Brightening Up Singapore’s Landmark Destination
New custom lighting installation rejuvenates the wow effect of Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Time for 15-Year Anniversary Celebration
Situated in the heart of Singapore’s central business district, the magnificent Marina Bay Sands resort stands tall, providing a stunning highlight along the city’s skyline. The architectural marvel, which at the time of its construction in 2010 was billed as the world’s most expensive standalone casino property valued at more than $5 billion, has become Asia’s most visited hospitality and entertainment destination.
The 1850-room hotel features a unique design that consists of three sloping towers and is crowned by the famous Sands SkyPark, a more than 1,000-foot-long platform that connects the towers at the 57th floor and offers spectacular 360-degree views of the city and the bay. A highlight of the SkyPark is a 490-foot infinity swimming pool set on top of the world’s largest public cantilevered platform which overhangs the north tower. It is the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool.
Inside the hotel, the towers are linked by an impressive atrium running the length of the hotel complex. At 30 stories high, it is one of the largest in the world and features floor-to-ceiling windows. Also inside the hotel are an array of world-class amenities, including a spa, gym staffed by professional trainers, and a casino that spans four luxurious levels, offering an unparalleled gaming experience. With approximately 600 table games and 3,000 electronic gaming machines, players can enjoy a vast selection of options catering to all preferences. Outside the front of the hotel are The Shops at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s largest shopping mall.
Leading up to the resort’s 15-year anniversary in 2025, management made the decision to invest an additional $1.75 billion to renovate the resort. As part of the larger renovation project, which included a transformation of the resort’s rooms and suites, plans were put in motion to upgrade many of the exterior lighting fixtures. Areas targeted for the lighting upgrade included the casino roof, the Art Science Museum that was located inside the integrated resort and features immersive digital art installations, and inside the area that is known as the MICE roof—the wave-like podium roofs of the resort’s convention and exhibition center located below the SkyPark.
According to Cy Fun, director at PTP Singapore, the lighting distributor overseeing the lighting renovation, the original lighting fixtures in these areas of the resort had gradually diminished in light output due to natural lumen depreciation, dimming the overall brilliance. A total of 1200 fixtures were replaced.
“The overall goal of the renovation was to upgrade the roof façade and to rejuvenate the overall wow effect,” said Fun. Other specifying criteria included options that would reduce the cost of maintenance and enhance the effectiveness of the lighting.
After evaluating multiple options, the PTP team offered a custom Rebel Band 300 LED floodlight from Acclaim Lighting, designed to match the existing color-changing LED fixtures being replaced. “The Acclaim solution not only met the resort’s requirements but also offered a similar look and mounting configuration to the existing fittings,” said Fun. “As part of the transition, we also increased the wattage to create a more dynamic effect, increasing from the original 36W product to 50W. These new fixtures are also more sturdy to provide a longer service life than their predecessors.”
Drawing on a successful collaboration with Acclaim eight years ago at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore—where a custom pixel node was specified for the underside of the sky roof—Fun’s team had full confidence in the quality and durability of the products.” This Acclaim light fixture is designed for direct-view, pixel-controllable LED lighting with options for RGBW, RGBA, dynamic white, or single-color LEDs. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use due to its IP66 rating and comes with internal power supplies. Acclaim has a long history of providing customized solutions in addition to their standard award-winning products. Since installation, these Acclaim fixtures have operated reliably with no maintenance issues.
The lighting upgrade was completed in the spring of 2025 just in time for the 15-year anniversary celebration which, coincidentally, aligned with when the resort welcomed its 500 millionth customer.
Months later, the resort hosted another public celebration to mark the groundbreaking for the newest planned renovation—an ambitious $8 billion effort which includes a fourth tower and massive 15,000-seat arena projected to be completed by 2030.
“The lighting renovation is a striking success that now illuminates the Singapore skyline,” said Fun. “Beyond its visual impact, we delivered a durable, sustainable solution designed for longevity and ease of maintenance.”
