If you been to the Voyage de la Vie, the theater at RWS for that resident show beat this 3x, although its grand ballroom (not for the resident show) are quite lousy fitting.

I wonder how the Lion King theater will look like......... I would think Lion King will earn more then Voyage De La Vie when it opens in March.

I wonder how the Lion King theater will look like......... I would think Lion King will earn more then Voyage De La Vie when it opens in March.

I would think that both theatres look alike at MBS. They are the same size according to this map that was shown during the construction.

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From MBS website:
The Sands Theater will be home to award-winning Broadway musical THE LION KING with the capacity to host up to 1,680 guests on two levels. The Grand Theater, which will stage a wide-range of headlining acts, performing arts and gala events will seat up to 2,155 guests over three levels.

So, the Grand Theater is indeed bigger than the one I went in and has apparently a different design with an extra level. The Lion King will be staged in the theater I took pictures of.

In order to compare, Esplanade theater has about 2,000 seats and Festive Theater at RWS has approx. 1,600 seats.

If i'm not wrong, Esplanade has 3 levels also but some seats have really bad views of the stage area.

More bad press for Marina Bay Sands:

Source:http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20101204-250781.html

Brief power outage at Sands Theater interrupts performance
Sat, Dec 04, 2010
AsiaOne

SINGAPORE - Marina Bay Sands (MBS) confirms that The Sands Theater experienced a brief power disruption during the Riverdance matinee performance today.

Padraic Moyles, lead dancer of Riverdance tweeted this afternoon at about 3pm that there was a power outage at the Sands Theater at MBS that lasted for 10 minutes.

The show stopped midway during a matinee performance.

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Moyles was not performing during this show.

He tweeted: "Just lost power during the matinee performance of Riverdance in Singapore. The show has stopped midway through the American Wake (one of the show segments)."

In a statement to AsiaOne, MBS said: "The entire Marina Bay Sands team worked closely and swiftly with the Riverdance technical crew to restore the power supply.

"The show continued successfully after the 10-minute break."

This confirms Moyles' earlier tweets. He wrote:

"The Riverdance crew working hard to get it back up and running. Looks like we are about to start where we left off. Good fast work crew."

"Good news. The Riverdance matinee show is back on in Singapore. The power is back and the show is up and running again. Well done Crew."

The statement also stated: "MBS apologises for the inconvenience caused and is grateful for the support received from members of the audience. We are investigating the cause of the power disruption."

seems that the theater isn't really grand. Been to Resorts World Sentosa's Festive Grand, and I agree that RWS use of wood and darker colours make it more classy and nice compared to sands theater.

i guess the construction on the theaters were also rushed? since the exterior roof for the theater isn't completed yet. And the power outage is like an opening gift to everything new at sands. First at the debut event for its expo hall, now for the debut performance at its theater.

^^I think Marina Bay Sands was going for a more classy modern feel while RWS was going for something more resort style. Overall i think MBS is nicer.:)

Bet Vrooms really haven't been inside Festive Grand. The wood, color, curtain, dragon pillar drap, lighting, more of moulin rouge.

^^I have accually. The ''resort style'' i was talking about was those kind of Vegas resorts and not beach ones.:cheers:

RWS theater's is alittle tacky with the dragon though, IMO.

Haven been to the Marinabay's but from the pictures, I would prefer that to RWS's.

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Source:http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/sub/dout/story/0,4574,416268,00.html?

A culinary high

NEW RESTAURANT
Sky on 57
Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue
Tel: 6688-8857
www.marinabaysands.com

JUSTIN Quek is the pioneering chef who first put Singapore on the fine-dining map, and in the seven years since he left to showcase his elegant brand of French cuisine in Shanghai, Taipei and Hong Kong, he has continued to extol the culinary virtues of Singapore, Inc. Now, the native son has returned at the helm of a new restaurant that perfectly encapsulates his views on Modern Singapore cuisine.

'Views' is also the operative word when describing Sky on 57, Quek's seriously impressive all-day-dining restaurant atop Tower One of the Marina Bay Sands. It is a culinary perch with mesmerising vistas over much of what defines modern-day Singapore - Marina Bay and the skyscrapers of the Central Business District on one side, the port area and the coastal stretch leading to Changi Airport on another - and Quek has produced a menu that will appeal to most palates while doing justice to the location.

Unlike most other high-altitude dining spots in the city, Sky on 57 has the benefit of a terrace that wraps around the entire restaurant, which occupies the Western end (Quek calls it the stern) of the giant platform that straddles the three towers of the Marina Bay Sands hotel. Being open to the elements adds a different dimension to the experience and - as reinforced by the crowds willing to pay $20 for the privilege of enjoying the open-air views at the adjacent SkyPark - is well worth the price of admission (there is a minimum charge of $30 at the restaurant).

As the de facto all-purpose restaurant at the Sands and open for breakfast through to late-night supper, Sky on 57 might be considered the equivalent of the informal 'coffee house' at other top hotels - and its a la carte prices are pegged at those levels - but its lofty location gives it an edge that is tough to beat. With a 10,000 sq ft space and 240 seats (including 90 outdoors) to fill, Sky on 57 won't be mistaken for an intimate French eatery anytime soon, yet Quek is looking forward to the challenge.

'Here, we try to promote Asia,' says Quek, who plans to spend about three-quarters of his time in Singapore (he has two restaurants in Taipei). 'My background is in French cooking, but with Asian touches, and the food is very simple - it's about using the best ingredients, technique and flavour.'

There are luxury touches - Limoges tableware, hand-painted display plates at the VIP tables (including a Power Table with a Power View, of course) and golden jeroboams of Armand de Brignac champagne - but there is also a down-to-earth element in the cuisine. An abbreviated menu is currently available but Quek says that when the restaurant is operating at full steam, the complete menu will be versatile enough to cater to all tastes.

'We want to showcase Singapore, so there will be laksa, chicken rice and bak kut teh - done my way - but if you want a degustation menu I will be happy to prepare that for you as well,' he says. 'You just sit down and enjoy and let me tell you a (food) story - leave it all to me.'

At present, there are two tasting menus available ($168 for four courses and $268 for six courses) but dishes can also be ordered a la carte style. Tea and supper menus are still being finalised, while the morning menu includes a luxury breakfast of Beluga caviar (30 gm), scrambled eggs and smoked salmon, priced at $408. A white truffle breakfast, and local breakfast, is also available. A daily set lunch ($28.80) should also be available by this week.

At a recent dinner tasting session, Quek gave a preview of what to expect. It started with a prettily arranged Mosaic of seafood, thinly-sliced discs of scallop and salmon carpaccio, smoked eel and tuna, served with micro herbs and a citrus dressing. Next came the updated version of Quek's delicious signature dish - foie gras xiao long bao with truffle consomme and celeriac foam.

This was followed by a dish that Quek has named Lobster Marco Polo - a clean and light rendering of thin egg pasta and chunks of lobster mixed with home-made XO sauce. Then came a roasted Nordic turbot dish, surf and turf in the form of Maine lobster in black pepper sauce and pan-grilled US tenderloin and finally, Quek's interpretation of crab bee hoon - Nordic king crab leg and vermicelli, served in a delicate and very tasty light ginger broth. 'It's all about the finesse,' he says.

A Symphony of Dessert - mini portions of various items - confirmed that Quek has come up with an eclectic and upgraded menu of hometown favourites along with dishes that have been tweaked and given the JQ touch. 'The food is simple but I am inspired by Asia,' he says. 'We're here to provide good food in a setting that people can enjoy, and when you see the view, you just feel your spirit being lifted.'

By Geoffrey Eu

The restaurant plans to be fully operational this week, with opening hours from 7am to 3am. Please call to make reservations and check on menu availability.

Source:http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1097660/1/.html

MBS sues for alleged non-payment of credit extension
By Ng Jing Yng | Posted: 07 December 2010 0851 hrs

SINGAPORE: Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is suing a casino patron it describes as a "premium" player for alleged non-payment of $240,868 in credit extension but the man is disputing its claim that he owes it money.

In the first legal suit of its kind here, MBS claims it had extended credit to 30-year-old Lester Ong Boon Lin as he was a premium player with a minimum deposit of $100,000 with the casino.

According to court documents filed by MBS, Mr Ong applied for a S$1 million credit extension in May and presented a cheque of an unknown amount to the casino as a form of security.

MBS then decided to extend S$250,000 in casino chips to Mr Ong and both parties allegedly entered an agreement documenting this. It was not stated in the documents why MBS was not demanding the repayment of the full sum.

Mr Ong is denying these claims, saying he was not a premium player as he had withdrawn the S$100,000 deposit to buy gambling chips before credit was extended to him.

