Therme Singapore begins construction on Marina South wellness destination

Singapore – Therme Group has officially broken ground on Therme Singapore, a landmark development poised to become Asia’s first large-scale integrated urban wellbeing destination when it opens at Marina South in 2030.

The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, marking a major milestone for the global wellbeing developer’s expansion into Asia.

Spanning more than 720,000 sq ft of gross floor area—equivalent to over nine football fields—the seven-storey development aims to redefine how cities integrate leisure, wellness, and nature into everyday life.

“Therme Group’s vision is to create a new form of social infrastructure, where wellbeing is accessible, joyful and integrated into everyday city life,” said Robert Hanea, Founder and CEO of Therme Group.

“As our first destination in Asia, Therme Singapore will serve as a gateway for regional growth to develop partnerships, capabilities and models that can be scaled across Asia and beyond,” he added.

Designed to cater to visitors of all ages, Therme Singapore will feature more than 20 indoor and outdoor pools and water bodies, alongside over 70 wellness treatment rooms.

The experience will be divided into three distinct zones.

The Play zone will house family-friendly attractions, including children’s pools, interactive play areas, and 18 water slides spanning more than 1.8 kilometres in total length.

Meanwhile, the Relax zone will offer thermal pools, mineral baths, hydromassage beds, infrared therapy, and quiet spaces designed for rest and recovery.

The Restore zone will focus on deeper rejuvenation through saunas, steam rooms, and massage experiences aimed at supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.

Beyond wellness amenities, visitors can also expect more than 86,000 sq ft of food-and-beverage offerings, complemented by waterfront views.

Nature will play a central role in the destination’s design. The development will incorporate more than 200,000 plants across over 200 species, including orchids and native Southeast Asian flora, creating immersive indoor and outdoor landscapes that support biodiversity.

A nearly four-hectare coastal public park will also connect Therme Singapore to Marina Barrage, expanding public access to green spaces along the waterfront.

Therme Singapore is being developed by Therme Group in partnership with Kajima Overseas Asia (Singapore) and designed by DP Architects alongside Therme ARC. 

Sustainability features will include solar photovoltaic panels, smart irrigation systems, climate-adaptive landscaping, and energy-efficient building technologies.

The project is also expected to deliver broader economic benefits. Therme Singapore estimates it will create around 400 new jobs, spanning construction, engineering, hospitality, facilities management, and operations.

Among the specialised roles to be introduced are sauna masters, or Aufgussmeisters, reflecting the destination’s ambition to build new capabilities within Singapore’s wellness sector.

To support workforce development, the company has established partnerships with educational institutions including the Institute of Technical Education and Republic Polytechnic, focusing on internships, skills development, and future employment pathways.

“Therme Singapore has the potential to become one of Singapore’s most meaningful shared spaces, visited by millions over time and woven into the life of the city,” said Mah Bow Tan, Chairman of Therme Group Asia and Therme Singapore.

“Beyond the visitor experience, Therme Singapore is also about people, creating jobs, developing new capabilities, and supporting Singapore’s tourism, hospitality and wellness sectors.”

Set to open in 2030, Therme Singapore represents the group’s first foray into Asia and signals Singapore’s growing ambitions to position itself as a destination for wellness tourism and innovative urban experiences.