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Words will never be enough to describe the magnitude and opulence of Marina Bay
Sands, Singapore.
W o r d s :
L y l a D . M u r u g a y a h
Marina Bay Sands-ational
M
arina
Bay Sands
(MBS ) exude s
luxury, exuberance
and excitement. It’s
the Asian version
of what one would
expect from the
flashy streets of Las Vegas and this is
because MBS was developed by Las Vegas
Sands. With affiliations like that, one can
only expect glitz and glamour. MBS is
the second most expensive building in
the entire world, costing US$5.5 billion
to build.
The resort has only been around since
April 27, 2010, but has already stunned
millions of visitors. Designed by architect
Moshe Safdie, MBS is a one-stop destina-
tion. It houses anything anyone could
ever dream of. Sensational shopping, a
luxurious hotel, an exciting casino, theatre,
exhibition space and even a museum
complex. With MBS being a world of its
own, the architecture itself should render
visitors speechless. Head over for a drink,
swipe your cards at the luxury boutiques
or catch a screening at the theatres. MBS
never delivers a dull moment.
The belle of the ball
The whole area is phenomenal, but the
star of the show would have to be the
hotel. Three 55-storey towers all connected
by the famous SkyPark. You will get the
best view of the roaring city from this
rooftop. Every guest gets to experience
the infinity pool that is famous to this
country. It is the world’s largest rooftop
pool stretching 150macross Sands SkyPark
and offers 5-star views, in keeping with
this 5-star hotel.
Seek and you shall find
If you’ve got a bit of a shopping addiction,
no mall can satisfy that itchmore than the
one at Marina Bay Sands. Here, you’ll find
rowafter rowand floor after floor of stores.
It is one of the largest luxury shopping
malls, where you’ll find a range of known
brands like Chanel and Louis Vuitton,
mixed with local street designers. And if
The belle of the ball
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