Melco Crown Entertainment finally opened the doors of its latest Macau development, City of Dreams, on Monday.

The initial opening of the complex features a 420,000sq.ft casino, a diverse array of accommodation, more than 20 restaurants and bars, retail outlets, and a Dome-shaped theatre known as the Bubble.

Speaking at the official opening of the property, Lawrence Ho, co-chairman and chief executive officer of Melco Crown, described City of Dreams as the “next generation” of urban leisure experience.

“I am delighted that after years of planning and incredible effort, we can now say that we have turned our City of Dreams into a reality,” he said. “It is our flagship development and represents a major milestone for Melco Crown Entertainment as we progress towards our vision of providing a comprehensive portfolio of leisure and entertainment experiences in Macau that meet the rapidly evolving demands of Asian and international leisure customers.”