Sentosa Island and neighbouring Pulau Brani will undergo a 20-year transformation under the newly unveiled Greater Sentosa Master Plan (GSMP), which aims to double the size of Singapore’s island destination and significantly increase visitor numbers.
Announced on Wednesday by the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC), the plan will integrate the 120ha Pulau Brani into the precinct, introducing new attractions, transport infrastructure and expanded green spaces over the next two decades. The strategy is designed to encourage visitors to stay longer and return more frequently, under the vision of Sentosa as Singapore’s “Island Playground and Sanctuary in a Global City”.
“The Greater Sentosa Master Plan is about shaping the future of Sentosa while staying true to what Singaporeans and visitors from all around the world have always loved about the island,” said Thien Kwee Eng, CEO of SDC.
“We want to create the next generation of world-class experiences inspired by our beautiful coastlines, our greenery, our heritage, our sense of escape as well as the Singapore identity.”
Following the opening of the Sensoryscape walkway in 2024, the first completed project under the master plan, the next major milestone will be delivered by 2030.
This phase includes the Resorts World Sentosa 2.0 expansion, featuring the Waterfront Lifestyle Development and Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Singapore. Visitors will also see the opening of Imbiah Canopy, a hilltop destination on Mount Imbiah with attractions, retail and dining, as well as the Imbiah Lookout Walk, a sheltered elevated walkway linking Sensoryscape with Imbiah Lookout, surrounding trails and a new treetop skywalk leading to Siloso Beach.
The 2030 phase will also include a redevelopment of Siloso Beach and a floating boardwalk offering an islet-hopping experience.
Beyond 2030, development will shift to Brani West, where SDC is exploring new entertainment attractions with international partners. Longer-term plans also include connecting the island’s forests into a continuous green network that links directly with the Southern Ridges on mainland Singapore.
Currently, international visitors account for 80 per cent of Sentosa’s visitors, with domestic visitors making up the remaining 20 per cent. Once completed, the GSMP is expected to attract twice as many visitors as the island receives today.
To support international growth, SDC will align its strategies with the Singapore Tourism Board’s priority source markets while developing new tourism products and experiences. Domestic demand is also expected to benefit from the Greater Southern Waterfront project, which will add around 100,000 new homes, as well as the opening of Changi Airport Terminal 5 by 2035.
The island’s transport network will also be upgraded. A new gateway, known as the Island Heart, will become the main arrival point for visitors and will be the only reclaimed land within the project. From there, a high-capacity surface tram system will replace the Sentosa Express monorail, while alternative transport options, including water taxis, are also being explored.
Along Sentosa’s coast, Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong beaches will be progressively upgraded with coastal protection measures. Future plans include new beach clubs and treetop dining concepts across the three waterfronts.
To gather public feedback, SDC is launching a travelling exhibition titled Your Island. Reimagined., featuring interactive AI previews of the master plan. The exhibition kicks off at VivoCity from July 3 to 5, 2026, before moving to Our Tampines Hub from July 22 to 27, Jurong Point from August 19 to 23, Waterway Point from September 23 to 27, and returning to Sentosa in October. Admission is free, with attraction promotions and dining vouchers available for visitors.
