MBS expansion, including new fourth tower, set for completion by July 2029

Marina Bay Sands (MBS) will start full-scale construction of its expansion which includes a fourth tower and a 15,000-seat entertainment arena by July 2025, as the multibillion-dollar project enters the final phase of design improvements.

- Joyce Lim

Construction is targeted to be completed by July 2029, MBS said in a statement on April 5.

The latest artist's impression released by the integrated resort showed the entertainment arena positioned between its existing property and the fourth tower. The arena, which MBS hopes will "help attract top entertainers from Asia and around the world", will also have a more open frontage.

Previously, the upcoming fourth tower was positioned next to the existing property, with the arena farther away.

The expansion is designed by Safdie Architects, the firm behind the existing property, led by architect Moshe Safdie.

It will include a luxury hotel tower with a sky roof, the entertainment arena and an additional premium meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (Mice) space, as well as new food and beverage and nightlife offerings, said MBS.

Mr Patrick Dumont, president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands, the parent company of MBS, said: "The all-suite hotel tower will set new standards of hospitality, the state-of-the-art arena will help attract the highest-caliber global entertainment events and artistes, and the additional convention and exhibition space will extend the success of Singapore as a leading Mice destination."

He also highlighted the development's potential to drive tourism growth for Singapore.