Celebrate the Season of Joy at Marina Bay Sands
SINGAPORE, 15 November 2022 – Marina Bay Sands is set to transform into a Christmas wonderland with a feast for the senses, as it gears up to celebrate the season with illuminations aplenty and magical events on property. For a start, visitors are invited to head down to The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands on the evening of 18 November at 7.30pm to witness The Holiday Light Up event, a breathtaking visual spectacle of a Christmas floating forest at The Shoppes as shimmering bright lights illuminate the celebration.
On the evening, immerse in the joy and merriment of the season with a sneak preview of acclaimed musical, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, performed by 18 local cast members chosen to play the von Trapp family children. Joining the young cast at The Holiday Light Up event is Jill-Christine Wiley, the actress who plays Maria Rainer in the musical. Together, they will be serenading the crowd with the timeless classics from the musical, ahead of its official shows at Sands Theatre from 22 November.
An ensemble of nearly 1,000 Christmas trees dressed in fairy curtain lights, along with three giant snow globes, will light up the integrated resort in the resplendent glow of Christmas. From 18 November to 25 December, the iconic three towers of Marina Bay Sands, along with ArtScience Museum, will also be lit up externally with animations and laser projections every night in colours of the season.
A Season of Generous Gifting
Explore a wide selection of thoughtful gifts for your loved ones to spread the joy this Christmas. From coffee, chocolate and cakes to picnic baskets, there is a perfect gift for everyone.
Gift a feast with Marina Bay Sands’ Holiday Picnic Basket(S$688), which includes a slow roasted succulent 7kg turkey with herbed bread, apple, dried fruits, and foie gras stuffing with chestnuts, served with cranberry and truffle jus. Accompanied by baked carrot, orange glazed brussels sprouts with specks, gnocchi with truffle cream sauce, devils on horseback and more, bask in the blissful variety of food packed in the limited-edition Marina Bay Sands wicker picnic box with pine wood cover and webbing strap handle. Alternatively, choose the Christmas roasted orange flower and thyme honey glazed 7kg gammon bone in ham with accompaniments such as maple glazed chestnuts, roasted baby potato and more, served with apple sauce and roasting. Celebrate the end of the year with a selection of red wine or champagne – Le Menut des Jacobins,
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2017 (red wine) or Pol Roger’s Brut Reserve NV (champagne). The selection of festive treats also includes the Festive Basket, with the option of 6kg turkey (S$288), 7kg turkey (S$388) or 7kg ham (S$388). Email Festivegifts@marinabaysands.com to place orders for these exclusive festive baskets, available in limited quantities. 
Heritage Moroccan brand Bacha Coffee is spicing up Christmas with a selection of exquisitely crafted products such as the limited-edition Coffee Journey Gift Box (S$78) designed by renowned French-Moroccan artist Mehdi Qotbi. Make this year’s festivities a memorable one for coffee gourmands by gifting them this unique piece of art, which is a special collaboration limited to 3,000 serialised gift boxes. The brand’s commitment to form and function also comes to the fore in another striking collaboration – Bacha Coffee X Alessi La Conica Espresso Pot (S$450). The Moroccan marque’s gift selection for coffee connoisseurs ranges from the meticulously curated Winter Spice Coffee Hamper (S$360) to exquisite hand poured candles (S$55/140g, S$85/250g). 
Share the loveliest Christmas tales over an assortment of gourmet Italian chocolate from Venchi. Depicting a fairytale world with its new Christmas collection, the high-quality confectionery is elegantly wrapped in boxes with accents of coloured braid of berries and flowers in shades of red, green and gold. For chocoholics, these gifts will complete their merry Christmas celebration.
A treat for cake lovers this Christmas, BreadTalk’s Choco Hazelnut Hut (S$55.80) is the perfect centerpiece for a Christmas party. Filled with 70% dark chocolate mousse with chocolate shavings layered below classic chocolate chiffon and vanilla white chocolate cream, the log cake is topped with sponge fingers, fresh fruits and gingerbread windows for everyone to indulge in. Other cakes include Cookies & Cream Log (S$55.80) and Mango Passion Log (S$52.80). BreadTalk’s Rockin’ into Christmas Early Bird Special offers shoppers 25% off all BreadTalk log cakes from 10 to 30 November and 15% off BreadTalk Christmas cakes from 1 to 15 December.
Delectable Dining during the Holidays
Leading up to one of the year’s biggest holidays, an array of dining experiences has been lined up for visitors to spend quality time with family and friends over an exceptional meal. 
Celebrate the festive cheer with a contemporary Asian 5-course Christmas menu at CÉ LA VI restaurant while soaking in mesmerising views of the city skyline. Choose from dining delights such as Irish Premium Oyster, which features the robust flavour of Nomad kaluga hybrid caviar intertwined with tangy ponzu, or Zucchini Flower, a dish well complemented by rich and fiery yuzu kosho and refreshing green apple, to kick off your Christmas meal. The special menu also includes savoury Truffle & Maitake Chawanmushi and the signature A4 Miyzaki Wagyu Striploin. The Christmas menu is only available on 24 and 25 December, at S$198++ per person.
