MGM Cotai is a casino resort in

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that opened on the 13th of February in 2018. It is owned by

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International. MGM Cotai is its second property in Macau, the first being the

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The hotel consists of 1,390 rooms and suites, a 2000-seat MGM Theater, a casino, meeting spaces, and a retail promenade. It also features the world's largest art garden, Nature's Art, which houses over 100,000 plants and more than 2,000 plant species, including several previously extinct species. The hotel was featured in Series 3 on the

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Design and construction

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MGM Cotai, with a total floor area of 280,000 sqm, has 1,390 rooms and suites including 16 skylofts and 27 mansion villas. The hotel's atrium connecting the main lobby to shops and restaurants, named The Spectacle, features the world's largest free-span gridshell glazed roof that is self-supporting. 125 gaming tables have been allocated to the property's casino, of which 100 were allocated at launch and the remaining 25 to be allocated in 2019. A further 77 tables transferred from MGM Macau have been authorised by the government, bringing the total to 177 gaming tables.

Opening (2018)

Initially scheduled in 2016, the opening of MGM Cotai was delayed several times before finally opening on 13 February 2018, just ahead of Chinese New Year. However, on opening day, the hotel's VIP accommodations, including The Mansions, was not completed. In addition, out of 1,390 rooms, only 500 rooms were available at the opening. The hotel was subsequently completed and fully operational within the same year.

Future developments

First mentioned in 2018, an additional south hotel tower housing approximately 1,000 rooms has been planned as part of MGM Cotai's expansion. An expansion of the existing retail podium is also included as part of the plan to allow for more restaurants, retail outlets, and entertainment spots. Foundations for the expansion have been pre-built when constructing the resort. Details of the expansion have not been revealed as of date. However, it was announced that the expansion will not be likely before 2021.

References

External links

MGM Cotai website
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