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The Beat Stays: Grand Lisboa Palace, Decadent Chinoiserie-style Luxury

Situated amidst Macau's standout new resort development, a harmonious blend of Neoclassical and Chinese design motifs, The Beat Asia had the privilege of a one-night stay at the Grand Lisboa Palace Macau to experience the finest amalgamation of East and West, echoing Macau's history. 

Venue & Neighbourhood

The Beat Stays: Grand Lisboa Palace, Decadent Chinoiserie-style Luxury

The Grand Lisboa Palace Macau lives in Cotai, arguably the heart of luxury experiences and culinary exploration in East Asia. It roars life through the veins of the area, only 16 years young, but with the sky being the limit for indulgence in the area.

The SJM milestone integrated resort opened in 2021 in the forefront of the Lisboa brand. Located in the south-west corner of Cotai, the resort hosts three luxurious hotel towers in its 19th century European-style house: Grand Lisboa Palace, world’s first The Karl Lagerfeld, and Asia’s first Palazzo Versace Macau. Ostentatious is a word to describe the resort, detailed in subtle Roman rococo interior design.

The Room

The Beat Stays: Grand Lisboa Palace, Decadent Chinoiserie-style Luxury

Out of 1,350 rooms and suites at the Grand Lisboa Palace, I had the chance to stay at one of their 52 Junior Suites, boasting 80 square meters of bedroom paired with a king's bed, a sumptuous garden view of the resort’s Jardim Secreto garden, and a living room to host.

Each room in the hotel is painted in strong orange and blue hues, a visible homage to the colours of Macau and its former colourful father of Portugal. The walls in the living room and bedroom are furnished with symbols of the city’s landmarks, to remind you that despite the French-style atmosphere of the hotel, you are located in the rich locale of Macau.

I would argue that the king bed is the ultimate highlight of the suite. It’s plush cushioning beneath your head, with over eight types of pillows to choose from to enjoy your slumber. I sank into the bed and woke to the view of the ornate green garden below. I was in my European paradise!

A notable feature of the suite is the bathroom, with an expansive walk-in shower and deep bath, and couple vanity spaces and mirrors to afford premium choice for your special one.

Amenities

The Beat Stays: Grand Lisboa Palace, Decadent Chinoiserie-style Luxury

The comfort of my bed, precedence of the limit that Grand Lisboa Palace reaches to afford guests ultimate euphoria, extends beyond my room into The Spa at Grand Lisboa Palace. Playing host to 12 private treatment suites, guests can enjoy a facial massage, skin diagnosis, or application of French luxury skincare products, as did I.

I had a chance to dip my toes in the outdoor swimming pool at the Palace, an elegant space, open seasonally for warmer days, to enjoy seclusion from Macau and enter a dream-like world overlooking the European-style Jardim Secreto.

A stay at the Grand Lisboa Palace would be amis without an opportunity to dine at the resort’s star-studded collection of restaurants. There’s Palace Garden, a dime for premium Cantonese dining, kappo Japanese cuisine at Zuicho, and Taiwanese hotpot at Wulao. I dined at Mesa by Jose Avillez, an excellent dining experience of Portuguese classics.

Experiences

The Beat Stays: Grand Lisboa Palace, Decadent Chinoiserie-style Luxury

Artistic expression is central to the mission of Grand Lisboa Palace. As you trail yourself down the cavernous halls of the resort, trailing through each hotel in the circular level path, decadent paintings and pottery are set up, matching the core east-meet-west theme.

My favourite of the pieces held at the Palace and resort is the aptly named ‘E. meets W. and W. meets E.’, two paintings facing each other presenting how both the East and West view each other from a pre-modern scope, touching upon Orientalist, exotic, royal, and posh perspectives.

An experience in itself is escaping to Jardim Secreto, a 1000-square-metre green landscape holding patios and gazebos for the ultimate seclusion and escape to the lawns of France, flanked by Chinese dragons hidden within the Greek columns of each resort tower.

Check Out Thoughts

Grand Lisboa Palace is an opulent mastery of fusing its Asian identity as a Macanese hotel serving the Chinese and Southeast Asian region with its monumental French, Greek and Italian influences of design and taste.

The Palace, alongside its brother hotel The Karl Lagerfeld and sister Palazzo Versace Macau, are unapologetically lavish. You stay at Grand Lisboa Palace to relish a European sojourn with the comfort of premium duty-free shopping, Asian dining, and the softest bed you’ll feel.

Where: Grand Lisboa Palace, Rue do Tiro, Cotai, Macau

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Macau’s Legendary Grand Resort Deck Reopens on Apr. 18
Macau Photo by Galaxy Macau

Waves meet wonder as Galaxy Macau reopens the iconic family-friendly waterpark, the Grand Resort Deck, on Apr. 18, 2025 with jaw-dropping upgrades.

Spanning 75,000 square meters, the deck is returning with a significant splash, featuring adrenaline-pumping attractions, after-dark DJ parties, and limited-time holiday carnivals.

