City of Dreams (casino)
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City of Dreams is a property along the Cotai Strip
in the Cotai reclamation area in Macau
built, owned and managed by Melco Crown Entertainment, formerly known as Melco PBL Entertainment. City of Dreams is Melco
's second mega-sized property in Macau. It is located directly opposite The Venetian Macao
, the first property in Cotai, opened by Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Hotel, Crown Towers Hotel, and the Grand Hyatt Macau (2 towers). A 47-story luxury apartment block is planned for a later phase of development. Its three-floor podium includes a mega-casino, over 200 shopping facilities and hotel guest facilities. City of Dreams has 420000 square feet (39,019.3 m²) of gaming space with 550 gaming tables and 1500 machines, over 20 restaurants and bars, including one of the largest in the city. The property also includes 175000 square feet (16,258 m²) of high-end retail space (The Boulevard) spread across two levels.
The first phase of City of Dreams opened on 1 June 2009, and the Grand Hyatt in November 2009. There are two theatres, the first, called "The Bubble", currently shows an immersive HD media projection presentation entitled "The Dragons Treasure". The second, the "Dancing Water Theatre", opened in September 2010. It features an in-the-round water show, the largest of its kind in the world.
Behind each of the four sections sits a rear projector that displays images on the acrylic. Water cascades down the acrylic faces to enhance the sub-sea ocean scene that is projected on each wall. The Vquarium debuted with the opening of the complex on 1 June, 2009 with larger than life mermaids that swim onscreen and into the distance at the end of the short show. The mermaid show was conceived and executed by Falcon's Treehouse, LLC.
Multi-colored fiber optic lights mounted underneath the sphere provide a continually changing effect, not only for the sphere but for the surrounding retail environment, as well.
ICM ensured the sphere was designed to allow for ease of maintenance for the client. In doing this, the hole at the top of the sphere is large enough that, when drained, allows a maintenance technician to be lowered into the sphere to clean the inside in order to maintain the crystal clear visibility of the acrylic.
As the last Dragon King completes his demonstration it is slowly revealed that the carp, all but overlooked in the Dragon’s eager bid to demonstrate the splendor of their lands to their guests, is actually the Jade Emperor himself. In a gentle reminder of the ancient aphorism that reminds us all that the least of us can be the greatest, and the greatest the least, the carp unleashes his hidden power in a verdant effects spectacular.
Featuring media and technical design and integration by Falcon's Treehouse, LLC, the Dragon’s Treasure show combines 360 degree 3D audio, theatrical lighting both in the venue and in the screen, show action scenic components, a state-of-the-art water curtain, special effects, and CG animated media to immerse guests in a fantastical world beyond the limits of reality.
has created a new show entitled The House of Dancing Water at the Dancing Water Theatre designed by Pei Partnership Architects
. The theatre contains one of the largest commercial pools in the world, holding approximately 3700000 gallons (14,006 m³). The 270-degree theatre-in-the-round has a central stage with a diameter of approximately 25 meters (82 ft), surrounded by sloped seating on three sides for as many as 2,000 theatre patrons including a V.I.P. section of 70 seats. The theatre arena boasts a 40-meter-high steel trussed space (30 meters clear) providing generous height to the show’s display of acrobatics. The show, which incorporates various design elements such as fire, water effects, and atmospheric effects, opened on 17 September 2010.
City of Dreams is the title sponsor for Matthew Marsh
in the 2008 Macau Guia race. COD organized a visit by Matthew Marsh to the Fountain of Hope, a Macau based non-profits home in November 2008.
Cotai Strip
The Cotai Strip is the casino and tourism project in the Cotai District, Macau, inspired by the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada, USA, on a considerably smaller scale....
in the Cotai reclamation area in Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...
built, owned and managed by Melco Crown Entertainment, formerly known as Melco PBL Entertainment. City of Dreams is Melco
Melco
Melco Holdings Inc. is a family business founded by Makoto Maki in 1975. The name stands for Maki Engineering Laboratory COmpany...
's second mega-sized property in Macau. It is located directly opposite The Venetian Macao
The Venetian Macao
The Venetian Macao is a hotel and casino resort in Macau owned by the Las Vegas Sands corporation. The Venetian is a 40-story, $2.4 billion anchor for the 7 hotels on the Cotai Strip in Macau...
, the first property in Cotai, opened by Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Design
City of Dreams, widely known as CoD or CoD Macau in the industry, is in the style of a podium, with four towers: namely the Hard RockHard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe is a chain of theme restaurants founded in 1971 by Americans Peter Morton & Isaac Tigrett. In 1979, the cafe began covering its walls with rock and roll memorabilia, a tradition which expanded to others in the chain. In 2006, Hard Rock was sold to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and...
Hotel, Crown Towers Hotel, and the Grand Hyatt Macau (2 towers). A 47-story luxury apartment block is planned for a later phase of development. Its three-floor podium includes a mega-casino, over 200 shopping facilities and hotel guest facilities. City of Dreams has 420000 square feet (39,019.3 m²) of gaming space with 550 gaming tables and 1500 machines, over 20 restaurants and bars, including one of the largest in the city. The property also includes 175000 square feet (16,258 m²) of high-end retail space (The Boulevard) spread across two levels.
