Singapore’s most iconic landmark is getting a major upgrade with all-suite rooms and a next-level rooftop experience.
Few buildings are as closely tied to a city skyline as Marina Bay Sands is to Singapore. Since opening in 2010, the integrated resort has become one of the most recognisable hospitality landmarks in the world, thanks to its three-tower silhouette, headline-making infinity pool and commanding position over Marina Bay. Now, the property is preparing for its next act, with a major expansion that will bring a new fourth tower to the waterfront.
Currently referred to as IR2, the new development is being positioned as an ultra-luxury resort destination in its own right. Rather than extending the original structure, the new tower will rise separately beside the existing complex, allowing Marina Bay Sands to grow without compromising the design that made it famous. It will be designed by Safdie Architects, the studio behind the original resort, with the new hotel tower set at 55 storeys and rotated to capture views across Marina Bay and the Singapore Strait.
Inside, the focus is firmly on exclusivity. The hotel will feature 570 suites, with no standard guestrooms in sight. That move signals a sharper push into the ultra-luxury market, offering a more elevated stay for high-spending leisure and business travellers. The new property will also add lifestyle and wellness amenities, destination dining, nightlife and luxury retail, further strengthening Marina Bay Sands as more than just a hotel, but a complete entertainment and hospitality ecosystem.
One of the most eye-catching additions will be the Skyloop, a 76,000-square-foot rooftop experience that serves as the tower’s defining architectural feature. Unlike the original Sands SkyPark, this new rooftop will unfold across overlapping levels, blending private and public spaces into one sculptural design. Expect infinity-edge pools, private cabanas, restaurants, lush gardens, an observatory, and panoramic views stretching across the city and out towards the sea. It is the kind of statement feature designed not just for guests, but for the skyline itself.
The wider expansion goes well beyond the hotel. Plans also include a 15,000-seat arena that aims to raise the bar for live entertainment in Asia, alongside approximately 200,000 square feet of premium MICE space for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. In other words, this is not simply a new tower, but a long-term investment in Singapore’s tourism, events and hospitality sectors.
The project is led by Las Vegas Sands, and construction officially began in July 2025, with completion expected by June 2030 and an official opening currently targeted for January 2031, subject to government approval. It may still be a few years away, but Marina Bay Sands is doubling down on the scale, spectacle, and luxury that made it a global icon in the first place.
Where: Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore
Contact: www.marinabaysands.com