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CELESTIAL BAY SMART CITY: FIVE-STAR RESORT HOTEL
SERVICED RESIDENCES MARINA
5-STAR INTEGRATED RESORT • CASINO • HOTEL • SERVICED RESIDENCES • MARINA

Proposed Celestial Bay Smart City
A World-Class 1,000-Hectare Waterfront Smart City integrating:
 International Marina City
 18-Hole Championship Golf Resort
 International Financial Center
 Tourism District
 Eco-Health District
 Medical City
 Smart CBD
 International Convention Center
 PEZA Special Economic Zone
 Green Industrial Park
 Research & Innovation District
 Luxury Waterfront Residential Communities
 Smart Logistics Center
 Cruise Terminal
 International Yacht Club
 Hotels & Resorts
 Public Beaches
 Waterfront Parks
 Blue-Green Infrastructure
 Smart Mobility Systems

PROJECT VISION
The Proposed Celestial Bay Smart City is envisioned as one of Southeast Asia's premier waterfront smart cities, transforming approximately 1,000 hectares of reclaimed land in Manila Bay into a globally competitive destination for tourism, business, healthcare, innovation, maritime industries, and sustainable urban living.
The development shall establish a new international gateway to Metro Manila where world-class urban planning, resilient coastal engineering, digital infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and integrated mixed-use development converge to create a landmark coastal city capable of attracting global investment and positioning the Philippines as a premier maritime and tourism destination.
Unlike conventional reclamation developments, Celestial Bay will be organized around two complementary signature assets that will define its identity and economic value for generations.

THE INTERNATIONAL MARINA 18-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE AS THE PRIMARY MASTER PLANNING ANCHOR
The Dual Anchor Development Strategy
The defining feature of Celestial Bay Smart City shall be the integration of a World-Class International Marina with an 18-Hole Championship Golf Course, conceived as a single, interconnected development anchor.
Rather than serving as isolated recreational facilities, these two components will function together as the principal organizing framework around which the entire city is planned.
This dual-anchor strategy transforms the project from a conventional linear coastal development into a distinctive luxury waterfront destination where maritime recreation, golf tourism, hospitality, residential living, and commercial activity are seamlessly integrated.
Strategically located along the southern sector of the reclamation adjacent to the Manila Hotel and Port Area frontage, the marina and golf course together establish the city's most prestigious district and create a globally recognizable waterfront identity.
The golf course fairways will extend toward the marina basin, while waterfront residential communities, luxury hotels, yacht berths, promenades, restaurants, entertainment venues, and commercial centers will overlook both the fairways and Manila Bay.
The result is a unique urban composition where private yacht berths meet championship golf greens, creating one of Asia's most desirable waterfront lifestyle destinations.

THE INTERNATIONAL MARINA DISTRICT
The Marina District shall include:
 International Yacht Marina
 Superyacht Berths
 Marina Village
 Marina Commercial Center
 Luxury Waterfront Hotels
 Marina Residences
 Waterfront Restaurants
 Yacht Club
 Sailing Academy
 Maritime Museum
 Harbor Master's Office
 Fuel Dock
 Dry Stack Storage
 Ferry Terminal
 Water Taxi Terminal
 Waterfront Entertainment District
 Marina Boardwalk
 Public Promenade
 Smart Marina Operations Center

THE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF RESORT DISTRICT
The Golf Resort shall include:
 18-Hole Championship Golf Course
 International Tournament Facilities
 Signature Clubhouse
 Golf Academy
 Driving Range
 Practice Greens
 Golf Villas
 Luxury Golf Residences
 Golf Resort Hotel
 Wellness Spa
 Conference Facilities
 Golf Retail Village
 Event Pavilion
 Lakes and Water Features
 Botanical Gardens
 Eco-Parks
 Integrated Walking Trails

WHY THE MARINA GOLF COURSE BECOME THE MASTER PLANNING ANCHOR
The integrated Marina–Golf District becomes the city's highest-value destination because it:
 Creates an internationally recognizable identity.
 Establishes a premium luxury waterfront lifestyle district.
 Maximizes waterfront land values.
 Generates tourism throughout the year.
 Attracts yacht owners, golf enthusiasts, investors, retirees, and international visitors.
 Creates premium hotel and residential opportunities.
 Serves as the visual centerpiece of the entire city.
 Increases the value of surrounding commercial and residential developments.
 Strengthens the city's competitiveness for foreign direct investment.
This integrated district will function as the symbolic heart of Celestial Bay Smart City and will guide the organization of all surrounding land uses.

