That's not all! part two

Marina Bay Sands will house the first casino in Singapore, in development stages by one of the biggest gaming companies, Las Vegas Sands, at Marina South in Central Singapore.

The total cost of the development is placed at S$8.0 billion.

Marina Bay Sands will feature three 55 storey hotel towers. The three towers will be linked by a 1 hectare sky terrace. In front of the three towers will be a Theatre Block, a Convention and Exhibition Facilities Block, as well as the Casino Block, which will have up to 1 000 gaming tables and 1 400 slot machines. Its roof will be retractable, providing a waterfall through the roof of collected rainwater when closed in the day and treating audiences to laser shows when opened at night. The Art-Science Museum will be ready by early-2010.

The Marina Bay Sands will be a MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) destination unlike any other, a winning combination of flexible convention and exhibition amenities, providing luxury hotels, world-class entertainment and dining, convenience and networking opportunities for international delegates.

Situated in central Singapore makes for easy access into the city's Central Business District, as well as numerous other hotels. The exhibition and convention facilities will house

•a modern exhibition hall which can host approximately 2,000 exhibition booths;

•a flexible Convention Centre comprising 250 meeting rooms with capacity for over 45,000 delegates; and

•a majestic grand ballroom of more than 8,000 square meters with a seating capacity for 6,600 persons for a banquet, 7,000 persons for a stage performance, or 11,000 persons for an auditorium-style lecture.

The Museum’s lotus-inspired design lends an iconic presence to Singapore’s waterfront and is a symbolic gesture of welcome to guests from all over the world. Visitors will be inspired by the blockbuster exhibitions from around the world.

The museum’s unique roof is specially designed to channel rainwater through the centre atrium of the building as a waterfall. At night, the same roof transforms into an amphitheatre, enthralling audiences with great light and laser shows and fireworks with the city in the background.

With all these exciting surprises waiting for you next year, how can you possibly pass up the chance to visit Singapore? Visit Singapore now!