Marina Bay Sands
Marina Bay Sands · Marina Bay, Singapore
Three legs holding up a 'ship in the sky': the Lion City skyline's futurist manifesto
Know before you go
- Never bring chewing gum into the country (it's prohibited except dental or medicinal gum approved by the Health Sciences Authority)
- e-cigarettes are completely illegal in Singapore, and bringing them in even for personal use is illegal
- don't litter (heavy fines)
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Culture
Culture & customs
Background
A 57-storey integrated resort completed in 2010, its SkyPark infinity pool suspended 200 m in the air, with views over the whole of Marina Bay from the ship's bow. At night the 'Spectra' light and water show lights up the bay, with the Sands and the Merlion facing each other across the water — a monument to Singapore's ambition from fishing village to global financial centre, and the most luxurious footnote to the 'Garden City'.
Local customs
- Singapore's laws are very strict: smoke-free zones are extensive in public places, and littering and spitting carry heavy fines
- you must be 21 and carry your passport to enter the casino
- queuing and punctuality are basic courtesy.
Religion & beliefs
- Many religions coexist in harmony (Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism)
- Marina Bay Sands itself has no religious character
- follow each religious site's own etiquette when visiting.
Etiquette
Etiquette & taboos
Rules that apply here
Singapore: chewing gum, e-cigarettes and littering
- Clear chewing gum out of your luggage before arrival (except medical and dental gum approved by the Health Sciences Authority)
- Put rubbish in the bin
- Carrying or using e-cigarettes; bringing them in for personal use is also illegal
- Littering
E-cigarettes are completely illegal; police can fine you on the spot for littering.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Singapore travel advice
Don’t DON'T
- Never bring chewing gum into the country (it's prohibited except dental or medicinal gum approved by the Health Sciences Authority)
- e-cigarettes are completely illegal in Singapore, and bringing them in even for personal use is illegal
- don't litter (heavy fines)
- don't smoke in smoke-free areas
- don't be disrespectful towards the national flag or anthem.
Locals appreciate DO
- Singaporeans appreciate law-abiding, orderly visitors
- sharing tables at hawker centres and trying chilli crab and bak kut teh will mark you out as someone who 'knows their stuff'.
Plan your visit
Practical info
| Best time | Summer all year; a little more rain November–January |
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Travel tips
- It's summer all year, with a little more rain in the November–January monsoon. The SkyPark observation deck requires a ticket (about SGD 32), and hotel guests can use the infinity pool free
- the light show runs twice nightly (20:00 / 21:00, with an extra show at weekends) and is free
- go up at dusk to watch sunset turn into the night view.
Eat nearby
What to eat nearby
Must-try
- Hainanese chicken rice
- Laksa
- Chilli crab
Hainanese chicken rice, laksa (spicy coconut noodle soup), chilli crab, satay, kaya toast with soft-boiled eggs
| Where to eat | The food court in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, around Marina Bay; back to Maxwell Food Centre in Chinatown for cheaper versions |
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| Dining etiquette | Return your tray after eating at hawker centres (it's the law); reserving seats with a tissue packet ('chope') is a local custom — don't move others' tissues; halal stalls carry the MUIS logo |
| Typical price per person | In the Marina Bay Sands area SGD 25–50 ≈ CNY 138–275, at hawker centres SGD 8–15 ≈ CNY 44–83 |
| Tips | Eat at Marina Bay Sands for the views and at hawker centres for authentic hawker food — plan them separately. |
Prices are typical rates as of October 2026, not exact quotes; CNY equivalents are approximate where exchange rates fluctuate.
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Photos
Photos
Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sources & verification notes
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore AIP GEN 1.3: prohibited imports
UK Foreign Office: Singapore travel advice — local laws
Compiled from Marina Bay Sands official ticketing information
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