Resorts World at Sentosa
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Resorts World Sentosa is an integrated resort
on the island of Sentosa
, off the southern coast of Singapore
. The key attractions include one of Singapore's two casinos, a Universal Studios
theme park and Marine Life Park, which includes the world's largest oceanarium
.
The S$6.59 billion (US$4.93 billion) resort is developed by Genting Singapore
, listed on the SGX
. It is one of the world's most expensive casino properties, after Marina Bay Sands. The resort occupies over 49 hectares (121 acres) of land and, when fully open, will employ more than 10,000 people directly.
The soft launch
of the first four hotels took place on 20 January 2010, with the FestiveWalk shopping mall following on February 1. The casino opened on 14 February the first auspicious day of the Chinese New Year. The Maritime Experiential Museum will open on October 15 2011. The Marine Life Park will open in 2012. Resorts World Sentosa is also expected to hold large-scale exhibitions such as Valentino, Retrospective: Past/Present/Future.
. It opened in a record time of 34 months of construction on 20 January 2010.
Crockfords Tower, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Festive Hotel and Hotel Michael opened January 20, 2010, followed by FestiveWalk on 31 January 2010. Resorts World Sentosa Casino opened on February 14, 2010.Universal Studios Singapore was opened for sneak peek week in view of the Chinese New Year Celebrations, from 5pm to 9pm every night between 14 to 21 February 2010. The whole park was opened but none of the rides were operational. Visitors had to pay SGD10 to get into the park. Park tickets for the week were sold out in 2 days. The park had its soft opening period from 18 March 2010 to 26 October 2010.
. Six hotels offer a total of 1,840 rooms for accommodation. Each hotel is designed with a different theme, catering to both the leisure and business visitors.
The resort is split into west, central and east zones.
100 day pass or S$2000 yearly membership for access into the casino. Singaporean patrons can enter/leave the casino freely as long as their levy has not expired. Both types of entry levy (daily or yearly) allow the patron to visit to only one casino.
Overseas citizens can also enter and leave free of charge with their passport
s or employment passes.
The Casino Levy money is collected by the Singapore Totalisator Board controlled by the Government, and is used for public and charity causes. The Casino does not keep any part of the levy money.
On May 2011, the Casino Regulatory Authority has fined Resorts World Sentosa (Casino) for 2 violations related to reimbursements and 2 other violations related to surveillance practices. The total fine was S$530,000 (US$425,000).
boutique in Asia.
.
Martial Combat, Asia's largest mixed martial arts fighting championship, is staged over six months each year at the Compass Ballroom, and broadcast by ESPN STAR Sports
.
Crane Dance is a multimedia moving art installation with choreographed animatronic cranes built over the sea, and designed by Jeremy Railton. It opened on 25 December 2010. It sits near the site of where the defunct Sentosa Ferry Terminal
is.
Lake of Dreams is a multimedia spectacular that combines the elements of water, fire, air and light, designed by Jeremy Railton. The installation rest on the platform of the former Sentosa Musical Fountain
.
will be the world's largest oceanarium, holding more than 20 million gallons of salt water habitats. It will be home to over 700,000 fish of various sizes and colours inside a 6.6 million gallon lagoon.
. It is set to open on 15 October 2011.
is Southeast Asia's first Universal Studios
theme park and opened its doors on 18 March 2010. It features 24 attractions and is divided into seven zones - including Sci-Fi City, Ancient Egypt, New York, The Lost World, Far Far Away, Madagascar and Hollywood.
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Integrated Resort
An integrated resort is a resort with a wide variety of leisure and entertainment attractions, all housed in one resort property. The first known integrated resort began in early 1980s in Malaysia, when Resorts World Genting was developed from a single hotel with casino facility to a variety of...
on the island of Sentosa
Sentosa
Sentosa, which translates to peace and tranquility in Malay , is a popular island resort in Singapore, visited by some five million people a year...
