10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Marina Bay That You Shouldn't Miss

August 20, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

The Singapore cityscape looks like it was ripped from the pages of a science fiction comic book. If you’re hungry for a true Singapore experience, sample the myriad street foods or take a cultural cooking class. The Botanic Gardens and the Gardens By the Bay offer a slice of horticultural heaven, and the observation deck of the Sands SkyPark makes you feel like you’re high above the clouds. The banks and walkways along the Singapore River bustle with local activity.
Restaurants in Singapore

1. Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay

1 Esplanade Drive Esplanade - Theatres On the Bay, Singapore 038981 Singapore +65 6828 8377 [email protected] https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/category?GenreNames=Theatre
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4.5 based on 1,085 reviews

Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay

Affectionately known among locals as the "durian", Esplanade is one of the busiest arts centres in the world with about 3,000 performances presented yearly. Spot our prickly cladding in the middle of the central arts and cultural district, and take in the view from the Marina bay waterfront where our Outdoor Theatre is situated. Coming to Esplanade means that you're in for a complete lifestyle experience, from enjoying a night out at a show, to shopping and dining. And whether you're a first-timer, an ardent patron or fellow arts lover, you're most welcome here and we'll do our best to give you a great experience with the arts.

Reviewed By Lillgha - Hong Kong, China

Ni Hao, Apa Khabar and Vanakkam!! It was an absolute privilege for me to observe "Peace and Prosperity of SG" annual fun-filled event packed with exciting song performances, fireworks display, the setting of a Guinness World Record of the Largest Display of 720 Lion Dance, showcase of 54 Lamborghinis out of 300 in SG, outstanding Jazz performance by ladies band, Tessera, Rock concert and the lovely people, all around Durian Helmets!! I highly recommend everyone to stroll around starting from Boat Quay to Esplanade which is pleasant walk... they have some al-fresco dining available at the evening.. Enjoy!!

2. Singapore Flyer

30 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039803 Singapore [email protected] http://www.singaporeflyer.com/
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Singapore Flyer

At 165 metres tall, Singapore Flyer is a masterpiece of urban architecture and engineering that showcases not only the mesmerizing cosmopolitan cityscape of the tropical Lion City, but even the surrounding islands of Indonesia and parts of Malaysia in all their glory. In addition to offering panoramic views of Singapore's cosmopolitan cityscape, guests can also indulge in a flute of champagne, or savour the iconic Singapore Sling whilst hosted in a special themed capsule. Diners seeking both privacy and luxury can opt for a multi-sensory treat unlike any other with our Premium Sky Dining Flight, complete with a four-course dinner and an in-flight host.

Reviewed By varunraj089 - Bengaluru, India

Perfect place to have a perfect view of the entire city of Singapore, the best time to visit this place is during the night so you can see the entire city lit up , putting up some pictures of the view from this place and trust me you will regret if you don’t visit this place.

3. Sands Skypark Observation Deck

10 Bayfront Avenue Level 57, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore 018956 Singapore +65 6688 8888 [email protected] http://www.marinabaysands.com/attractions/sands-skypark.html
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4.5 based on 16,865 reviews

Sands Skypark Observation Deck

Located on the roof of Marina Bay Sands, the Sands SkyPark Observation Deck boasts scenic views of the panoramic vistas of Marina Bay and Singapore’s world-class cityscape.

Reviewed By Ikemx

Went up to the Marina Bay Sands Skypark to admire the view and enjoy a cocktail,following the advise of a colleague Trip Advisor review I purchased the ticket to get access to the Skypark terrace and used the fee paid to pay in part for a cocktail, the view is magnificent and the architecture is amazing. The restriction was to go to the pool area reserved only for guests, Enjoying a cocktail and the view and the people watching was fabulous , the weather was perfect and had a leisurely drink and edamame, there are two bars I spent my time closest to the infinity pool, the oposite side had a restaurant and a bar, Excellent time

4. Gardens by the Bay

18 Marina Gardens Drive Bayfront Plaza, Singapore 018953 Singapore +65 6420 6848 [email protected] http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg
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Gardens by the Bay

An integral part of Singapore's "City in a Garden" vision, Gardens by the Bay spans a total of 101 hectares of prime land at the heart of Singapore's new downtown - Marina Bay. Comprising three waterfront gardens - Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central - Gardens by the Bay will be a showcase of horticulture and garden artistry that will bring the world of plants to Singapore and present Singapore to the World.

Reviewed By tregsact - Mollymook, Australia

We spent a fantastic day at the Gardens by the Bay. The gardens are amazing and offer so much variety. The highlights were definitely the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest Dome and they are definitely worth the entrance fees to see amazing diversity of plants, beautiful garden designs and creative sculptures and structures - especially the carved wood models of dragons, eagles, horses etc. The only slight disappointment for us was the additional charged display called Floral Fantasy. This was a timed entry display where you had to book for an hourly slot and was $20 per person. It literally took us less than 10 minutes to walk around the display - so it was poor value compared to the combined $28 for the much more impressive Flower Dome and Cloud Forest Domes.

