Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
A rooftop infinity pool and skyline panorama perched 57 storeys above Singapore Bay.
The SkyPark sits on top of Marina Bay Sands, one of Singapore's most recognisable buildings — three towers connected at the top by a massive ship-shaped platform that cantilevers dramatically over the edge. Completed in 2010 and designed by architect Moshe Safdie, it has become one of the defining images of modern Singapore. The observation deck is open to all visitors for a fee, while the famous infinity pool is reserved exclusively for hotel guests staying in the towers below.
For non-hotel guests, the SkyPark Observation Deck delivers genuinely spectacular 360-degree views: the geometric tangle of Gardens by the Bay to the east, the colonial buildings of the Civic District across the water, the dense financial district skyline behind you, and on clear days, the coastline of Indonesia and Malaysia in the distance. Hotel guests get the added spectacle of the infinity pool — 150 metres long and appearing to spill right off the edge of the building — which is one of the most photographed swimming experiences in the world. The on-deck bar, Spago Bar & Lounge, offers cocktails to anyone with access, alongside the views.
Tickets for the observation deck should be booked online in advance, particularly on weekends and public holidays when queues can be long. The split opening hours — a midday break between around 4:30 PM and 5 PM — reflect a changeover session, so plan around that. The evening session (5 PM onwards) is the most atmospheric: the city lights up dramatically and the nightly light-and-water show at the waterfront, Spectra, is visible from above. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the 10 PM closing time to avoid being rushed.