In his defence filed by lawyer Sunil Singh Panoo of Messrs Dhillon & Partners, Mr Ong further contends that the MBS is deemed to be a moneylender under the law as it had extended credit to a non-premium member. He argues that the credit extended is "unenforceable and not recoverable" since MBS is not a licensed moneylender.

Mr Ong also denies that agreements had been made between him and MBS. He claims that the credit extended to him was an unsolicited offer.

Court papers showed that MBS first filed its writ of summons against Mr Ong on Oct 14, after failing to encash his cheque and unsuccessful attempts to seek payment from him.

Following Mr Ong's defence, the MBS' reply -- filed by lawyers Surenthiraraj Saunthararajah and Toh Wei Yi of Harry Elias Partnership -- reiterates that Mr Ong had deposited S$100,000 cash to qualify as a premium player before credit was given to him.

It said that S$250,000 worth of casino chips would not have been offered in the absence of an agreement between the two parties.

The MBS also alleges that Mr Ong has never denied the debt when it tried to seek payment from him from May to August.

He had also made various proposals for repayment.

The MBS is seeking at least S$250,000 -- the minimum for a High Court case -- in damages and cost.

-CNA/wk

Source:http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/1097768/1/.html

S'pore to become Asia's 2nd largest casino gaming market by 2011
Posted: 07 December 2010 1848 hrs

SINGAPORE: Singapore to overtake Australia and South Korea in casino gaming revenue by 2011.

Singapore will overtake Australia and South Korea by next year to become Asia's second largest casino gaming market after Macau, according to a new report from consultants PwC.

It projected Singapore's revenues to hit US$2.8 billion in 2010 and US$5.5 billion in 2011. This would mean that by next year, Singapore's share of the market would leapfrog Australia's US$2.8 billion and South Korea's US$2.5 billion, to be the second largest in the Asia Pacific behind Macau's US$28.4 billion.

"Singapore has made a dramatic entry to the casino gaming market," said Greg Unsworth, PwC Singapore's Technology, Infocomm, Entertainment & Media Industry Leader.

He said a booming tourism industry along with the first full year of operation for both the integrated resorts in 2011 would help Singapore achieve the revenue that are expected to reach US$8.3 billion by 2014.

- CNA/fa

^^^I remember reading somewhere that Las vegas revenue is US6billion, so i think singapore will still lose to las vegas in 2011, contradicting earlier more optimistic reports =(

Source:http://sg.yfittopostblog.com/2010/12/08/ir-restaurants-raking-in-the-moolah/

IR restaurants raking in the moolah
By Kai Fong – December 8th, 2010

IR restaurants are seeing record profits, despite soaring rentals (Getty Images).

Gamblers are apparently not the only ones hitting the jackpot at casinos – restaurateurs are striking it big at both integrated resorts (IR) too.

Eateries at the both of Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa, be it casual dining outlets or high-end restaurants, are reporting full-houses and reservations that run weeks in advance, according to The Straits Times (ST).

Already, owners are recouping the overwhelming rental costs, with some even making profits of as much as 25 per cent per month.

Rents at the two IRs range from about $25 to $35 per sq ft (psf) depending on the concept and the size of the eatery, against $15 to $20 psf at prime shopping centres in Orchard Road, says industry observers. This could easily mean a monthly rent of about $125,000.

But crowds drawn by the IRs’ many leisure attractions are fuelling a surge in restaurant revenue. Diners range from high-rollers and businessmen to families and holidaymakers. Of this crowd, more than half are Singaporeans.

Better yet, eateries at the IRs say they’ve been raking in profits without having to resort to overpricing their items.

“Our customers may not worry about the price but we believe in offering them good value,” says Mr Sho Naganuma, executive chief at the swish Japanese restaurant Hide Yamamoto at Marine Bay Sands (MBS).

Its lunch sets start from $70 for a five-course teppanyaki meal. With more than 170 discerning diners packing the 128-seat restaurant on weekends, Mr Naganuma is even considering opening another restaurant at MBS.

High rollers and businessmen who willingly splurge on top-end ingredients after having a good run at the casino tables also boost the bottom line for restaurants.

At Chinese restaurant Jin Shan at MBS for instance, a 1kg premium sultan fish costs about $1,000 while a 2kg ikan empurau is priced at around $2,000.

Says Mr Chris Lim, 36, chief executive officer of a gold mining company who regularly entertains business clients at Jin Shan, “One of the advantages of dining at MBS is that after dinner, I can bring my guests up to the SkyPark to enjoy the night view of Singapore.”

And it’s not just the high-end restaurants that are cashing in.

Chinese fast-food restaurant Ruyi at RWS, which serves rice and noodles dishes at below $9, has also been profitable right from the start.

RWS, which is estimated to draw 13 million visitors annually, also said its restaurants are 70 per cent full on weekdays and “close to full house” on weekends.

Executive sous chef Li Kwok Kwong of Chinese fine-dining restaurant, Feng Shui Inn at RWS, even said a party of high rollers splurged over S$10,000 at the restaurant.

Restaurant owners expect business to get even better in the upcoming festive months as the IRs unveil more crowd-pulling attractions, including the skating rink at MBS and the Crane Dance, a light, sound and water show at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS).

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LOUIS VUITTON CRYSTAL PAVILION(as of 6 december)
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Loving the casino entrance - very James Bond!

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AVALON CRYSTAL PAVILION
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^^ They should have kept the glass cladding till the water surface, it would have more looked like a "floating pavilion" than it does today. :ohno:

^^^agree. but maybe there are pipes etc beneath ground level inside the pavilions that may look ugly, thus they covered it up.

^^I also agree. I think the Louis Vuitton Crystal Pavilion is connected to the accual store on basement one.:)

ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM
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Photos n panorama shot of the view from the skypark here (http://jieshun.wordpress.com/2010/12/15/marina-bay-sands-skypark/). enjoy.

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May I share my picture?

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^^Nice pictures!! The skating rink looks great.

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^^^ may i know where is the 1st pic taken? marina barrage?

^^Yup. It was taken at the marina barrage.:cheers:

May I know if the skating rink is only here for a limited time, like Christmas, or a permanent fixture?

It is a permanent feature.

Man rescued from burning crane
Dec 19, 2010

A FIRE broke out at the construction site of the ArtScience Museum at the Marina Bay Sands on Saturday evening.

A worker was standing on a crane platform, painting the facade of the building when the blaze started beside him, reported the Straits Times.

He leapt onto the arm supporting the platform, before workers went on a separate crane to rescue him.

The man was unhurt.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) received a call at 6.30pm about the fire and arrived at the scene seven minutes later. The fire had already been put out by then.

When contacted by STOMP, the SCDF said the facade of the Marina Bay Sands ArtScience Museum which is undergoing construction was on fire. The cause of the fire is unknown. -- ASIAONE

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What happened to the skin of the museum? What kind of texture it should have? Looks like some kind of problem/failure encountered?

^^Dont think it is fully complete yet but i also noticed some defects.

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What happened to the skin of the museum? What kind of texture it should have? Looks like some kind of problem/failure encountered?

^^^fire broke out, burning 10% of one of the 'finger'-like structures.

It is a permanent feature.

Thanks! Will go and try it out one of these days. Do you know the pricing?

Thanks! Will go and try it out one of these days. Do you know the pricing?

Pricing here -> http://marinabaysands.com/Entertainment/Skating_Rink.aspx

^^The pricing is pretty low accually. I would think its pretty crowded now due to the school hlolidays and that its new.

Went to marina bay sands today. the skating ring wasn't really crowded, but the rasapura masters food court was. not sure what the skating ring floor is made of. seems to look like normal tiles to me. will post up photos soon.

meanwhile enjoy the christmas deco pics at sands here (http://jieshun.wordpress.com/2010/12/21/christmas-at-marina-bay-sands/).

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Went to marina bay sands today. the skating ring wasn't really crowded, but the rasapura masters food court was. not sure what the skating ring floor is made of. seems to look like normal tiles to me. will post up photos soon.

meanwhile enjoy the christmas deco pics at sands here (http://jieshun.wordpress.com/2010/12/21/christmas-at-marina-bay-sands/).

Their Christmas Deco really pale in comparison to the shopping centres around Orchard... :ohno: Or does this consider as Christmas Deco at the 1st place. :lol:

Their Christmas Deco really pale in comparison to the shopping centres around Orchard... :ohno: Or does this consider as Christmas Deco at the 1st place. :lol:

I agree it is really plain comaped to other malls in SG. I was expecting MBS to do more as it is a more upscale mall.:ohno:

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^^is there any laser ang light show to be in marina bay sands?? ......