, off the southern coast of Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. The key attractions include one of Singapore's two casinos, a Universal Studios
Universal Studios
Universal Pictures , a subsidiary of NBCUniversal, is one of the six major movie studios....
theme park and Marine Life Park, which includes the world's largest oceanarium
Oceanarium
An oceanarium can be either a marine mammal park, such as Marineland of Florida, or a large-scale aquarium, such as the Lisbon Oceanarium, presenting an ocean habitat with marine animals, especially large ocean dwellers such as sharks.- Marine mammal parks :...
.
The S$6.59 billion (US$4.93 billion) resort is developed by Genting Singapore
Genting Group
Genting Group is an Asian conglomerate. It comprises four listed entities Genting Group is an Asian conglomerate. It comprises four listed entities Genting Group is an Asian conglomerate. It comprises four listed entities (namely holding company Genting Berhad (MYX:3182) and its member companies...
, listed on the SGX
Singapore Exchange
Singapore Exchange Limited is an investment holding company located in Singapore and providing different services related to securities and derivatives trading and others. SGX is a member of the World Federation of Exchanges and the Asian and Oceanian Stock Exchanges FederationSingapore Exchange...
. It is one of the world's most expensive casino properties, after Marina Bay Sands. The resort occupies over 49 hectares (121 acres) of land and, when fully open, will employ more than 10,000 people directly.
The soft launch
Soft launch
Soft launch can be used in regards to either the method for launching a missile or the release of a product or service.- Missile launch :Soft launching is the method of launching a missile in such a way that the rocket motor ignites outside of the launch tube; the missile is ejected non-explosively...
of the first four hotels took place on 20 January 2010, with the FestiveWalk shopping mall following on February 1. The casino opened on 14 February the first auspicious day of the Chinese New Year. The Maritime Experiential Museum will open on October 15 2011. The Marine Life Park will open in 2012. Resorts World Sentosa is also expected to hold large-scale exhibitions such as Valentino, Retrospective: Past/Present/Future.
Resort History
Construction of Resorts World Sentosa Singapore began on 19 April 2007 on the demolished plot of Imbiah LookoutImbiah Lookout
Imbiah lookout is Singapore`s biggest cluster of attraction located in, Sentosa Island. The area contains 11 attractions.-History:Built in the 1980`s, Imbiah lookout wasn`t given a name till 2003. The area originally covers over 3/10 of Sentosa`s area. Later in 25 March 2007 2/5 of the area was...
. It opened in a record time of 34 months of construction on 20 January 2010.
Crockfords Tower, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Festive Hotel and Hotel Michael opened January 20, 2010, followed by FestiveWalk on 31 January 2010. Resorts World Sentosa Casino opened on February 14, 2010.Universal Studios Singapore was opened for sneak peek week in view of the Chinese New Year Celebrations, from 5pm to 9pm every night between 14 to 21 February 2010. The whole park was opened but none of the rides were operational. Visitors had to pay SGD10 to get into the park. Park tickets for the week were sold out in 2 days. The park had its soft opening period from 18 March 2010 to 26 October 2010.
Timeline
- 10 October 2006 - Genting International and Star Cruises submitted its proposal, suitably named Resorts World at SentosaResorts World at SentosaResorts World Sentosa is an integrated resort on the island of Sentosa, off the southern coast of Singapore. The key attractions include one of Singapore's two casinos, a Universal Studios theme park and Marine Life Park, which includes the world's largest oceanarium.The S$6.59 billion resort is...
to the Singapore government. - 16 October 2006 - Genting International and Star Cruises unveiled its proposal "Resorts World at Sentosa".
- 8 December 2006 - Genting International and Star Cruises won the bid for the Sentosa IR.
- 16 April 2007 - Resorts World at Sentosa broke ground on 49-hectare site.
- 7 November 2007 - Resorts World at Sentosa announced that it will be adding six new attractions to its resort.
- October 2008 - Resorts World at Sentosa announced new Transformers attraction for Universal Studios SingaporeUniversal Studios SingaporeUniversal Studios Singapore is a theme park located within Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, Singapore. It was a key component of Genting's bid for the right to build Singapore's second integrated resort. On 8 December 2006, the Singapore government announced that the consortium had won the...
