Sunday, March 27, 2011

On the deck of a ship, sipping some champas, 57 stories up...

Yes, I finally made it to the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark for a drink (or three)!

Marina Bay Sands or MBS as it is know to locals (such as myself :P) is one amazing structure.

The multi billion dollar resort features a 2,561-room hotel, a 120,000 sq.m. convention-exhibition centre, a mall (of course!), an Art & Science museum, two Sands Theatres, seven 'celebrity chef' restaurants, two floating pavilions, a casino and an indoor ice rink! The complex is topped by a 340m-long 'ship' which holds a 150m infinity swimming pool, a nightclub and couches for those who want to drink and chill with a serious view! 

Now those of you that know me are aware that I have a reasonably severe fear of heights.... you'll be happy to know that I was 'ok'.  I wasn't keen on venturing to the edge (glass barrier and all...) BUT I managed to 'brave it' and take a few pics :)


Surprisingly, it didn't take me long to relax,  even though you are 'outside' and at that height experiencing a fair breeze, I felt MUCH safer than I did on the likes of the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the Eiffle Tower! (the two places I was thinking of when we first arrived at the foot of the building!)

There is no cover charge if you plan to have a few drinks AND the drinks are around the same price as other popular bars I have been too, so really it's the perfect spot to start a night out or to take visitors for something a little spesh :)

So... who's coming over for a bevo?

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