From today's Business Times, full page article. ArtScience Museum will open on Feb 17, 1.18pm.

ArtScience lotus unfolds

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Shaped like a lotus bud in mid-blossom, the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands opening on Feb 17 next year, is the only cultural symbol in the world that bridges two opposites - art and science, report WOON TAI HO and JAIME EE

ON FEB 17, at precisely 1.18pm, Singapore will experience a couple of firsts - the opening of the city's largest private museum right smack in the middle of town, and the world's only institution dedicated to bridging two cultural opposites - art and science.

The ArtScience Museum is the final piece of the puzzle that completes Singapore's mega-entertainment complex, Marina Bay Sands. After a turn at the roulette wheel, some serious shopping and celebrity dining, the ArtScience Museum tempers one's hedonistic compulsions with some world-class exhibits inspired by the poster boy of art and science, Leonardo da Vinci.

The artist/scientist's Flying Machine, is already set to be one of the main attractions - part of a constellation of large hanging objects representing the union of art and science that forms the heart and soul of this museum.

'Singapore is already fast becoming the exchange capital of the world in finance, culture and knowledge,' says MBS president and CEO, Thomas Arasi. 'With the ArtScience Museum, we will deliver an internationally renowned forum for the exchange of the latest creative ideas and theories. This is Singapore's gift to the world, and the city's new great cultural symbol.'

The museum is the first purposebuilt structure of its kind, unlike the city's government-funded museums housed in restored heritage buildings. The task of creating a structure that would itself become a conversation piece as well known for its design as its contents, fell to the Israeli-born architect Moshe Safdi.

'When we were commissioned, the key pre-requisites were - it has to be a cultural building; and an iconic symbol of Singapore at the same time,' says Safdie, recalling his brief. 'For an architect, you design and build something, then you are lucky that it sometimes turns out to be iconic. Here it is the reverse, it HAS to be iconic. If that's not a challenge, I don't know what is.'

The result is a distinctive, bowl-shaped structure, fashioned like a bud in mid-blossom. 'It resembles a lotus, but it is also referred to as a 10-fingered welcoming hand,' says Safdie.

'Think Guggenheim meets the Sydney Opera House,' interjects Tom Zaller, the museum director tasked to turn the staggering expectations for the museum into reality. With a messenger bag slung casually across his shoulder and matinee idol looks, Zaller seems to offer the right mixture of American bravado and cultural savvy to turn the ArtScience Museum into a living, breathing entity that will take art out of its bourgeois environment and into the mainstream without compromising on gravitas.

He certainly has the right credentials. A 20-year veteran of the entertainment and exhibition industry, Zaller has overseen sell-out blockbuster exhibitions like Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, BODIES...The Exhibition, Star Trek: The Exhibition and the highly acclaimed Dialog in the Dark. The Titanic exhibition, for example, spawned over 100 international and domestic versions, attracting over 24 million visitors worldwide.

Zaller, who is also president and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions, Inc, sees ArtScience Museum as a unique opportunity to fully engage, entertain and provide a content-rich environment unlike anything seen before.

'I am attracted to ArtScience because it is the first of its kind in the world,' he says. 'Understanding the discipline of science is the foundation of everything alive. What distinguishes us from other species is our intelligence - we are capable of creating.'

The museum, then, will 'showcase this power of creativity as it is manifested in the world of art and science,' he adds. 'By demonstrating how creative minds fuse art and science to make objects that transform our world, visitors get to experience the creative process across three unique spaces: Curiosity, Inspiration and Expression.'

Those are the also the key words used for the museum's galleries that will house its permanent exhibitions. 'Curiosity' is a space of suspended translucent scrolls along the 'floating stairs' - designed to invoke a sense of wonder at how art and science can be merged.

'Inspiration' houses the Flying Machine and a Kongming lantern - traditional Asian airborne lantern - among others, complete with touchscreens that allow visitors to design their own works.

Altogether, the permanent exhibition takes up a total area of 800 sq m and each 'finger' of the museum provides unique gallery spaces.

'Expression' is located in the tallest finger, reaching over 60m above ground. The sweeping upward curve features a media presentation on a wall of LCD screens that documents the whole art/science creative process - themes such as Architecture, Flight, Nanotechnology, Robotics - recalling the great minds that have bridged the art and science divide from the past to the present.

The rest of the exhibition space is in the main galleries in the subterrenean level, as well as the upper galleries on the third floor. They will host marquee exhibitions curated by leading museums and collections from around the world and Singapore. With such a huge space, the main galleries can have many exhibitions going on at the same time. And these exhibitions will change every three to six months, so that there will always be something new for the visitor.

The ultimate aim that MBS expects Zaller to achieve is to create a museum-going class in Singapore. They know he is capable of making a museum approachable, welcoming and friendly. 'When you mention 'museum', there is no appeal to the mainstream, especially young people,' says Zaller. 'It is a place to store relics, to document history.

'For this museum, we are telling people you don't have to have a degree to appreciate a museum. Once you are in, you know this is no ordinary museum; it incorporates cutting-edge museum technology and interactivity. We plan to make the experience not only engaging and fun; we want visitors to come back again and again.'

Even the building itself - with a floor area of 50,000 sq ft, is an expression of art and science, says Zaller. 'The structure's form is an aesthetic result of mathematical laws. By leveraging the unique architecture of the various gallery spaces, we are able to build a conducive environment that integrates seamlessly the ArtScience narrative, and reinforces the meaning and symbolism behind each of the three themes.'

With Zaller keeping mum on the details of the exhibitions he is curating for ArtScience museum, industry observers are unsure what to expect or just how big an impact it will have on the local arts scene.

Michael Koh, CEO of the National Heritage Board (NHB) is intrigued by the building and is looking forward to its first exhibition.

'It would be interesting to see how ArtScience pans out as this would be something not just entertaining but educational,' says Mr Koh. 'We hope it will boost tourism and add to the cultural dimension of the Marina area. At the NHB, we welcome private museums on this scale as it gives variety and vibrancy to the art and cultural scene.'

'I like the museum because the architect has made a statement with a striking structure that is not only artistically pleasing but also functionally meaningful and environmentally friendly, says Lee Suan Hiang, executive irector, Arts & Cultural Development office of the National Arts Council & NHB. 'By giving the traditional lotus flower a modern treatment, he has given it universal appeal.'

Lawyer and museum-lover Cheong Kah Wai fell for the building when he first saw it. For him, the symbol of the lotus fits what ArtScience sets out to do. 'Even in the mud, a lotus can flower,' says Mr Cheong. 'Science deals with the hard facts of life. Art gives it the human touch. It's the yin and yang that balances each other. I'm curious to see how it will inspire the expression of this harmony.'

Architect Richard Ho takes a more wait-and-see attitude. 'The museum looks exuberant from the outside. It will be interesting to see how the curator weaves the exuberance of the outside inside with the exhibits. The success of such a project depends on the total experience.'

Visiting scientist at A Star, John Common, is excited about the museum. 'There are similarities between both disciplines and it would be wonderful if Singapore can showcase inventions that illustrate the human mind's observational, analytical and interpretational abilities which are what both disciplines are about.'

It's a tall order but both Safdie and Zaller seem up to the challenge. For Safdie, even though he has designed several high-profile projects in Singapore, it's clear that he expects the ArtScience Museum to be his true calling card.

'In terms of geometry, this is the most complex work I have ever done,' says Safdie, pointing to a rainwater collection feature he designed. 'When it rains, that will channel rainwater through the central atrium of the building, creating a 35-m water drop into a reflecting pool,' he explains. 'The rainwater is then recycled for use in the building restrooms.'

Asked if he is satisfied with the lotus, the architect seems surprised. 'I know people are curious about it,' he says with a half smile. 'It is the most complicated building I have embarked on. The upper galleries float on the water, the main galleries in the basement are submerged. But like the lotus, they rise from the water to the sky. The tips of the 'fingers' are a study of the use of light. These 'windows' can be shut completely or allow varying degrees of light in.'

For the casual observer, the lotus is perhaps one of the most intriguing buildings to appear in the city after the Esplanade's 'Durian'. There have been hardly any vocal reactions to the lotus in comparison, and there is a palpable air of expectation as opening day draws near.

After all, art and science are all well and good, but the ultimate question to ask would be this: If they build it, will people come? The answer is probably yes, for a simple reason without which neither art nor science could exist: curiosity.

As of 23 December:

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It's a never heard before concept...

I am indeed very curious of seeing the interior with such an external design. The floor plan must be quite intriguing :)

Looking forward to going there in February!