. - September 2009 - Universal Studios Singapore unveiled Far Far Away and MadagascarMadagascarThe Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
. - October 2009 - Universal Studios Singapore unveiled attractions, dining options and merchandise outlets at Universal Studios SingaporeUniversal Studios SingaporeUniversal Studios Singapore is a theme park located within Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, Singapore. It was a key component of Genting's bid for the right to build Singapore's second integrated resort. On 8 December 2006, the Singapore government announced that the consortium had won the...
- 20 January 2010 - Soft Opening of Resorts World Sentosa
- 31 January 2010 - Opening of FestiveWalk
- Early February 2010 - Opening of Waterfront Station of Sentosa Express.
- February 2010 - Sneak Peak week for Universal Studios Singapore.
- 14 February 2010 - Opening of Resorts World Sentosa Casino.
- Late February 2010 - Opening of Link Bridge from Resorts World Sentosa to Imbiah Lookout.
- 18 March 2010 - Soft opening of Universal Studios Singapore with Pantages Hollywood Theater, Lights Camera Action, Battlestar Galactica, Accelerator, Revenge of the Mummy, Treasure Hunters, Canopy Flyer, Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, Waterworld, Amber Rock Climb, Dino-Soarin', Shrek 4D Adventure, Donkey Live, Enchanted Airways, Magic Potion Spin and King Julien’s Beach Party-Go-Round.
- July 2010 - New Lake Hollywood Spectacular show on Friday and Saturday nights at Universal Studios Singapore.
- October 2010 - Opening of Candylicious, one of Asia's largest candy store.
- Late October 2010 - Opening of Waterfront Area.
- 25 December 2010 - Opening of Crane Dance.
- Spring 2011 - First year anniversary.
- 21 February 2011 - The re-opening of Battlestar GalacticaBattlestar Galactica (roller coaster)Battlestar Galactica: Human vs. Cylon is a pair of steel, dueling roller coasters at Universal Studios Singapore. One half of the ride features an inverted roller coaster track in blue, and the other half features the traditional seated roller coaster track design in red. It is the tallest dueling...
after a technical glitch caused it to be closed just one week after opening. - 16 May 2011 - The scheduled opening of Madagascar: A Crate Adventure in Universal Studios Singapore.
- 15 October 2011 - Opening of Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium.
- 3 December 2011 - The scheduled opening of Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Singapore. The ride will have its world premiere at an exclusive evening event on 2 December 2011 with director Michael Bay gracing the event.
- 2012 - Opening of Equarius Hotel, Spa Villas and Marine Life Park.
- Before End 2012 - Opening of Stage 28 and another 4 new attractions at Universal Studios Singapore
Resort layout
The resort was designed primarily by American architect Michael GravesMichael Graves
Michael Graves is an American architect. Identified as one of The New York Five, Graves has become a household name with his designs for domestic products sold at Target stores in the United States....
. Six hotels offer a total of 1,840 rooms for accommodation. Each hotel is designed with a different theme, catering to both the leisure and business visitors.
The resort is split into west, central and east zones.
Hotels
The resort has six hotels with 1,800 rooms.- Crockfords Tower, formerly planned to be named,Maxims Tower, is an 11-storey all-suite hotel overlooking the Singapore harbour and the Southern IslandsSouthern IslandsThe Southern Islands are an urban planning area in the Central Region of Singapore, along with the eight major islands of Kusu Island, Lazarus Island, Pulau Seringat, Pulau Tekukor, Saint John's Island, Sentosa and the two Sisters' Islands. The islands encompass a total land area of about...
. The resort's casino is located beneath the tower. The hotel was topped-out on 27 February 2009 and opened on 20 January 2010. Both the latter and Hotel Micheal, sits on the area of the former Sentosa Musical FountainSentosa Musical FountainThis article is about the fountain itself, for the show running on the structure from 2002 – 2007, see Magical Sentosa.Sentosa Musical Fountain, also known as the Magical Fountain of Sentosa, was a musical fountain that was located at a now-demolished part of Imbiah Lookout. This fountain was...
