Galaxy Macau
{{Short description|Casino resort in Cotai, Macau, China}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2018}}
{{Infobox casino
| casino=Galaxy Macau
| native_name={{nativename|yue|澳門銀河綜合渡假城}}
{{nativename|pt|Galáxia Macau}}
| theme=
| address=Galaxy Macau Resort, Cotai, Macau
| logo=Galaxy-Macau-logo.png
| image=Galaxy Macau 01.JPG
| image_size=300px
| image_caption = Galaxy Macau (2011)
| rooms=3,458
| date_opened={{start date and age|df=yes|15 May 2011}}
| space_gaming=37,160 m²
| attractions=Artificial beach and wave pool
| notable_restaurants=Over 50 outlets
| architect=Simon Kwan & Associates
| owner=Galaxy Entertainment Group
| casino_type=Land-Based
| website= [http://www.galaxymacau.com/en galaxymacau.com]
}}
{{Chinese
| t = 澳門銀河綜合渡假城
| s = 澳门银河综合渡假城
| j = ou3 mun4*2 ngan4 ho4 zung3 hap6 dou6 ga3 sing4
| p = Àomén Yínhé Zōnghé Dùjiàchéng
| por = Galáxia Macau
}}
Galaxy Macau ({{zh|t=澳門銀河綜合渡假城}}, {{langx|pt|Galáxia Macau}}) is a casino resort located in Cotai, Macau. Construction on the Cotai project began in 2002. Its opening was rescheduled several times. Galaxy Entertainment Group's developer announced on 10 March 2011 that the HKD 14.9 billion (US$1.9 billion) resort would officially open on 15 May 2011.[http://www.macaudailytimes.com.mo/macau/23050-Galaxy-open-Cotai-resort-May.html Galaxy to open Cotai resort on May 15.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311185258/http://www.macaudailytimes.com.mo/macau/23050-Galaxy-open-Cotai-resort-May.html |date=11 March 2012 }} 11 March 2011 09:06:00 Tiago Azevedo. Macau Daily Times The resort was designed by Gary Goddard.[https://news.yahoo.com/asia-theme-park-boom-big-business-designers-102424033.html Asia Theme Park Boom Is Big Business for Designers] By Kelvin Chan Business Writer HONG KONG 21 July 2011 (AP) Currently consists of seven different luxury resort hotels, each with a theme: Galaxy Macau, Okura, Banyan Tree, JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Raffles, and Andaz.
History
When the Cotai project's first phase opened in 2011. The {{convert|550,000|m2}} property offered around 2,200 hotel rooms comprising the Galaxy Macau hotel tower, complete with casino and entertainment areas, as well as two hotel partners, the Japanese-owned Hotel Okura and the Singapore-operated Banyan Tree Hotel.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}
On 26 April 2012, Galaxy Macau announced that JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels would be added to the Cotai resort.{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/galaxy-macautm-phase-2----a-new-chapter-begins-149006395.html|title=Galaxy Macau(TM) Phase 2 -- A New Chapter Begins|date=26 April 2012|publisher=prnewswire.com}} Galaxy's Chief Financial Officer Robert Drake said it would start construction of the two hotels at the end of 2013 and begin operations gradually from 2016 through 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-21/galaxy-to-spend-up-to-hk-60-billion-in-casino-expansion.html|title=Galaxy to Spend Up to HK$60 Billion in Casino Expansion|author=Vinicy Chan|date=22 May 2013|publisher=Bloomberg.com}}
According to a presentation released by Galaxy Entertainment, the total investment for Galaxy Phase 2 was estimated to be 16 billion HKD, with construction completion scheduled for mid-2015. Phase 2 would consist of {{convert|450,000|m2}} of new resort space, additional rooms across the five hotels, and an increased casino table count of up to 500.{{cite web|url=http://www.galaxyentertainment.com/uploads/investor/476_eLdq2.pdf|title=GALAXY MACAU PHASE 2 A new chapter BEGINS|author=Galaxy Entertainment Group|date=26 April 2012|accessdate=30 November 2013}} Phase 2 was eventually opened on 27 May 2015.{{Cite web|title=About Us|url=https://www.galaxymacau.com/about-us/|access-date=2021-02-22|website=Galaxy Macau|language=en}}
=Gold Leaf Cupolas=
File:Galaxy Macau Grand Resort Palm Cove 2016.jpg
There are 6 gold-covered cupolas at the top of the two towers of Galaxy Macau.[http://www.macaubusiness.com/news/galaxy-macau-celebrates-topping-out/7576/ Galaxy Macau celebrates topping-out ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407044513/http://www.macaubusiness.com/news/galaxy-macau-celebrates-topping-out/7576/ |date=7 April 2012 }} 16 February 2011 Macau Business Four measure {{convert|15|m}} high and the other two at {{convert|24|m}}.[http://www.galaxymacau.com/en/wow WOW Features at Galaxy Macau] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111022011916/http://www.galaxymacau.com/en/wow |date=22 October 2011 }} Galaxy Macau Official Website. The cupolas feature a laser show system which projects laser beams into the sky every 15 minutes. It is claimed to be the largest laser show in the world and is visible across Macau.{{citation needed|date=December 2018}}
=UA Galaxy Cinemas=
On 15 December 2011, Galaxy Macau opened UA Galaxy Cinemas & East Square.[http://www.prestigehongkong.com/Parties/parties97.html A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES GRAND OPENING OF UA GALAXY CINEMAS & EAST SQUARE, GALAXY MACAU] Prestige Hong Kong. 15 December 2011.
