It is an exciting time to be living in Southern China. As a hub of innovation and development driving change around the region, the Greater Bay Area is already starting to influence and inspire not just surrounding provinces, but Asia and the world as well. This is particularly true in the area of hospitality, with numerous awardwinning hotels, restaurants and bars to be found in the region – some of which are rated in top lists around the world. Many of these are trendsetters and as the 11 cities further integrate, the Greater Bay region will be on a level playing field with the three largest bay areas in the world – Tokyo, New York and San Francisco.
As the entertainment hub of the region, Macao is one of the cities that is leading innovation in this area, with the nearby financial hub of Hong Kong also being a hospitality leader. Both cities often give birth to unique pioneering hospitality concepts.
This year Macao, took the top spot in the Forbes Travel Guide, with more of the city’s hotels and restaurants awarded five-star status more than anywhere else, surpassing even Paris. 12 of Macao’s hotels were awarded five-star status while Paris had 10 and Hong Kong had 8. This year also saw the opening of Melco Resorts’ distinctive Morpheus hotel, designed by the late British architect Zaha Hadid.
Macao is also home to the Venetian Macao, the largest single structure hotel building in Asia, and seventh-largest building in the world by floor area. MGM COTAI also boasts a world-first, with the largest permanent indoor LED wall on the planet in their theatre. The 13 is another hot hotel that is creating buzz which is expected to be opened in 2019. As the world’s most luxurious hotel, The 13 is inspired by the Palace of Versailles and there will be 200 multilevel, all-villa suites, private elevator lobbies, 24-hour butler service, and even a fleet of bespoke, red, extended wheel base Rolls-Royce Phantoms and two bespoke gold-infused Phantoms (which were the most expensive Rolls-Royce Phantoms ever built).
Macao has also pushed the trending art of mixology. The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge was recently voted as one of Asia’s 50 Best Bars. Over in neighbouring Hong Kong a few bars have appeared on the same list, with both cities also sharing spots in the Michelin Guide (there were 292 restaurants from Hong Kong and Macao in total this year.
The House of Dancing Water
Contact number: (853)8868 6767
The House of Dancing Water - Macau’s Must See Spectacular, only at City of Dream.Starting from HKD598, book your tickets now and dive into world’s largest water extravaganza!
TheArsenale Flagship Store
Come to City of Dreams and celebrate the motion universe at TheArsenale's flagship store in Asia, featuring everything from playthings for billionaires to art and accessories for the everyman.
Legend Heroes Park
Location:Level 1, Times Squares & Level 2, East Wing, Studio City
Here you will find Virtual & Augmented Reality, Holograms, Motion Tracking, Projection Mapping, 4D+, Video Arcade Games, and Sportainment with more than 60 games.
Go Anime
Explore vibrant multimedia art installations, discover charming cartoon characters in Studio City and enjoy fun, time-limited interactive anime experiences Revive your passion for anime as you play, dine, and shop – it's time to GO ANIME.
Unlimited Experiences At Galaxy Macau
Location:Galaxy Macau, COTAI, Macau
Contact number: 853 8802 2666
Galaxy MacauTM offers a range of spectacular entertainment experiences for all ages including movies at the 3D cineplex – UA Galaxy Cinemas, nightlife at the one-of-a-kind deluxe entertainment lounge CHINA ROUGE, live performances at Broadway Theatre and more.
Oktoberfest Macau at MGM
Location: MGM COTAI - 1/F Roof Terrace
Contact number: 853 8802 2666
Join us for a few stein of Bavarian beer, and singsong “Nei Hou, Macau!” with Högl Fun Band from Germany! Let the amplitude dance around your ears and cheers at MGM COTAI from October 17-19, 21-28!
Rooster, Tiger, Sheep by Snake
Location:MGM COTAI
Wen-You Cai’s exhibition is named with reference to the Chinese zodiac. These photos unveil the warm and fun-loving life under the lens of the artist (as Snake) as well as the palpable emotional and cultural connection between generations. Join us to savour the beautiful moments in life from Oct 5 at MGM COTAI.
ENTERTAINMENT WITH A TOUCH OF GLAMOUR AT GRAND LISBOA
Location:Grand Lisboa Hotel
Contact number: 853 2828 3838
Guests are invited to indulge in luxuriously relaxing spa treatments at The Spa at Grand Lisboa. The Crazy Paris Show, which has been presented in Macau for over 40 years, is definitely an unmatched attraction in the city that truly lights up the entire Grand Lisboa experience.
Ponte 16 Resort, Macau
Located in the historic Inner Harbour on Macao’s picturesque waterfront, Ponte 16 Resort offers a five-star French luxury hotel Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16, diversified entertainment and exquisite dining pleasures, and Macao’s first Angry Birds Play Center.
Asia’s Finest Entertainment at Sands Resorts Macao
Contact number: +853 2882 8888
With the 15,000-seat Cotai Arena and its three luxurious theatres, Sands Resorts Macao offers the biggest names in music, sport and awards ceremony. These next generation of live venues are ushering in a new era of entertainment in Macao.