# Singapore Is About To Double The Size Of Sentosa — With A New Island, Tram Network And Waterfront Attractions

- **Source:** Stacked Homes
- **Published:** 2026-07-03T10:12:50.000Z
- **Author:** Ryan J. Ong
- **Original:** https://stackedhomes.com/greater-sentosa-master-plan-early-2030s/
- **Topics:** New Launches

## Featured rationale

Improved access and more public experiences could raise local visitation and reinforce nearby Greater Southern Waterfront residential and mixed-use areas as lifestyle destinations.

## AI summary

The 20-year Greater Sentosa Master Plan will integrate Sentosa with 120-ha Pulau Brani, adding transport, nature and waterfront attractions progressively from the early 2030s.

## Original article

The next transformation of Sentosa Island will incorporate the neighbouring 120-ha Pulau Brani into a new recreational destination. Billed as the Greater Sentosa Area, the master plan for this revitalisation and expansion of Sentosa Island was unveiled on July 3.

The overhaul of major parts of Sentosa Island is much needed, especially as other competing recreational areas throughout Singapore have sprouted in recent years, such as the recent transformation of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

It has been more than 15 years since the launch of Universal Studios Singapore, and in my opinion, some of Sentosa’s allure has faded since its glory days during the 1990s and early 2000s. It feels to me like most Singaporeans are ‘done’ with Universal Studios, the cable car, and the beaches at Sentosa.

(Probably multiple times, for those of you in your 30s or older.)

I say, it’s about time Sentosa had a facelift and much has been promised as part of the Greater Sentosa Master Plan (GSMP). This 20-year blueprint will transform Sentosa and Pulau Brani – where the port facilities will be moved to Tuas in 2027 – into a larger, better-connected destination. This also comes with new attractions that will be progressively completed from the early 2030s.

The overall rejuvenation concept for Greater Sentosa

The integration of Pulau Brani as part of Sentosa Island was originally unveiled back in 2019 during the National Day Rally speech by then-Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. At the time, it was known as the Sentosa-Brani Master Plan.

The Greater Sentosa Master Plan shares many elements of that initial plan, including integrating both islands into a single cohesive destination. According to the Sentosa Development Corp (SDC), a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the revitalised lifestyle destination will see twice as many visitors compared to Sentosa today.

SDC is also studying plans for floating boardwalks that connect Sentosa’s offshore islets, allowing visitors to “hop” between them easily. (Picture: SDC)

Moreover, the beaches, forests, and stretches of waterfront will be designed to flow naturally into one another, which will strengthen it as a cohesive lifestyle destination.

There are three main pillars of the master plan that have been unveiled so far.

The first is improved connectivity. The existing Sentosa Express monorail will eventually be replaced with a higher-capacity, tram-based system centred around the Island Heart Transport Hub. This will become the main gateway into the lifestyle and recreational precinct.

The SDC is also studying the possible use of water taxis and additional waterfront links, improving the connectivity between Sentosa, Pulau Brani, and the mainland.

Next, the master plan leans heavily into Sentosa’s natural landscape. This will be a welcome change from the focus on building attractions like Universal Studios, novelty hotels, and beach events.

One of the first projects expected to open is the Imbiah Lookout Walk, which is set to open in the early 2030s. This is a sheltered, elevated forest canopy walk that will link the existing Sensoryscape to the upcoming Imbiah Lookout.

Other ideas being explored include treetop dining, sunrise and sunset beach clubs, and rejuvenated beachfronts which can be integrated with new coastal protection measures.

Finally, there are plans for more attractions which are designed to encourage longer visits. These include the Sensorium, a new beachfront, indoor attraction and event space, and the previously announced Imbiah Canopy.

An artist’s impressions of the new attractions in Brani West. (Picture: SDC)

The Sensorium is a multi-purpose venue for festivals, concerts, and other events. But it’s also integrated with green spaces to keep the building naturally cooler. The Imbiah Canopy, which is atop Mount Imbiah, will serve as a vantage point overlooking Greater Sentosa. Besides a panoramic view, it will also have F&B outlets, retail spaces, and event spaces.

Beyond all this, Brani West has also been earmarked for what SDC describes as “game-changing” attractions, although details remain under wraps.

What does this mean for the Sentosa experience?

Our perspective is that the Greater Sentosa Master Plan represents an evolution in Sentosa’s position as one of Singapore’s recognisable lifestyle and recreational destinations.

In its past, Sentosa seemed more like a collection of “superstar” attractions than a coherent destination. But the new master plan doesn’t rely on a handful of high-end novelties, and instead makes the islands themselves the attraction.

