Greater Sentosa upgrade to add new coastal trails, hotels and rejuvenated beachfronts
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The Brani West zone will be one of the largest sites for new attraction development, said Ms Melissa Ow, STB's chief executive.
PHOTO: SENTOSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SINGAPORE – Visitors to Greater Sentosa can expect more coastal and green walking trails, and a waterfront promenade as the precinct undergoes a major transformation over the next two decades.
The Greater Sentosa Master Plan – which is for Sentosa and Pulau Brani – will also see Sentosa’s beachfronts upgraded to accommodate more event spaces catering to a larger variety of activities.
These and other improvements were unveiled by Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu on May 8 at the Tourism Industry Conference 2026 at Resorts World Convention Centre.
Envisaged as Singapore’s “island playground and sanctuary in a global city”, the 120ha Pulau Brani is expected to provide spaces for new hotels, attractions and experiences, while some of its natural elements will be preserved, said Ms Fu.
Once completed, Greater Sentosa is projected to attract about double its current number of visitors. Between April 2024 and March 2025, it received 16.9 million visitors.
Artist impression featuring a bird’s eye view of the rejuvenated beaches, with events spaces integrated with coastal protection strategies.
PHOTO: SENTOSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Unveiled as the Sentosa-Brani Master Plan in 2019, the rejuvenation project will enter its first phase with the construction of a transport hub linking Sentosa and Pulau Brani in Keppel Harbour. The timing of this phase has yet to be decided.
“We will also add new connections between Greater Sentosa and the mainland, increasing transport capacity and enabling more convenient travel,” said Ms Fu. No further details were provided.
Pulau Brani is an industrial area occupied primarily by the Brani Port Terminal, whose operations are scheduled to relocate to Tuas Port by 2027. A people-mover system between Pulau Brani and mainland Singapore was under study, The Straits Times reported in November 2025.
In the coming months, the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) will launch design consultancy tenders for some of the key components of the master plan.
In early May, SDC published three tenders for multidisciplinary consultancy services on the government procurement portal GeBIZ. The tenders covered the island heart transport hub, the Sentosa people mover system, and the rejuvenation of Siloso and Palawan beaches.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu touring exhibits at the Tourism Industry Conference 2026.
ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
Ms Fu said that exhibitions featuring plans for the Greater Sentosa precinct are being planned for VivoCity and heartland locations across Singapore. The exhibitions are scheduled to take place in July.
Singapore Tourism Board chief executive Melissa Ow said: “Greater Sentosa holds exciting potential for the development of world-class attractions, hotels, food and beverage, outdoor events and festivals in an island setting. The Brani West zone will be one of the largest sites for new attraction development.
“Sentosa is an endearing place to Singaporeans and travellers alike. The Greater Sentosa Master Plan will reinforce its appeal as a must-visit destination.”
While the decades-long master plan is slated to run through 2045, visitors can expect several new and refreshed attractions to open earlier.
These include a flight simulator experience by indoor skydiving brand AltitudeX and SkySlides, a day-to-night thrill ride set to debut in Sentosa.
The latest announcements build on updates given by Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan during the debate on the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s budget on March 2.
Mr Tan said Sentosa’s beaches would undergo rejuvenation works, including strengthened coastal protection measures aimed at improving visitor experience, while safeguarding the coastline against rising sea levels.
Artist impression featuring Imbiah Canopy as the new iconic landmark beacon and vantage point atop Imbiah Lookout.
PHOTO: SENTOSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Connectivity across the precinct is also set to improve. Mr Tan announced plans to replace the 2.1km Sentosa Express monorail, which links VivoCity shopping complex in HarbourFront to Sentosa via four stations, as part of broader transport upgrades.
He also announced plans for new landmarks such as the Imbiah Canopy, envisaged as a gateway connecting visitors to nature trails and heritage sites.
