19 Popular Things To Do In Marina Bay Singapore (6 & 12 Must Go)

Though Marina Bay is known as the most visited tourist attraction, we can’t deny that it lives up to visitor’s expectations, including locals.

To help you plan out your itinerary, we’ve curated a list of the best things to do in Marina Bay!

If you have more than one day to spare, start things off with the first thing from our list:

1. Stay One Night At The Iconic Marina Bay Sands Hotel
2. Try Your Luck At Marina Bay Sands Casino
3. Begin A Shopping Spree At The Shoppes
4. Dine At Bread Street Kitchen By Gordon Ramsay
5. Paint Art With Your Feet On A Digital Light Canvas
6. Enjoy A Scenic View From Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
7. Watch The Spectra Light & Water Show
8. Stroll Around Gardens By The Bay
9. Take Pictures At The Merlion

19 Best Things To Do In Marina Bay Singapore

1. Stay One Night At The Iconic Marina Bay Sands Hotel

When you are in this part of the town, visiting Marina Bay Sands is one of the top things to do in Marina Bay.

If you’re looking to experience a luxurious hotel, book a night at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel! The best part about being a hotel guest? You get to enjoy the infinity pool!

Highlights:

• Exclusive deals and discounts when you shop & dine at Marina Bay Sands
• Unlimited access to the rooftop infinity pool

Tip: It’s cheaper if you book a room directly from their website here.

2. Try Your Luck At Marina Bay Sands Casino

While you’re staying at the hotel, make sure not to miss the casino!

Even if you’re not there to spend money, watch other players place their bets on over 600 table games and more than 1,500 slot games!

Featuring a chandelier consisting of over 130,000 Swarovski crystals, this attraction is something that you should include in your list of things to do in Marina Bay Sands!

Reminder: The dress code is smart casual.

3. Begin A Shopping Spree At The Shoppes

Another iconic highlight in Marina Bay Sands, The Shoppes features high-end luxury brands such as Chanel, Gucci and more!

Feeling hungry while walking from store to store? There are plenty of dining options to choose from too!

Highlights:

• An indoor canal where you can ride the Venetian gondola on a sampan

Recommended Restaurants:

• DC Comics Super Heroes Café
• CUT by Wolfgang Puck
• Waku Ghin

Reminder: Take note the majority of the shop and dining options in this mall are slightly pricey.

4. Dine At Bread Street Kitchen By Gordon Ramsay

I’m sure all of you have heard of the famous chef Gordon Ramsay, known for his wittiness, and also his amazing cooking skills.

A dining experience worth visiting for the delicious British cuisine while walking around The Shoppes.

Recommended Menu Items:

• Fish & Chips
• Cocktails
• Beef Wellington
• Japanese Wagyu

5. Paint Art With Your Feet On A Digital Light Canvas

What do we mean by painting art with your feet? Walk on the LED floor that follows your footsteps and movement!

You can also create special effects on the light installation hanging on the ceiling in the middle by scanning a QR code using your smartphone.

Highlights:

• Creating a personalized message to be displayed on the LED floor
• Set off virtual fireworks on the light installation by using your phone
• Create calligraphic art with your feet

Tip: Visit from Sunday to Thursday where there’s a lesser crowd.

6. Enjoy A Scenic View From Marina Bay Sands SkyPark

The iconic observation deck is something that you can’t miss out when looking for things to do in Marina Bay Sands!

Stand at the top of the Marina Bay Sands hotel from the 57^th floor and take in the view of Gardens By The Bay and more.

Tip: Drop by around the evening just before the sunset, it’ll be a beautiful view from above.

7. Watch The Spectra Light & Water Show

End your night at the Marina Bay Sands by watching the Spectra Light & Water show, featuring coloured lasers and visual projections shooting across the waters.

Visitors can hear an orchestral soundtrack too, but only if you’re close by. You could, however, see the show from almost anywhere near Marina Bay Sands.

8. Stroll Around Gardens By The Bay

Now that you’ve covered everything at Marina Bay Sands, it’s time to discover the other awesome things to do in Marina Bay!

This park features many man-made tree-like structures called Supertree Grove, that are as high as 50m!Highlights:

• Flower Dome – a glass greenhouse filled with flowers and plants
• Cloud Forest – observe the 35m man-made waterfall
• Daily Light Show – a free show only at 7:45pm & 8:45pm
• OCBS Skyway – a walkway 22m above the ground

Tip: The best time to visit would be at night to view the colourful lights.

