Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Opens
Post by Travel Agency Singapore News
With the official grand opening of Marina Bay Sands (MBS) just over on 23 June 2010, the latest star attraction SkyPark opened on 24 June 2010.
2000 tickets were sold out on that day. Originally, only 1000 were planned but demand was overwhelming. Tickets are priced at S$20 for adults.
Locals & tourists were treated to spectacular views on the 57th floor. Most were impressed but some were disappointed that the 150-metre infinity pool, the world’s largest outdoor pool at that height, was not open to the public. That is exclusively for hotel guests only. Hotel room rates start from more than US$200.
This new rooftop hangout boasts a variety of restaurants and bars for a perfect chill-out on top of the world, well, at least Singapore. And we’ll certainly hope it’s cool up there. Nights in Singapore can become unbearably warm.
The Public Observation Deck will be open daily from 10am to 10pm.
Marina Bay Sands Opens
Singapore: At the auspicious time of 3.18pm on 27 April 2010, Singapore’s second integrated resort opened to the public. After much delays, this is definitely good news for many people, including Singapore travel agents.
Marina Bay Sands cost US$5.5 billion to build and is the world’s second most expensive casino. Early reviews have been mostly positive, with many impressed by the IR’s design.
The second IR is differentiating itself from the Resorts World Sentosa by banking on the conference and exhibitions or MICE sector to bring in the revenue.
This is only the first phase of the opening. Phase two, which includes the opening of more retail stores, the rest of its hotels and iconic rooftop SkyPark, will take place on June 23.
Parking at MBS is expensive: it starts at $8 an hour. But if you have money to spend on gambling, this amount should be peanuts to you.
If you want to go there by MRT, nearest stops are the Marina Bay station or the Promenade Station. Cross The Helix bridge and you’re at the IR.
By bus, you can take the re-routed 97, 106 and 133.
Good luck!
Source: Travel agency in Singapore
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