Hi guys, just wondering if any of you noticed an Armani Casa store still being furnished and fitted out at the Shoppes. I thought I saw one when I passed by this evening closer to the Theatre block, but I can't find any listing for it on MBS' website. Thanks :)

Hi guys, just wondering if any of you noticed an Armani Casa store still being furnished and fitted out at the Shoppes. I thought I saw one when I passed by this evening closer to the Theatre block, but I can't find any listing for it on MBS' website. Thanks :)

I noticed it too. Maybe its not listed because Armani Casa will only be part of another store?

The layout of MBS I feel is terrible. Maybe after everything is finished it would be clearer and make more sense. Lots of architectural anti-climax regarding the transition spaces.

Dec 29, 2010
World's 1st ArtScience Museum to open in S'pore
By Lai Han-Wei | StraitsTimes.com

The world's first ArtScience Museum will open at Marina Bay Sands on the 'auspicious' date of Feb 17, 2011 at 1.18pm.

With an 'iconic' lotus-inspired design, the ArtScience Museum is set to become the heart of the growing ArtScience movement as well as the premier venue for international exhibitions from renowned worldwide collections, Marina Bay Sands said on Wednesday. Featuring 21 gallery spaces totalling 50,000 square feet, the new museum will display a variety of exhibits that span various influences from art and science, media and technology, to design and architecture.

Marina Bay Sands president and chief executive officer Mr. Thomas Arasi, said: 'Singapore is already fast becoming the exchange capital of the world in finance, culture and knowledge. With the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands, we will deliver an internationally renowned forum for the exchange of the latest creative ideas and theories. We are proud to present to audiences in Singapore and beyond, Singapore's gift to the world and the city's new great cultural symbol.'

The Museum's showpiece exhibition, ArtScience: A Journey Through Creativity, will feature a series of permanent exhibits that anchor the venue at the forefront of technology, design and culture.

ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands will also play host to marquee exhibitions curated by leading museums and collections from around the world. In the coming months, the museum will launch a speaker series that will bring globally renowned thought-leaders in the field of ArtScience, to Singapore, to drive discussion and generate more ideas on the subject.

Some pics of my visit to the Shoppes last week-end:

The "whirlpool waterfall"

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Maybe not the most fortunate comparison, but the waterfall reminds me of Titanic..:nuts:

New photos taken from the sky garden at marina bay sands here (http://jieshun.wordpress.com/2010/12/29/sky-garden-at-marina-bay-sands/).

Hmm, why was it working so well then? I went there twice last week and the first time, there was just a trickle of water and nothing was flowing the second time. Was it pouring outside when you were there?

Some pics of my visit to the Shoppes last week-end:

The "whirlpool waterfall"

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The ice skating rink

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Somehow an ice-skating rink without ice & the accompanying coldness & wetness feels...but its good to see MBS come up with this.:)

Hmm, why was it working so well then? I went there twice last week and the first time, there was just a trickle of water and nothing was flowing the second time. Was it pouring outside when you were there?

Well, I guess, they only turn on the pipes at certain times. I am not sure when they do this but that seems to be the case. From the looks of things, it is likely during the weekend in the evening or night.:)

Hmm, why was it working so well then? I went there twice last week and the first time, there was just a trickle of water and nothing was flowing the second time. Was it pouring outside when you were there?

Well, I guess, they only turn on the pipes at certain times. I am not sure when they do this but that seems to be the case. From the looks of things, it is likely during the weekend in the evening or night.:)

The pipes were indeed turned on and they were clearly contributing to the water stream as it was not rainy outside.

But the whirlpool and the water flow are very noisy. This why, I believe, the waterfall is not there all the time.

They turned on when there is a big fish to catch in the casino.

They turned on when there is a big fish to catch in the casino.

:lol:

Today went shopping there. Nice and spacious, nothing like the cramped heartland malls and orchard road. ^^

One complaint, though, is the flooring there. The granite flooring tends to become really unsightly when it rains and people walk in and leave dark marks all over; while the wooden flooring on the lower levels is dull and gets scratched really easily. However, the section outside Miu Miu and Bottega Veneta seems glossed over, so maybe they might be polishing and giving the floor a veneer. But carpeting would have been much nicer, albeit costly...

I agree carpeting would be nicer but it would be harder to clean and maintain. The carpeting in 313 is already looking old..........

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went to marina bay sands yesterday night. robinsons is opening there soon!

photos of skating ring, rasapura masters and the whirlpool here (http://jieshun.wordpress.com/2010/12/31/the-shoppes-at-marina-bay-sands/).

went to marina bay sands yesterday night. robinsons is opening there soon!

Wow thats something new!! I didnt know Robinsons was going to open there........................:)

Wow thats something new!! I didnt know Robinsons was going to open there........................:)

see my post. 1st pic shows the robinsons shoplot

Wow thats something new!! I didnt know Robinsons was going to open there........................:)

I saw Cold Storage too ^^

pics of convention centre here (http://jieshun.wordpress.com/2011/01/01/marina-bay-sands-expo-and-convention-centre/).

see my post. 1st pic shows the robinsons shoplot

Yup i see it now.Is it a single level store? Why dont you just post the pictures directly??:)

not sure how to post directly.

i think its most likely single level as the shoplots at b1 are already occupied

not sure how to post directly.

Just right click the in the image and press view image. Copy the URL, press the INSERT image icon above and paste the URL inside.:cheers: Try it...............

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WOW... whole pic looks surreal

ok.. it worked!

Latest pic of the crystal pavilion
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^^ I cant wait to see how it looks like inside!!:cheers:

Nice photo! I love how the clouds are brought out. It's looking great; so much better than the shopping mall on the inside.

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LOUIS VUITTON CRYSTAL PAVILION
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Vrooms -- simply enthralling ;-)

Vrooms -- simply enthralling ;-)

Thank you!!:cheers:

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are the floating pavillions open now? if no when do they open?

thanks!

^^ if I'm not wrong, the Louis Vuitton's one opens in febuary not too sure about the Avalon on though..................

Thanks Vrooms :)

Found this article on the Straits Times that is about an art exhibition at MBS. :)

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they were testing the beam of light coming out of the museum last night looks impressive not sure if they've tested it before?

they were testing the beam of light coming out of the museum last night looks impressive not sure if they've tested it before?

Haveent seen it before. I only remember seeing some laser lights coming from the Skypark.............................Or maybe it was for this:

Source:http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Lifestyle/Story/STIStory_625133.html

Jan 17, 2011
Light and magic

VISITORS will soon be treated to another spectacular multimedia show by the waterfront.

Set against the backdrop of the towering Marina Bay Sands hotel, the Marina Bay Sands' US$15 million (S$19 million) light and water show, Wonder Full, at the Marina Bay Promenade is set to rival Resorts World Sentosa's Crane Dance.

The Crane Dance, which opened last month, is a nightly 10-minute show at the waterfront of Resorts World Sentosa, featuring a pair of mechannical 'dancing' steel cranes.

Sands' Wonder Full, which is a play on the song, It's A Wonderful Life, will feature a brilliant display of laser, light, water and graphics in a 13-minute show that can be seen within a 3.5-km radius of the Marina Bay Promenade. This means people can see the show from locations such as the Esplanade's waterfront and One Fullerton bay.

Two shows will run daily from Sundays to Thursdays, and three free shows will be on each Friday and Saturday. Like the Crane Dance, these shows are free. The opening date has yet to be confirmed.

Wonder Full aims to take its audience on a moving journey through life, with scenes from birth to teenage life to parenthood. The story is told through the use of giant water screens, vibrant multicoloured lasers, high-definition video projections, LED lighting, surround sound and special effects.

Read the full report in Tuesday's edition of Life!

Haveent seen it before. I only remember seeing some laser lights coming from the Skypark.............................Or maybe it was for this:

Source:http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Lifestyle/Story/STIStory_625133.html

definitely think that was it because there was a lot of noise and water spray and lights also from the front in between the two floating pavillions - good spot!!

Haveent seen it before. I only remember seeing some laser lights coming from the Skypark.............................Or maybe it was for this:

Source:http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Lifestyle/Story/STIStory_625133.html

There was some construction at the area described. They were installing spotlights and cables around the area. Maybe it is for this new public show. :)

^^ lookIng forward to seeing it. I heard the crane dance is pretty good.

