Galaxy Macau Explained

Casino:Galaxy Macau
Address:Galaxy Macau Resort, Cotai, Macau
Rooms:4,703
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:galaxymacau.com
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Galaxy Macau (Chinese: t=澳門銀河綜合渡假城) 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.[1] The resort was designed by Gary Goddard.[2] Currently consists of eight different luxury resort hotels, each with a theme: Galaxy Macau, Okura, Banyan Tree, JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Raffles, Capella and Andaz.

History

When the Cotai project's first phase opened in 2011. The 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.

On 26 April 2012, Galaxy Macau announced that JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels would be added to the Cotai resort.[3] 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.[4]

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 of new resort space, additional rooms across the five hotels, and an increased casino table count of up to 500.[5] Phase 2 was eventually opened on 27 May 2015.[6]

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.[7] [8] 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.[9] 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.[10] [11]

The 93-room luxury Capella at Galaxy Macau hotel opened in August 2025.[12]

Phase 4 of the expansion, which will include multiple new-to-Macau luxury hotel brands, a 5000-seat theater, and a new casino. As of 2025, the Phase 4 structures have been completed and are being fitted out, and the complex is set to open in 2027.[13]

Gold Leaf Cupolas

There are 6 gold-covered cupolas at the top of the two towers of Galaxy Macau.[14] Four measure high and the other two at .[15] 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. The laser show ends abruptly at midnight.

UA Galaxy Cinemas

On 15 December 2011, Galaxy Macau opened UA Galaxy Cinemas & East Square.[16]

Hotels in Galaxy Macau

Hotels No. of RoomsManagement
Hotel Okura Macau 488Okura Hotels & Resorts
Banyan Tree Macau 256Banyan Tree Holdings Limited
Galaxy Hotel 1,449Galaxy Macau
JW Marriott Macau 1,015JW Marriott Hotels
The Ritz-Carlton Macau 250The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
Raffles at Galaxy Macau450Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Andaz Macau at GalaxyICC700Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Capella at Galaxy Macau95Capella Hotels and Resorts

Entertainment events

Entertainment events at Galaxy Arena!Date!Artist!Event!Ref
2023
3–4 FebruaryNCT 127Neo City – The Unity[17]
22 AprilTreasureHello Tour[18]
20–21 MayBlackpinkBorn Pink World Tour[19]
13–14 October(G)I-dleI Am Free-ty World Tour[20]
8–10 DecemberJoker XueExtraterrestrial World Tour[21]
2024
26–28 JanuaryEnhypenFate World Tour[22]
29 JuneBaekhyunLonsdaleite Tour[23]
30–31 AugustTomorrow X TogetherAct: Promise World Tour[24]
3–6 OctoberAndy LauToday... is the Day Tour[25]
25–27 October(G)I-dleI-dol World Tour[26]
2–3 NovemberZerobaseoneTimeless World[27]
29–30 NovemberStray KidsDominate World Tour[28]
2025
9 FebruaryGreen DayThe Saviors Tour[29]
15–16 FebruaryTaeyangThe Light Year Tour[30]
21–22 MarchJisooLights, Love, Action! Asia Tour[31]
29 MarchAndrea BocelliAndrea Bocelli Live in Concert[32]
26–27 April Neo City – The Momentum[33]
3 MayWakin ChauWakin Chau World Tour Live[34]
9–11 MayTomorrow X TogetherAct: Promise World Tour EP.2[35]
17–18 MayJ-HopeHope on the Stage Tour[36]
31 MayShow LoShow Lo 30 World Tour Concert[37]
6–8 June G-DragonÜbermensch World Tour[38]
20–21, 27–29 June4–6 JulyJacky CheungJacky Cheung 60+ Concert Tour[39]
30–31 AugustBaekhyunReverie World Tour[40]
2026
10–11 JanuarySuper JuniorSuper Show 10[41]
7 FebruaryRiizeRiizing Loud[42]
7–8 MarchAespa[43]
22–23 MayExoExo Planet 6 – Exhorizon[44]