Beaches, forests, waterfronts and lifestyle spaces will all flow into one another. The aim is that this will encourage visitors to spend time exploring and relaxing on the two islands, instead of just visiting a star attraction or event and then heading home

We also feel that – although it wasn’t explicitly said – these moves will counteract a inching perception among locals. Over the years, Sentosa has developed a reputation as a place where every outing comes with a hefty price tag.

It is fair to say that for some Singaporeans, a trip to Sentosa often means buying tickets to a theme park, booking a staycation, or visiting a beach club. In short, activities that may be fun, but which are probably not light on the wallet.

By introducing more public spaces and free-to-enjoy experiences – such as the canopy walks, nature trails, waterfront promenades and the proposed islet-hopping route – this might change this perception. Greater Sentosa could be a place where people visit just to stroll, exercise or spend an afternoon.

An artist’s impression of an aerial view of the Greater Sentosa precinct. (Picture: SDC)

This ties in well with SDC’s plan to attract more locals to visit the islands. Between April 2024 and March 2025, SDC noted that Sentosa welcomed 16.9 million visitors. But of those visitors, around 80% were international visitors and 20% were locals. SDC aims to increase the local share to around 30% over time.

This could explain why many of the announced projects revolve around public spaces, nature and lifestyle experiences, rather than heavily ticketed attractions.

Let’s also not forget the phased development of the Greater Southern Waterfront, the lauded transformation of the southern coastline into new residential and mixed-use neighbourhoods.

This will stretch from Pasir Panjang to Marina East. The new Berlayar estate at the former Keppel Golf Course, as well as Harbourfront and Keppel will sit adjacent to the Greater Sentosa plan.

We think that the success of Greater Sentosa remains to be seen, and it is relatively early days before the first new attractions – and the development of Brani – come to fruition. The Greater Southern Waterfront could even introduce its own set of complications.

Overall, we feel that it will take quite a bit of convincing since the perception of Sentosa being mainly for “rich tourists” has become quite entrenched. Not to mention the fact that Sentosa Cove remains a landed enclave for foreigners.

But if the vision comes together as planned, Sentosa may evolve into something that means much more to the average Singaporean.

Visit the Greater Sentosa Master Plan exhibition, to share your input, and find out more.

The details of the master plan for Greater Sentosa are on display to the public, and are being exhibited at VivoCity until July 5. Subsequently, it will be at Our Tampines Hub from 22 – 27 July, Jurong Point from 19 – 23 August, Waterway Point from 23 – 27 September, and back on Setonsa again from October this year.

## Chinese translation

> Translation model: grok_cli

### 新加坡即将把圣淘沙扩大一倍——新岛屿、电车网络与滨水景点

大圣淘沙总体规划将把圣淘沙与布拉尼岛合并为一处目的地，配备新的电车系统、森林树冠步道等景点，并将从2030年代初起分阶段开放。

圣淘沙岛的下一轮转型，将把邻近约120公顷的布拉尼岛（Pulau Brani）纳入一处全新的休闲目的地。该振兴与扩建计划以“大圣淘沙地区”（Greater Sentosa Area）为名，总体规划已于7月3日公布。

圣淘沙岛主要区域的大规模改造确有必要，尤其是近年来新加坡各地已涌现不少相互竞争的休闲区，例如曼岱野生动物保护区（Mandai Wildlife Reserve）的近期转型。

自新加坡环球影城开业至今已超过15年；在我看来，圣淘沙自1990年代与2000年代初的辉煌时期以来，部分吸引力已有所减退。对我而言，大多数新加坡人对环球影城、缆车和圣淘沙海滩似乎已“玩腻了”。

（对30岁以上的人来说，可能还去过不止一次。）

我认为，圣淘沙也该整容了；而“大圣淘沙总体规划”（Greater Sentosa Master Plan，GSMP）已作出诸多承诺。这份为期20年的蓝图，将把圣淘沙与布拉尼岛——港口设施将于2027年迁往大士（Tuas）——打造成一处更大、连通性更好的目的地，并配套将从2030年代初起分阶段完工的新景点。

大圣淘沙的整体焕新理念

将布拉尼岛并入圣淘沙岛的构想，最早于2019年由时任总理李显龙在国庆群众大会演讲中公布，当时称为“圣淘沙—布拉尼总体规划”（Sentosa-Brani Master Plan）。

大圣淘沙总体规划继承了该初期方案的许多要素，包括将两岛整合为单一、连贯的目的地。据隶属贸工部的法定机构圣淘沙发展局（Sentosa Development Corp，SDC）称，焕新后的生活休闲目的地游客量将达到今日圣淘沙的两倍。

SDC也在研究以浮动木栈道连接圣淘沙近海小岛的方案，让游客可以轻松“跳岛”往来。（图片：SDC）

此外，海滩、森林与滨水带将被设计为彼此自然衔接，从而强化其作为连贯生活休闲目的地的定位。

目前已公布的总体规划主要有三大支柱。

第一是提升连通性。现有的圣淘沙捷运单轨（Sentosa Express）最终将被运力更高、以电车为基础的系统取代，并以“岛心交通枢纽”（Island Heart Transport Hub）为核心，成为进入生活与休闲片区的主要门户。