PROPOSED MASTER DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
The master plan shall organize the reclaimed city into interconnected districts radiating from the Marina–Golf Anchor District, including:
 Marina & Golf Resort District
 Waterfront Central Business District
 International Financial Center
 Tourism & Entertainment District
 Eco-Health Medical City
 International Convention District
 Smart University District
 Innovation & Research Park
 PEZA Industrial & Technology Park
 Green Manufacturing Zone
 Luxury Waterfront Residential Communities
 Mixed Residential Communities
 Cruise Passenger Terminal
 Logistics & Maritime Services Center
 Waterfront Parks
 Mangrove Conservation Areas
 Blue-Green Corridors
 Smart Utility Corridors

Designed

2026

Technical data

development.
Scope of Works
Urban Planning
 Final Land Use Plan
 Final Zoning Plan
 Parcel Layout
 Development Controls
 Urban Design Standards
 Height Controls
 Density Regulations
 Waterfront Development Standards
Marina Planning
 Marina Basin Layout
 Yacht Berths
 Harbor Facilities
 Yacht Club
 Marina Utilities
 Boardwalks
 Breakwaters
 Ferry Terminal
 Water Taxi Facilities
 Marina Commercial District
 Marina Operations Center
Championship Golf Planning
 Final 18-Hole Layout
 Fairway Design
 Greens and Tee Planning
 Clubhouse
 Golf Resort Hotel
 Golf Villas
 Golf Academy
 Tournament Facilities
 Irrigation System
 Lakes and Water Features
 Landscape Master Plan
Transportation Planning
 Road Network
 Coastal Boulevard
 Marina Access Roads
 Golf Access Roads
 Public Transit
 Bicycle Network
 Pedestrian Network
 Smart Traffic Systems
Utility Planning
 Water Supply
 Sewerage
 Power Distribution
 District Cooling
 Fiber Optic Network
 Smart Utility Systems
 Renewable Energy Integration
 Waste Management
Environmental Planning
 Coastal Protection
 Mangrove Restoration
 Marine Habitat Enhancement
 Flood Resilience
 Blue-Green Infrastructure
 Heat Island Mitigation
Smart City Systems
 Digital Twin Platform
 AI City Operations
 Intelligent Transport Systems
 Smart Lighting
 Environmental Monitoring
 Public Safety Systems
Economic Development Planning
 PEZA Development Framework
 Tourism Investment Strategy
 Marina Commercial Strategy
 Golf Resort Development Strategy
 Investment Promotion Framework
 Implementation Program
Deliverables
 Final Detailed Master Development Plan
 Marina Master Plan
 Championship Golf Master Plan
 Detailed Land Use Plan
 Urban Design Manual
 Infrastructure Master Plan
 Transportation Master Plan
 Utility Master Plan
 Environmental Management Framework
 Landscape Master Plan
 Development Control Guidelines
 Capital Improvement Program
 Phased Implementation Program
 Investor Presentation Package

PROJECT OUTCOME
Upon completion of these four sequential planning phases, the Project Proponent will possess a comprehensive master planning package that establishes a clear roadmap for developing Celestial Bay Smart City over the next 30 to 50 years. The integrated International Marina and 18-Hole Championship Golf Course will serve as the city's defining development anchor, around which tourism, luxury residential communities, commercial districts, healthcare, innovation, PEZA industries, and public waterfront spaces will be organized. This approach is intended to maximize land value, strengthen the project's international identity, and provide a coherent, implementation-ready framework for phased investment, engineering design, permitting, and long-term urban development.

Project team

Critical Development Clarity
This project should presently be identified as an: ADVANCED CONCEPTUAL PROJECT / INVESTOR-PRESENTATION PROJECT
and not as a shovel-ready power project.

At this stage, the project concept consists principally of:
· advanced conceptual planning;
· preliminary project configuration;
· conceptual infrastructure integration;
· preliminary financial assumptions;
· conceptual architectural/engineering direction; and
· proposed integration with the larger Cagayan Mega Infrastructure Development.
The final project cannot be considered construction-ready until completion and approval of the required:
· marine surveys;
· bathymetric surveys;
· geotechnical investigations;
· environmental studies;
· hydrodynamic studies;
· typhoon and extreme-weather studies;
· transmission studies;
· detailed engineering;
· architectural and engineering drawings;
· EPC documentation;
· financial close;
· permits; and
· government approvals.