The resort occupies approximately 50 hectares (120 acres) of land and directly employs up to 15,000 people.

[6] The grand opening of the entire integrated resort was held on 7 December 2012, which was officiated by the country's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong together with Genting Group Chairman Lim Kok Thay.

Construction of Resorts World Sentosa Singapore began on 16 April 2007 on the demolished plot of Imbiah Lookout.

[12][13] In 2024, the Singapore government renewed RWS' casino license for two years, instead of the usual three, from 2025 to 2027 due to poor tourism performance.

[14] The resort was designed primarily by the Driehaus Prize winner and New Classical architect Michael Graves.

Resorts World Sentosa casino is located beneath Crockfords Tower that has an acreage of 15,000 sq.m.

The Maritime Experiential Museum was opened on 15 October 2011 that features more than 400 artifacts and replicas with a 360-degree Multi-sensory Typhoon Theatre.

[30] The Royal Albatross is berthed at the Historical Ships Harbour, beside the Aquarium and the Adventure Cove Waterpark.

It features 24 attractions and is divided into seven zones – including Sci-Fi City, Ancient Egypt, New York, The Lost World, Far Far Away, Minion Land and Hollywood.

Alternatively, to enter the resort, you may transfer to Bus Service 123 at Harbourfront, which will take you as far as Beach Station on the Sentosa Express.

[37] It was the venue for the 2024 World Chess Championship with Ding Liren defending the title against Gukesh Dommaraju.