Hotels in Galaxy Macau
| class="wikitable" | |
| Hotels
!No. of Rooms | Management |
|---|---|
| Hotel Okura Macau
|488 | Okura Hotels & Resorts |
| Banyan Tree Macau
|256 | Banyan Tree Holdings Limited |
| Galaxy Hotel
|1,449 | Galaxy Macau |
| JW Marriott Macau
|1,015 | JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts |
| The Ritz-Carlton Macau
|250 | JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts |
| Raffles at Galaxy Macau
|450 | Raffles Hotels & Resorts |
| Andaz Macau at GalaxyICC
|700 | Hyatt Hotels & Resorts |
Other developments
{{Update|section|date=August 2024}}
As part of its Phase 3 expansion, a large-scale 16,000-seat arena named Galaxy Arena, a 650-seat auditorium, 40,000 square metres of MICE space, and a 700-room Andaz hotel was completed in the second half of 2021. The expansion, named Galaxy International Convention Centre (GICC), is built adjacent to Macau Light Rapid Transit's Cotai West Station.{{Cite web|title=GALAXY INTEGRATED RESORTS INTRODUCES GICC AT IT&CM CHINA|url=https://www.galaxyicc.com/en/galaxy-integrated-resorts-introduces-gicc-itcm-china/|access-date=2021-02-20|website=Galaxy International Convention Center|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2021-02-24|title=Galaxy International Convention Center likely to open 4Q21|url=https://www.asgam.com/index.php/2021/02/24/galaxy-international-convention-center-likely-to-open-4q21/|access-date=2021-03-02|website=IAG|language=en}} Announced on 1 March 2021, Galaxy Macau had signed an agreement with Accor (Raffles Hotels & Resorts) to bring the Raffles brand to the resort.
The 450-room Raffles at Galaxy Macau is housed in an all-new exclusive all-suite tower as part of Phase 3 which was opened.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-10 |title=8 ways to stay: the giant Galaxy Macau complex adds 2 more luxury hotels |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3258483/raffles-galaxy-macau-and-andaz-macau-join-galaxy-complex-sumptuous-new-additions-bring-resorts-list |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}} Located east of the resort, the hotel now features a glass airbridge connecting the two towers on every floor. A Mediterranean-inspired garden with a glass house as its focal point, an infinity edge pool, a luxury spa, and a fine dining restaurant are also part of the hotel. Raffles at Galaxy Macau opened in the second half of 2021.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-01|title=Singapore's famous Raffles hotel brand coming to Galaxy Macau Phase 3|url=https://www.asgam.com/index.php/2021/03/01/singapores-famous-raffles-hotel-brand-coming-to-galaxy-macau-phase-3/|access-date=2021-03-02|website=IAG|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2021-03-01|title=Legendary Raffles at Macau Added To Galaxy Entertainment Portfolio|url=https://thetaiwantimes.com/legendary-raffles-at-macau-added-to-galaxy-entertainment-portfolio/|access-date=2021-03-02|website=The Taiwan Times|language=en-US}}
Phase 4 of the expansion, which was non-gaming focused, added approximately 2,000 hotel rooms to the resort and was completed in 2022.{{Cite web|title=GGRAsia – Galaxy Phase 3 open maybe mid-2021: analysts|url=http://www.ggrasia.com/galaxy-phase-3-open-maybe-mid-2021-analysts/|access-date=2021-02-20|language=en-US}}
Entertainment events
| class="wikitable"
|+Entertainment events at Galaxy Arena !Date !Artist !Event !Ref |
| colspan="4" |2023 |
|---|
| 3–4 February |
| 22 April |
| 20–21 May |
| 13–14 October |
| 8–10 December |
| colspan="4" |2024 |
| 26–28 January |
| 29 June |
| 30–31 August |
| 3–6 October |
| 25–27 October |
| 2–3 November |
| 29–30 November |
| colspan="4" |2025 |
| 9 February |
| 15–16 February |
| 21–22 March |
| 29 March
|Andrea Bocelli Live in Concert |
| 26–27 April |
| 3 May
|Wakin Chau World Tour Live |
| 9–11 May |
| 17–18 May |
| 31 May
|Show Lo 30 World Tour Concert |
| 7–8 June |
| 20–21, 27–29 June |
See also
References
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