See also

References

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.macaudailytimes.com.mo/macau/23050-Galaxy-open-Cotai-resort-May.html Galaxy to open Cotai resort on May 15.
  2. https://news.yahoo.com/asia-theme-park-boom-big-business-designers-102424033.html Asia Theme Park Boom Is Big Business for Designers
  3. Web site: Galaxy Macau(TM) Phase 2 -- A New Chapter Begins. 26 April 2012. prnewswire.com.
  4. Web site: Galaxy to Spend Up to HK$60 Billion in Casino Expansion. Vinicy Chan. 22 May 2013. Bloomberg.com.
  5. Web site: GALAXY MACAU PHASE 2 A new chapter BEGINS. Galaxy Entertainment Group. 26 April 2012. 30 November 2013.
  6. Web site: About Us. 2021-02-22. Galaxy Macau. en.
  7. Web site: GALAXY INTEGRATED RESORTS INTRODUCES GICC AT IT&CM CHINA. 2021-02-20. Galaxy International Convention Center. en.
  8. Web site: 2021-02-24. Galaxy International Convention Center likely to open 4Q21. 2021-03-02. IAG. en.
  9. Web site: 2024-04-10 . 8 ways to stay: the giant Galaxy Macau complex adds 2 more luxury hotels . 2024-09-08 . South China Morning Post . en.
  10. Web site: 2021-03-01. Singapore's famous Raffles hotel brand coming to Galaxy Macau Phase 3. 2021-03-02. IAG. en.
  11. Web site: 2021-03-01. Legendary Raffles at Macau Added To Galaxy Entertainment Portfolio. 2021-03-02. The Taiwan Times. en-US.
  12. https://www.hospitalitynet.org/announcement/41013080/capella-at-galaxy-macau.html
  13. https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2025/08/13/114753-galaxy-entertainment-reports-higher-firsthalf-profit-as-macau-tourism-premium-mass-play-lift-results
  14. http://www.macaubusiness.com/news/galaxy-macau-celebrates-topping-out/7576/ Galaxy Macau celebrates topping-out
  15. http://www.galaxymacau.com/en/wow WOW Features at Galaxy Macau
  16. http://www.prestigehongkong.com/Parties/parties97.html A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES GRAND OPENING OF UA GALAXY CINEMAS & EAST SQUARE, GALAXY MACAU
  17. Web site: NCT 127 3RD TOUR 'NEO CITY: MACAU . 6 April 2025.
  18. Web site: 2023 TREASURE TOUR [HELLO] IN MACAU ]. 6 April 2025.
  19. Web site: Blackpink World Tour [Born Pink] Macau ]. 6 April 2025.
  20. Web site: (G)I-dle I Am Free-ty World Tour in Macau . 6 April 2025.
  21. Web site: Extraterrestrial World Tour in Macau . 6 April 2025.
  22. Web site: 2024 ENHYPEN World Tour ‘Fate’ in Macau . 6 April 2025.
  23. Web site: BAEKHYUN CONCERT 2024 MACAU . 6 April 2025.
  24. Web site: TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR IN MACAU . 6 April 2025.
  25. Web site: Galaxy Macau Presents: Today…is the Day Andy Lau Concert Tour 2024 in Macau . 6 April 2025.
  26. Web site: 2024 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR [iDOL] IN MACAU ]. 6 April 2025.
  27. Web site: 2024 ZEROBASEONE THE FIRST TOUR [TIMELESS WORLD] IN MACAU ]. 6 April 2025.
  28. Web site: Stray Kids World Tour < dominATE MACAU > . 6 April 2025.
  29. Web site: Green Day - The Saviors Tour - Macau . 6 April 2025.
  30. Web site: TAEYANG 2025 TOUR [THE LIGHT YEAR] IN MACAU ]. 6 April 2025.
  31. Web site: 2025 JISOO ASIA TOUR: “LIGHTS, LOVE, ACTION!” IN MACAU . 6 April 2025.
  32. Web site: ANDREA BOCELLI Live in Concert – A Soul-Stirring Spectacle in Macau . 6 April 2025.
  33. Web site: NCT 127 4TH TOUR 'NEO CITY - THE MOMENTUM' IN MACAU . 6 April 2025.
  34. Web site: Wakin Chau World Tour Live In Macau . 6 April 2025.
  35. Web site: TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR < ACT : PROMISE > - EP. 2 - IN MACAU . 6 April 2025.
  36. Web site: j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' in MACAU . 6 April 2025.
  37. Web site: SHOW LO 30 World Tour Concert in Macau . 6 April 2025.
  38. Web site: Übermensch World Tour in Macau . 6 April 2025.
  39. Web site: Jacky Cheung 60+ Concert Tour Macao . 6 April 2025.
  40. Web site: Yoon . So-Yeon . May 1, 2025 . EXO's Baekhyun to kick off first solo tour 'Reverie' . May 29, 2025 . Korea JoongAng Daily.
  41. Web site: June 12, 2025 . Super Junior launches 20th anniversary tour 'Super Show 10' in Seoul starting August . June 23, 2025 . The Chosun Ilbo.
  42. Web site: May 1, 2025 . RIIZE announces first solo concert tour starting in Seoul this July . May 29, 2025 . The Chosun Ilbo.
  43. Web site: August 7, 2025 . Top K-pop girl group Aespa will perform in Macao next year . January 28, 2026.
  44. Web site: January 28, 2026. EXO Launches 'EXhOrizon' Tour After 6-Year Hiatus. January 28, 2026. The Chosun Ilbo.