# Rooftop Skyparks The Marina Bay Sands is the World's Second Most Expensive Casino By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-05-09 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marina-bay-sands References: [relax.sg](http://www.relax.com.sg/relax/media/361760/Marina_Bay_Sands_Opening_Ceremony.html) & [marinabaysands](http://www.marinabaysands.com/SandsSkypark/Sands_Sky_Park.aspx) Just recently opening its doors in Singapore is the world’s second most expensive casino ever built; the Marina Bay Sands is a $5.9 billion complex that doesn’t skip out on extreme luxury. There’s no denying the ultra plush appointments of the casino, which include 2,560 hotel rooms, an exhibition centre, an events plaza, a [shopping mall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-shopping), and several different restaurants. And that’s not even all of it. The Marina Bay Sands will be adding a [skypark that’s on the roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sobha-skyparks), [a museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore), more stores, and a theatre later this year. The casino hopes to see 17 million visitors a year and make a $21 million profit by 2015. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rooftop Skyparks:** The addition of rooftop skyparks to luxury complexes offers new and innovative ways to utilize space for entertainment and leisure. - **Extreme Luxury Casinos:** As casinos seek to differentiate themselves, the incorporation of extreme luxury amenities and services presents opportunities for disruptive innovation within the industry. - **Integrated Complexes:** The integration of multiple facilities, such as hotels, theaters, shopping malls, and events spaces, into one grand complex presents new ways to generate revenue and attract visitors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can learn from the Marina Bay Sands as they seek to offer unique experiences and services for their guests. - **Entertainment:** The incorporation of luxury amenities, such as rooftop skyparks and museums, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation within the entertainment industry. - **Gaming:** As casinos seek to stay competitive and attract more visitors, the addition of extreme luxury amenities presents opportunities for disruptive innovation within the gaming industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recreated Retro Symmetric Casinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casino-royal-palm.md) - [Efficient Reliable Casino Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-resort-spa-casino.md) - [Revamped Bahama Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlantis-paradise-island.md) - [Glamorous Resort Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raffles-sentosa-singapore.md) - [Eco-Friendly Rainforest Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandai-rainforest-resort.md) - [Opulent Casino-Based Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-resort-casino.md) - [Urban Oasis-Reflecting Hotel Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-standard-singapore.md) - [Indulgent Tropical Sanctuaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sls-baha-mar.md) - [Luxury Retail Store Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fontainebleau-las-vegas.md)