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Gardens by the Bay is getting its biggest expansion yet: Wetlands by the Bay, a 5-hectare attraction opening in 2028. The new expansion comes with teamLab's first-ever indoor-outdoor multi-sensory voyage – think pedal kayaks through indoor galleries and wetland spaces – an expanded Kingfisher Wetlands, new dining and community spaces, as well as a bridge to Bay East Garden.
The centrepiece of Wetlands by the Bay is undoubtedly the teamLab's flagship museum. teamLab is an international art collective known for its immersive digital installations (you can visit its shimmering Future World exhibition at ArtScience Museum) and is now taking things outdoors with a 12,000 sqm site at Gardens by the Bay. Here's where you can hop on board custom pedal kayaks and pedal your way through a controlled waterway running through teamLab's indoor galleries and out to living mangrove wetlands. It's a unique opportunity to get up close to semi-aquatic ecosystems and all the fascinating organisms that live within them. Hold your breath – this is slated to open progressively in 2028.
Next, the Kingfisher Wetlands is set to triple in size. When complete, it'll boast more than 600 mangroves and 50,000 coastal plants. The Gardens is introducing a new cantilevered canopy boardwalk right over the water – bonus: it also serves as a linkway between Gardens by the Bay MRT and the main entrance to the gardens. Nearby, Glade Lawn is opening as new spot for community events and activities.
What else is new?
The Wetlands by the Bay development (Bay South Garden) is coming up alongside the new Bay East Garden, which will open in 2027. By 2028, a new 175-metre-long bridge linking the two over Marina Reservoir should be complete. It's expected to just skim the water on the Bay East Garden side for a "walk on water" feel. Not only will the new bridge make it easier for you to visit all the major attractions in both gardens, but it will also provide some spectacular views of the Singapore skyline.
If you've ever felt that the food options were thin at Gardens by the Bay, that's about to change, too. A new food court is set to open on the ground level, with restaurants parked on the upper deck. The vibe here is casual and alfresco, with views of the refreshed wetlands, Marina Reservoir and the upcoming Founders' Memorial (opening in 2028)– so have your cameras on standby as you eat.
This is Gardens by the Bay's biggest and most exciting expansion to date, and slots perfectly into Singapore City in a Garden plan. Construction for Wetlands by the Bay begins in the first quarter of 2027 – follow Gardens by the Bay on its website and Instagram for updates.
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