SDC也在研究使用水上的士及增设滨水连接的可行性，以改善圣淘沙、布拉尼岛与本岛之间的连通。

其次，总体规划大幅倚重圣淘沙的自然景观。相较以往侧重打造环球影城一类景点、新奇酒店与海滩活动，这将是受欢迎的转变。

预计首批开放的项目之一是因比阿观景步道（Imbiah Lookout Walk），定于2030年代初开放。这是一条有遮蔽的高架森林树冠步道，将连接现有的感官景观园（Sensoryscape）与即将落成的因比阿观景点（Imbiah Lookout）。

其他正在探讨的构想还包括树顶用餐、日出与日落海滩俱乐部，以及可与新的海岸防护措施相结合的焕新海滨。

最后，还有更多旨在鼓励游客延长停留时间的景点规划，包括滨海室内景点与活动空间“感官馆”（Sensorium），以及早前已公布的因比阿树冠（Imbiah Canopy）。

布拉尼西区新景点的艺术效果图。（图片：SDC）

感官馆是可用于节庆、演唱会及其他活动的多功能场馆，同时也与绿色空间整合，使建筑保持自然凉爽。坐落于因比阿山（Mount Imbiah）顶的因比阿树冠，将作为俯瞰大圣淘沙的观景点；除全景视野外，还将设有餐饮、零售与活动空间。

除此之外，布拉尼西区也被划定为SDC所称的“颠覆性”景点所在，尽管细节仍未公布。

这对圣淘沙体验意味着什么？

我们认为，大圣淘沙总体规划代表着圣淘沙作为新加坡标志性生活与休闲目的地之一的定位演进。

过去，圣淘沙更像是若干“明星”景点的集合，而非连贯的目的地。而新的总体规划并不依赖少数高端新奇设施，而是让岛屿本身成为吸引力所在。

海滩、森林、滨水区与生活空间将彼此贯通。目标是鼓励游客花时间在两岛上探索与放松，而不是只冲着某一明星景点或活动来一趟就回家。

我们也觉得——尽管并未被明确点出——这些举措将有助于对冲本地人中逐渐形成的一种观感。多年来，圣淘沙已落下“每次出门都得花大钱”的名声。

公平地说，对部分新加坡人而言，去一趟圣淘沙往往意味着买主题乐园门票、订度假住宿，或去海滩俱乐部。简言之，活动或许有趣，但对钱包大概并不友好。

通过引入更多公共空间与免费体验——例如树冠步道、自然步道、滨水长廊以及拟议的跳岛路线——或可改变这一观感。大圣淘沙有望成为人们只为散步、运动或消磨一个下午而来的地方。

大圣淘沙片区鸟瞰艺术效果图。（图片：SDC）

这与SDC吸引更多本地人到访的计划相吻合。SDC指出，在2024年4月至2025年3月期间，圣淘沙接待了1690万名游客；但其中约80%为国际游客，本地游客约占20%。SDC目标是随着时间推移，将本地游客占比提升至约30%。

这或许可以解释，为何许多已公布项目围绕公共空间、自然与生活体验展开，而非高度依赖门票的景点。

我们也不应忘记大南部滨海区（Greater Southern Waterfront）的分阶段开发——将南部海岸线改造为新住宅与混合用途邻里的备受瞩目工程。

该区域将从巴西班让延伸至滨海东。位于前吉宝高尔夫球场的新贝拉雅（Berlayar）组屋区，以及港湾与吉宝，都将毗邻大圣淘沙规划范围。

我们认为，大圣淘沙能否成功仍有待观察；在首批新景点以及布拉尼开发落地之前，仍属相对早期阶段。大南部滨海区甚至可能带来其自身的复杂因素。

总体而言，我们觉得还需要相当大的说服力，因为“圣淘沙主要是给‘有钱游客’去的”这一观感已相当根深蒂固。更不用说圣淘沙湾（Sentosa Cove）至今仍是以外国人为主的有地住宅飞地。

但若愿景能按计划实现，圣淘沙或将演变成对普通新加坡人意义远为更大的存在。

欢迎参观大圣淘沙总体规划展览，分享您的意见并了解更多。

大圣淘沙总体规划详情已向公众展示，目前在怡丰城（VivoCity）展出至7月5日。随后将于7月22日至27日移师淡滨尼综合中心（Our Tampines Hub），8月19日至23日在裕廊角（Jurong Point），9月23日至27日在水湾坊（Waterway Point），并于今年10月再次回到圣淘沙展出。