How much did it cost to build Resorts World Sentosa?

Fact Sheet : Resorts World at Sentosa by Genting International. Total Development Investment of S$5.2 billion, inclusive of the land price (S$605 million) and other associated capital cost. Resorts World at Sentosa is designed as a collection of resorts within a resort so visitors can have a multi-resort experience.



Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in Singapore was one of the most expensive construction projects in the world at the time of its debut. The initial development, which opened in 2010, cost approximately S$6.59 billion (around $4.9 billion USD). However, the investment didn't stop there. In 2019, Genting Singapore announced a massive expansion plan known as "RWS 2.0." By 2026, the total investment in the resort has grown significantly, with an additional S$6.8 billion allocated for expanding Universal Studios Singapore (including Minion Land and Super Nintendo World) and the S.E.A. Aquarium. This brings the cumulative construction and expansion costs to well over $10 billion USD. This massive expenditure was designed to keep the resort competitive with other global entertainment hubs and to maintain Singapore's status as a top-tier destination for high-end integrated tourism and gaming.

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So much of what exists on Sentosa is new and shiny that it's understandable why the common “it was a manmade island” misconception keeps going around. Land reclamation may be the source of the confusion. Pulau Blakang Mati was about 280 hectares in size, and since 1972 Sentosa has grown to about 500 hectares.

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Conception of Sentosa A contest to rename the island was launched in November 1969. The name Sentosa, meaning ?Tranquillity? in Malay, was eventually selected as the winning entry by the STPB. The name was said to be aligned with Singapore's image as a tourist attraction, and it came into effect in September 1970.

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In 2021, Sentosa Island saw approximately 9.4 million visitors pass through its gates, including visitors to Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore's first integrated theme park and casino.

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Guests must be 21 years or older to enter the casino gaming floor. However, the property offers additional entertainment and dining options for guests who are under the age of 21. This includes our Cellaio Steak, Lotus, 24/7 Bistro, Dos Gatos, Topgolf Swing Suite and RW Food Hall.

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Resorts World Las Vegas is hospitality and casino development owned by the Genting Group, a publicly traded Malaysian corporation. The company has affiliated operations in the Americas, Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the Bahamas. For more information, visit the Genting website.

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