Resorts World at Sentosa

Resorts World at Sentosa (Chinese: 圣淘沙名胜世界) is the name of the integrated resort in development stages on the island of Sentosa, off the southern coast of Singapore. The S$6 billion (US$3.6 billion) integrated resort is developed by Genting International, the overseas investment arm of the Genting Group. [ [http://www.resortsworldatsentosa.com/press/2007/press07nov2007.pdf) Resorts World at Sentosa | Singapore Resorts, Hotels and Casinos | Singapore Integrated Resorts (IR) ] ] Due to complete in early 2010, the mammoth resort will occupy over 49 hectares of land and will employ more than 10,000 people directly.

Features

Universal Studios Singapore

Universal Studios Singapore will be Southeast Asia's first and only Universal Studios theme park and it will feature 24 attractions, with 18 rides exclusively designed for the park, including a pair of duelling roller coasters where friends and siblings can “compete” on separate coasters that meet in near-collision moments. The park will be divided into six zones - including Superhero City, Egypt, New York, The Lost World and Hollywood. [ [http://www.resortsworldatsentosa.com/en_universalstudio.html Resorts World at Sentosa | Singapore Resorts, Hotels and Casinos | Singapore Integrated Resorts (IR) ] ]

Marine Life Park

Spanning 8 ha, the Marine Life Park will be the world's largest oceanarium [2007, October 9. Genting International partners Mark Burnett to produce TV programmes. Bernama Daily Malaysian News] , holding more than 20 million gallons of salt water habitats. It will be home to the whale sharks as well as over 700,000 fish of various sizes and colours. Visitors to the oceanarium will also be able to swim among whale sharks inside a 6.6 million gallon lagoon. [Hardy, A. 2006, October 17. Genting group to re-invest RM465m yearly in Sentosa resort. The Edge Daily]

The Marine Life Park aims to spur interest in marine science education, research and stewardship.

Maritime Xperiential Museum

The Maritime Xperiential Museum is the first in the region that celebrates the diversity and richness of Asia's maritime history. The museum will house a 360-degree multimedia theatre where visitors can trace the history of the maritime Silk Route from the 9th to the 19th century, through an interactive, multi-sensory process. [Sim, A. 2006, October 16. Genting bets on four world-class attractions. Business Times]

Equarius Water Park

The Equarius Water Park is a water theme park nestled under the canopy of Sentosa’s rainforest, with water rides integrated into the island’s natural tropical environment. Incorporating the latest water theme park technology, the Equarius Water Park will feature "Water Coaster", a water flume that winds through treetops and the jungle; "Snakes and Ladders" where water flows upwards; a surf pool that will offer a variety of wave types for surfers, and a specially designed water-based adventure zone. [Tor, C.L. (2006, October 17). Royal flush; $5.2-billion: Resorts World unveiled. TODAY)]

The Spa by Espa

The Spa by premier spa operator Espa [(2006, December 8). Resorts World at Sentosa to welcome visitors to Singapore by 2010 The Edge Financial Daily)] caters to a wide array of programmes spanning from physical to mental rejuvenation and recuperation from surgery, including lifestyle coaching, nutrition management, stress management, general health and fitness, post-operative rehabilitation, complementary therapies and thalassotherapy. [ [http://www.resortsworldatsentosa.com/press/2006/press16oct2006.pdf Resorts World at Sentosa | Singapore Resorts, Hotels and Casinos | Singapore Integrated Resorts (IR) ] ]

FestiveWalk

The FestiveWalk will feature flagship concept stores, luxurious dining, clubbing and non-gated entertainment, including roving acts and performances that feature lights, lasers, fire, water and special effects [.(2006, December 8).The winning elements in Genting's Resorts World at Sentosa. Channel NewsAsia]

Hotels

Six world-class hotels offer a total of 1,840 rooms for accommodation. [Sim, A. (2008, April 9). Hard Rock Hotel contract awarded. Business Times] Each hotel is designed with a different theme, catering to both the leisure and business visitors [http://app.stb.gov.sg/Data/news/1/3ba9af181751761d3b387f74ded2d783/Factsheet%20-%20Resorts%20World.doc]

Hotel Michael

Boutique accommodation, Hotel Michael, pays tribute to Michael Graves and his team, the principal architect for Resorts World at Sentosa. [Tor, C.L. 2006, October 2 Genting's 'lyrical' offering; Bidder pulls in designer Michael Graves to design Sentosa IR boutique hotel. TODAY] Everything in Hotel Michael from crockery to linen, armchair to architecture, will be designed by Michael Graves and his team.

Festive Hotel

Located next to the posh Maxims Residences and bustling Festive Walk, Festive Hotel is for those who want to be in the thick of action. [ [http://www.resortsworldatsentosa.com/en_hotelfestive.html Resorts World at Sentosa | Singapore Resorts, Hotels and Casinos | Singapore Integrated Resorts (IR) ] ]

Maxims Residences

Maxims Residences is an all-suite hotel with magnificent views of Singapore’s Southern waterfront. The casino is located beneath Maxims Residences. Maxims offers an experience of the true glamour of a casino resort. [http://www.resortsworldatsentosa.com/en_hotelmaxims.html Resorts World at Sentosa | Singapore Resorts, Hotels and Casinos | Singapore Integrated Resorts (IR) ] ]

Hard Rock Hotel

Hard Rock Hotel is for the hip and young, and the young at heart. The site of conference facilities that include 22 meeting rooms, a 1,600-seat plenary hall and one of Asia’s largest ballrooms with seating for 7,300 delegates theatre style. [Wong, S.Y. (2008, April 8). Construction of S'pore's first Hard Rock Hotel to start in May. Channel NewsAsia]

Equarius Hotel

Equarius Hotel, near the Equarius Water Park, is for nature lovers and families, it is set near the verdant lushness of one of the most pristine pieces of tropical forests in Singapore. [ [http://www.resortsworldatsentosa.com/en_hotelequarius.html Resorts World at Sentosa | Singapore Resorts, Hotels and Casinos | Singapore Integrated Resorts (IR) ] ]

Espa Villas

A collection of more than 30 luxurious rustic villas floating on a lagoon, guests at Espa Villas can see dolphins at play and catch the golden sunset. [Tor, C.L. (2006, October 17). Royal flush; $5.2-billion: Resorts World unveiled. TODAY]

Casino

The casino, capped, at 15,000 sqm by regulation, will be located beneath Maxims Residences.

Design

The resort was designed primarily by American architect, Michael Graves. [Boo, K. (2006, December 10). Genting plays it smart & sleek the second time around. Straits Times]

Transportation

When the resort is opened in 2010, visitors can alight at the Waterfront Monorail Station on the Sentosa Express, which connects directly to HarbourFront MRT Station and VivoCity on mainland Singapore. [ [http://www.sentosa.com.sg/useful_info/getting_to.html Welcome to Sentosa ] ]

ee also

* Universal Studios Singapore
* Sentosa
* Integrated Resort
* Marina Bay Sands
* Singapore

References

External links

* [http://www.resortsworldatsentosa.com/ Official website]