Singapore/Marina Bay

Marina Bay is Singapore's newest neighborhood, created on reclaimed land just east of Singapore/Riverside|Riverside. It includes the areas east of Shenton Way and Esplanade Dr.

Singapore/Marina Bay Halal Travel Guide

The label "Marina Bay" is a little fuzzy. Technically, it's the body of water created by reclaiming land around the mouth of the Singapore River and blocked off from the sea by the Marina Barrage, but Singaporeans used to associate the name "Marina" with the Marina Plaza shopping mall and the many hotel developments around it on the north shore of the river. The half to the south of the river, or Marina South, was mostly unused reclaimed land until the government targeted it as Singapore's new downtown hub, turning it into the core of Singapore's urban transformation efforts. Now its centrepiece and the Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino, dominates the city skyline while sharing the spotlight with the super trees of Gardens by the Bay. With many more upcoming developments planned, Marina Bay is now truly the focal point in any visitor's itinerary: mixing business, shopping, entertainment and culture in one accessible neighborhood.

Travel to Singapore/Marina Bay

Transport to Marina Bay is organised.

The northern half is best accessed through the Circle MRT Line, with stations at Esplanade (for Suntec City) and Promenade (for Suntec City and Millenia Walk, also on the Downtown Line). Alternatively, you can walk for roughly 15 minutes through the underground (and air-conditioned) CityLink shopping mall from Raffles City (located at the City Hall MRT station where the North-South and East-West lines intersect).

If you wish to head to Merlion Park, a many towns option would be to walk through an air-conditioned linkway within the Fullerton Hotel complex (located near Raffles Place) towards the Bay.

The southern half, i.e. Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay, is best accessed through the Downtown MRT Line, with stations at Bayfront (for Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay), and Downtown for Lau Pa Saturday and the Financial District.

From the airport, Marina Bay Sands Hotel guests can use a shuttle bus for $ 9.

The Marina Bay Cruise Centre is a direct gateway into the heart of Singapore, serving as the docking point for some of the world's largest cruise ships. To get to/fro the Cruise Center, you can use the North-South Line at the Marina South Pier station.

How to get around in Singapore/Marina Bay

Suntec City, Marina Plaza, Millenia Walk and the Esplanade in the north are all conveniently linked, either by underground malls or covered walkways. If you don't mind a bit of a walk and the Marina Bay Sands can be visited from the northern half by walking south on the Helix Bridge, which has several viewing platforms overlooking the bay.

What to see in Singapore/Marina Bay

Marina Bay Sands

Marina_Bay_Sands_in_the_evening_-_20101120 - Marina Bay Sands in the evening

Marina Bay Sands hosts a slew of attractions. The easiest on your wallet would be to simply sit and enjoy the view of Shenton Way and the Esplanade from the foreshore, which are great in the day, but even more spectacular at night.

• Sands SkyPark - Singapore's single most dramatic landmark and the SkyPark defies gravity, perched 55 stories above the ground like a surfboard on top of the three hotel towers. Views aside, for time being there's not much bang for your buck though: the swimmingpool is open to guests only. The alternative to paying the entry fee is to visit the restaurants (see #Eat|Eat) for lunch, which will set you back around $50, but you can freely explore the SkyPark afterwards. The SkyPark consists of one very long infinity pool, 3 heated Jacuzzis, a mini Chocolates and of course the two high-end restaurants.

• ArtScience Museum - ArtScience Museum is part of the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort and is the world's first ArtScience museum as well as the largest private museum in Singapore. It hosts mainly international travelling exhibitions. The current permanent exhibition, Future World, is billed as "Where Art Meets Science", invites visitors to enter a futuristic world of high-tech interactive artworks and immerse themselves in a world of art, science, magic and metaphor through a collection of cutting-edge digital installations.

• Light and Water Show - Spectra | A light and water show lasting for 15 minutes every night at designated times. May be dazzling or cheesy depending on your perspective. Can also be seen from across the bay, which holds different vantage views.

Gardens and parks

Supertree_Grove,_Gardens_by_the_Bay,_Singapore_-_20120617-02 - Supertrees in Gardens by the Bay

Marina Bay adds a whole lot of greenery back to the city, all brought in and replanted. Some trees in the Gardens by the Bay are hundreds of years old, and some even date back a millennium.

• Gardens by the Bay - The free outdoor gardens are themed around plants important to Singapore history and culture. Super trees tower over the rest of the gardens, built to mimic real-life trees using technology such as solar cells. The gardens also has a few event venues like the Meadow.

• Conservatory complex - The gardens houses two cooled conservatories; the Flower Dome simulating a dry-climate area and the Cloud Forest for more tropical highlands plants.

• OCBC Skyway - Two of the larger super trees are linked by a skyway, giving visitors a 50 m view off the ground.

• OCBC Garden Rhapsody - Light shows at night. The supertrees get illuminated.

• Marina Barrage - Provides an educational look at the inner workings of a reservoir and the move towards environmental sustainability. The rooftop garden offers stunning views of the Marina Bay skyline, and you'll see some intrepid kite flyers taking advantage of the breeze.

The Marina South Pier offers a few ferry services out of the city to the Singapore/Sentosa#Southern Islands|Southern Islands of Kusu and St. John. The journey is probably more remarkable than the destinations.

