Marina Barrage

Description

Marina Barrage is a good place for relaxation and a break from the busy city life. Marina Barrage provides a Water Storage and Flood Control system with a beautiful multi-purpose attraction to roam around with peace. The green roof is also accessible from the main complex by a lift. Marina Barrage has nine steel crests, which release the water into the sea and prevents floods from coming into the city during heavy rains.

Tips

• ● Go at about 6.45pm so you can view the transition of daylight to night and witness how Singapore comes to life with the glittering night lights.
• ● Wear comfortable and walking shoes as you are in for quite a journey.
• ● There is free entry and free passes to the exhibition center.
• It is open 24x7 for your exploration.

Where to park -

Washroom locations:

Washrooms are located at the Shoppes@Marina Bay Sands

Best spots to take pictures -

Enjoy a relaxing morning walk along the promenade, see the Singapore skyline and capture its beauty. There is an abundance of dew and cool fresh air. The sun rising from the east is also a picturesque view to capture. The changing sky color during sunrise and sunset is also a unique view in the backdrop of the city skyline.

The dam that separates the sea water and the reservoir is one of the most preferable spots for clicking pictures, with many vessels parked in the background.

How to reach there: -

1.MRT + bus:

- Alight at Bayfront MRT station and walk 20 minutes to Marina Barrage.

- Alight at Marina Bay or Downtown MRT station and take bus 400 towards Marina Barrage.

2.Car:Drive towards Marina Barrage Car Park from Central Boulevard, Marina Coastal Expressway, or ECP highway as well.

Best Spot to relax -

● The 11,000 square meter green roof on Marina Barrage is the perfect place to picnic, relax, and engage in recreational activities such as kite flying and ball games.

Any other tips -

1. ● Go about 6.45pm and you can view the transition of daylight to night and witness how Singapore comes to life with all the glittering night lights.
2. ● Wear comfortable and decent walking shoes as you are in for quite an exploration.

Other Special Info -

• ● There is an exhibition gallery and games for educational purposes.
• ● Marina Barrage also has retail stores and restaurants.

Marina Barrage also has a fountain area which is a nice spot for children to play around and enjoy the shower of water. The area also has jogging and cycling paths. One can enjoy the view of the water over beautiful sunsets in the evening.

Rating - 4/5

What we liked or do not -

• ● Free entry
• ● Free pass for the exhibition centre
• ● This place is open 24x7.