Sensoryscape, Sentosa island’s 30,000m² green connector, which takes island visitors from Resorts World Sentosa to beaches, marks its first anniversary this month and demonstrates its strong contribution to visitor arrivals and satisfaction.
Sentosa Development Corporation’s CEO Thien Kwee Eng told TTG Asia that since its launch in March 2024, Sensoryscape has welcomed over five million footfalls and driven a one-hour increase in dwell time for visitors to Sentosa, reinforcing its status as a must-visit attraction.
The attraction is the first milestone of the Greater Sentosa Master Plan and features over 200 species of trees and shrubs, offering immersive experiences that combine nature, design, and technology.
Thien noted that Sensoryscape’s night-time ImagiNite outdoor “phygital” experience – a combination of physical and digital characteristics – remains the first of its kind in South-east Asia. ImagiNite uses AR and other digital features to engage and entertain visitors through a mobile app compatible with both Apple and Android devices.
“This complements earlier efforts in enhancing Sentosa’s after-dark appeal, with guests now extending their evenings during their visit, cementing the island’s reputation as a day-to-night destination for both locals and tourists,” she added.
Sensoryscape’s first successful year of operation is celebrated with the launch of a new AR feature for the ImagiNite experience, unveiled at a media event on the island on March 13.
Taking flight across Sensoryscape in the night sky, the mystical super-being Senseri immerses guests in a fusion of tangible and virtual reality through the ImagiNite app. Senseri, whose name is derived from “Sen”, linking it directly to Sentosa, and “seri”, a word in Malay that means radiance, is inspired by the island’s free-roaming peacocks.
The media event also featured a symphony showcase by composer August Lum and a 16-piece orchestra. The showcase spotlighted Lum’s composition for Sensoryscape, which comprises an evocative soundtrack in the day that contributes to a differentiated day-to-night experience for visitors. Lum’s Sensoryscape soundscape is said to engage visitors’ sense of sound and amplifies the multi-sensory experience of the attraction.
Event attendees were also the first to view the new Sensoryscape Word Block, designed by local artist, Jooheng Tan, who is also behind the iconic Siloso Word Block on Siloso Beach.
Thien said continued efforts would be made to enhance the attraction experience.
Sensoryscape is open to the public daily, with the ImagiNite experience starting nightly from 19.30 to 21.15.
When asked about Sensoryscape’s potential to be featured in corporate and private events, Thien shared that the attraction’s “versatility” would be showcased at the upcoming WWF Earth Hour 2025 Festival and Sentosa Cares Week this year.
“As an ever-evolving space, Sensoryscape is well-positioned to be established as an experiential attraction and a holistic programming space,” she noted.
Sensoryscape has been “collaborating with local artists, creative minds and interest groups” to create spaces and experiences that “resonate with diverse communities”. Recent examples include illuminating the precinct in yellow and purple for the #ShineforDementia initiative last October.