• Southern Islands Ferry - The ferry will loop from Marina South Pier via Street John's to Kusu. The timings give you a few hours on Kusu, depending on which service is taken, which is plenty for seeing the sights.

• Singapore Maritime Gallery - Located at the same building as the ferry terminal, this exhibition showcases the Singapore shipping industry.

• Red Dot Design Museum - In October 2017 and the Red Dot Design Museum moved to the present location along the Marina Bay. The museum presents the world’s largest exhibition of contemporary design. Every one of these exhibits is a winner of the international Red Dot Design Award, one of the world’s leading and largest design competitions. It features a design shop and a design cafe café. Here, you can buy carefully curated design objects from around the world and also the best designs produced by Singapore designers. The cafe bar also featured unique highly "instagramable" design food, craft gourmet coffee and tea.

Best things to do in Singapore/Marina Bay

Marina-bay-at_night_singapore-May_1_2009 - The Esplanade at Night

• Esplanade Theatres on the Bay - Singapore's equivalent of Sydney's famous Opera House, except that the two-lobed spiky Singaporean version deliberately bears a striking resemblance to the durian, a tropical fruit related to the jackfruit which is notorious for its sharp odour. Opera, dance, classical concerts and similar entertainment is offered daily. Prices for the main entertainment start from $20-30 for poor seats, up to over a $100 for good ones. For the traveller on a budget and there are usually free productions on the outdoor riverside stage on weekends. Head up to the rooftop for alternate views of the Marina Bay area.

• Singapore Flyer - Singapore's newest tourist trap, this 150 m tall observation wheel modelled on the London Eye is no less than the world's tallest. One rotation takes about 30 minutes, and for an extra $36 you can sip on a cocktail while admiring the views, but expect to share your capsule with as many as 28 people unless you stump up a cool $1,000 for a private ride. Discounts are widely available, grab a brochure from any tourist information counter.

Events

• Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix - The Singapore Grand Prix is a motor race, currently on the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship. The first race held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit was the 15th round of the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship. It was also the first, and thus far only, nighttime event in Formula One history. Night races are held in September, in conjunction with a comprehensive entertainment schedule. Officially known as the Grand Prix Season Singapore and the lead-up to the final race will include parties, race-themed events, music concerts, exhibitions, and dining and shopping .

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Singapore/Marina Bay

• Millenia Walk - Upscale mall known for housing Singapore's best collection of luxury watch retailers.

• Suntec City - At the northeastern edge of the CBD is Singapore's 2nd largest shopping mall, featuring the Fountain of Wealth, reputedly the world's largest fountain. If connecting to the Circle Line is inconvenient and the other way in is to take the MRT to City Hall and then follow the signs in the underground CityLink mall, a 15 min air-conditioned walk.

• The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands - The Sands' shopping mall, chock full of expensive brands geared at stripping jackpot winners of their earnings, plus a dinky little canal where you can go for a spin in a sampan boat at $10/person.

Halal Restaurants in Singapore/Marina Bay

To be updated

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As the glitzy new waterfront of Singapore, Marina Bay accommodation is all made up of high-end hotels, most of which boast expansive city and water views. Cheaper hotels will be found in neighbouring neighborhoods. The area is particularly busy during the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix in September, with many booking hotel rooms to be right in the middle of the races. Bayfront Ave will be closed, so traffic to the Marina Bay Sands will be limited through the south end. The Helix Bridge will also be closed during the race weekend (except for those with Zone 1 tickets), making it more difficult to get around.

Marina_bay_sands_skypark - The Marina Bay Sands Skypark and Infinity Pool

• [https://+Centennial&hotelId=361695&&.Zz0c99d3715fee4f43b57a23e-206204 Conrad Centennial | Impeccably tasteful hotel, next to Suntec City, but a bit far from the MRT. Very good value.

• [https://+Bay+Sands&hotelId=361687&&.Zz23ac83c333144c9ab687e6 b-206204 Marina Bay Sands | The three "card decks" of the Marina Bay Sands will house nearly 2,500 rooms offering some of the best views in the city. The other advantage to staying here, is access to the infinity edge pools atop the SkyPark.

• [https://+Pacific+Singapore&hotelId=361722&&.Zz275a98832835436 b9c53d6c-206204 Pan Pacific Singapore - The iconic Pan Pacific Singapore has reopened after a major refurbishment of its rooms. Free in-room wireless and wired internet. Its Cantonese restaurant, Hai Tien Lo is famed for its great service and ambience. Marina Bay Sands entertainment complex is easily accessible via the "Helix Bridge".

• [https://+Ritz-Carlton%2C+Millenia+Singapore&hotelId=285334&&.Zz9826a414e07244678afcde0-206204 Ritz-Carlton Millenia | Modern and impeccably stylish, with fantastic full-wall skyline views, even from the bathroom, for rooms on the Marina Bay side. (Don't worry, it's one-way glass.) All rooms are large and equipped with frills like a pillow in the bathtub. Gym, spa, swimmingpool and a popular Sunday champagne brunch. Recommended.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Singapore/Marina Bay

• Head eastwards to Singapore/Riverside|Riverside for its historic buildings or bigger Halal dining, or north to Singapore/Bugis|Bugis for street shopping. Both are within walkable distance with frequent breaks, although the MRT may be a more comfortable ride, especially from Marina Bay Sands. You can also take bus 133 if you are heading from Marina Bay Sands to Bugis.

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