The Marina Sands complex is a relatively new addition to
Singapore dating only to 2010. It is an
integrated resort designed by a Las Vegas company. It is very close to the city.
The
development cost over 8 billion dollars – yes billion! It is quite spectacular.
There are three
55 storey hotel towers. And across the
top of all 3 is the Sands Skypark. The Skypark
has restaurants, gardens and a pool. The
pool has an infinity edge – I would be much too nervous to go near it.
Also
connected to the hotel is a huge convention centre, casino and shopping
centre. The casino is alcohol free – a Government
requirement. And if you are visiting it
remember to take your passport – if you don't you'll be charged $100 to
enter. And amazingly there are still
lots of locals there who have to pay each time they go.
There are
some restaurants in the shopping zone with big name chefs such as Wolfgang
Puck, Tetsuya Wakada and Mario Batali.
As a touch of Las Vegas style a canal runs through the shopping part too
as well as some theatres and an indoor skating rink. There is an ArtScience Museum as well.
This is not
a sponsored post. We have not stayed in
the hotel but have visited the casino.
If you win the lottery you could do worse than visit the complex.
That would be so impressive to see. I am with you on being to afraid to go to the edge of the pool!
ReplyDeleteWow! Would love to see this in person!
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