The first phase of City of Dreams opened on 1 June 2009, and the Grand Hyatt in November 2009. There are two theatres, the first, called "The Bubble", currently shows an immersive HD media projection presentation entitled "The Dragons Treasure". The second, the "Dancing Water Theatre", opened in September 2010. It features an in-the-round water show, the largest of its kind in the world.
Vquarium
One installation is called the Vquarium. These four video walls measure nearly 61 feet (18.6 m) wide and 22 feet (6.7 m) tall. Constructed in the United States by Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc. in several pieces for ease of transportation and for on-site installation. It weighs 11 tons (10,000 kg).Behind each of the four sections sits a rear projector that displays images on the acrylic. Water cascades down the acrylic faces to enhance the sub-sea ocean scene that is projected on each wall. The Vquarium debuted with the opening of the complex on 1 June, 2009 with larger than life mermaids that swim onscreen and into the distance at the end of the short show. The mermaid show was conceived and executed by Falcon's Treehouse, LLC.
The Bubble Fountain
A second installation designed to enhance the environment of the retail area features a large water sphere. Working together with sister company Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc. to manufacture the sphere, International Concept Management, Inc. managed the design, supervised the manufacture, designed the pump and filtration systems, and directed the installation of the sphere and components. The finished sphere measures 8 feet (2.4 m) in diameter. A hole in the top of the sphere allows water to be pumped through the inside of the sphere and bubble out the top before gently cascading evenly down the sides of the globe into the catch pool below.Multi-colored fiber optic lights mounted underneath the sphere provide a continually changing effect, not only for the sphere but for the surrounding retail environment, as well.
ICM ensured the sphere was designed to allow for ease of maintenance for the client. In doing this, the hole at the top of the sphere is large enough that, when drained, allows a maintenance technician to be lowered into the sphere to clean the inside in order to maintain the crystal clear visibility of the acrylic.
The Bubble Show
The Dragon’s Treasure media show featured in the City of Dreams’ Bubble Theater takes guests on a journey into a supernatural realm of the four Dragon Kings. Each dragon enjoys a moment of boundless power with the Jade Emperor's mighty Pearl of Wisdom. As guests move from one Dragon King’s land to the next guests are immersed in a visual spectacle as elements unique to each region swirl on the 360 degree dome screen.As the last Dragon King completes his demonstration it is slowly revealed that the carp, all but overlooked in the Dragon’s eager bid to demonstrate the splendor of their lands to their guests, is actually the Jade Emperor himself. In a gentle reminder of the ancient aphorism that reminds us all that the least of us can be the greatest, and the greatest the least, the carp unleashes his hidden power in a verdant effects spectacular.
Featuring media and technical design and integration by Falcon's Treehouse, LLC, the Dragon’s Treasure show combines 360 degree 3D audio, theatrical lighting both in the venue and in the screen, show action scenic components, a state-of-the-art water curtain, special effects, and CG animated media to immerse guests in a fantastical world beyond the limits of reality.
Dancing Water Theatre
Franco Dragone Entertainment GroupFranco Dragone
Franco Dragone is a Italian-Belgian theatre director. He is known for his work with Cirque du Soleil.-Early life:Dragone was born in Cairano, Italy, and moved to La Louvière, Belgium at age seven. In the 1970s, he studied theatre at the Belgian Royal Conservatory of Mons...
has created a new show entitled The House of Dancing Water at the Dancing Water Theatre designed by Pei Partnership Architects
Pei Partnership Architects
Pei Partnership Architects is an architecture firm founded in 1992 by Chien Chung Pei and Li Chung Pei, sons of Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei....
. The theatre contains one of the largest commercial pools in the world, holding approximately 3700000 gallons (14,006 m³). The 270-degree theatre-in-the-round has a central stage with a diameter of approximately 25 meters (82 ft), surrounded by sloped seating on three sides for as many as 2,000 theatre patrons including a V.I.P. section of 70 seats. The theatre arena boasts a 40-meter-high steel trussed space (30 meters clear) providing generous height to the show’s display of acrobatics. The show, which incorporates various design elements such as fire, water effects, and atmospheric effects, opened on 17 September 2010.
Sponsorship
Matthew Marsh (racing driver)
Matthew Marsh is a British racing driver who now resides in Hong Kong.-Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race:...
in the 2008 Macau Guia race. COD organized a visit by Matthew Marsh to the Fountain of Hope, a Macau based non-profits home in November 2008.
Facilities and Services
- Casino:
- 420,000 square-foot casino, 400 gaming tables and 1,200 gaming machines.
- Hotel: 2,200 guest rooms and suites:
- Crown Towers.
- Hard Rock Hotel.
- Grand Hyatt Macau.
- Other:
- Shopping: The Boulevard, 175000 square feet (16,258 m)of retail space spread over two levels.
- Dining: Over 20 food and beverage venues.
- Entertainment: Dragon’s Treasure will be showcased in The Bubble, a dome-shaped theatre and one of the iconic landmarks located in City of Dreams. This 10-minute immersive multi-media experience combines high-definition video content, a sweeping musical score by Klaus BadeltKlaus BadeltKlaus Badelt is an award-winning German composer, best known for composing film scores.-Life and career:Badelt was born in Frankfurt, Germany. He started his musical career composing for many successful movies and commercials in his homeland...
, over 29,000 theatrical LED lights, and a variety of sensory effects to create a stirring multi-media extravaganza.