Las Vegas Sands breaks ground on new ultra-luxury development in Singapore
The groundbreaking ceremony marked a milestone moment for the upcoming US$8 billion tourism game changer
On 15 July 2025, Las Vegas Sands began a new chapter in Singapore with a momentous milestone – the groundbreaking of its new US$8 billion ultra-luxurious resort and entertainment destination, set to expand its regional footprint and strengthen its commitment to the Republic’s future.
The occasion, attended by over 220 distinguished guests, was officiated by Singapore’s Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong; Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu; and Las Vegas Sands co-founder Dr. Miriam Adelson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Goldstein, and President and Chief Operating Officer Patrick Dumont.
When completed, the new development is set to redefine industry standards further and push boundaries in the realms of luxury tourism, hospitality and entertainment, curating the finest and most exclusive suite of experiences for travellers.
Highlights of the upcoming destination
The envisioned waterfront with Las Vegas Sands’ new ultra-luxury development featuring a 55-storey hotel tower and podium with 15,000-seat arena situated adjacent to the existing Marina Bay Sands. (Image courtesy of Safdie Architects)
The pioneering project will feature a soaring 570-suite luxury hotel tower capped with signature rooftop and dining experiences, luxury retail boutiques, gaming, holistic spa and wellness amenities, and approximately 200,000 square feet of premium meeting space. A purpose-built 15,000-seat arena situated against the stunning backdrop of Marina Bay aims to enhance the live entertainment scene in Asia.
The soaring new hotel tower will be crowned by the revolutionary Skyloop highlighting the distinct design of its twin wings (Image courtesy of Safdie Architects)
Proving to be another extraordinary feat of engineering, the new property is being designed by the acclaimed Safdie Architects, led by Moshe Safdie—the visionary firm behind Marina Bay Sands’ world-renowned design. Rotated at a 45-degree angle to frame panoramic views of both Marina Bay and the Singapore Strait, the 55-storey hotel tower rises with its twin wings curving outward as they ascend toward the sky.
The crowning achievement of the hotel tower is the revolutionary 76,000-square-foot Skyloop—a breathtaking haven that intuitively combines both elevated public and private spaces. As a counterpart to the iconic Sands SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands, the Skyloop’s form is defined by overlapping elliptical volumes that spiral in opposing directions, giving the tower an overall dynamic quality, and affording 360-degree views. The lower Skyloop interweaves several points of public access, including an observatory, destination restaurants and lush rooftop gardens. Above, hotel guests can enjoy secluded experiences: private cabanas, infinity-edge pools and shading palms. There will also be a cantilevered wellness terrace that is designed for yoga, arts and specialty events.
The podium will house three levels of premium MICE space and an arena designed to host the highest calibre live entertainment events. (Image courtesy of Safdie Architects)
Situated adjacent to the hotel tower, the podium serves as a bustling hotspot for business, entertainment and cultural exchange.
At its core is a 15,000-seat state-of-the-art arena helmed by global design firm Populous—responsible for some of the world’s most recognisable entertainment venues, including the Sphere in Las Vegas and the O2 Arena in London. Specially designed to host the highest calibre of regional and international touring acts, concerts and large-scale live events, the venue will be optimised for unparalleled acoustics, sightlines and production flexibility.
Distinguished guests with a 3D model of the new development L to R: Las Vegas Sands President and Chief Operating Officer Patrick Dumont, Las Vegas Sands co-founder Dr. Miriam Adelson, Singapore's Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu, Las Vegas Sands Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Goldstein, and Las Vegas Sands Executive Vice President of Asia Operations Grant Chum
On the new development, Mr. Patrick Dumont, President and Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands, said: “We are proud of the transformative impact that Marina Bay Sands has had and are highly optimistic about building on this strong foundation. Our new development will raise the bar and redefine the ultra-luxury hospitality realm on a global scale, fuelling further growth of high-value tourism while our state-of-the-art arena will attract the world’s most popular performers and usher in a new era of live entertainment in the region. We look forward to forging a new chapter together and continuing to contribute meaningfully to Singapore’s future success.”
Over 220 distinguished guests gathered for the once-in-a-lifetime occasion to witness history in the making. Hear from them as they share what they look forward to most in this visionary new development.
