Marina Bay is a part of downtown Singapore that will be a 24/7, thriving and energetic place where people will live, work, learn and play. The iconic development will usher in a new concept of city living that embraces all the opportunities and activities.
When fully completed, Marina Bay will boast apartments set amidst lush greenery parks and waterfront promenade; state-of-the-art office space and transport infrastructure that will provide seamless connectivity for companies and professionals to grow and exchange business ideas. It will be a place with a loop of attractions and round-the-clock entertainment.
Other new developments include the Double Helix Bridge, Art Park, a 3.5 km-long Waterfront Promenade, The Fullerton Heritage, and the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort.
With these facilities, the bay will be a platform and catalyst for Singapore’s future growth and will boost its position as a leading global city.
Selected Highlights of the Downtown Marina Bay
Art Park
Singapore’s first Art Park located next to the seating gallery of The Float @ Marina Bay. The Art Park features 27 artworks specially created by Singaporean youths, based on the theme “Aspirations for life in Singapore”. Visitors can look forward an enriching and interactive experience at the Art Park. There will be a landscaped maze featuring a 4.5m high sculpture taking the form of a mountain with a wind-activated figurine of a girl holding a flag with the words “I want to scale the highest mountain in the world”. There will also be a rock wall featuring 18 drawings of Singapore icons, and ‘hop-scotch’ lighted flooring.
The Helix
This pedestrian bridge connecting Marina Centre with Marina South is the world’s first curved “double helix” pedestrian bridge. It comprises two opposite spiralling steel members that are held together by connecting struts, forming a tubular structure that resembles the structure of DNA, which symbolises life and continuity, renewal, everlasting abundance and growth for Marina Bay.
Waterfront Promenade
The 3.5km waterfront promenade will link up the necklace of attractions at the Marina Centre, Collyer Quay and Bayfront areas. The promenade will be a destination that is easily accessible by the community and families, a free attraction for people from all walks of life to enjoy at Marina Bay. Visitors can look forward to a stroll along the Mist Walk, a playful splash in the dancing water jets, soak in a panoramic view of the Bay from any spot on the promenade, or take a breather to cool off under the Breeze Shelters.
Marina Bay City Gallery
The new Marina Bay City Gallery located by the waterfront along Marina Boulevard. This city gallery will be housed in an elegantly 2 designed building which is eco-friendly. One key attraction will be a large-scale model of Marina Bay that incorporates the latest multimedia and touch screen technology to allow visitors to navigate their way around the model to experience and appreciate the new city around Marina Bay.
Upcoming: Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay consists of three distinctive waterfront gardens – Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central in the heart of Marina Bay. Through plant-based edutainment, horticultural displays, garden craftsmanship and floral artistry, Gardens by the Bay will define Singapore as the world's premier tropical garden city. Ultimately, it will enrich the lifestyles of Singaporeans and tourists alike through edutainment opportunities and a sustainable green infrastructure. The Gardens are being developed in phases and the official opening of Phase 1 of the Gardens is scheduled for June 2012. For more information, visit http://www.gardensbythebay.org.sg