Thrill-seekers can succumb to the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids (575m), plummet down heart-stopping 9m waterslides, or ride 1.5m artificial waves in the colossal 8,000 sqm Skytop Wave Pool

Grand Resort Deck
Courtesy of Galaxy Macau

For those craving sky-high excitement, transparent slides suspended mid-air deliver unmatched views and speed. Meanwhile, dedicated kids’ zones ensure family-friendly fun with safe, splash-filled adventures.

For the first time, the Grand Resort Deck will be open until 8 PM, with resident DJs spinning poolside beats all day. 

When dry land calls, guests can indulge in Michelin-starred dining, from restaurants like Feng Wei Ju at StarWorld Hotel to 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau.

Meanwhile, Galaxy Kidz’s edutainment programs blending play and learning, and Special Easter and Labour Day Golden Week carnivals (from 2 PM to 5 PM daily) will feature egg-painting workshops, bunny face-art stations, and beachside games with exclusive prizes.

For more information, visit Galaxy Macau on their website, Instagram or Facebook

Location: Grand Resort Deck, Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macau

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MGM Unveils Macau’s First AI-Designed Smart Bus Shelter
Untitled design 2025 02 03 T111950 786 Photo by Courtesy of MGM

Imagine a bus stop that feels more like a futuristic oasis than a mundane waiting spot. This bus stop has everything you need, eliminating any questions or stress. It provides a virtual experience — blending cutting-edge technology with eco-friendly design.

Well, Macau residents are in luck, because MGM and JCDecaux (Macau) Limited have created Macau’s first AI-designed smart bus shelter, now in operation outside MGM COTAI on Avenida da Nave Desportiva. The development of new bus shelters began in 2022 and has continued through the end of 2024, with the goal in mind of transforming Macau into an even smarter, greener city.

smart bus shelter
Courtesy of MGM

Serving routes 50, 701X, and N5, this forward-thinking bus shelter is a glimpse into the future of urban transportation. Designed with MGM’s signature creativity and commitment to sustainability, the shelter’s concept was generated using AI, guided by a series of carefully crafted prompts from the MGM Design Team.

This bus shelter will revolutionize the average commuter's experience, as it is packed with smart features, such as digital screens that provide real-time bus arrival updates, weather forecasts, and civil protection messages, keeping passengers informed at all times. There are USB charging ports for added convenience, and thoughtful accessibility features, such as braille plates for the visually impaired and a spacious waiting area that accommodates those with a disability.

For more information, visit MGM Resorts on their website, or follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and X (Formerly Twitter).

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Macau International Airport Has a New Lounge for Luxurious Travellers
Macau International Airport Has a New Lounge for Luxurious Travellers Photo by Plaza Premium Group

Macau International Airport is making travel more luxurious with the opening of its newest facility, the Plaza Premium First Lounge!

Located near the airport’s Departure Gate 10/10A, the new Plaza Premium First Lounge spans 5,000 square feet and features an elevated lounge concept. The lounge promises to give passengers a sophisticated experience with personalized services and exquisite dining options, Plaza Premium said on their website.

Here, guests can look forward to a carefully designed interior, equipped with comfortable lounge chairs, shower facilities, and televisions. For business travelers, it also features working spaces, charging stations, and high-speed Wi-Fi.

Macau International Airport Plaza Premium Lounge Lobby
Photo by Plaza Premium Group

The lounge likewise serves made-to-order signature Macanese delicacies, such as the Portuguese egg tart, the classic pork chop bun, and Macanese-style Portuguese chicken, among other dishes. There is also a bar that serves various beverages, including cocktails, beers, and spirits.

“Plaza Premium First serves delicacies in Macao’s signature style, which is set to elevate travelers’ overall experience. Their remarkable services will support Macao’s tourism industry as it progresses towards greater diversity and sustainability,” said Cheng Wai Tong, Acting Director of Macao Government Tourism Office, in a press release.

Macau International Airport Plaza Premium Lounge Dining Area
Photo by Plaza Premium Group

This marks Plaza Premium Group’s fourth lounge in the Plaza Premium First collection, following those in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta. It is also part of the group’s strategic expansion efforts and 10th anniversary in Macau.

Travelling to Macau? Drop by Plaza Premium First Lounge! To learn more or book your visit, head over to their website.

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Macau's Fireworks Display Contest to Light Up the Skies This September
Macaus Fireworks Display Contest to Light Up the Skies This September Photo by Website/ Macao Government Tourism Office

Macau’s fireworks displays are one of the grandest. And if you’re looking to witness it for yourself, great news, because the Macao International Fireworks Display Contest will be making its return this year for its 32nd edition!

Following its postponement last weekend due to Super Typhoon Yagi, the Macao International Fireworks Display Contest has announced its continuation and will now be held on Sept. 14, 15, and 21, as well as on Oct. 1 and 6.

Macau International Fireworks Display Contest Event Poster
Photo by Macao Government Tourism Office

The contest will kick off with a vibrant fireworks display from Thailand and Canada’s teams on Sept. 14. Teams from Russia and France will continue the spectacle with their own displays on the following day, giving both locals and tourists dazzling fireworks shows for two nights in a row.