Here are the things that could be part of the free public show they were mentioning in the article. :)

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The celebrity restaurants all look really good from the outside, especially Cut. I was having dinner at DB Bistro Moderne around New Year's, and the food there is really good, along with the ambience (looks like a Paris metro station on the inside). Daniel Boulud himself was actually there in the kitchen of the restaurant during New Year's and came to talk to the customers over dinner. Great service too! :)

The celebrity restaurants all look really good from the outside, especially Cut. I was having dinner at DB Bistro Moderne around New Year's, and the food there is really good, along with the ambience (looks like a Paris metro station on the inside). Daniel Boulud himself was actually there in the kitchen of the restaurant during New Year's and came to talk to the customers over dinner. Great service too! :)

Wow lucky you!!:) I agree they all look really nice from the outside. I heard the prices at Sky on 57 by Justin Quek are pretty reasonable but have yet to try it.

Pictures are great and really nice to look at. Nice shots man.

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are the floating pavillions open now? if no when do they open?

thanks!

Getting back to you on the Pangaea and Avalon Crystal Pavilion. It is slated to open in the Second quarter of 2011.:cheers:

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^^ I hope those props in the bay are not permanent........It's a bit of an eye soar.

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Source:http://sg.yfittopostblog.com/2011/01/24/classy-club-at-mbs-sued-over-name/

Classy club at MBS sued over name
By Ewen Boey – January 24th, 2011

The owners of Ku De Ta, a swanky restaurant, bar and club perched atop Marina Bay Sands (MBS), are being sued by a beach club in Bali that goes by the same name, reported The Straits Times.

The partners behind the Bali beach club are seeking a High Court order directing the Singapore outlet to remove the “Ku De Ta” from the MBS venue at the 57th floor, and to stop using the name on its corporate materials, websites and everywhere else.

In its defence, Ku De Ta SG, the company that owns Ku De Ta MBS Restaurant & Club, claims that the trademark name was conceived, designed and managed by one of the partners of the Bali outfit, Mr Arthur Chondros.

In defence documents filed in court last week through lawyer Gilbert Leong from Rodyk & Davidson, the Singapore company claimed that Mr Chondros had set up a firm in Sydney in 2003 called Nine Squares, which licensed the name Ku De Ta to a Chris Au, who in turn licensed it for use at MBS by a third party.

The root of the issue before the courts now is whether one party had the right to license the name and its related trademarks, and whether the other party consented to this.

The Ku De Ta partnership in Bali — comprising of Australians Guy Neale, Aki Kotzamichalis and Arthur Chondros; Indonesian Made Wiranatha; and the White Horse Trading Company — has run the club in Bali since 2000.

Court papers filed last month by its team of lawyers from Allen & Gledhill, led by Mr William Ong, stated that the partnership did not at any time allow the Ku De Ta trademark to be used or licensed by any of its individual partners to anyone else and that the name belongs collectively to the partnership.

The partnership added that through the years, the brand has acquired a significant amount of recognition among its high-end clients in Indonesia and overseas through its use of the name and logo on all its business and corporate materials like chopsticks, serviettes and other paraphernalia, its two advertising and marketing websites, and a boutique selling resort wear among other items.

The partnership is alleging that by 2009, Mr Chornos had acted without the knowledge of the other partners and had his firm Nine Squares register two trademarks here incorporating “Ku De Ta”.

According to ST, Nine Squares licensed Mr Au to use the brand name within Singapore, which he then assigned the licensing rights to Ku De Ta SG, the company set up in August 2009 with the sole shareholder being a firm incorporated in the British Virgin Islands.

The partners from the Bali club found out about this after they ran a search in the Singapore Registry of Trademarks in December 2009.

There was much fanfare when the Ku De Ta venue opened in Singapore, which coincided with the F1 Grand Prix here.

The plaintiffs argued that the continued use of the Ku De Ta name will confuse and mislead customers into believing that there is a connection between the goods, services and business of the Singapore and Bali venues, given that they are both restaurants, clubs and bars.

Ku De Ta SG in turn, counter-argued that Mr Chondros created the name “Ku De Ta” from Kuta, Denpasar and Tabanan — popular locations in Bali — and that the partnership agreed to allow him the use of that name commercially outside of Indonesia as it was his idea.

It also claims that the partnership had agreed that Nine Squares would be the licensing entity for the Ku De Ta trademark, and it would not have rights to it outside of Indonesia.

It added that Mr Chondros and Nine Squares, not the partnership, had been running Ku De Ta in Bali ever since its inception until 2009.

A High Court pre-trial conference is due next month.

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The whirlpool waterfall seen from above and in action!

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^^ Nice pictures!! :)

^^ Thanks! Was lucky to be there at the right time :)

hi there whats the building they are constructing between MBRes and MBSands set back behind the gallery??!

^^ I think that is the Utility building. It is quite huge but it is not surprising since for the entire Marina Bay area. :)

I would surprised that this building is just for the Utility and that there won't be any office or retail space. It will be right in the middle of the new CBD in a few years!

AVALON CRYSTAL PAVILION

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Wow... the last photo is brilliant!

how do you post photos from flickr here

Some pictures i took today(forgive the quality i only had my IPhone):):
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CHOPARD
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CHANEL
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TWG TEA
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LOUIS VUITTON CRYSTAL PAVILION
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the best photos of marina bay sands - its still pool sky garden area...

THE SHOPPES AT MARINA BAY SANDS

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MARINA BAY SANDS SKYPARK
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MARINA BAY SANDS SKYPARK
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The cushions of the reclining chairs look very dirty.

Art Science Musuem Feng Shui talk:-


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photo from late January

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photo from late January

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Detail of the hanging exterior of the MBS carpark

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Marina Bay Sands Resort through a telephoto lens

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Detail of the hanging exterior of the MBS carpark

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Waterwall between the MBSR and the car park

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Atop MBSR

See the full review at:

Marina Sands Skating Rink Review (http://ronixus.blogspot.com/2011/01/mbs-skating-rink-review.html)

Summary of Good Points

* few skaters, so you have the whole area all to yourself
* falling won't hurt since it's hollow plastic (ice can scratch you)
* relatively cheap

Summary of Bad Points

* feels different from real ice, very slippery
* personal skates not allowed
* difficult to brake
* greasy feeling on your hands if you touch the surface

THE SHOPPES AT MARINA BAY SANDS

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unique design *especially ceiling shape..

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I would think these lights are for the new light show:

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I saw them last Sunday morning at 6am. Probably a rehearsal of the sounds-and-lights show...

I am staying at Fairmont Hotel this week --- the lights were on from around 8 - 9 pm or so on Sunday & Monday atleast ... not sure if they come on every night

Source:http://www.soshiok.com/article/14755
Santi Santamaria fainted at MBS tasting for international media
SoShiok.com | Wed Feb 16 2011

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Marina Bay Sands was hosting a gourmet safari at seven celebrity chef restaurants for the media when he collapsed.

Singapore, February 16, 2011

One of the world's top chefs Santi Santamaria fainted at a marathon food tasting event at Marina Bay Sands for the international media tonight.

The three-star Michelin chef from Barcelona, who was supposed to host journalists at his restaurant at the casino resort, was taken to hospital after he collapsed.

The rotund chef showed no signs of bad health at the press conference held in a theatre there in the late afternoon before the gourmet safari at six celebrity restaurants.

He was chatty and jovial as he replied to questions from the media and when mingling with them and well-wishers for phototaking after the press conference.

His restaurant, Santi, was one of the six restaurants scheduled to be formally unveiled as a group to the media tonight.

The rest were restaurants by Mario Batali (New York), Daniel Boulud (New York), Wolfgang Puck (Los Angeles), Guy Savoy (Paris) and Tetsuya Wakuda (Sydney).

At the press conference, Chef Santi joined the five chefs plus Singapore's Justin Quek in affirming the unique and formidable gastronomic showcase of their cuisines at the integrated resort, the Sands' crown jewel of its casino collection.

Although renowned as an avant-garde chef, Santi has been true to his Spanish roots and was against the more fashionable molecular cuisine expounded by his rival Ferran Adria.

His Singapore restaurant Santi was supposed to serve some of his best Tapas signatures to the journalists who came from all over the world.

Like his chilled Gazpacho, oysters escabeche, pinchos morunos, octopus and Romesco, Iberico Ham with "Pa Amb Tomaquet" and Chocolate Bunyols dessert.

^^ Santi Santamaria died after his collapse at MBS. :( RIP


Feb 17, 2011
Celebrity chef dies after collapsing in MBS
By Huang Lijie | StraitsTimes.com


Famed Spanish chef Santi Santamaria died last night after collapsing in the kitchen of his restaurant at Marina Bay Sands. He was 53 and it is believed he had a heart attack.

The Michelin-starred chef is believed to have fainted around 8pm at Santi, his restaurant, and was taken immediately to the Singapore General Hospital. The chef is believed to have died an hour or two later.

