Las Vegas Sands begins construction on $8bn Marina Bay Sands expansion in Singapore
New hotel tower and arena to anchor long-term tourism strategy in Singapore.
Key points:
– Groundbreaking marks start of Las Vegas Sands’ $8bn development next to Marina Bay Sands
– Expansion to feature 55-storey hotel tower and 15,000-seat indoor arena
– Project supported by S$12bn financing facility announced in February 2025
Las Vegas Sands has officially begun construction on a new US$8bn development at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
The ceremony, held on 15 July, was attended by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Las Vegas Sands co-founder Dr Miriam Adelson.
The project includes a 55-storey luxury hotel tower with 570 suites, rooftop experiences, retail, wellness facilities and a purpose-built 15,000-seat arena.
The new venue will be designed by Populous, known for The Sphere in Las Vegas and London’s O2 Arena.
Safdie Architects, the original designers of Marina Bay Sands, will lead the architectural work.
The tower will feature a rooftop Skyloop combining observatory spaces, dining and private guest areas. Las Vegas Sands aims to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global destination for both tourism and MICE events.
Good to know: Marina Bay Sands posted $605m in adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2025, up 12.7% quarter-on-quarter
Patrick Dumont, President and COO of Las Vegas Sands, said: “This speaks volumes of our confidence in this region. By the time our new ultra-luxury development is complete, we will have invested more than US$15bn since we started operations in Singapore in 2010.”
Robert Goldstein, Chairman and CEO, added: “We are proud to carry Sheldon Adelson’s legacy forward with today’s groundbreaking ceremony for our new development here.”
The company continues to focus on Singapore amid uneven performance elsewhere in Asia. Q1 2025 results showed a 3.4% drop in group-wide revenue to $2.86bn, with Macau revenue falling year-on-year.
In contrast, Marina Bay Sands remains a core growth asset for the group, supported by strong visitor demand and ongoing infrastructure investment.
Completion of the new development is expected to further consolidate Singapore’s role as a tourism and entertainment hub in Southeast Asia.
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