Gardens by the Bay will develop a new space known as Wetlands by the Bay, a five-hectare precinct that will extend the existing Kingfisher Wetlands along the waterfront promenade near Gardens by the Bay MRT station.
The project will include a museum by international art collective teamLab featuring a multi-sensory experience that moves between indoor galleries and the surrounding landscape, allowing visitors to explore freshwater wetland habitats.
A cantilevered canopy boardwalk will extend above Kingfisher Wetlands, providing an elevated link between Gardens by the Bay MRT station and Bay South Garden’s main attractions. The pathway will allow visitors to move across the wetland area while offering views over the water and surrounding greenery. A new open space known as Glade Lawn will also host community activities.
Construction of Wetlands by the Bay is scheduled to begin in 1Q2027, with progressive opening expected by the end of 2028.
The project will complement the redevelopment of Bay East Garden, which is scheduled to open in 2027, with the Founders’ Memorial due to open in 2028. A new bridge linking Bay South Garden and Bay East Garden will provide access between the two areas and offer views of the Marina Reservoir and surrounding waterfront. Construction of the bridge is expected to begin in 2Q2026 and be completed in 2028.
Wetlands by the Bay will include more than 600 mangroves and coastal plants, three times the number currently found at the Kingfisher Wetlands precinct. In total, more than 50,000 plants are planned for the area, including species collected from equatorial regions such as Ecuador, Costa Rica, Sri Lanka and Timor-Leste.
The development will also include a 3,500m² Glade Lawn for events and community activities and an open garden of more than 8,000m² designed to support pollinators.
The teamLab museum will occupy a 12,000m² site and include indoor and outdoor installations. Visitors will also be able to travel along a controlled waterway using pedal kayaks as part of the experience.
“Wetlands by the Bay will strengthen Gardens by the Bay’s reputation as a must-visit destination in Singapore where people can enjoy one-of-a-kind nature-based experiences. Together with the upcoming Bay South-Bay East bridge, these new additions to the Marina Bay area contribute to a prime waterfront experience and are another step forward in Singapore’s City in Nature vision,” said Felix Loh, CEO of Gardens by the Bay.
Lopez de Silanes previously worked at Villa Le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel in Nha Trang, where she was director of guest experience and entertainment and part of the pre-opening team. She earlier held front office manager and quality control manager roles at Meliá Bali. She has worked in Vietnam since 2022.
He previously served as COO at Aman Resorts from 2017 to 2023, managing global operations and openings including Aman Kyoto and Aman New York.
Sharma has more than 25 years of experience in luxury hospitality. He joins from senior roles with Aman, Six Senses and Soneva across Asia, with experience in Sri Lanka, Bali, the Maldives, Bhutan, the Seychelles, Vietnam, Thailand and India.
She also supported the development of the GMS Tourism Strategy 2030.