9. Take Pictures At The Merlion

You may think Merlion is simply just a statue, but this mermaid-half lion sculpture is Singapore’s national icon.

There’s also a park where visitors could sit down and relax after a tiring day.

Take quirky pictures together with the water sprouting out of the mouth, something most visitors do!

Tip: Visit at night to get an amazing view of the Marina.

10. View Interesting Art Displayed In The ArtScience Museum

The building itself could pull the attention of any visitor!

Shaped as a lotus flower, take a look at more than 20 galleries featuring creative and historical art pieces in Singapore.

Highlights:

• Interactive artworks where art combines with science
• Flutter of Butterflies where butterflies appear on the bodies

11. Take A ‘Swim’ At South Beach Singapore

Though the name has the word ‘beach’, the South Beach is not a beach!

Marina Bay Sands isn’t the only place for swimming pools and shopaholics.

From authentic coffee shops to fine dining restaurant, South Beach has it all!

Highlights:

• The JW Marriot Hotel – a hotel with 2 swimming pools, a spa & fitness centre
• South Beach Avenue – a luxury shopping mall to shop & dine

12. Dine With Breath-taking Sky Views At LeVeL33

Looking for the best fine-dining experience?

At LeVeL33, enjoy the best views of Marina Bay while eating classy fine-dining meals.

Highlights:
A few dishes that you must-try are:

• Garden Greens Tart
• Seabass
• Hokkaido scallops

Not to mention the classic beers such as Blond Lager, Wheat Beer and more.

Tip: Dine at the terrace area for a panoramic view of Marina Bay.

13. Go Gift Shopping At The Planet Traveller

Aside from travel items, there are many gifts and souvenirs you could buy for your friends and family.

Premium brands including Bellroy and Moleskin can also be found here, along with many other classic brands.

Highlights:

• Water bottles with unique designs
• Moleskin planner and notebooks
• Bellroy wallets and cardholders

14. Walk Along The Helix Bridge

Take a walk on the Helix Bridge, shaped like a DNA strand (Helix) while taking in the views of Marina Bay.

Of course, this bridge serves a function aside from being uniquely designed. You could take this bridge from the Esplanade to Marina Bay Sands.

Tip: Stroll on this bridge at night to view the beautiful coloured lights.

15. Be A Pilot For A Day At Flight Experience Singapore

Ever wanted to know how it feels like being in the cockpit of a real aeroplane?

Here at Flight Experience Singapore, you could experience a flight simulation including taking off and landing!

Highlights:

• Boeing 737 Flight Simulator
• VR (Virtual Reality) Military Jet Experience

16. Go On A Ferris Wheel, The Singapore Flyer

Being the top things to do in Marina Bay, tourists and locals are flocking over to Marina Bay just to get a chance to sit on this giant Ferris wheel!

Aside from the Ferris wheel, there are also other activities you could do at the Singapore flyer.

Highlights:

• Whimsical Reality Show by Ah Guo
• XD Theatre – a 6D motion ride
• Dine on the Ferris wheel – more details here

17. Catch Music Shows Or View Art At Esplanade Theatres

When it comes to watching theatre plays or live concerts, the Esplanade is the best spot for international and local performances.

Though that’s not all, aside from music, there are many art exhibitions showcasing various art pieces.

Highlights:

• Outdoor Theatre – regular live performances
• Concert Hall – orchestra, rock concerts and more
• Theatre Studio – for theatres dance performances
• Jendela – visual arts exhibition

18. Go On A Food Feast At Makansutra Gluttons Bay

Eating delicious meals is one of the best things to do in Marina Bay, or anywhere in Singapore!

If you’re tired of all the expensive fine dining food, head over to Makansutra Gluttons Bay for affordable Asian food stalls scattered all across the street.

Recommended Food:

• Chilli Crab from Rong Guang
• Chicken Wing & Carrot Cake from Huat Huat BBQ

19. Try A Ship Simulation At Singapore Maritime Gallery

Learn about the history of Singapore marines back in the days.

Though the interactive exhibits are more tailored to children and kids, adults could learn a thing or two from them as well.

Highlights:

• The ship bridge simulator where you can be a ship captain and dock ships
• Interactive exhibits of ships including AR scanners
• Experience walking in a 20-foot container

 
We hope with our list, you’ll get to have an unforgettable experience in Marina Bay with your loved ones.

Of course, don’t leave without taking pictures of the many photogenic places around Marina Bay!