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The Resort World Sentosa is developed by Gentings Singapore Limited, a subsidiary of Gentings Malaysia. At a development cost of US$4.93 billion, this is ranked as one of the top most expensive resort in the world. The Resort World Sentosa makes it home on the northern tip of Sentosa and occupies a land area of 121 acres. The resort includes 6 hotels, 1 casino, Universal Studios Singapore, a Marine Life Park, a theatre and the FestiveWalk which features world class eateries and shops.

To make way for Resort World Sentosa, some of the former attractions such as the ferry terminal, the A&W restaurant on the Riverboat, Volcano Land and the Musical Fountain were being demolished.

There are several ways of getting to Resort World Sentosa. You could take the Sentosa Boardwalk from right hand side of Vivocity. Parts of the boardwalk is on the travelator  and parts of which requires a leisurely walk and should not be too hard on the legs. Entrance to Sentosa through the Boardwalk would cost S$1 and can be paid by EZLink Card or Cash. Alternatively, you could hop on the Sentosa Express from Vivocity which would cost you S$3. If you opt for the Sentosa Express, you can alight at either the Waterfront (at the Door Step of Universal Studios Singapore) or at the Imbiah Station which is a 5 minutes walk to Resort World Sentosa.

Bus 188 at the bus stop outside of Vivocity would take you to Resort World Sentosa for S$2. This will bring you inside the lobby of Resort World Sentosa.

All return trips either by walking, Sentosa Express or the buses to the mainland is free. You could take the Boardwalk to Sentosa and return by the Sentosa Express.

Sentosa Express at Imbiah Station

Merlion Plaza on the right

Walkway from the Merlion Plaza to Resort World Sentosa

Crockfords Towers. This is the All-Suite Invitation Only Hotel

Hotel Michael. A tribute hotel to one of America’s Contemporary Architect, Michael Graves

Water Fountain at Festive Walk with the Merlion in the background

The Thinking Man contemplating life

The Lake of Dreams

The Step which almost make me fall after taking a second look

In the background is Universal Studios Singapore

The Forum. This is the entertainment and dining area of the resort

Voyage Di La Vie is a multi-million dollar staged theatrical staged rock circus which is a permanent fixture in Resort World Sentosa. It boast of a cast from over 19 different countries performing death defying acts to the thrill of the audience.

There is a Hard Rock Cafe and Hard Rock Hotel in Resort World Sentosa

CIMB Bank for both the lucky or unlucky gamblers

On the day of my visit, the bulk of the visitors to Resort World Sentosa was heading towards the Casino

Gantry Gates at the Casino Entrance

Entrance to the Casino by tourists and non-residents of Singapore is free and all you need is to show your passport to enter. The standard minimum age requirement and dress code applies. For Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents, there is a S$100 per 24 hours visit levy to the Casino or for frequent visitors to the casino, you can opt for the S$2000 per year levy. Singapore has two casinos, one at Resort World Sentosa and another at Marina Bay Sands. The levy is valid per casino and to visit both, you need to pay for both levies. The National Council for Problem Gamblers allows you to place an exclusion order on yourself or your loved ones to prevent them from entering the casinos.

I am not a gambler and the last time I gambled was at the slots machines in Brisbane where I lost AUD$2 and I am still bitter about the experience. So my visit to the Resort World Sentosa ends here. Enjoy!