Greater Sentosa Master Plan was unveiled by the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) on July 3, 2026 — a bold, long-term transformation that will integrate Sentosa with the 120-hectare Pulau Brani and progressively expand Singapore’s island playground over the next two decades.

When completed, Greater Sentosa is projected to attract twice as many visitors as it does today. Between April 2024 and March 2025, Sentosa welcomed 16.9 million visitors — meaning the target is approximately 34 million visitors annually once the full plan is realised.

The Greater Sentosa Master Plan is the most ambitious transformation of Singapore’s island resort in its 50-year history — and the first developments are expected to open from the early 2030s.

The Three Big New Landmarks: Imbiah Canopy, Sensorium and Brani West

The Greater Sentosa Master Plan introduces three defining new landmarks that anchor the entire transformation.

Imbiah Canopy. The Imbiah Canopy is a hilltop destination on Mount Imbiah packed with dining, retail and attractions, plus the Imbiah Lookout Walk — a sheltered elevated trail linking Sensoryscape with Mount Imbiah’s forest walks.

Among the headline attractions is the Imbiah Canopy, a sheltered elevated forest walkway leading to the summit of Mount Imbiah, where visitors can enjoy panoramic views across Sentosa, Pulau Brani and the Southern Waterfront. A new treetop skywalk leads from the Imbiah Lookout Walk down to Siloso Beach.

Sensorium. Down by the waterfront, a new beachfront destination called Sensorium is also in the works, designed as a hub for indoor attractions, events and festivals alongside lush green spaces. Sensorium is planned for Siloso Beach and will serve as a lifestyle and multi-purpose events destination — complementing rather than competing with existing beach club culture on the island.

Brani West. Beyond 2030, development will shift to Brani West, where SDC is exploring new entertainment attractions with international partners. Pulau Brani — formerly dominated by port infrastructure — becomes available for leisure development once port operations relocate to Tuas Port.

The transformation of Pulau Brani will create a new complementary island destination, reimagining former port infrastructure into a vibrant extension of Greater Sentosa with new waterfront experiences, attractions and public spaces.

Greater Sentosa Master Plan — Key Landmarks	Timeline
Imbiah Canopy — hilltop dining, retail and attractions	Early 2030s
Imbiah Lookout Walk — sheltered elevated trail to Mount Imbiah summit	Early 2030s
Sensorium — beachfront events and lifestyle hub at Siloso Beach	Early 2030s
Siloso Beach redevelopment	Early 2030s
Floating boardwalk — islet-hopping experience	Early 2030s
Brani West — new entertainment attractions with international partners	Post-2030
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Singapore	Coming (RWS 2.0)
Resorts World Sentosa 2.0 — Waterfront Lifestyle Development	Phase 1

Super Nintendo World and Resorts World Sentosa 2.0

The near-term additions to Sentosa are headlined by Resorts World Sentosa’s major expansion — known as RWS 2.0 — which includes the Waterfront Lifestyle Development and Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Singapore.

This phase includes the Resorts World Sentosa 2.0 expansion, featuring the Waterfront Lifestyle Development and Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Singapore.

Super Nintendo World is one of the most commercially powerful theme park IP additions in the world — following wildly successful openings in Japan, Los Angeles, and Orlando, Singapore’s version will be the first in Southeast Asia and a guaranteed draw for families from across the region. For Indian families visiting Singapore specifically for Universal Studios Singapore, Super Nintendo World adds a substantial new reason to visit Sentosa.

Getting Around Greater Sentosa: New Transport Hub and People Mover

Plans include a new Island Heart Transport Hub that will act as the main gateway into Greater Sentosa, alongside a People Mover System set to replace the existing Sentosa Express. New water taxi services, enhanced cable car connections and improved waterfront links are also being studied, making the journey just as much a part of the experience as the destination itself.

Island Heart is envisioned as a major new arrival point and mobility hub linking mainland Singapore, Pulau Brani and Sentosa, creating a more seamless and integrated visitor journey.

The existing Sentosa Express monorail — limited in capacity and in some places awkward for large family groups with luggage — will be replaced by a People Mover System better suited to the expanded footprint and higher visitor volumes the master plan targets. The addition of water taxis creates a scenic alternative that turns transit into an experience in its own right.

Beaches, Coastlines and Islet-Hopping

Sentosa’s beaches are among the most visited in Southeast Asia — but the Greater Sentosa Master Plan envisions making them dramatically more interesting.

Sentosa’s beaches and coastline will be reimagined with a unique islet-hopping experience and new beach club concepts centred around sunrise and sunset view. New experiences are being explored too, including beach clubs, coastal activities, and a floating boardwalk connecting islets.

The islet-hopping concept is the most experientially distinctive addition in the plan. A floating boardwalk connecting the small islets off Sentosa’s coastline creates a water-level nature and lifestyle journey that no other destination in the region currently offers. Combined with the Siloso Beach redevelopment and Sensorium’s events programming, the southern coastline transforms from a simple beach strip into a connected leisure corridor.

