palms. There will also be a cantilevered wellness terrace that is designed for yoga, arts and specialty events.
A 15,000-seat state-of-the-art arena will be located next to the hotel tower, designed to host regional and international touring acts, concerts and large-scale live events. The venue will be optimised for acoustics, sightlines and production flexibility.