Resorts World
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Resorts World is the working name for an integrated resort in development stages for the island of Sentosa, off the coast of Singapore. The S$5.2 billion dollar integrated resort is currently being planned by Genting International and Star Cruises, who hold a 60% and 40% stake in the project, respectively. The 49 hectare integrated resort will cost 600 milion singapore dollars solely for land, and S$1.6 billion just on a Universal Studios theme park called Universal Studios Singapore.
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[edit] Features
- Universal Studios theme park with 22 attractions and a "live" studio
- Equarius water park
- The world's largest oceanarium, containing over 700 gallons of water
- The Asian Maritime Museum, featuring interactive exhibits highlighting the history of the oceanic Silk Road of the past.
- A fully integrated wellness spa
- A world-class Genting casino, Singapore's second.
- An 8-hectare Quest Marine Life Park with snorkeling experiences, as well as the chance to swim with captive Whale Sharks and cage-dive in a tank of Tiger Sharks.
- FestiveWalk, an ocean-fronted experimental retail development facing Vivocity, including a daily pyrotechnics show.
- Six world-class hotels
[edit] Design
The resort was designed primarily by famous American architect, Michael Graves, although portions were developed by firms such as Ralph Applebaum Associates and Forrec Limited.
[edit] Transportation
Resorts World Sentosa will be dirctly connected to public transportation in Singapore through Waterfront Monorail Station on the Sentosa Express, which connects directly to HarbourFront MRT Station and VivoCity
