Therme Group, the leading global developer and operator of large-scale wellbeing destinations, today marked the groundbreaking of Therme Singapore, a state-of-the-art development slated to open at Marina South in 2030. Spanning more than 720,000 sq ft of gross floor area, equivalent to over nine football fields, Therme Singapore will be Asia’s first large-scale integrated urban wellbeing destination, introducing a new form of social infrastructure to the region. The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu.
Robert Hanea, Founder and CEO of Therme Group
Left to Right: Mr Lim Chong Lai, Managing Director of Kajima Overseas Asia Singapore, Mr Marcus Dass, Senior Vice President, and Head of Global Enterprises at the Singapore Economic Development Board, Mr Tan Boon Khai, Chief Executive Officer of Therme Singapore, Mr Robert Hanea, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Therme Group, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu, Mr Mah Bow Tan, Chairman of Therme Group Asia and Therme Singapore, Ms Jean Ng, Assistant Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board and Ms Angelene Chan, Executive Chairman of DP Architects. Image courtesy of Therme Singapore.
Designed to serve visitors from all walks of life, from families with children to working professionals and seniors, Therme Singapore will integrate leisure, nature and wellbeing into a single immersive destination. The seven-storey development with a basement will feature more than 20 indoor and outdoor pools and water bodies, as well as over 70 wellness treatment rooms. The visitor experience is organised into three distinct zones.
The Play zone features active, family-oriented water attractions, including children's pools, 18 water slides spanning more than 1.8 kilometres in total length, and interactive play areas designed for movement, exploration, and shared enjoyment.
The Relax zone offers thermal pools, therapeutic mineral baths, quiet water spaces, and amenities such as hydromassage beds and infrared therapy.
The Restore zone is dedicated to deeper wellbeing, including saunas, steam rooms and massage treatment spaces focused on physical and mental rejuvenation. Visitors can expect more than 86,000 sq ft of food-and-beverage offerings for dining, relaxation, and social gatherings, complemented by sea views.
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Nature is woven throughout the development. The extensive landscaped environments will feature more than 200,000 plants across over 200 species, including orchids and native Southeast Asian varieties, strengthening the local biodiversity while creating immersive 2 | 5 indoor and outdoor green environments.
Beyond the development, a coastal public park spanning almost 4 hectares will be created to connect Therme Singapore with Marina Barrage, enhancing public access to green spaces while strengthening the ecological and recreational value of the waterfront district.
Therme Singapore is developed by Therme Group in partnership with Kajima Overseas Asia (Singapore) and designed by multinational architecture firm DP Architects in collaboration with Therme Group’s in-house architects, Therme ARC. The development will incorporate a range of sustainability measures, including energy-efficient building systems, solar photovoltaic panels, smart irrigation technologies and climate-adaptive landscaping strategies aimed at reducing operational carbon emissions and supporting biodiversity.
Advanced technologies will also be integrated across operations and the visitor experience. These include waterproof RFID wristbands that function as locker keys and cashless payment tools, a next-generation robotic locker system designed to optimise convenience and space utilisation, and advanced ozone-based water filtration systems that enhance water quality and operational efficiency.
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Therme Singapore is also expected to generate direct employment opportunities, alongside broader job creation across tourism, hospitality and related sectors. Roles will span construction, engineering, facilities management, operations and hospitality, underscoring the need for strong technical capabilities and industry-relevant training. An estimated 400 new jobs will be created, including the development of specialised capabilities such as sauna masters (also known as Aufgussmeisters) alongside a range of hospitality roles to lead and deliver the destination’s diverse programming.
To support workforce development, Therme Singapore has established partnerships with Institutes of Higher Learning, including a Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute of Technical Education and Republic Polytechnic. These collaborations will focus on skills development, innovation projects, internships, and employment pathways for graduates, in line with Singapore’s approach to aligning education, industry, and employment to build a future-ready workforce.
Mah Bow Tan, Chairman of Therme Group Asia and Therme Singapore
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