Celebrate this season with a decadent TWG Tea festive set menu, featuring a tantalising Angus Filet Mignon Rossini served with seared foie gras and truffle sauce infused with Imperial Pu-Erh, sauteed winter vegetable ragout and a molten Mont d’Or potato cake. Pair it with an aromatic cup of Forever Noel Tea and end the festivities on a sweet note with a classic vanilla parfait, topped with a refreshing orange sorbet and a Forever Noel Tea-infused tuile. Available from 28 November to 30 December, diners can choose either the two- or three-course menu starting from S$59++.
(From L to R) Toast Box’s festive promotion includes the Christmas slice cake or toast with a hot beverage, Mini Gingerbread Man Cookies.
Enjoy sweet treats from Toast Box, such as a Christmas toast or slice cake, paired with the local favourite hot beverages Kopi, Teh or Choco Milo at S$5.60. Munch on the contemporary coffee brand’s Mini Gingerbread Man Cookies, sold at S$5.80 for one packet and S$9.80 for two. Promotion is only valid from 14 November to 25 December, while stocks last.
Din Tai Fung’s Steamed Chocolate Lava Bun is available till 31 December, while servings last.
Chocolate lovers are in for a treat this festive season. Savour Din Tai Fung’s Steamed Chocolate Lava Bun, filled with 80% premium molten chocolate lava in soft fluffy cocoa bun and adorned with a gold brushed-up top for an elegant finish. These decadent, shiny sweet treats are priced at
S$3.50++ per piece and S$10++ for three pieces, available for a limited time only till 31 December.
Exhilarating Entertainment and Endless Parties
Deck the cinema halls with 12 genres of Christmas films as part of ArtScience Museum’s film programme Doesn’t It Feel Like Christmas from now till 6 January 2023. Catch film classics like Die Hard (1988) and Love Actually (2003), as well as kids’ beloved favourites such as Frozen Sing-Along (2013) and The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992). Visitors are welcome to explore the mix of free and ticketed admission with online pre-booking available. For more information on exhibitions and other programme lineups, visit here.
Spectacular parties await at MARQUEE Singapore, kicking off the New Year weekend with crowd-pleasing beats and fast-paced flair by Ben Nicky on 30 December. Recognised by Diplo as the “leader of the new movement” and by Armin van Buuren as “one of the hardest working DJs in the industry”, the record-breaking global trance star will be bringing electrifying dance music to the nightclub. Online tickets for Ben Nicky are available at MARQUEE’s website www.marqueesingapore.com and are priced at S$50 for ladies and S$70 for men, while tickets with expedited entry are priced at S$150. Limited tickets are available for purchase at the door on event day.
Usher in the New Year at MARQUEE Singapore with Nicky Romero on 31 December as revelers dance the night away to one of the most influential artists of this time. As a DJ, producer and mogul whose label Protocol Recordings is at the forefront of modern electronic dance music, Nicky Romero is a force to be reckoned with. Online tickets for New Year’s Eve with Nicky Romero are available via MARQUEE’s website and are priced at S$80 for ladies and S$100 for men, while tickets with expedited entry are priced at S$250. Limited tickets are available for purchase at the door on event day.
Hear melodies of one of the world’s best-loved musical, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, as the show makes its triumphant return to Singapore this holiday season with a brand-new international production. The classic hit tells the uplifting true story of Maria Rainer, Captain von Trapp and his seven children, sure to move hearts and fill them with a sense of wonder.
Happening from 22 November to 18 December at Sands Theatre, ticket prices start from S$78. For more ticketing details, please visit here.
Repertoire of Rewards
Join Sands Rewards LifeStyle for free to earn and redeem Reward Dollars at over 250 participating outlets, on top of enjoying a slew of rewards and perks when visiting Marina Bay Sands this festive season.
Shoppers can rejoice in extra rewards this November with Sands Rewards Shopping Fest. At selected outlets, Sands Rewards LifeStyle members can earn up to 9% Reward Dollars when they shop and dine throughout the month. Visit Marina Bay Sands’ official website for more information on members’ exclusives on Black Friday, 25 November.
Have a bouncy family fun-filled time at Kiztopia’s Jumptopia Festive Village this school holidays. Back for the second year at Sands Expo and Convention Centre from 22 November till 3 January, families can play at mega inflatables, watch stage performances, indulge in delightful refreshments, shop at the Christmas market and explore the indoor “snow” play area. From now till 21 November, Sands Rewards LifeStyle members can enjoy exclusive 12% off tickets.
Sands Rewards LifeStyle members now have more reasons to cheer about this festive season. Spend a minimum of S$3,500 at The Shoppes from 21 November to 25 December and redeem $150 bonus Rewards Dollars by simply presenting up to three same-day receipts at the Retail Concierge counter on Level 1 (near Sands Expo and Convention Centre). Members may also redeem complimentary gift wrapping paper with a minimum spend of S$100 in a single receipt, while stocks last. Visit Marina Bay Sands’ official website for the list of participating outlets. Terms and conditions apply.
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