Just hours earlier, he had appeared well and spoke animatedly at a press conference held by the integrated resort to introduce its seven celebrity chefs. He bantered with the other chefs: Tetsuya Wakuda, Guy Savoy, Mario Batali, Daniel Boulud, Wolfgang Puck and Justin Quek.

Chef Santamaria spoke of how going forward, it was important for the restaurant here to continue to promote good relations between Barcelona, near where his restaurant is, and Singapore.

Sands is apparently seeking to extend the IR. Will Bayfront Avenue become a Singapore Strip?

Feb 17, 2011
Las Vegas Sands seeking more land to expand MBS
Reuters | StraitsTimes.com

US casino operator Las Vegas Sands is seeking more land to expand its highly profitable Singapore casino, founder and CEO Sheldon Adelson said on Thursday. He told reporters at the official opening of Las Vegas Sands' US$5.5 billion (S$7.15 billion) Marina Bay Sands (MBS), the world's second most expensive after MGM's CityCenter in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Sands said on Feb 3 its Singapore casino had earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of US$306 million in fourth quarter 2010, boosted by above-normal table game winnings. The casino, which opened in April 2010, generated US$241.6 million in Ebita in the third quarter.

Las Vegas Sands seeking more land to expand MBS
By Jo-Ann Huang | 17 February 2011 | ChannelNewsAsia.com

Las Vegas Sands chief executive officer Sheldon Adelson said he is lobbying to get more land from the Singapore government to expand its profitable integrated resort in Singapore.

Mr Adelson told reporters at the opening of the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) that the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibition (MICE) business has been overwhelming and more land space would be needed.

"Otherwise we may have to ask for six month or a year's booking in advance," he said.

^^ Santi Santamaria died after his collapse at MBS. :( RIP

Really sad to here he died just like that.................................:(

Sands is apparently seeking to extend the IR. Will Bayfront Avenue become a Singapore Strip?

Thats great news!!!:) I wonder how they can expand the hotel. I dont think the hotel building will look nice with an extention................................

Source:http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1111337/1/.html

ArtScience Museum ready to open its doors
By Hetty Musfirah Abdul Khamid | Posted: 17 February 2011 1639 hrs

SINGAPORE: Singapore's latest iconic structure, the lotus-inspired ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands integrated resort, is ready to open its doors.

The structure, made up of "10 fingers", is also touted as the "Welcoming Hand of Singapore" which opens up to the skies.

Its architect Moshe Safdie said: "These shapes which you read from the outside - some say 'lotus', some say 'hand of welcome' - are actually the shapes of the rooms inside. And because of the geometry, every room is unique, every room has a slightly different shape."

The building makes use of natural light that flows into the galleries. Rainwater is channelled from the roof and down through the centre of the four-storey structure.

The museum aims to show that the creative processes between arts and science can be similar.

On the two highest floors stands the permanent ArtScience exhibition which is separated into three galleries - Curiosity, Inspiration and Expression.

Various interactive screens also allow visitors to stay engaged.

Museum director Tom Zaller said the museum is an evolving space.

"The museum is never done, we will never be finished with this space, we will never be finished with the entire place, it's a museum built on a concept...it does not mean the content, the physical boxes or the text that is written on the wall are going to be the same every time. We will continue to change it month after month. New exhibitions will come in, different types of exhibition from fine art to pop culture," he said.

For a start, the museum is showcasing Genghis Khan - one of the most powerful men of 13th century Mongolia. The exhibition features more than 200 rare treasures never seen outside of Mongolia. The exhibition will go on for two months before heading back to the US.

Also on display will be archaeological finds from 9th century Tang dynasty - as part of the "Shipwrecked: Tang Treasures and Monsoon Winds" exhibition - as well as exhibits tracing the Silk Road.

The experience extends outside the museum too, with a light and water show that involves the use of water screens and vibrant multicolour high-powered lasers.

The show, which tells a story about life, is put up by LaserVision and involves the use of medium giant water screens, vibrant multicolour high powered lasers, among others.

It is accompanied by an original score by local composer and arranger, Iskandar Ismail.

Laservision's founder and CEO, Paul S McCloskey, said it is a show that is designed to be immersive and to invoke emotions from viewers.

"It's a show with a song. So yes, it's spectacular, but it's also designed to make you want to squeeze the hand of your partner, or if not, someone else's partner," he said.

The free 13-minute show, known as "Wonder Full", will be on nightly.

- CNA/ir

Rest in peace, Mr. Santi Santamaria. Looking at his picture, I see a kind-looking & hardworking man who's dedicated to his craft of food. I will visit your restaurant at MBS one day.

MARINA BAY SANDS DEVELOPS CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY FOR WONDER FULL

Marina Bay’s first Light and Water Spectacular showcases latest multimedia technology and special effects

Singapore (January 31, 2011) – Marina Bay Sands, Asia’s leading business, leisure and entertainment destination, will soon launch a light and water spectacular that will boost state-of-the art technology built singularly for this multimedia extravaganza.

The integrated resort will be home to a spectacular show, Wonder Full, a feature that involves laser, light, water movements and graphics nightly on the Event Plaza.

The 13-minute performance on the waters of Marina Bay is told using the mediums of giant Water Screens, vibrant multicolor High Powered Lasers, Search Lights, Spot Lights, Fountains, Surround Sound, Strobes, Bubble Factories, LED lighting, High Definition Video projection and Special Effects.

The original idea of doing a show that has a “soul" was seeded by Mr. Michael A. Leven, President and Chief Operating Officer, Las Vegas Sands Corp. The concept was developed and produced by Laservision, a leader in large scale multimedia shows and architectural illuminations

Not only will Wonder Full be a visual treat for the eyes, it features technology that took Laservision three years to develop and refine, with a team consisting of 100 specialist architectural, design, creative, musical, engineering, technical and IT resources drawn from its Hong Kong, Australian and Singaporean offices.

Three massive water screens that will be illuminated by high definition video projection and optically pumped full colour laser systems will face the audience at the Event Plaza, Marina Bay Sands entertainment venue featuring adjustable platforms. The Event Plaza will be flanked by custom-designed media towers which will bathe and envelope the audience in a true 3-dimensional fantasy including surround sound, special effects and dynamic lighting.

“Creating Wonder Full was an exciting and rewarding challenge in many ways. From a technical perspective, the design and installation of multiple types of mediums within a site that was already open to the public created a whole set of challenges that needed to be overcome. From a creative perspective, the vision of Sands to create an attraction that would capture an emotion was a mammoth challenge. The required level of collaboration and consultation between ourselves, the architects, the construction team and Marina Bay Sands was greater than in any other project that we have created across the globe,” said Mr Paul McCloskey, CEO & Founder, Laservision Mega ~ Media.

The cutting-edge technology also combines commendable green initiatives in its design.

For example, Wonder Full uses extreme energy efficient lighting technologies of over 250,000 intelligent Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). These LEDs have a longer lifespan resulting in reduced landfill waste and emissions.

Wonder Full is an environmentally-friendly show that can be showcased daily because the
show relies on a range of cutting edge and sophisticated mediums, instead of an arsenal of pyrotechnics to provide the wow factor. On special occasions that call for extra celebrations such as Chinese New Year, zero fallout pyrotechnic technologies will be used to minimise the environmental impact whilst still maintaining a premium effect.

Mr. Michael Leven said: “Wonder Full is a show that emphasizes greatly on the human touch. While designing this show, Marina Bay Sands was mindful of the importance of preserving the environment while delivering this nightly extravaganza. The result is a ‘green’ show that not only celebrates life but our world at large.”

When launched next month, Wonder Full is set to enthrall local and traveling audiences as they are taken on a journey that explores humanity and the wonders of life. The emotional journey that the audience will take visually is reinforced by the original sound score composed by one of Singapore's most recognised and awarded composers, Iskandar Ismail. His work was recorded under the direction of maestro Darrell Ang.

This visually enticing musical will light up the skies of the Marina Bay area seven days a week when it opens to the public. Viewers will be entertained twice a night from Sundays to Thursdays and three times on Friday and Saturday evenings.

More information on the show timings and date of debut will be announced shortly

ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM
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MARINA BAY SANDS ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM
opening Saturday, 19 Feb 2011

Main Source:http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_636186.html

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^Architect Moshe Safdie

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Source:http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20110217-264104.html
MBS launches cutting-edge light and water show

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Singapore - Marina Bay Sands unveiled its spectacular light and water show tonight to mark its grand opening.

Believed to be the largest of its kind in South-East Asia, the show called Wonder Full dazzled hundreds of VIP guests and thousands who gathered across the bay.

The show employed the mediums of giant Water Screens, vibrant multicolor high powered Lasers, search lights, spot lights, fountains, surround sound, strobes, LED lighting, video projection and other special effects.

