Destination Guide: The 5 Faces of Macao – #5 Macao After Dark

In this final instalment of our exclusive week-long THE 5 FACES OF MACAO series, we reveal the exciting face of Macao After Dark.

Macao is a city that never sleeps. Vibrant and entertaining, visitors will discover the myriad ways in which Macao’s diverse variety of nightlife offers something for everyone. Macao’s ‘after dark’ entertainment options range from luxury casinos, world-class shows and performances and contemporary and chic bars, nightclubs, and lounges, to fabulous eateries right across the city, family-friendly fun and the dazzling lights of the city itself.

World-class entertainment

The 33rd Macao International Music Festival (4-30 October 2019) perfectly illustrates the calibre of world-class entertainment Macao is renowned for attracting. International artists, including The Vienna Philharmonic, will perform across select venues in Macao during the month-long festival. The program features orchestras, quintets, quartets and other elite performers, showcasing jazz, Broadway, opera, classical, chamber and folk music.

Big names from the world of music come to The Venetian, and your clients can experience unforgettable concerts, cabaret, and performances right here in Macao. The Backstreet Boys DNA World Tour drops in on Macao, at The Venetian, on 19 October 2019!

“The House of Dancing Water” at City of Dreams, is a Macao must-see. This extravagant water and acrobatic spectacular was five years in development, with two years of rehearsal, at an investment of USD250 million.

The Broadway Theatre at Galaxy Macau, presents a variety of world-class live entertainment, as well as eclectic shows and interactive exhibitions, many of which are family-friendly.

In ultra luxe dance clubs and discos across the city, world-class DJs and international guest DJs present a wide range of beats and styles for over 18s. DJs at deluxe nightclub, ShowHouse Macau, in Studio City, favour European and US-style beats.

Family-friendly fun after dark

An Entertainment Pass for Studio City will save $$$ and provide hours of great entertainment for the whole family. For something different, head to Studio City in the early evening and explore Warner Bros. Fun Zone (until 7pm) and Legend Heroes Park (until 9pm).

Take the family on an unforgettable ride and see Macao at night from the Golden Reel, the world’s highest figure-8 Ferris wheel that offers breathtaking views of the city from 130m up in the air. The unique ferris wheel design has been influenced by ‘Steampunk’ and is a truly amazing feat of inspiration, creativity, engineering and a big dose of fun.

Relax on an evening gondola along the canals at The Venetian. There are three canals and two – Grand Canal and Marco Polo – offer leisurely and romantic trips until 10pm, with San Luca open until 7pm.

View the city at night from the top of Macao’s very own half-scale Eiffel Tower at The Parisian. Observation Decks are on levels 7 and 37 and last entry is 10.30pm (weather permitting).

Dining

Dining after dark in Macao means taking your pick from a huge selection of eateries – fine dining in hotels (including Michelin-star establishments) and amazing restaurants throughout the city.

Enjoy the night time buzz and fun at Broadway Food Street, where outdoor street/market-style dining is a delicious and family-friendly exploration of all types of cuisine (including Macanese favourites), with a choice of over 40 outlets and restaurants.

For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, enjoy Cantonese fine dining at Wing Lei Palace at Wynn Palace, with a front row seat to a breathtaking flourish of fountains under the night sky. Entry to Wing Lei Palace is via a spectacular lush floral garden featuring 2,880 roses, 720 hydrangeas, 1,680 orchids and five other varieties of exotic blooms.

Bars, lounges & pubs

Macao’s bars, lounges, pubs cater for high-end luxury, chic and contemporary, and casual and laid-back visitors. All hotels and resorts offer a number of chill and relax spots in which to enjoy a drink, and many of these, including the stunning Vida Rica Bar at the Mandarin Oriental, feature floor to ceiling windows that take in Macao’s beautiful after dark skyline.

Experience the glitz and glamor of old Shanghai at China Rouge, Galaxy Macau.

Sit by the water, facing the Outer Harbour and Pearl River, at one of the numerous contemporary bars and pubs along Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen (near the Kun Iam statue), or get a taste of Old Macao on Taipa Island, where the many popular pubs offer a casual and charming Macanese ambience. discover

Gaming

If Vegas is more your style, step inside one of Macao’s luxury resort casinos on the Cotai Strip, and enjoy the lavish decor, electric ambience and more while you try your luck at the Blackjacks Tables or on the Roulette Wheel. Macao has over 40 casinos, including the biggest integrated casino resort in the world – The Venetian Macau – and equals (or surpasses!) the energy and excitement of Nevada’s #1 drawcard!

Remember, Macao’s casinos are not mere gaming rooms – they range from elegant and luxurious to fun and glitzy, even futuristic and ultra-contemporary in decor and ambience – and within each are fantastic lounges and bars, nightclubs and event spaces.

Casino patrons must be 21 years old and over and provide passport as proof of ID.

Stroll and enjoy the lights

From the glittering lights that shine brilliantly like beacons along the Cotai Strip, to the ambient hues of Macao’s streetscapes and waterways at night, an evening stroll in the city is always breathtaking.

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