Marina Bay Sands has entered the final phase of design enhancements to its multi-billion-dollar expansion project. Full-scale construction of the project, subject to planning approval, is anticipated to begin by July 2025 with targeted completion by July 2029.
The expansion is designed by Safdie Architects, led by Moshe Safdie, who were the architects of the existing property. It will include a luxury hotel tower with a sky roof, a 15,000-seat entertainment arena and additional premium MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences & exhibitions) space, as well as new food and beverage and nightlife offerings.
More MICE inventory as well as additional MICE capabilities are on the cards as Marina Bay Sands gears up to expand its offerings. The integrated resort announced its $4.5 billion expansion plans in early April, nearly 10 years after it opened its doors in Singapore.
Located immediately adjacent to the existing property, the new development will include a fourth hotel tower, adding 1,000 luxury suites to the current inventory of 2,561 rooms and suites; a 15,000-seat entertainment arena; as well as additional MICE space. The expansion project aims to relieve both Marina Bay Sands’ and market constraints.
An arena with 15,000 seats will result in ticket prices being in line with industry norms, and make the events more accessible to a larger number of people. This, in turn, will lead to an increase in the number of music events in Singapore. The new arena isn’t just for entertainment acts – the facility is also suitable for MICE groups to host big plenary sessions and large conference groups who need to sit up to 15,000 persons in one session.
