Gardens by the Bay (The latest unmissable tourist attraction in Asia)

“Gardens by the Bay” is one of the largest horticultural attractions in the world. It consists of three distinct waterfront gardens – Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central, set in the heart of Singapore’s new downtown Marina Bay. The Gardens are being developed in phases. Bay South was completed and opened to the public on 29 June 2012. The full master plan implementation of Bay East and the development of Bay Central are part of the next phase of development.

Designed by Grant Associates as tree-like structures between 25 metres and 50 metres in height (9 to 16 storeys), the 18 Supertrees are uniquely designed vertical gardens, with emphasis placed on creating a “wow” factor through the vertical display of tropical flowering climbers, epiphytes and ferns. The towering structures, stretching 50 metres into the sky, have giant steel and concrete trunks and thousands of thick wire rods for branches. Fitted with solar panels, hanging gardens and rainwater catches, the trees will be used to display plants from across the globe. At night, these canopies come alive with lighting and projected media produced by Lighting Planners Associates. The Supertrees are embedded with sustainable energy and water technologies integral to the cooling of the Conservatory.

18 giant solar-powered, plant-growing “Supertrees” are only part of the £500 million complex. The 101-hectacre gardens comprise three separate landscapes and include two massive (but energy-efficient) biomes designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects that contain tens of thousands of Mediterranean and tropical plants. Bay South is the largest garden of the three garden at 54 hectares located next to the Marina Bay Sands and aims to showcase the best of tropical horticulture and garden artistry. The overall concept of its master plan draws inspiration from an orchid as it is representative of the tropics and of Singapore, being the country’s national flower. The conservatory complex comprises two cooled conservatories – the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest, situated along the edge of the Marina Reservoir.

Opening Hours: 09:00 AM – 09:00 PM daily
Standard Admission: Adult $28, Senior Citizen $28; Child $15

Al Ain Paradise (one of the greenest cities in the whole of Arabia)

Al Ain /meaning “spring”/ is the second largest city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the fourth largest city in the United Arab Emirates. Dotted with almost 65 manicured gardens each having a unique style, Al Ain is one of the greenest cities in the whole of Arabia. Known as the Garden City due to its greenery, the city is the Guinness record holder, which has recognized it as the world’s largest garden. Attracting 7,000 visitors in one day, the gardens are probably the most famous attraction in the city.

The city has now become famous as a holiday resort for the people of the UAE as well as the tourists. With a size of four football pitches, this expansive park is home to approximately 10 million flowers, a 12 meter tall replica of the Eiffel Tower. The visitors had a unique experience to see millions of flowers in different colors, types, and settings – in a city known for its desert dunes.

Built on an oasis, this stunningly green city stands out like a verdant emerald in the heart of the hostile desert. The garden occupies an area of 21,000 square meters including the corridors and walkways of the internal length of 2,400 meters. The garden has 2,965 flower baskets, instead of the previous 2,500 baskets, in addition to the flower pyramids. The entrance is free.