Meanwhile, the following dates will feature displays from Spain, the Philippines, China, Italy, Japan, and Portugal, which will last for about 18 minutes each. These displays will start from 9 PM to 9:40 PM on all nights.

Macau International Fireworks Display Contest Schedule
Photo by Macao Government Tourism Office

Aside from the fireworks display and contest, visitors can also look forward to a fun and vibrant Fireworks Carnival, which will be set up next to the waterfront of Macao Science Center from 5 PM to 11 PM.

According to the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), some of the best spots to see and experience these fireworks displays include the Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre to Leisure Area of Kun Iam Statue Waterfront on Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Anim’Arte NAM VAN, Avenida de Sagres, Avenida do Oceano da Taipa, and the Macao Science Center waterfront, where sound systems will be installed.

MGTO is also advising the public to take note of temporary traffic measures and arrangements for metered parking and motorbike parking spaces during the contest. The agency also promises to monitor weather conditions and announce any adjustments necessary to the public as soon as possible.

The 32nd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest is also in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao SAR.

For more details about the Macao International Fireworks Display Contest, visit its website.

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Win Round-Trip Tickets, Stays, & More With MGTO's 'Experience Macao'
Win Round Trip Tickets Accommodations More With Experience Macao Photo by Facebook/Visit Macao

Haven’t had your taste of Macao yet? Great news, travel junkies! The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is holding its “Experience Macao Limited Edition” campaign, giving travelers a chance to discover the city with exclusive travel perks.

From today until Oct. 17, travelers are encouraged to participate in MGTO’s daily quiz via the campaign’s official website for a chance to win one of 100 prizes, which include round-trip tickets to Macau, accommodation in one of the city’s six major integrated resorts, adventure activities, Michelin-starred dining, and more.

MGTO 'Experience Macao Limited Edition' Campaign Poster
Photo by Macao Government Tourism Office

The quiz contains Macau-related questions, from trivia to general knowledge. The quiz will take place in three stages, which will determine the 100 winners.

One of the 100 winners will also get the “Ultimate Experience Macao Limited Edition Prize,” which consists of 30 days of free travel in Macau and exclusive privileges for major attractions, exciting performances, and unique hotel stays in Macau!

To top it off, Miyeon of K-Pop girl group (G)I-DLE will also be releasing a special collaboration single and music video, “Lovin’ My Stay,” in conjunction with the campaign. The music video will feature the singer’s experiences in the city.

Wait no more and take part in MGTO’s campaign now to win an exciting trip to Macau! For more information, follow Visit Macao’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

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Melco Resorts & Entertainment Launches the First-Ever Dolby Cinema in Macau
Studio City Dolby Cinema Photo by Provided by/Melco Resorts & Entertainment

Immerse yourself in the ultimate cinema experience as the Studio City Cinema opens their doors to the first-ever Dolby Cinema in Macau and Hong Kong on June 26.

The cinema house will feature over 770 seats across nine halls, five of which are VIP suites with exclusively paired seating. The houses feature RealLaser 4K projection, with three houses supporting Dolby Atmos® for the most intimate and indulgent viewing experience.

Another highlight of the Cineplex is their Dolby Cinema with a 338-seat capacity – their biggest screening hall designed by Dolby. Here, guests can experience the best screen and sound quality as it combines the immersive sound of Dolby Atmos® and the remarkable picture of Dolby Vision®.

According to Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s Senior Vice President Mr. Kevin Benning, the new movie theatre destination will complement Studio City's collection of incredibly diverse and cosmopolitan contemporary leisure and lifestyle experiences.”

Some amenities to explore are the Studio City Water Park, the Golden Reel Ferris Wheel, and the Studio City Event Center. In a report by Macau Post Daily, they mentioned that the cinema is set to operate from 11 AM to 11 PM during weekdays, and 10 AM to 1 AM during weekends and public holidays.

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Korean Air’s Daily Macau-Seoul Daily Flights Will Start Taking Off by July
Korean Air MAC ICN Daily Flights Photo by Facebook/Korean Air

Tick off a new destination on your bucket list and get ready to explore the beauty of Korean culture, whenever you want, as Korean Air launches a new daily service between Macau and Seoul starting July 1.

With 12 business class seats and 126 economy seats, the new flight will be operated in two Boeing 737-800 aircrafts. Operating daily, the flights going to Incheon International Airport will take off at 9:15 PM, landing by 11:55 PM. Meanwhile, flights flying to Macau International Airport will depart by 1:10 AM and arrive by 6 AM – approximately three hours and 40 minutes for each flight.

Whether you want to deep dive into their rich culture or just enjoy the nightlife in the city, you are sure to find new experiences in a beautiful country like South Korea. Likewise, more tourists can check out Macau’s interesting streets, historic buildings, and vibrant skyline and enjoy activities like night bus tours and fountain shows.

Dust off your passports and book your flights here.

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