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[[File:The Residences at W Singapore, Sentosa Cove, Singapore - 20110912.jpg|alt=|thumb|Residential houses at Sentosa Cove]]
[[File:The Oceanfront@Sentosa Cove, Sentosa, Singapore, on a hazy evening - 20140921-02.JPG|alt=|thumb|View of Oceanfront@Sentosa Cove on a hazy evening]]
'''Sentosa Cove'''{{efn|{{zh|s=升涛湾}};<br/>{{lang-ms|Teluk Sentosa}};<br/>{{lang-ta|செந்தோசா கோவ்}}}} is a residential district on the eastern part of the island of [[Sentosa]] in [[Singapore]].
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'''Sentosa Cove''' is a residential enclave in the eastern part of [[Sentosa]] Island in [[Singapore]], which is planned to include about 2,500 units when fully expanded. It is largely made up of [[land reclamation|reclaimed land]].<ref>{{citation|title=Vision of Sentosa Cove|url=http://www.sentosacove.com/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=view&rid=1111342|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140404191211/http://www.sentosacove.com/cos/o.x?c=%2Fwbn%2Fpagetree&func=view&rid=1111342|archivedate=4 April 2014|publisher=Sentosa Cove|year=2011|url-status=dead}}.</ref> The master developer of the site was Sentosa Cove Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of [[Sentosa Development Corporation]], which purchased the site from the [[Singapore Land Authority]] for about [[Singapore dollar|S$]]800 million.{{citation needed|date=April 2013}}


About 60% of property buyers in Sentosa Cove are foreigners.<ref>{{citation|author=Wayne Arnold|title=Singapore makes a pitch to draw the wealthy|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/26/business/worldbusiness/26singapore.html?pagewanted=all|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=26 April 2007}}.</ref> It is the only place in Singapore where foreigners are allowed to purchase landed homes. All residential properties in Sentosa Cove are [[leasehold]] titles subject to a [[99-year lease]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Iau |first1=Jean |title=‘Frozen in time’: has Singapore’s Sentosa Cove lost its allure after 20 years? |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/09/02/frozen-in-time-has-singapores-sentosa-cove-lost-its-allure-after-20-years |access-date=2 September 2024 |work=The Star |date=2 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
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The master developer of the site was Sentosa Cove Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of [[Sentosa Development Corporation]], which purchased the site from the [[Singapore Land Authority]] for about [[Singapore dollar|S$]]800 million. It is largely made up of [[land reclamation|reclaimed land]].<ref>{{citation|title=Vision of Sentosa Cove|url=http://www.sentosacove.com/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=view&rid=1111342|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140404191211/http://www.sentosacove.com/cos/o.x?c=%2Fwbn%2Fpagetree&func=view&rid=1111342|archivedate=4 April 2014|publisher=Sentosa Cove|year=2011|url-status=dead}}.</ref>


==Attractions==
==Elitism controversy==
There are multiple attractions found in the Sentosa Cove enclave, including hotels and F&B outlets.
{{See also|2006 Singapore elitism controversy}}
In 2020–2021, the area came under public scrutiny after one of its residents, Ralph Wee Yi Kai, was charged with [[animal abuse]], [[trespassing]], [[vandalism]], and non-compliance with court procedures. His behaviour drew the ire of the general population as it exposed the issue of elitism among affluent Singaporeans, who to them felt that the law did not apply fairly to them.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Court orders re-arrest of youth charged over TikTok backflip stunt, frog abuse, consuming cannabis|url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/court-orders-re-arrest-youth-charged-over-tiktok-backflip-stunt-frog-abuse-consuming|access-date=2021-11-05|website=TODAYonline}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Alkhatib|first=Shaffiq|date=2021-10-13|title=Teen who did backflip in rhino enclosure in S'pore Zoo allegedly consumed cannabis while out on bail|language=en|work=The Straits Times|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/teen-who-did-backflip-in-rhino-enclosure-in-spore-zoo-allegedly-consumed|access-date=2021-11-05|issn=0585-3923}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-14|title=Youth who did backflip in rhino pen allegedly took drugs while on bail|url=https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/youth-who-did-backflip-rhino-pen-allegedly-took-drugs-while-bail|access-date=2021-11-05|website=The New Paper|language=en}}</ref>