The event celebrated the integrated resort?s key lifestyle and entertainment attractions including the unveiling of the world?s first ArtScience Museum, seven celebrity chef restaurants, and the upcoming premiere here of popular Broadway musical The Lion King.

Over 800 members of media, VIP guests and dignitaries saw the show which depicted the celebration of human life and emotions conveyed using variant mediums such as water and laser beams.

President and Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp., Mr. Michael Leven said: “It was truly a heartwarming moment when Wonder Full came alive before the audience for the very first time. As viewers held their loved ones close and sang along to Louis Armstrong's What a Wonderful World, we knew we had succeeded in showcasing Singapore?s strong familial values in a way that would appeal to audiences from every part of the world. Singapore is the perfect home for Wonder Full.”

The best spot is catch the free show is at the Event Plaza of Marina Bay Sands.

Wonder Full will transform the Marina Bay waterfront every weekend with scintillating performances at 8pm, 9.30pm and 11pm on Friday and Saturday, and 8pm and 9.30pm on Sunday.

Viewers from as far as 3.5km away can experience this nightly spectacular and even listen to the accompanying musical composition on radio 103.9 FM.

Behind Wonder Full's original composition is a local ensemble which includes award-winning musician and composer Iskandar Ismail, Singapore conductor Darrell Ang, who has won top conducting prizes abroad, and other young budding talent from Singapore.

Said a press statement by Marina Bay Sands: "Wonder Full is a 13-minute show that will enthrall audiences as they are taken on a journey that explores humanity and the wonders of life. The innocence and wonder of drama and
change, of enduring love and commitment will be portrayed across all ages of human life. Wonder Full is established as a show that has a soul and brings out the child in all that experience it."

It added: "This light and water spectacular will feature the different life journeys around the world and finally returns to Singapore to celebrate the world class architecture of a nation that has come of age."

^^Some pictures of the new light and water show:

Main Source:http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20110217-264104.html
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^^^^that is so cool,wish I was there to photograph it myself:)

Greats pics!! Hope to see it soon. It would look great at night, man!!:)

Greats pics!! Hope to see it soon. It would look great at night, man!!:)

I agree it will look great at night!!!:) Cant wait to see it for myself!!:cheers:

Heres a part of the 13 minute WONDER FULL LIGHT & WATER SPECTACULAR show
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^^ Great finds as usual. The museum is quite interesting. I thought the hole in the center if the building is going to be covered with a transparent cladding but it seems I was wrong. :)

^^ Great finds as usual.
Thanks!! :cheers:

From Flickr:

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Not sure how long the curve paints of the ASM can stand SG tropical weather....and whether they'll repaint every 3 years....

Some kind of anti-fungus, humidity-free or moisture resistant paint should take care of that, plus maybe top-quality 'car-wax' plus sealant combination :lol:
A couple of millions from the casino earnings should cover that. :cheers:

I love the breakfast buffett of this hotel!

South East Asia's largest water and light show - Wonder Full
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My video clips when I was there last August 2010.

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Shipwrecked: Tang Treasures and Monsoon Winds


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^^ Nice!! Thanks for the pics!! Hope to visit the museum in the near future. :)

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^^ very strange photo but I like it :): nuts:

Just got back from a good stay at Marina Bay Sands.

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nice photos but why so MASSIVE

Here is some news regarding the IATA meeting in MBS. :)


S'pore to host global air transport meet
By Travis Teo | Posted: 02 March 2011 1154 hrs

SINGAPORE: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold its annual meeting this June in Singapore, a shift from the original venue of Cairo, Egypt.

The meeting will be held between June 5 and 7 at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel.

IATA's chief executive Giovanni Bisignani said they regret not being able to host this event in Egypt and is looking forward to hosting a future meeting in Egypt when its political transition is complete.

IATA said this year's meeting is expected to attract about 800 delegates, including some 150 to 200 CEOs from airlines, manufacturers, airports and other industry partners.

The meeting's agenda will focus on the drive for better environmental performance, the impact of rising fuel prices on a weak industry profitability and efficiency gains through technology.

According to a Dow Jones report, Tony Tyler, the outgoing chief executive of Cathay Pacific Airways, is also expected to be confirmed at the meeting as Mr Bisignani's successor.

Singapore had last played host to the annual meeting in 2004.

nice photos but why so MASSIVE

its mall, convention center, casino in one building.

^^ I think he meant the pictures. I think it should be resized a little smaller. :)

nice photos but why so MASSIVE

Was referring to the size of the photos not the size of MBSR :) :lol:

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The ArtScience exhibits look very random, like lack of focus, or focus not strong enough.

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I like this. Thank for pic

^^ your welcome!!:cheers:

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^^
Very nice lighting (esp the laser-like ones which shine to the sky).
Do they light up as such every night?
I have not been to MBS at night.

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Source:http://www.thaipr.net/nc/readnews.aspx?newsid=3654D489FD4F01A6041871A767B9A2F1
The Award-Winning Broadway Musical THE LION KING Opens at Marina Bay Sands

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Disney Theatrical Productions in association with BASE Entertainment and Marina Bay Sands are proud to announce that it’s Showtime at the Sands Theater as THE LION KING celebrates its debut in Southeast Asia. It is now Singapore’s turn to embrace and enjoy the award-winning broadway musical and join the 54 million people worldwide who have been wowed by the show.

Singapore is the latest leading city to host THE LION KING after sell out performances in New York, London, Hamburg, a North American tour, Tokyo and Las Vegas. The musical is of the same Broadway-quality standards, spectacular music, dance, sets and costumes that have made it a worldwide phenomenon, however, it has also added some local elements to make this production unique to Singapore.

Mr. George Tanasijevich, Interim Chief Executive Officer for Marina Bay Sands and Managing Director of Global Development for Las Vegas Sands Corp., said, “Today, we celebrate the months of hard work and unyielding commitment by the dedicated teams at Marina Bay Sands, Disney Theatrical Productions and BASE Entertainment. We want to congratulate every single member of the cast and crew of THE LION KING who have worked tirelessly to bring THE LION KING to Singapore. We know that the impact of this world-class musical will be immediate and that it will elevate the theater industry in the region. We are very proud of our partnership with Disney Theatrical Productions and BASE Entertainment.”

Singapore audiences will be treated to unbelievable performances by a select cast from around the world. The cast of 51 for the Singapore production is comprised of the cream of THE LION KING performers, including veterans of the acclaimed London and Paris productions and hails from 8 countries and 5 continents. As in virtually every company of THE LION KING, this cast includes South African members, in keeping with the show’s spirit of authenticity.

On stage, Director Julie Taymor’s creative vision blends elements of African art and Broadway artisanship to depict anthropomorphic animal characters. The sardonic and deviously cunning “Scar” is played by Patrick Brown. Jean Luc Guizonne aka Jee-L is “Mufasa”, the great warrior and ruler of the Pridelands. Gugwana Dlamini is the wise baboon shaman “Rafiki”. Lyall Ramsden plays the prim and proper horn billed bird “Zazu”. Pierre van Heerden is the carefree warthog “Pumbaa” and Jamie McGregor is the wisecracking meerkat “Timon”. Mufasa’s son, Simba, the lion prince born to be king is played by Jonathan Andrew Hume and Puleng March is the loyal lioness “Nala”.

The three evil hyenas are played by Lavina Williams, Simon Gwala and Michael Bagg. The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Lance Reblando, Leon Matawaran and Warren David Saga and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Christina De Leon, Myka Torre and Nikki Samonte.
THE LION KING began as a 1994 animated feature-length film developed and produced by the Walt Disney Company. The story, a coming of age parable set among animals indigenous to its setting, the African savanna, tells the tale of Simba, the lion cub who rises to be the King of the jungle.
This production of THE LION KING, brought into Singapore by BASE Entertainment, has been developed specifically for the region and the Sands Theater at Marina Bay Sands.

Milan Rokic, Vice President and Managing Director of BASE Entertainment Asia, “Thus far tickets have exceeded our expectations, but there are still great seats available. A musical of this magnitude has never been created specifically for Singapore and together with the artists from around the world; we are thrilled to be part of this production. Enjoy THE LION KING – it’s all yours.”

THE LION KING plays Tuesday to Sunday evenings at 8pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets are available at the Sands Theater Box Office or SISTIC outlets by calling +65 6348 5555 or via the Internet at www.thelionking.com.sg. Ticket prices for the engagement starts from $65. Platinum packages, which include prime seat locations, a souvenir gift, $10 merchandise voucher and a drink, are also available.

