Find the Best Things to Do in Marina Bay
About Marina Bay
Photo courtesy of Marina Bay Sands
The Marina Bay area has really come of age in the last few years, with the emergence of magnificent modern architecture, world-class hotels and a host of new bars and restaurants. Its proximity to the Central Business District makes this a popular area for business visitors, while the wealth of entertainment options ensures that general tourists are flocking to the area too.
See & Do
Marina Bay offers some of the best views in the whole of Singapore – take these in from aboard a bumboat, atop the Skypark at Marina Bay Sands, or aboard the world’s highest observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer. Culture vultures will appreciate the ArtScience Museum with its continually changing world-class exhibitions, and Esplanade Theatres by the Bay with its eclectic theatre and concert program, while high rollers should head to the Marina Bay Sands casino.
Eat
When the Marina Bay Sands hotel opened in 2010, it attracted some of the world’s most famous celebrity chefs, including Guy Savoy, Tetsuya Wakuda and Wolfgang Puck, who have chosen Singapore as the location for their latest culinary ventures. Also within the Marina Bay Sands is a huge choice of eating options, from high-end to fast food, while across the bay at One Fullerton you can dine al-fresco with views across the bay.
Party
The bars and clubs of Marina Bay have all taken advantage of their location, offering stunning views of the city for you to admire as you sip on your lychee martini. From current see-and-be-seen hotspots Ku De Ta, Pangaea and Avalon within the Marina Bay Sands complex, to the more laid back Lantern and Level 33 across the bay, the view of the other clientele is as important as that of the skyline, so be sure you are looking your best.
Stay
There is no shortage of luxury accommodation in Singapore, with Marina Bay boasting a large share of these high-end properties. Located close to the Central Business District, the Marina Bay hotels wow their guests with stunning city views, in addition to great eating, shopping and entertainment choices. From luxury chain options the Ritz Carlton and Mandarin Oriental, to the luxury boutique Fullerton Bay Hotel and the dominating Marina Bay Sands, it’s all about luxury and class here.
Shop
Shopping in Marina Bay revolves around the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. This enormous luxury shopping mall boasts 800,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space and has attracted high-end luxury brands such as Chanel, Dior, Gucci and Hermès as well as high street favorites. A huge range of luxury jewellery and watch brands are also on offer. The mall is linked to the CBD via the underground Marina Bay Link Mall.