Dazzling with gold, silver, and bronze, MGM Cotai rises before us. This is more than just a resort. It’s an icon of architectural design.
MGM Cotai opened its doors on February 13, 2018. It became MGM Resorts International’s second Macau property. The first was MGM Macau. Delayed from its original 2016 schedule, its arrival was highly anticipated.
Look up! Notice the unique structure. Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates designed it. The cost to build MGM Cotai was a staggering 3.4 billion US dollars. The design features nine jewel-like boxes stacked. These form two interconnected towers.
Did you know MGM Cotai won the Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2018? Its impressive design garnered international recognition.
Step inside The Spectacle. This atrium connects the lobby to shops. It also connects to restaurants. Above you is the world’s largest free-span gridshell glazed roof. This roof is self-supporting. Digital art screens around the clock on a permanent indoor LED wall.
MGM Cotai boasts approximately 1,400 guest rooms. The resort also houses nine restaurants and bars. You can find almost any type of cuisine here.
Consider Aji. It is the first Nikkei restaurant in Macau. Aji blends Japanese techniques with Peruvian flavors. Or perhaps you prefer Coast. This offers contemporary cuisine from Chef Graham Elliot. Coast also serves well-loved Western dishes.
MGM Cotai offers more than just dining and accommodations. There are over 35 shops to explore. These range from lifestyle to fashion and jewelry.
MGM Cotai’s theater is technologically advanced. It can seat up to 2,000 people. It aims to provide a multi-sensory experience.
Initially, not everything was ready. VIP accommodations were not complete on opening day. Only 500 of the 1,390 rooms were available. The hotel became fully operational later that year.
MGM Cotai continues to evolve. Plans include an additional hotel tower with 1,000 rooms. Expansion of the retail podium is also planned. This will add more restaurants and entertainment. The foundations were pre-built during the initial construction.
MGM Cotai stands as a beacon of luxury. It blends art, architecture, and entertainment. It is a must-see destination here in Cotai. A testament to innovation and design.