Satay by the Bay Closes October 1 for Wetlands by the Bay Expansion

Satay by the Bay, the 1,000-seat open-air food court at Gardens by the Bay, will close permanently on October 1, 2026. Gardens by the Bay announced the closure on September 1 to make way for the Wetlands by the Bay development. The site will be replaced by a new two-storey dining block opening in 2028 as part of a five-hectare expansion project that will be three times larger than the existing Kingfisher Wetlands.

A legendary food court’s final month

Satay by the Bay opened in 2013 at Gardens by the Bay and has served as a gathering spot for families and tourists seeking satay and local fare. The food court traces its roots to the Satay Club, which began in the late 1940s off Beach Road. In the 1970s, it relocated to the Esplanade and operated as a popular evening-to-early-morning spot with 28 stalls. After the Esplanade was demolished in 1995 to make way for Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, eight stallholders moved to Clarke Quay Satay Club, which closed in 2005. The Gardens by the Bay location represents the latest chapter of this 76-year institution.

What’s replacing the food court

Wetlands by the Bay will span five hectares, roughly the size of seven football fields, making it three times larger than the existing Kingfisher Wetlands. Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan announced in Parliament on March 4 that the project will open in stages from end-2028. The new two-storey dining block will be the first facility to open, followed by a community space called Glade Lawn and a flagship museum by international art collective teamLab, known for immersive displays. Construction begins in the first quarter of 2027.

Last chance to visit before closure

Satay by the Bay will operate until September 30, giving visitors one final month to experience the food court. The Satay by the Bay team posted on Instagram on August 28, thanking customers for their support and inviting them for “one last feast” before closure. The food court currently operates eight stalls serving satay and other local dishes. Gardens by the Bay has confirmed other dining options remain available at the venue during and after the transition.

Final Thoughts

Satay by the Bay’s October 1 closure ends a 13-year run at Gardens by the Bay and closes a chapter on Singapore’s 76-year satay legacy. The site’s transformation into a dining block within Wetlands by the Bay signals a shift toward larger, more integrated waterfront experiences by late 2028.

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