Singapore is set to get a new kind of marquee attraction—one built less around thrill rides and more around the idea that a city can be designed for rest.
According to the article, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has awarded a tender to Therme Group Singapore to develop and operate a dedicated wellness attraction along Marina South Coast. The project is slated for the Marina South Coastal site, on a 4-hectare waterfront plot next to Marina Barrage, and is expected to open by 2030.
At the heart of the concept is a large-scale “wellbeing destination” that combines classic thermal-bathing traditions with a modern, experience-led mix of facilities. The article highlights features such as thermal pools and saunas, as well as water slides—signalling an attraction designed to appeal to both those seeking relaxation and visitors coming for a more social, all-ages day out.
Price tags and timelines suggest just how ambitious the plan is. The development is described as a S$1 billion project, positioning it as a major piece of new tourism and lifestyle infrastructure for the Marina South area. Therme Group also expects its debut Asia property to draw around 2 million visitors.
Design and delivery details in the article point to an emphasis on destination-scale placemaking. Therme Singapore is being designed by DP Architects together with Therme Arc, with Marina South Coast framed not simply as a site for a single building, but as a waterfront setting to be transformed into an urban oasis.
What’s notable is the way the project is presented: not just as another attraction to add to a checklist, but as a purpose-built space for wellbeing—something positioned as increasingly central to how people live, travel, and spend their leisure time. If it arrives as described, the Marina South Coast could become a new anchor for experiences that blend recovery, recreation, and the simple luxury of slowing down—right in the middle of the city.
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