Leisure activities in Macau are undergoing a new lease of life. Spectaculars such as the Cirque du Soleil's Zaia at the Venetian now has competition in the form of the House of Dancing Water at the City of Dreams. So the bar is being set ever higher when it comes to the shows that set venues apart.
The city is strengthening its appeal as a family and entertainment destination, as world-class singers and groups play there.
The permanent House of Dancing Water, which opened in September, is housed in a purpose-built 2,000-seat theatre with a 3.7-million-gallon pool and 77 performers. The 90-minute show features spectacular scenes of romantic dance and breathtaking acrobatics in the 'human chandelier' and 'Russian swings' sequence.
The Mandarin House and Macao Science Centre, which opened earlier this year, together with the yet-to-open Macau Giant Panda Habitat offer visitors something different.
According to Benjamin Fox, event director at Off-site Connections, choices in Macau are limited for night activities, but the House of Dancing Water could change the landscape.
Macau's status as an entertainment capital has been led by the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel, which hosted 34 shows and concerts, and three premier sports events last year.
