The winds of change in Singapore have buffeted Marina Bay the hardest, but the results have been pretty amazing. From its days as an overgrown parcel of reclaimed land flanking the Singapore River’s outlet into the sea, the area has been rapidly transformed into Singapore’s most modern business and pleasure district. The skyline, once flat and unremarkable, now boasts highlights like the Marina Bay Sands hotel, Singapore Flyer Ferris wheel, and SuperTree Grove in the Gardens by the Bay.
So what’s in it for you? Plenty, actually, since the area’s many new (and a fair bit of old) attractions will keep you occupied while you visit, with a wide selection of dining, entertainment, shopping, and culture, all easily accessible by taxi, bus, and MRT—train riders armed with Singapore’s EZ-Link card can reach Marina Bay and its environs through the following MRT stations: Raffles Place (NS26/EW14), City Hall (NS25/EW13) Marina Bay (NS27/CE2/TS20), Bayfront MRT Station (CE1/DT16), Promenade MRT Station (CC4/DT15), and Esplanade MRT Station (CC3).
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Get Some Retail Therapy
If you're in need of some serious retail therapy—and come on, aren't we all?—head straight to The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, where you'll find familiar names like Adidas, Bath & Body Works, Pandora, and Zara, as well as luxury brands like Armani Exchange, Burberry, BVLGARI, Cartier, Christian Louboutin, Gucci, FENDI, Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Michael Kors, Prada, Versace, and Tiffany & Co., among others.
If shopping is going to be a major theme of your trip to Singapore, bring along an extra suitcase or pack a foldable tote bag to use as a carry on in case you get carried away. But hey, a few new outfits and accessories never hurt anyone, right? At least you'll think of your time in Singapore whenever you wear them.
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