Las Vegas Sands starts $8B Marina Bay Sands expansion in Singapore

Las Vegas Sands has officially broken ground on an ambitious US$8 billion expansion of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, featuring a new 55-story luxury hotel tower with 570 suites, a 15,000-seat arena, and a spectacular 76,000-square-foot "Skyloop" rooftop experience that promises to transform the city's iconic skyline by 2031.

The 55-Story Luxury Tower

The new hotel tower, designed by Safdie Architects (the same firm behind the original Marina Bay Sands), will stand at a distinctive 45-degree angle with twin wings that curve outward as they rise toward the sky. This strategic orientation frames panoramic views of both Marina Bay and the Singapore Strait, while incorporating biophilic design elements inspired by Singapore's lush urban greenery. The tower will house 570 luxury suites and 23 "signature multi-bay mansions," creating an ultra-luxury resort destination that complements the existing three 55-story towers of Marina Bay Sands.traicy+3

Crowning the tower will be the revolutionary "Skyloop" – a 76,000-square-foot rooftop experience positioned 245 meters above ground (slightly higher than the existing SkyPark). This architectural marvel features overlapping elliptical volumes spiraling in opposing directions, creating a dynamic visual effect while offering 360-degree views. The Skyloop will combine both public spaces (observatory, destination restaurants, and rooftop gardens) and private areas for hotel guests (infinity-edge pools, private cabanas, and a cantilevered wellness terrace designed for yoga and specialty events).casino+2

15,000-Seat Entertainment Arena

The centerpiece of Marina Bay Sands' expansion is a state-of-the-art 15,000-seat arena designed by global firm Populous, known for creating iconic venues like The Sphere in Las Vegas and London's O2 Arena. The purpose-built facility aims to host high-caliber international touring acts and large-scale events with unparalleled acoustics, sightlines, and production flexibility. This venue addresses a critical market gap in Singapore, where concert ticket prices have historically been among the world's highest due to limited capacity options.coliseum-online+3

Beyond entertainment, the arena will serve Singapore's growing MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) industry by accommodating large plenary sessions for up to 15,000 attendees with more elaborate technical production capabilities than existing facilities. The venue integrates biophilic design elements that connect with Singapore's urban greenery, reinforcing the city-state's position as a premier global tourism destination. This addition comes as Singapore successfully attracts high-profile artists like Taylor Swift and Coldplay, who often make the city their only Southeast Asian tour stop.gamblinginsider+3

"Skyloop" rooftop experience

The "Skyloop" represents a revolutionary rooftop experience that will crown the new Marina Bay Sands tower with its striking design of two boomerang-shaped structures placed atop each other but facing opposite directions. This 76,000-square-foot architectural marvel offers a dual-level experience with distinct public and private zones. The lower level will be accessible to the public, featuring an observatory, destination restaurants, lush rooftop gardens, and a 300-foot Skywalk with sections of glass flooring for a thrilling vertigo experience.travelandtourworld+2

The upper level is exclusively reserved for hotel guests, providing a more secluded environment with private cabanas, infinity-edge pools with shading palms, and a cantilevered wellness terrace designed for yoga, arts, and specialty events. Positioned as a counterpart to the iconic Sands SkyPark at the original Marina Bay Sands, the Skyloop will offer unparalleled 360-degree panoramic views of Marina Bay and the Singapore Strait, creating what architect Moshe Safdie describes as "quite a sensational experience" that's "kind of science fiction."ftnnews+3