World's first 'floating' Apple Store revealed
What you need to know
- Apple has officially unveiled its new Singapore store.
- Apple Marina Bay Sands will open on September 10.
- The new store looks like it's floating on the waters of Marina Bay.
Apple has officially unveiled its brand new Marina Bay Sands store in Singapore, describing it as its most "ambitious retail project."
In a press release the company stated:
The store boasts 360-degree panoramic views of the city skyline and the sphere is made from an all-glass dome that is fully self-supported. The store reportedly draws inspiration from the Pantheon in Rome:
The store features everything you would usually expect from an Apple store, including a Forum and Video Wall. 148 employees representing 23 different languages will be there at the store's opening on September 10, 10 am local time. Given the pandemic, customers will be required to wear a mask, socially distance, and undergo a temperature check before entering.
Customers wishing to visit the store on Thursday must book an appointment to do so. You can read the full details here.
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