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===Hotels===
On 5 November, he was subsequently issued an arrest warrant for failing to turn up to a court hearing. He had removed his [[electronic tag]] a week prior while on bail.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Arrest warrant issued for teen accused of backflipping in rhino enclosure after he fails to wake up for court|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/arrest-warrant-issued-teen-accused-backflipping-rhino-enclosure-after-he-fails-wake-court-2293466|access-date=2021-11-05|website=CNA|language=en}}</ref>
*ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore - A boutique 26-room hotel situated by the marina at Sentosa Cove. It is also a members' club and is the point of contact for berthing at the Sentosa Cove marina.
*W. Singapore, Sentosa Cove - A 240-room five-star luxury resort hotel known for providing a variety of services & facilities including the Whatever/Whenever service. The property is connected to a 228-unit residential complex (W. Residences) located at Quayside Isle.


===Spas===
==Notes and references==
*Spa Rael - Situated within ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove
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===Notes===
*AWAY Spa - Situated within W. Singapore
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===References===
===Food & Beverages===
There is a wide variety of food and beverage options available at Sentosa Cove, notably along Quayside Isle, the enclave's upscale waterfront shopping centre.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dining, Entertainment & Shopping at Quayside Isle|url=https://www.quaysideisle.com/|access-date=2020-12-14|website=www.quaysideisle.com}}</ref> This includes:
*Boaters' Bar
*Blue Lotus - Chinese Eating House
*Gin Khao Bistro
*Greenwood Fish Market
*[[Joe & The Juice]]
*Miska Cafe
*Mykonos on the Bay
*Rock Bar - Burger & Steakhouse
*Sabio by the Sea - Tapas Bar & Grill
*SolePomodoro Trattoria Pizzeria
*Two Chefs Bar
*WOK°15 Kitchen, situated within ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove

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==References==
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Latest revision as of 09:10, 2 September 2024

View of Oceanfront@Sentosa Cove on a hazy evening

Sentosa Cove is a residential enclave in the eastern part of Sentosa Island in Singapore, which is planned to include about 2,500 units when fully expanded. It is largely made up of reclaimed land.[1] The master developer of the site was Sentosa Cove Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Sentosa Development Corporation, which purchased the site from the Singapore Land Authority for about S$800 million.[citation needed]

About 60% of property buyers in Sentosa Cove are foreigners.[2] It is the only place in Singapore where foreigners are allowed to purchase landed homes. All residential properties in Sentosa Cove are leasehold titles subject to a 99-year lease.[3]

Attractions

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There are multiple attractions found in the Sentosa Cove enclave, including hotels and F&B outlets.

Hotels

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  • ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore - A boutique 26-room hotel situated by the marina at Sentosa Cove. It is also a members' club and is the point of contact for berthing at the Sentosa Cove marina.
  • W. Singapore, Sentosa Cove - A 240-room five-star luxury resort hotel known for providing a variety of services & facilities including the Whatever/Whenever service. The property is connected to a 228-unit residential complex (W. Residences) located at Quayside Isle.

Spas

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  • Spa Rael - Situated within ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove
  • AWAY Spa - Situated within W. Singapore

Food & Beverages

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There is a wide variety of food and beverage options available at Sentosa Cove, notably along Quayside Isle, the enclave's upscale waterfront shopping centre.[4] This includes:

  • Boaters' Bar
  • Blue Lotus - Chinese Eating House
  • Gin Khao Bistro
  • Greenwood Fish Market
  • Joe & The Juice
  • Miska Cafe
  • Mykonos on the Bay
  • Rock Bar - Burger & Steakhouse
  • Sabio by the Sea - Tapas Bar & Grill
  • SolePomodoro Trattoria Pizzeria
  • Two Chefs Bar
  • WOK°15 Kitchen, situated within ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove

References

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  1. ^ Vision of Sentosa Cove, Sentosa Cove, 2011, archived from the original on 4 April 2014.
  2. ^ Wayne Arnold (26 April 2007), "Singapore makes a pitch to draw the wealthy", The New York Times.
  3. ^ Iau, Jean (2 September 2024). "'Frozen in time': has Singapore's Sentosa Cove lost its allure after 20 years?". The Star. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Dining, Entertainment & Shopping at Quayside Isle". www.quaysideisle.com. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
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