THE LION KING’s presenting sponsor is OCBC Bank, while MediaCorp TV 5 is the Official TV Station, and Showbiz Asia is the official packaging partner; Singapore airlines is official airline, and it’s proudly supported by the Singapore Tourism Board.

THE LION KING will play 8 shows a week – every Tuesday to Friday at 8pm and every Saturday, Sunday at 2pm and 8pm.

For full ticketing information, including THE LION KING hotel package, please click on:http://www.marinabaysands.com/Entertainment/The_Lion_King.aspx

Some pics from floor 55, the gym floor

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Just a secret for anyone visiting, the area I marked with red is actually the elevator lobby on floor 55. If you take the middle tower elevator to floor 55 you don't need a key card and as long as you stay in the lobby, you won't pass security. So free visits and pictures from the top anytime!

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thanks for the info

Some pics from floor 55, the gym

Just a secret for anyone visiting, the area I marked with red is actually the elevator lobby on floor 55. If you take the middle tower elevator to floor 55 you don't need a key card and as long as you stay in the lobby, you won't pass security. So free visits and pictures from the top anytime!

Thanks for sharing!! Now we dont have to pay $20 go up to the Skypark to take photos!!:lol:

Another way to go to the SkyPark without paying $20 is to have lunch at Sky @ 57 (Justin Quek's restaurant)... while the dinner could set you back $100+, the 3 course set lunch is a relatively cheaper $48... you can rest and relax and enjoy yourself at the SkyPark after lunch...

Haha. That reminds me: I'm not sure if it was allowed, or I managed to slip through security but I managed to get access to the SkyPark from the southernmost lobby... and even walked pass the pool and onto the observation deck... all without being questioned. I even remember asking staff at the pool for directions to get to Ku De Ta, once there, I also asked the staff how to get to the "paid" observation deck, and they even whisked me through.

Good Lord guys !! I will host ALL of you at $20 a pop :lol:---no big deal when my champagne party's for the forum run into the 1000's :cheers:

Someone will skydive onto the SkyPark one day.......you've been alerted!

Hmm, would love to see that. Source?

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That window should not be there at all!

That window should not be there at all!

Yeah. Its like a growth on the welcoming hand.:lol:

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Some pics i took:
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Great pics there Vrooms :okay:

Hey everyone, being away for quite sometime (6mths). Hope everyone is doing well and making heaps $

Here are pics from a few days back...

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Thanks. The pictures you took are really nice too : cheers: it's nice to to hear from you after such a long time:)

nice photos,where did you take these photos from lifestyle

Some of my own pictures of Shoppes:
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Thank for pic ... I want go to singapore-0-0-0-

can't wait to see al this when i am in Singapore. Still have to wait sometime though before thats becomes real...well till november that is :D ;)

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Source:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/asias-hottest-clubs-open-at-marina-bay-sands-in-july-119378909.html
Asia's Hottest Clubs Open at Marina Bay Sands in July

Pangaea and Avalon, a magnet for celebrities in London, Los Angeles, Miami and New York open their most ambitious clubs in Singapore

SINGAPORE, April 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Just months before the celebrities and jetsetters fly into Singapore for Formula 1's only night race, the Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay Sands announces the opening of Asia's much-anticipated nightclubs in July. Emerging from Marina Bay and enclosed in the distinctive glass crystal pavilion, Pangaea and Avalon, two of the hottest nightclub brands in the U.S. and Europe, will captivate partygoers in Singapore and from around the world with its innovative concepts, music and premium service.

Pangaea, the ultra-lounge bottle club that swiftly attracted celebrity followers in New York, Miami and London, has hosted A-listers including Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Moss and Will Smith. Occupying 6,000 square feet, Pangaea is on the first level of the southern Crystal Pavilion. Patrons can access the club through the underwater tunnel connected to The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. The ultra-lounge will be able to host up to 400 partygoers at one time or over a thousand a night.

Pangaea operator Michael Ault said, "When we first announced our plans to open this club, the structure was not even built. We only had our imagination and a few wild ideas. Today, piercing the waters of Marina Bay, the crystal pavilion is one of the most stunning and perhaps the best venues in Singapore. We said from day one that we will create something the world has never seen and with the formulae of great architecture and our experience in successfully operating the best clubs in leading international cities, we simply cannot wait to open our doors and put Singapore on the global party map."

The second and with a completely distinct concept from Pangaea will be Avalon. Across two levels and over 12,000 square feet, entertainment at Marina Bay Sands will reach a whole new high with Avalon. The club will feature an exciting line-up of leading international DJ's, live concerts and high profile events.

Avalon co-founder and club guru Steven Adelman said, "Avalon has hosted virtually every celebrity - The Black Eyed Peas, Ashton Kutcher, Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Pink, to name a few. Parties at our club in L.A have included the annual Grammy after-party hosted by Justin Timberlake. Here in Singapore, we are building the most ambitious and state-of-the-art visual, sound and light system we're aware of anywhere. The combination of Avalon's star power and Marina Bay Sands' iconic structure will set the stage for the biggest party in Asia," said Steven.

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Executive Director, Mr. John Postle, said, "We have discovered two of the most leading and sought-after club operators in the world. With the creative genius of both Michael Ault and Steven Adelman, we are creating an entertainment hotspot like no other in Asia. Floating on Marina Bay and set in the stunning crystal pavilion, Marina Bay Sands will be home to every guest looking for the best energy in town."

About Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd

Marina Bay Sands is the leading business, leisure and entertainment destination in Asia. It features large and flexible convention and exhibition facilities, 2,560 hotel rooms and suites, the rooftop Sands SkyPark, the best shopping mall in Asia, world-class celebrity chef restaurants, a casino, Paiza Club for premium players and an outdoor event plaza. Its two theaters showcase a range of leading entertainment acts, including the resident performance "The Lion King". Completing the line-up of attractions is the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands which plays host to permanent and marquee exhibitions. For more information, please visit www.marinabaysands.com.

About Pangaea

Pangaea, the "Ultra Lounge" that literally invented the term and dominated New York City, London, Spain, and Miami is slated to open later this year. Pulsating from within the remarkable, floating Crystal Pavilion, at the Marina Bay Sands, Pangaea will set a new standard for luxury, excitement, fantasy, and escape.

About Avalon

Following much anticipation, nightclub Avalon will soon rise from the Singapore bay in the southern Crystal Pavilion. Helmed by nightlife veteran Steven Adelman, Avalon aims to bring a new level of musical adventure to its patrons. Combining performances from the world's leading DJs with live music in a multi-sensory interactive environment, Avalon is set to redefine the nightclub experience.

It does look like a star trex next generation movie...

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^^ yeah it does esspecially the pool one:lol:

THE SHOPPES AT MARINA BAY SANDS
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Was there for the Men's Fashion Week at MBS early this month.

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Thanks surfnasi. Took from ORQ (One Raffles Quay). Sorry for late reply. :)
nice photos,where did you take these photos from lifestyle

Wow! Your first photo looks really interesting, Lifestyle. That's a poster right?

Yes :)

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Wow! Your first photo looks really interesting, Lifestyle. That's a poster right?

Was there for the Men's Fashion Week at MBS early this month.

http://www.lifestyle1881.com/Events/Fashion-week/1D7168/1235497311_Yoi7M-L-1.jpg



WHAT?! Is that real???? omg, its been so long since i last saw Singapore

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this is so cool, does it happen every night?

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its so stunning it brings a tear to my eye

this is so cool, does it happen every night?

If i'm not wrong, the show starts at 8pm every night :)

It does look like a star trex next generation movie...

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^^ Wow!!! I like this.. very nice..

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taken by myself

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^^ Great shot, though you forget to remove a pair of legs that does not seem to have any body!!:nuts:

ghost?

^^ hahaha:lol:

^^ oops hahaha i guess that is the panorama effects =p haha :lol:

LOUIS VUITTON CRYSTAL PAVILION
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ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM
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The Lion King 100,000th Guest
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Short movie showing MBS and downtown area.

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Rain Oculus at The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands Resort

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Short movie showing MBS and downtown area.

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Um, yeah OK, interesting continuity error in how he ends up in KL within a few seconds.

^^ yeah, still it was quite funny to see Singapore in a totally new light, although its a completely cheesy short. :P

^^Nice and short but seriously, a little too much for an ad. :lol:

Um, yeah OK, interesting continuity error in how he ends up in KL within a few seconds.

LOL, not only that, there are cross shots alternating between KL & Putrajaya in the car chase....

guys..i have a question about the roof of MBS
is it completed 100% ?

^^ By the way, the way you post the question is weird. Do you mean to ask "Is the roof completed"? If that is the case, it is complete.