Recently we decided to explore the newly opened Marina Bay Sands integrated resort (IR) facilities in Singapore. This was the second IR to open on the island state, the first one being the Resorts World Sentosa, which opened its doors on the Lunar New Year.
The MBS buildings are certainly impressive structures, and for the past year we had been observing the three towers growing higher and higher, and finally the horizontal boat-shaped structure was put on top. I have no doubt it was quite an engineering challenge.
Well, here are some photos from that day ...
The above was on Level 1 of the mall & casino building, where a canal had been constructed to give short rides to the visitors.
Next we bought tickets to take the elevator to the Sky Park, as they call it. It cost S$20 per adult, with discounts for children and senior citizens.
The picture above shows the two orbs making up the Esplanade theatres, while on the right, you can see the seating and performing areas that will be used for the annual National Day celebrations.
I must admit the view from the Sky Park was much better than from the Singapore Flyer, the big wheel that we visited about 1.5 years ago. You can get a sense of the relative size of the Flyer as compared to the MBS tower in the photo above.
This view above is overlooking Clifford Pier and the Financial district.
And this one shows the Marina Barrage in the background.
The other section which was interesting was the swimming pool. As you can see, the pool goes almost to the edge of the building, and gives the impression that if one is not careful, it's a long drop down to earth. Looks scary but it doesn't seem to bother the swimmers and sunbathers.
Anyway, enjoy the scenery ...
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Nice scenery WJ ... Keep it up!
ReplyDeletewhere the casino?
ReplyDeleteNorbert and Mark - did you go or not? Look very interesting leh.
ReplyDeletenow got this Sky Deck, who will go to the Flyer?
ReplyDeleteHow it is built - watch it!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJkYnCh47nA
Locals call the three towers "Father, Son and Holy Goh". LOL
ReplyDeleteSingapore forecasts a tripling in tourist arrivals with the two IRs. Judging from the early crowds, it might just achieve that.
ReplyDeleteCOOL POOL !!!!
ReplyDeletethe youtube vids of the construction are great!
ReplyDeleteHow does the other resort compare?
ReplyDeleteHOT BABE ALERT !!! LOL
ReplyDeleteSorry, me no go up there cos it's isn't open to the public yet when I was there. Think they only let visitors up there very recently. You have to pay I think, I mean to go up to the deck.
ReplyDeleteMaybe WJ can enlighten us about how to go up there?
The ticket to go up is S$20 per adult. Discounts given for children and senior citizens.
ReplyDeleteTo go up, you make your way to Tower 3 lobby, where there is a ticket counter. After you buy your ticket, you will be provided with the audio guide too. Then you take the lift right up to the top.
There should be a restaurant up there. Night view would be very nice and romantic. Got or not, WJ?
ReplyDeleteThink the lady in bikini is pregnant yes?
ReplyDeleteIf she's not then her body is quite out of shape no?
ABC> The restaurants up there have not quite opened yet. I think within a month they should be up and running.
ReplyDeleteWJ going to operate the restaurant up there ha?
ReplyDeleteWasay, like that we all got special discount when we dine up there :)
My eldest daughter was there last weekend and she said she didn't have the chance to go up cos there was a very long Q.
ReplyDeleteFurthermore, the area was packed with people because of the National Day rehearsal and roads were also closed.
This coming X'mas, Singapore will most lightly be over crowded with visitors and tourists.