10 Unique Venues for MICE Travellers in Singapore
Whether it's for Business or for pleasure, corporates can be assured of a uniquely Singapore experience
With an array of interesting venues, teambuilding activities and inspiring experiences for rewarding and motivating MICE (Corporate Meetings, Incentive Trips, Conventions and Exhibitions) groups, Singapore is fast becoming the natural choice for business combined with pleasure and entertainment. Currently, business and MICE visitors constitute approximately 28 per cent of Singapore's visitor arrivals and account for about 35 per cent (SGD 4 billion) of total tourism receipts. Singapore owns many out-of-the-box venues for MICE, which ensures an extraordinary experience for its travelers looking for a change from the stereotypical travel experiences. Here are some of those unique venues that offer an excellent range of meeting facilities and function services to suit a variety of needs and budgets, along with the convenience of nearby accommodation and dining.
 Sentosa Beach Front
Located within the lively and enchanting setting of Siloso Beach at Sentosa, Sentosa Beach Front overlooks the South China Sea from tropical surroundings. This pavilion is perfect for any special celebration or event. Coaches can be arranged to bring guests directly to the pavilions. This open air concept creates the perfect setting for a stylish corporate event of up to 500 guests and an extension of marquees from the pavilion can comfortably accommodate up to 1000.
Underwater World 
Underwater World Singapore, situated on Sentosa Island happens to be Asia's largest and most well known tropical fish oceanarium. Imagine being surrounded by some 2500 marine creatures from around the region while dinner/cocktails are being served. This is exactly what an Underwater World Singapore experience is like. Surrounded by sharks, giant eagle rays and other sea creatures, this 83 meter-long tunnel can accommodate up to 500 guests .
Cavenagh Bridge
 Named after the last Governor of Singapore, Cavenagh Bridge is the 'grand old lady of river bridges' and the only suspension bridge in Singapore. It avails a wonderful link between the rich cultural district north of the Singapore River and the lively commercial district of the south. Accommodating up to 150 guests, the Cavenagh Bridge is an ideal spot for a standing cocktail reception.
Esplanade
Esplanade, a Singaporean Architectural icon, is just the right venue for any stellar event. Affectionately known as the "Durian", one 'husk' contains a 2000-seater concert hall, and the other houses a theatre that can stage world-class performing arts events. A  stone's throw away from the Singapore Flyer, Esplanade is a venue that can host any professional event for a crowd of up to 2000 people. The Roof Terrace on the Esplanade has all the rudiments that avail enchanting views of the city's skyline and mesmerizing sunsets. This serene roof-top place is wonderful for private dining and cocktail receptions welcoming approximately 150 guests.
Merlion Park
Overlooking the Marina Bay and the Esplanade, the Merlion Park houses the half-lion and half-fish icon of Singapore. At the promontory is an open-air venue with the commericial and civic district at its back and a spectacular view of the waterfront and Esplanade. This location can take up to 600 guests for cocktail receptions and approximately 100 people for sit-down dinners.
Night Safari
 The Night Safari is the world's first wildlife park where visitors can have a sneak peak into the nocturnal face of wild life. Nestled in 40 hectares of lush secondary forest, the Night Safari offers guests a unique experience of exploring wildlife in a tropical jungle at night. The Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant and Forest Lodge are other exciting options for organizing events and enabling guests to enjoy unique dining experiences in the jungle. ULU ULU can take upto 100 guests for a private function while the Forest Lodge can take upto 400 guests for a standing cocktail function and 200 guests banquet style.
Singapore Flyer
The world's largest observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer, offers a panoramic view of the city skyline and beyond. Inside the 28  beautifully engineered capsules of the Singapore Flyer is space for corporate meetings, celebrations, intimate cocktail-sipping sessions and product launches.
Raffles Hotel
Raffles Hotel, one of Singapore's premier hotels, stands as a jewel in the crown of Singapore's hospitality industry. The hotel is renowned and loved for its inimitable style and unsurpassed excellence in services and facilities. Over the years the hotel has evolved into one of the world's most luxurious hotels, often welcoming international celebrities, writers and royalty.
Jewel Box
 Located on Mount Faber, the Jewel Box resembles a musical jewel box, offering you a variety of exclusive and exquisite fine-dining options. The restaurants and bars overlook the vast Singapore harbor and promise visitors with some of the best sunsets on the horizon.
St James Power Station
Standing at 70,000 square feet, St James Power Station is an all-in-one entertainment destination. It is set along the seaside in the premises of Singapore's first coal-fired power station that was built in 1927. St James Power Station offers nine distinctive outlets featuring a wide array of music from techno dance, big band & jazz, world music to live bands.
Cheng Ho
Cheng Ho is a harbor-boat cruise that brings visitors through a fascinating insight of the Chinese tradition that can be seen from the sea. The vessel is named after the Admiral Cheng Ho, who holds an honorable place in Chinese naval history and had visited parts of the world as the emissary of the Emperor of China in the 15th century. This boat-cruise makes possible the wonderful style of having business meetings over dinner or an appetizing international buffet rolling on the sea and enjoying the enchanting views of a lovely Singapore River evening.
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