Sunday, December 8, 2013

Asia Square completed

Westin Singapore opens at the Central Business District. The hotel, a 305-room star hotel, is located at Tower 2 of Asia Square at Marina View. The hotel complements the existing hotel, Marina Bay Sands, in the new CBD. It will enhance the vibrancy of the new CBD at Marina Bay. Besides the hotel, Asia Square also houses 2 million square feet of Grade A office space and 60,000 square feet of F&B and retail space.

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Sunday, December 1, 2013

All eyes are on Marina South

5 years ago, the focus was to develop Marina Bay. For Master Plan 2013, the gravity has shifted to Marina South. Once the Marina Coastal Expressway is open in Dec 29, 2013, it will free up land for development in the new CBD in Marina South.
 
All eyes are now on Marina South!

 
 

Friday, November 29, 2013

Underground Pedestrian Network

29km of underground links have been planned within the city to improve accessibility and allow pedestrians to move around the city in all- weather comfort. The underground pedestrian network will help to achieve seamless integration with MRT stations.


Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Singapore first undersea road

Singapore first undersea road
- set to open on Dec 29, 2013
 
The Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) linking motorists to the heart of the downtown at Marina South will open on 29 December.
 
The new 5km MCE, which will be Singapore’s tenth expressway, includes a 420-metre underwater tunnel that crosses the Marina Bay seabed.
 
It will be linked to Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway  (KPE), East Coast Parkway (ECP) and the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE).
 
 

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Six stations of Downtown Line to open on Dec 22

The first stage comprises six stations – Bugis, Promenade, Bayfront, Downtown, Telok Ayer and Chinatown. Downtown Station is right by Marina Bay Financial Centre.




Monday, August 26, 2013

90% of Marina Bay Suites sold out

Marina Bay Suites (MBS) has obtained TOP. MBS is part of the Marina Bay Financial Centre (MBFC). MBS TOP signifies the completion of MBFC. Here are some vital statistics of MBS:

Total units:                          218 units (3 to 4 bedrooms)
3 to 4 Bedroom size:         1600 to 2700 sqft
                                              3 penthouses
Penthouse size:                  4700 to 8500 sqft
Average price:                    $2700 psf
Special feature:                  Each apartment comes with private lift lobby
                                              50% foreign ownership
                                               (Malaysian, Indonesian, Chinese)


 
 

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Tanjong Pagar Centre set to be the tallest at 290m

A SKYSCRAPER to be built on top of Tanjong Pagar MRT station will be Singapore's tallest building by the time it is finished in 2016. The 64-storey Tanjong Pagar Centre will stand at 290m, will narrowly edge out One Raffles Place, Republic Plaza and United Overseas Bank Plaza One, which are all 280m tall. It will also trump Singapore's tallest residential skyscraper, the 245m Marina Bay Tower, which is part of The Sail @ Marina Bay and boasts 70 storeys. Before this, the maximum building height allowed in Singapore is 280m.Tanjong Pagar Centre set to be tallest building at 290mTanjong Pagar Centre set to be tallest building at 290mTanjong Pagar Centre set to be tallest building at 290mTanjong Pagar Centre set to be tallest building at 290m
 

 
Tanjong Pagar Centre
 

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Marina One


Marina One is a ground-breaking joint venture between Singapore and Malaysia. Situated in the heart of Singapore’s new CBD, it is poised to be the hottest project in the near future. Marina one is dubbed New York Central in the making. With Marina One, Marina Bay is set to develop into a premium piece of real estate to own in Singapore, surpassing the heralded position that has been traditionally held by District 9, 10 and 11.
 
Marina One is a ground-breaking collaboration between Singapore and Malaysia. A joint project by Singapore’s Temasek Holdings and Malaysia’s Khazanah Nasional. Situated in the heart of the Singapore’s new CBD, it is poised to be the hottest project in the near future. There are several factors which propel the attractivness of this project and give it tremendous advantages.Marina One is a ground-breaking collaboration between Singapore and Malaysia. A joint project by Singapore’s Temasek Holdings and Malaysia’s Khazanah Nasional. Situated in the heart of the Singapore’s new CBD, it is poised to be the hottest project in the near future. There are several factors which propel the attractivness of this project and give it tremendous advantages.

Friday, April 26, 2013

DBS Marina Regatta 2013


This year, DBS is hosting the largest international dragon boat competition at Marina Bay on May 18 and 19. There will be 130 teams from all over the world taking part in this event. Besides dragon boat, there will be other family-oriented activities at the Bay. Do drop by at the bay with your camera on May 18.
 
 

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Pulau Seringat – a getaway without getting away

There is an island known as Pulau Seringat situated 6 km south of the popular Sentosa Island. Pulau Seringat has been zoned for residential by URA under the New Land Use Plan. This tiny island is earmarked to house luxury homes in future. Until then, the island is currently opened to public for recreational use such as swimming and snorkelling. The island can be reached by taking a ferry service at Marina South Pier for $15 per adult. Go and check this out this long weekend.


Monday, February 18, 2013

Spring Celebrations @ The Gardens by the bay


Touted as one of the must see attraction, The Gardens by the bay feature the world largest climate controlled greenhouse. I have bought an annual pass to visit the Gardens unlimitedly. The Gardens is a very educational place with 2,000 species of plants on display. It’s also a perfect place to view the city skyline. I am planning visit the place on a monthly basis now that I have an annual pass.
 
Here (in the link below) are some photos of the Gardens to share with you.
 
 
I have also tested my Canon S95 on its macro capability. It’s really fun to get up close and personal with flowers. Check out the macro shots in the link below.
 
 
heaven on earth
 
up close and personal
 
 

Friday, January 18, 2013

Marina Bay in 2013

Some of the new developments scheduled for completion this year include the opening of Downtown MRT Station (not to be confused with Downtown Line) right by The Sail. The MRT station will make the Marina Bay around the MBFC more connected. Asia Square Tower 2 which will house Westin Hotel is also scheduled to be opened this year. This will add vibrancy to the new CBD area in Marina Bay. Besides the New Downtown MRT Station and Westin Hotel, one of the mega project scheduled for completion is the Marina Coastal Expressway. It will be first underground sea tunnel built of its kind in Singapore. MCE will enable part of the current ECP to be downgraded from Expressway to secondary roads. This will improve the connectivity between the current Marina Bay and Marina South.


MCE Map - Sceduled for completion in 2013