From thrilling new beach clubs to journeying through hyper-realistic art worlds, and enjoying the best new food concepts…there are a range of exciting new attractions coming to Singapore in 2023. Here’s 18 of the greatest new attractions to get excited about in Singapore.
1. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Step inside the paintings of the world-famous Vincent Van Gogh when the global exhibition opens its doors for the first time in Singapore in March 2023. Using 360-degree digital projections and a hyper-realistic VR experience, will transport audiences into an enchanting world of the Dutch Master’s artworks. Certainly, one of the most unmissable new attractions to hit Singapore. Get tickets or read further about the experience here.
📍Resorts World Sentosa, B1 Forum, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore
2. Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club
Sentosa has received major upgrades in the last few years. And now Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club will bring a whole lot of fun to Siloso Beach from May 2023. The new multi-concept club, by the folks behind Tipsy Flamingo, features a pool, private cabanas, a groovy bar and restaurant serving refreshing cocktails, and entertainment by both local and global acts headlining the best pool parties.
📍36 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099007
3. Disney100 at Jewel Changi Airport
This pop-up celebrates 100 years of Disney until April 2023. Jewel Changi Airport has transformed into a dazzling Disney utopia, with a range of Disney-themed activities, cool photo ops, and retail experiences to enjoy. From an enchanting light and sound show at HSBC Rain Vortex to ig-worthy displays inspired by Disney animations…you won’t be disappointed. Read further about Disney 100 here.
📍 Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore
4. Asia’s first ski, skate, surf and snowboarding centre
Asia’s first ski, skate, snowboarding and surf resort will open on Orchard Road later this year. Trifecta by The Ride Side will be open next to Somerset Skate Park and house three action sports all in one place – offering a unique new experience to both Singaporeans and tourists. Read all about it here.
📍Somerset Road, Singapore
5. Chatuchak Night Market
If you’ve ever been to Bangkok, you’ll know this famous night market which had a stint in Singapore before the pandemic back in 2020. In a first outside Bangkok, the iconic night market will return from February 7 to April 2, 2023 to Singapore. With more than 180 food vendors, retail pop-up shops and entertainment…foodies won’t want to miss this one. Plus, there’ll be shuttle buses so you won’t need to stress about travel.
📍200 Turf Club Rd The Grandstand, South Carpark, Singapore 287994
6. Palawan Sands Resort
An exciting new beach club and lifestyle centre is opening at Palawan Sands by the Shangri-La Group. It will feature two beach clubs with private pools, a swim-up bar, private cabanas on the beach offering views of the sea, perfect for sunset, with access to the floating aqua park HydroDash.
📍Sentosa, Singapore
7. Hyperdrive
Hyperdrive is a family-friendly ego-kart track opening later this year in the Palawan Sands Resort mentioned above. The Shangri-La Group stated that it will be a first-of-its-kind indoor electric go-karting racetrack, set on three levels, topped by VR systems, so players can collect awards. Definitely, one of the best new attractions coming to Singapore.
📍Sentosa, Singapore
8. Artbox Singapore
Artbox makes its grand return after three years between February 24 to 26 and March 3 to 5. Situated at Singapore Expo Hall, attendees can look forward to more than 300 food, fashion and lifestyle global and local brands all in one place. Wonderfully, Fever is selling tickets for 28% off until February 5. Find out more about the discounts and Artbox 2023.
📍Singapore Expo Hall, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore
9. Bird Paradise
Animal lovers can get excited about a new park, dedicated to birds, that will open in the second quarter of 2023. Mandai Wildlife Group announced that Bird Paradise will replace the 52-year-old Jurong Bird Park, which closed in January. It will be home to more than 3,500 birds from 400 avian species, with eight walk-in global aviaries for visitors to journey through. Read further about Bird Paradise here.
📍 80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729825
10. 29Rooms
This instagrammable art playground is making its Asia debut in Singapore on February. 29Rooms is sensory funhouse, loved by celebrities, which has hosted experiences across the US, Europe and Canada – and now, it will land for a 10-week event at Gardens By The Bay. For tickets or to learn more, read here.
📍 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
11. New hotels
A host of new hotels popped up in 2022. For example, the newly revamped ParkRoyal on Beach Road is an ideal staycation, while the Hilton Singapore Orchard is the largest Hilton in Asia and the dreamy new 5-star Voco Hotel has an epic rooftop pool, to name a few.
Additionally, there’ll be a wide range of new hotel offerings in 2023. Highlights for this year include the new luxurious Standard Hotel, frequented by celebrities globally, as well as Singapore’s first zero-waste green hotel called Pan Pacific Orchard launching in May 2023.
12. Sentosa Sensoryscape
So we’ve got a long time to wait for this one yet which is set to open in 2030. Sentosa Sensoryscape will be a ecological public park, linking the urban heart to the beaches and forests of Sentosa. Exhibiting walks and vessels, complemented by gardens focused around the five senses.
📍Sentosa, Singapore
New attractions opened in 2022
13. Central Beach Bazaar
This terrific carnival beach experience opened in September 2022. The day-to-night beachside entertainment complex features carnival games, Sentosa SkyJet, international street food vendors, a musical fountain, and plenty more. Read all about it here.
📍Central Beach Bazaar, 60 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 098997
14. Mr Bucket Chocolate Factory
Embrace your inner Willy Wonka at Singapore’s newest chocolate factory which opened in December 2022. Mr Bucket Chocolaterie Dempsey Factory is a free-to-enter chocolate adventure, with a variety of interactive zones. You can even build-your-own chocolate bars at a unique creation station. Read further about the chocolate factory here.
📍13 Dempsey Road, #01-03/04, Singapore 249674
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15. Avatar: The Experience
The fictional world of Pandora launched at Cloud Forest in Gardens By The Bay in October 2022. Visitors can truly immerse themselves in a mystical world as they stroll through an immersive walkway. The one-of-a-kind attraction boasts breathtaking waterfalls and captivating trick-eye technology. It finishes on March 31. Read further about it here.
📍Cloud Forest, Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
16. The Children’s Museum
The first-ever Children’s Museum is another one of the best new attractions in Singapore opened in December. The museum invites children 12 and under to enter a wonderful world of learning and play. There’s a permanent exhibition spanning four galleries, as well as three rotating galleries on floor 2. Entry is free for all parents and children until March 31. Learn more about the museum here.
📍Coleman Street, 23-B, Singapore 179807
17. Skimboarding
The first and only skimboarding park launched in July 2022 in Singapore. The sport originated in California and involves skimming the surface of water on a board that looks like a surf board for one hour. Read all about it here.
📍Heritage Chalet, 125A Pasir Ris Rd, Singapore 519121
18. Civet Exhibit
Night Safari launched an educational walk-in exhibition back in June 2022 on the Leopard Trail debuting two unique nocturnal creatures, the Brazilian Porcupine and Grey Night Monkey. Guests can also look forward to getting up close and personal with a range of other civets. Perfect for animal lovers!
📍80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826