The hotel also features Crockfords Premier, an exclusive casino club with private rooms for High Roller located on 10th floor
- Hotel Michael is a 11-storey hotel named after Michael Graves. Hotel Michael topped-out on 15 July 2009 and was opened on 20 January 2010. Together with Crockfords Tower, it replaces the site of former Sentosa Musical FountainSentosa Musical FountainThis article is about the fountain itself, for the show running on the structure from 2002 – 2007, see Magical Sentosa.Sentosa Musical Fountain, also known as the Magical Fountain of Sentosa, was a musical fountain that was located at a now-demolished part of Imbiah Lookout. This fountain was...
- Festive Hotel is a family-oriented hotel next to Crockfords Tower and Festive Walk. Beneath the hotel is Festive Grand, a 1,600 seat plenary hall which will host Resorts World Sentosa's resident musical Voyage de la Vie.
- The Hard Rock Hotel Singapore is the site of meeting and conference facilities, and indoor exhibition space. This includes 26 differently-designed function rooms and one of Asia's largest ballrooms with seating for 7,300 guests. Construction of Singapore's first Hard Rock Hotel started in May 2008, and the hotel opened on 20 January 2010.
Casino
The casino, capped at 15,000 sq.m. by regulation, is located beneath Crockfords Tower. Government regulations also require Singapore citizens and permanent residents to purchase a S$Singapore dollar
The Singapore dollar or Dollar is the official currency of Singapore. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively S$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies...
100 day pass or S$2000 yearly membership for access into the casino. Singaporean patrons can enter/leave the casino freely as long as their levy has not expired. Both types of entry levy (daily or yearly) allow the patron to visit to only one casino.
Overseas citizens can also enter and leave free of charge with their passport
Passport
A passport is a document, issued by a national government, which certifies, for the purpose of international travel, the identity and nationality of its holder. The elements of identity are name, date of birth, sex, and place of birth....
s or employment passes.
The Casino Levy money is collected by the Singapore Totalisator Board controlled by the Government, and is used for public and charity causes. The Casino does not keep any part of the levy money.
On May 2011, the Casino Regulatory Authority has fined Resorts World Sentosa (Casino) for 2 violations related to reimbursements and 2 other violations related to surveillance practices. The total fine was S$530,000 (US$425,000).
Fine Dining
- Chinois by Susur Lee - Chinese cuisine
- Restaurant de Joël Robuchon by Joël RobuchonJoël RobuchonJoël Robuchon is a French chef and restaurateur. He was titled "Chef of the Century" by the guide Gault Millau in 1989 and also awarded the Meilleur Ouvrier de France in cuisine in 1976...
- French cuisine - L'Atelier de Joël RobuchonL'Atelier de Joël RobuchonL'Atelier de Joël Robuchon is the name of eight French gourmet restaurants, located in Hong Kong, Las Vegas, London, New York, Paris, Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo. Owned by chef Joël Robuchon, the restaurants serve his French haute cuisine in a stylized environment...
by Joël RobuchonJoël RobuchonJoël Robuchon is a French chef and restaurateur. He was titled "Chef of the Century" by the guide Gault Millau in 1989 and also awarded the Meilleur Ouvrier de France in cuisine in 1976...
- Contemporary French cuisine - The Pastry Shop & Lounge by Joël RobuchonJoël RobuchonJoël Robuchon is a French chef and restaurateur. He was titled "Chef of the Century" by the guide Gault Millau in 1989 and also awarded the Meilleur Ouvrier de France in cuisine in 1976...