5. Cloud Forest

18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953 Singapore +65 6420 6848 http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/the-gardens/attractions/cloud-forest.html
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Cloud Forest

Reviewed By makaan - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

It felt like being transported to a new world the moment we stepped into the entrance to Cloud Forest. We were greeted by a huge waterfall and imposing structure. Truly beautiful and breath-taking! Make sure you take your time to explore all levels of the cloud forest. Definitely worth it. It provides easily accessible pathways, and the walk can be at a moderate pace to enjoy the surroundings. One can see the flora and fauna of a forest without having to exert the physical exhaustion of climbing a mountain to see the different plants and foliage that exists at different levels of the forest, and the pleasant air-conditioning makes the visit very comfortable.

6. Supertree Grove

18 Marina Gardens Drive Gardens By the Bay Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 018953 Singapore +65 6420 6848 http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/the-gardens/attractions/supertree-grove.html
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4.5 based on 5,975 reviews

Supertree Grove

Reviewed By jacquitohc - Auckland Central, New Zealand

Gardens by the Bay Supertrees: gigantic, colossal towering steel trees. Ascend some trees, view panoramic 360-degree expanse picking out the various attactions. OCBC aerial skyway is a steel-mesh, elevated walkway from tree to tree, very cool, suspended 22 metres up, high above the crowds. I have gait/walking challenges (stroke), all sightseeing has to be well-researched and not overly taxing; I wear a legbrace. It was hot when we were there, bring hats, water, wear comfy shoes. Views: are the impressive Marina Bay Sands hotel, Singapore Flyer, many different domes of the Gardens. Music (Garden Rhapsody) and Light show at dusk each night, check the show times. Too many sights to do in GBTB; we picked 2 or 3, as we only had a short stopover. Train, bus, taxi, various ways to get there. Well worth it.

7. Flower Dome

18 Marina Gardens Drive Gardens By the Bay, Singapore 018953 Singapore +65 6420 6848 [email protected] http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/the-gardens/attractions/flower-dome.html
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Flower Dome

Step into the Flower Dome and you'll be standing in awe of nature. Spectacular and innovative in design, it is one of the icons of Bay South Garden. The Flower Dome replicates the cool-dry climate of Mediterranean regions like South Africa, California and parts of Spain and Italy. Home to a collection of plants from deserts all over the world, it showcases the adaptations of plants to arid environments. Stop and smell the flowers in the colourful changing displays of the Flower Field, which reflects different seasons, festivals and themes.

Reviewed By NandanRao - Bengaluru, India

In short words - "A visual and olfactory treat!" Stepping into the flower dome from a blazing sun, you are already treated with air conditioned environment that allows you to immediately relax and are greeted with various scents coming from different flowers. Although it does not look so big from outside, the flower dome is quite huge inside and contains flowers of all kinds. We were lucky to be visiting at the time when a Tulip festival was going on (Till May 20th 2019) and we had a sneak peak into the Kukenhoff festival from Netherlands with a mock Windmill in the flower dome! All kinds of flowers are on display and the flower dome is also a photographer's paradise. A Quick walk would need about 30 minutes (assuming you are here to see the flowers and not just walk), but plan to spend at least 1 hour and keep additional 30 minutes if you are a photo freak!

8. Marina Barrage

8 Marina Gardens Drive Marina Barrage, Singapore 018951 Singapore +65 6514 5959 http://www.pub.gov.sg/marinabarrage
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Marina Barrage

Be captivated by the bright lights of the Singapore Flyer and the Central Business District skyline against the sky at sunset, reflected in the still waters of the Marina Barrage. This Reservoir in the City was created with three key benefits, to provide water supply, flood control and a lifestyle attraction.

Reviewed By linwangtan - Hong Kong, China

Nonetheless, it is still quite an enjoyable experience. On really sunny days, consider bringing an umbrella, lots of sunblock, or even a portable fan. My only qualm is that it is really difficult to get to by public transport. There is a shuttle bus from the MRT, but the frequency is pretty low, so you might have to take a car or drive.

11 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018940 Singapore +65 6329 3535 http://www.marina-bay.sg/marinabaycitygallery.html
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Marina Bay City Gallery

10. Rain Oculus

10 Bayfront Avenue Marina Bay Sands Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Singapore 018956 Singapore
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Rain Oculus

Reviewed By L7768EQdavidd - Devon, United Kingdom

Sunday 20th October and we visited the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. This amazing water feature/sculpture is located between the entrance to the Shoppes and the Waterfront. It is an acrylic and metal bowl like structure that measures 22 metres (70 foot) wide and 5.2 metres deep. The water, which is collected rain, spins around the bowl then flows, through a hole in the bottom, falls 2 stories to the water feature below The water fills the water feature, canal, in the basement of the Shoppes at Sands, where sampan boats are paddled along it. We first saw this impressive structure from inside the Shoppes, we had obviously timed it right as the water was cascading down into the canal. Sampans paddled their way around the falling water. From outside The Shoppes we got to see the true extent and size of this gigantic installation. The operating hours for the Oculus are:- 10am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 8pm, 11pm. It is amazing to see with the water flowing, but still impressive with no water. Bayfront MRT is the nearest station.

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