A Playful City for All

We will continue to expand our leisure offerings and activate playful opportunities in our public spaces for locals and visitors to have fun anywhere and everywhere in the city.

Welcoming fresh and exciting attractions

Our tourism landscape will keep pace with the latest trends through the introduction of new attractions and rejuvenation of familiar ones.

Bay East Garden © Gardens by the Bay

One of the three gardens that form Gardens by the Bay, the new Bay East will be a waterfront garden for the community, a tranquil green oasis complementing the Founders’ Memorial. Located on reclaimed land along the Marina Reservoir with a view of the city skyline, Bay East will be designed to tell Singapore’s garden city and water story.

NS Square © MINDEF and MND

By 2026, we can look forward to NS Square, a new multi-purpose event and community space at Marina Bay. Besides a new performance stage with a grandstand of about 30,000 seats for hosting events such as National Day Parades, NS Square will also feature community sports facilities, a NS-themed gallery and a new public waterfront promenade.

Expanding our integrated resorts 

Since opening in 2010, our two integrated resorts have enriched our tourism offerings and enhanced our position as a global city for business and leisure tourism. There are plans to further expand these developments with the introduction of new, world-class attractions, facilities and experiences.

Marina Bay Sands

Next to the existing development will be a new state-of-art 15,000 seat entertainment arena as well as additional MICE space.

© Marina Bay Sands

There will also be a new tower comprising an all-suite luxury hotel that will be topped with a sky roof attraction, a swimming pool and other lifestyle amenities

Resorts World Sentosa

Its popular Universal Studios Singapore will be refreshed and expanded, while the current S.E.A. Aquarium will be enlarged into a new Singapore Oceanarium that is three times its current size. A new driverless transport system will also enhance connection accessibility between the mainland and Sentosa.

Rejuvenating Mandai Wildlife Reserve

A rejuvenation plan is currently underway at Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

Image for illustration purposes only © Mandai Wildlife Group

Five zoological parks will be located within one precinct to provide distinctive wildlife experiences. Carefully designed to be sensitive to the surrounding flora and fauna, the zoological parks will also be integrated with nature-based experiences, green public spaces and an eco-friendly resort to offer a wide range of community recreation and tourism options.

Bringing tourism to Jurong

The new tourism development next to Jurong Lake will comprise attractions, hotel, retail, F&B and entertainment offerings — all with an emphasis on technology, edutainment and sustainability.

© STB

Expected to be realised from 2028, it will complement nearby attractions such as the new Science Centre and Jurong Lake Gardens. 

Revitalising existing places with new experiences

To optimise land use, we will continue to find innovative ways to facilitate the rejuvenation of familiar attractions and diversify our tourism offerings. Creative programming and technologies can also create new play possibilities that transcend physical spaces.

Reimagining Orchard Road

Orchard Road holds a special place in the hearts of many Singaporeans. To ensure its continued vibrancy, we have facilitated various innovative development concepts.

© The Ride Side and Studioshen (Architects)

© Orchard Road Business Association

For instance, a vacant parcel at Somerset will house Trifecta, Asia’s first virtual reality ski and snowboarding arena, a wave pool for surfing and the world’s first hybrid skate bowl designed for skateboarding and surfskating when it opens in 2023. More than just a shopping street, we hope to inject more buzz and differentiated lifestyle experiences along Orchard Road, so that there is something for everyone to discover and enjoy.

Bringing arts and culture outside the museum

Spanning over 3,000m², Singapore Art Museum (SAM)'s contemporary art space in Tanjong Pagar Distripark is a new destination for novel art experiences.

© Singapore Art Museum

© Singapore Art Museum

The expansive and versatile spaces allow for large-scale installations and support collaborations between partners, artists and audiences. Setting up at Tanjong Pagar signals a shift away from the four walls of a museum, as part of SAM’s plans to curate art experiences in unexpected and everyday spaces, across multiple locations in Singapore.

Rediscovering a gem in the east

Set amidst lush greenery on hilly waterfront terrain, Changi Point is a popular recreational district with its idyllic vibe, rustic charm and rich heritage. Building on these unique characteristics, plans are in the pipeline to enhance Changi Point as a heritage and recreational node along the Greater Rustic Coast.

Imagine hill-hugging forest trails extending out into the sea. Watch sailboats and other sea sports from the coastal boardwalk and enjoy the sunset from the beach. Marvel at the stars and glimpse aircraft taking flights from terraces and rooftops in the heritage buildings. There could also be new offerings housed in the former military barracks and Old Changi Hospital. By preserving and enhancing the best of what Changi Point has to offer, we will ensure that it remains a gem in the east.

Refreshing iconic landmarks

Once Singapore’s powerhouse which supplied essential power to fuel the nation’s push towards industrialisation in the early post-war years, Pasir Panjang Power District is characterised by its unique industrial heritage and waterfront setting. Future plans are afoot to transform the district into a vibrant mixed-use destination with attractive public spaces along the southern coastline.

© Sunny City Kids

Many Singaporeans have fond memories of the Big Splash at East Coast, now known as “Coastal Playgrove”. As part of the efforts to rejuvenate East Coast Park, the iconic landmark has been redeveloped into a new family-friendly destination, featuring tube slides, water and net play areas, as well as a nature-based play garden and outdoor classroom. 

Supporting play wherever we can

From placing pianos in public spaces to closing off roads for street festivals, everywhere in Singapore can be activated to offer serendipitous and accessible play. We will facilitate more moments of fun and delight to energise people and encourage interactions, amid our cityscape.

Fun with sustainability

Opened in early 2022, the new eco-playground, located at the Discover Tanjong Pagar Community Green, is a result of a partnership between the network of business stakeholders at Tanjong Pagar and the furniture company Roger & Sons. Designed in consultation with the local community and built with repurposed logs, the playground aims to encourage play and spark creativity while promoting environmental sustainability.

Making friends on the street

Businesses along Keong Saik Street have gotten to know one another due to the many street festivals organised by community groups such as LOPELAB. The efforts have also brought greater attention to the mix of heritage and modernity in the area, and enlivened a place with rich heritage for people to work and play in.

Spark of light

i Light festival at Marina Bay has been showcasing light art installations created by Singaporean and international artists since 2010. These artworks are created with energy saving light and other environmentally friendly materials to encourage festival goers to adopt sustainable habits in their everyday lifestyles. The festival also features a diverse range of fringe activities for visitors to enjoy, bringing vibrancy to public spaces in our city centre.

Park yourself

Designed with bright and bold colours, the ‘Park Yourself’ installation was envisioned as a vibrant urban park with interactive play. Shortlisted for display at the Paya Lebar Central pilot Business Improvement District, the installation is part of the 3rd edition of the SPARK challenge by URA and the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore. First launched in 2017, the Challenge invited the public to submit design ideas to enliven public spaces in mixed-use developments and shopping malls.