- French patisserie (opening soon) - Kunio by Kunio Tokuoka - Japanese kaiseki cuisine
- Osia by Scott Webster - Modern Australian cuisine
Casual Dining
- Fiesta at Festive Hotel - Brazilian cuisine
- Palio at Hotel Michael - Italian cuisine
- Rang Mahal Pavilion at Hard Rock Hotel - Indian cuisine
- Starz Restaurant at Hard Rock Hotel - Western & Asian Buffet
Resorts World Galleria Luxury Fashion
The Galleria links the Festive Hotel, casino entrance and Hotel Michael. It includes the first Victoria's SecretVictoria's Secret
Victoria's Secret is an American retailer of women's wear, lingerie and beauty products. It is the largest segment of publicly-traded Limited Brands with sales of over US$5 billion and an operating income of $1 billion in 2006...
boutique in Asia.
- BallyBallyBally Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of slot machines and other gaming technology based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the descendant and continuation of the original Bally Manufacturing Corporation of Chicago....
- BulgariBulgariBulgari is an Italian jeweler and luxury goods retailer which has been owned by the French firm LVMH since October 2011. The trademark is usually written "BVLGARI" in the classical Latin alphabet , and is derived from the surname of the company's Greek founder, Sotirio Voulgaris...
- CanaliCanaliCanali is a clothing company based in Italy specialising in men's clothing.-History:In 1934, the brothers Giovanni and Giacomo Canali founded a tailoring workshop dedicated to the manufacture of high quality clothing. In the 1950s, with the contributions of the family's second generation, sales...
- Chanel Watches
- ChopardChopardChopard is a Swiss based luxury watch, jewelry, and accessories company founded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard at the age of 24. Chopard initially concentrated on developing precise pocket watches and chronometers based upon innovative ideas...
- Coach
- DamianiDamianiDamiani is the surname of:*Damiano Damiani , Italian screenwriter and film director*Felice Damiani , Italian painter*Francesco Damiani , Italian former boxer, first World Boxing Organization heavyweight champion...
- DunhillDunhillDunhill may refer to:* Alfred Dunhill, a luxury goods company owned by Richemont* Dunhill * Dunhill , a brand of cigarettes made by British American Tobacco* Dunhill Records, a record label* ABC Dunhill Records, a record label...
- Eye Spy
- Jimmy ChooJimmy ChooDato' Jimmy Choo, OBE, born Choo Yeang Keat, is a Malaysian fashion designer based in London, United Kingdom. He is best known for founding Jimmy Choo Ltd that became known for its handmade women's shoes....
- OmegaOmegaOmega is the 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet. In the Greek numeric system, it has a value of 800. The word literally means "great O" , as opposed to omicron, which means "little O"...
- Ralph LaurenRalph LaurenRalph Lauren is an American fashion designer and business executive; best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand.-Early life:...
- RolexRolexRolex SA is a Swiss watchmaking manufacturer of high-quality, luxury wristwatches. Rolex watches are popularly regarded as status symbols and BusinessWeek magazine ranks Rolex No.71 on its 2007 annual list of the 100 most valuable global brands...
- Shanghai TangShanghai TangShanghai Tang is an international clothing chain company, founded in 1994 by Hong Kong businessman David Tang Wing Cheung and now controlled by Richemont.David Tang claimed that Shanghai Tang is a Chinese label that set out to rejuvenate Chinese fashion...
- SwarovskiSwarovskiSwarovski is the brand name for a range of precisely-cut crystal and related luxury products produced by Swarovski AG of Wattens, Austria...
- Swiss Watch Gallery
- Tag HeuerTAG HeuerTAG Heuer is a Swiss luxury watchmaker known for its sports watches and chronographs. It is a division of luxury goods company LVMH Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton. The company motto is "Swiss Avant-Garde Since 1860"...
- TumiTumi- History :Tumi, Inc., a manufacturer of suitcases and bags for travel, is based in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Founded in 1975 by Charlie Clifford after a stint in the Peace Corps in Peru, the company is named after a Peruvian ceremonial knife used for sacrifices. Tumi, Inc. has been a unit of...