Nature at the Core: Forest Network and Southern Ridges Connection

One of the most significant but least-publicised elements of the Greater Sentosa Master Plan is the commitment to nature integration.

Longer-term plans include connecting the island’s forests into a continuous green network that links directly with the Southern Ridges on mainland Singapore. The Southern Ridges is one of Singapore’s most beloved green corridors — a 10-kilometre forested ridge walk connecting HortPark, Mount Faber, and Telok Blangah Hill. Extending it directly into Sentosa creates a continuous island-to-mainland nature trail unlike anything currently available.

Across the Greater Sentosa Master Plan, landscape provides the framework for bringing these different experiences together — supporting Singapore’s City in Nature ambition through enhanced greenery, biodiversity, climate-responsive design and stronger connections between people and the natural environment.

What This Means for Indian Travelers

The Greater Sentosa Master Plan positions Sentosa — already India’s third-largest single-attraction draw in Southeast Asia after Bangkok and Bali for family itineraries — as an even stronger reason to route a Southeast Asia trip through Singapore.

Indian families visiting Singapore typically spend one to two days at Sentosa. Universal Studios Singapore is already the anchor attraction. Super Nintendo World adds a second world-class theme park IP to the same campus. The Imbiah Canopy and Lookout Walk create a nature-centric family experience as a counterpoint to the theme parks. Sensorium’s events programming will include concerts, cultural festivals, and lifestyle events that can attract Indian diaspora communities from Singapore, Malaysia, and across the region.

The islet-hopping boardwalk and new beach club concepts in the sunrise and sunset view category will expand the appeal of Sentosa’s beaches for Indian honeymooners, couples, and wellness-oriented travelers who currently find little differentiation between Sentosa’s beach strips.

The Greater Sentosa Master Plan also aligns with Changi Terminal 5’s opening timeline in the mid-2030s. The plans also support Singapore’s Tourism 2040 strategy and coincide with the future opening of Changi Airport’s Terminal 5, which will significantly increase the country’s passenger capacity. More Indian passengers arriving through Changi Terminal 5 will connect directly to a Greater Sentosa that is mid-way through its transformation.

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FAQs — Greater Sentosa Master Plan 2026

Q: What is the Greater Sentosa Master Plan and when will it be complete?

The Greater Sentosa Master Plan is a bold, long-term transformation that will integrate Sentosa with the 120-hectare Pulau Brani and progressively expand Singapore’s island playground over the next two decades. It was unveiled by the Sentosa Development Corporation on July 3, 2026. The first phase of developments is expected to open from the early 2030s, with Brani West and later phases rolling out into the 2040s. When completed, Greater Sentosa is projected to attract twice as many visitors as the 16.9 million it welcomed between April 2024 and March 2025.

Q: What are the biggest new attractions at Sentosa under the master plan?

The biggest near-term additions are Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Singapore as part of Resorts World Sentosa 2.0, Imbiah Canopy — a hilltop dining, retail and attractions destination on Mount Imbiah — and Sensorium, a beachfront events and lifestyle hub at Siloso Beach.

A floating boardwalk offering an islet-hopping experience along Sentosa’s coastline and a complete redevelopment of Siloso Beach are also in the early 2030s phase. Brani West, to be developed in partnership with international entertainment operators, is the post-2030 headline addition.

Q: How will getting around Sentosa change under the Greater Sentosa Master Plan?

The existing Sentosa Express monorail will be replaced by a new People Mover System better suited to the expanded Greater Sentosa footprint. A new Island Heart Transport Hub will serve as the main gateway into Greater Sentosa, linking mainland Singapore, Pulau Brani, and Sentosa island.

New water taxi services, enhanced cable car connections, and improved waterfront links are also being studied. The connectivity upgrades aim to make transit between Sentosa’s various zones part of the visitor experience rather than a logistical inconvenience.

Final Word

The Greater Sentosa Master Plan unveiled on July 3, 2026 is Singapore’s most ambitious leisure infrastructure commitment in decades — a 20-year, multi-billion-dollar vision that doubles Sentosa’s footprint by absorbing Pulau Brani and doubles its visitor target to approximately 34 million annually.

Super Nintendo World, Imbiah Canopy, Sensorium, a floating islet-hopping boardwalk, Southern Ridges forest connection, and Brani West entertainment partnerships are the headline additions. For Indian families who already rate Sentosa among Southeast Asia’s top family destinations, the Greater Sentosa Master Plan confirms that Singapore’s island playground is about to get significantly bigger, bolder, and more worth building a trip around.

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Official Sources:

• Straits Times — What New Attractions Await at Greater Sentosa
• Sentosa Development Corporation — Greater Sentosa Master Plan