[New Launch] One Marina Gardens preview draws around 5,000 visitors as luxury market stays buoyant

One Marina Gardens, the first residential development in Singapore's Marina South precinct, officially opened for public preview last weekend, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of around 5,000 visitors. The strong turnout underscores the market's robust interest in waterfront residential living within the city centre.

Developed by Kingsford Group and situated along Marina Gardens Lane, the project is just steps away from the upcoming Marina South MRT station on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL). As the maiden residential launch in Marina South, One Marina Gardens boasts rare pioneer advantage and spearheads the unlocking of the precinct's long-term value.

937 Units Across Diverse Layouts: A New Landmark in Marina South

Comprising 937 units, the development offers a comprehensive mix from one- to four-bedroom layouts, catering to both owner-occupiers and investors. According to the developer's indicative pricing:

Overall indicative pricing ranges between $2,850 and $2,900 psf

1-Bedroom units from $1.16 million (approx. $2,762 psf)
2-Bedroom units from $1.80 million
3-Bedroom units from $2.45 million
4-Bedroom units from $4.45 million

The overwhelming preview turnout demonstrates the strong market appetite for projects that seamlessly integrate prime scarcity, convenient transport connectivity, and vibrant city-core living.

Marina South has previously seen no private residential supply. As the pioneer launch, One Marina Gardens benefits directly from its close proximity to Gardens by the Bay, key MRT connections, and commercial hubs, driving an understandably enthusiastic reception.

The development also holds strong appeal for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and foreign family offices.

Data indicates that the number of Single Family Offices (SFOs) in Singapore surged by 42.9% year-on-year. These institutions and the ultra-high-net-worth clients behind them are actively seeking core assets with enduring capital preservation qualities—making a prime location and calibre like One Marina Gardens an ideal match for their wealth management strategies.

A Worthy Contender: Bloomsbury Residences Previews Concurrently

Concurrently, another highly anticipated project, Bloomsbury Residences, unveiled its showflat over the weekend. Located in the rapidly transforming Media Circle precinct within one-north, the project is jointly developed by Qingjian Realty and Forsea Holdings.

Featuring 358 units ranging from two-bedroom units to six-bedroom penthouses, the project offers versatile layouts designed to cater to diverse buyer profiles. Indicative pricing includes:

2-Bedroom units from $1.366 million (approx. $2,396 psf)
3-Bedroom + Study units from $2.166 million
4-Bedroom + Study units from $2.866 million (approx. $2,443 psf)

Bloomsbury Residences is also scheduled for its official launch on 12 April, sharing the market spotlight alongside One Marina Gardens.

The two developments represent distinct growth visions in Singapore's residential landscape: future prime waterfront living versus an integrated knowledge-and-innovation ecosystem.

While One Marina Gardens exemplifies urban rejuvenation in a prime core location, Bloomsbury Residences addresses the pent-up housing demand in a knowledge-intensive research precinct. Both developments present compelling opportunities for forward-looking buyers and investors.

Prime Core and Growth Precincts Take Centre Stage: Q2 Momentum Set to Continue

With the debuts of One Marina Gardens and Bloomsbury Residences, the second quarter of 2025 has kicked off with palpable excitement in Singapore's private home market. Anchoring Marina South and the one-north tech hub respectively, both developments target high-net-worth buyers while offering promising rental potential and capital appreciation.

Previews for One Marina Gardens conclude on 9 April, with the official booking launch taking place on 12 April. For discerning buyers looking to acquire prime residential real estate or capitalise on Singapore's urban transformation, now is the opportune time to enter the market.