- VersaceVersaceGianni Versace S.p.A. , usually referred to as Versace, is an Italian fashion label founded by Gianni Versace in 1978.The first Versace boutique was opened in Milan's Via della Spiga in 1978, and its popularity was immediate. Today, Versace is one of the world's leading international fashion houses...
- VertuVertúVertú is a jazz fusion band consisting of bassist Stanley Clarke and drummer Lenny White , keyboardist Rachel Z, violinist Karen Briggs and guitarist Richie Kotzen. The band released one eponymous album in 1999....
- Victoria's SecretVictoria's SecretVictoria's Secret is an American retailer of women's wear, lingerie and beauty products. It is the largest segment of publicly-traded Limited Brands with sales of over US$5 billion and an operating income of $1 billion in 2006...
- Vie Beaute
Shows
Voyage de la Vie is the first permanent production show to open at Resorts World Sentosa. This resident rock musical is set in the Festive Grand Theatre with a capacity of 1,600 people. The production was created by Mark FisherMark Fisher
Mark Fisher is a British Labour Party politician. He was the Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central from 1983 to 2010 and Minister for the Arts between 1997-98.-Early life:...
.
Martial Combat, Asia's largest mixed martial arts fighting championship, is staged over six months each year at the Compass Ballroom, and broadcast by ESPN STAR Sports
ESPN Star Sports
ESPN Star Sports is a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and News Corporation...
.
Crane Dance is a multimedia moving art installation with choreographed animatronic cranes built over the sea, and designed by Jeremy Railton. It opened on 25 December 2010. It sits near the site of where the defunct Sentosa Ferry Terminal
Sentosa Ferry Terminal
The Sentosa ferry terminal is a defunct cruise terminal located in the island of Sentosa, Singapore.This cruise center was the first of a kind in the region.Built by the Sentosa Development Corporation in 1972 the structure was the first out of the nine structures/attractions to be built on...
is.
Lake of Dreams is a multimedia spectacular that combines the elements of water, fire, air and light, designed by Jeremy Railton. The installation rest on the platform of the former Sentosa Musical Fountain
Sentosa Musical Fountain
This article is about the fountain itself, for the show running on the structure from 2002 – 2007, see Magical Sentosa.Sentosa Musical Fountain, also known as the Magical Fountain of Sentosa, was a musical fountain that was located at a now-demolished part of Imbiah Lookout. This fountain was...
.
Hotels
- Equarius Hotel, close to the Equarius Water Park.
- Spa Villas, a collection of more than 30 villas floating on a lagoon. It is set to open in late 2011.
Equarius Water Park
Equarius Water Park is a water theme park with water rides, slides and pools. It is set to open in late 2011.Marine Life Park
The Marine Life ParkMarine Life Park
Marine Life Park will be an oceanarium located in Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa Island, Singapore. It is set to debut as the largest oceanarium in the world when it opens in 2012...
will be the world's largest oceanarium, holding more than 20 million gallons of salt water habitats. It will be home to over 700,000 fish of various sizes and colours inside a 6.6 million gallon lagoon.
Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium
The Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium will house a 360-degree multimedia theatre where visitors can trace the history of the maritime Silk Route from the 9th to the 19th century It will become the permanent home of the Jewel of MuscatJewel of Muscat
The Jewel of Muscat is a ship based on the design of the Belitung shipwreck, an Arabian dhow that was found off the coast of Belitung Island, Indonesia in 1998 and subsequently salvaged...
. It is set to open on 15 October 2011.
Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios SingaporeUniversal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore is a theme park located within Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, Singapore. It was a key component of Genting's bid for the right to build Singapore's second integrated resort. On 8 December 2006, the Singapore government announced that the consortium had won the...
is Southeast Asia's first Universal Studios
Universal Studios
Universal Pictures , a subsidiary of NBCUniversal, is one of the six major movie studios....
theme park and opened its doors on 18 March 2010. It features 24 attractions and is divided into seven zones - including Sci-Fi City, Ancient Egypt, New York, The Lost World, Far Far Away, Madagascar and Hollywood.
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