Why meet indoors when you can head outside for great views, fresh air, and open spaces for creative delivery? Here are some outdoor venues in Asia to choose from
1. Garden Terrace Lawn, Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore
The biophilic Pan Pacific Orchard hotel in Singapore is visually stunning for its lush vertical gardens and many naturally ventilated common spaces that artfully bring Singapore’s tropical environment indoors.
The hotel’s clever nature-urban blend extends to its function venues, with the Garden Terrace Lawn being a beautiful option for stylish events. This venue on the 11th floor, with soft grass underfoot, can host up to 270 guests. It is loved by organisers of sophisticated events, with one such event being the Cartier Young Leaders Award 2023.
2. Beach Club, Saii Lagoon Maldives
Summer fiesta is dished out in spades at Saii Lagoon Maldives’ Beach Club, an idyllic venue good for 600 guests. The Beach Club offers a choice of both indoor and outdoor spaces, with tentage allowed over the latter. The resort team will gladly support organisers in sourcing entertainment and making activity arrangements to suit event objectives. Want a party under the stars? The Beach Club will not disappoint. Saii Lagoon Maldives is part of the larger Crossroads Maldives integrated resort.
3. Toranomon Hills Oval Plaza, Tokyo, Japan
Enjoy the crisp air of Japanese spring or autumn with an outdoor function at the Toranomon Hills Oval Plaza, a space that adjoins the Toranomon Hills Forum conference venue in Tokyo. A 10m-tall sculpture of a man, titled Roots, produced by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, adds an artistic touch to this space. This venue with the adjacent Oval Café can accommodate 99 seated or 150 standing guests.
4. Outdoor Atriums, Singapore Expo
Stretching from the front of halls four to six, the Outdoor Atriums at the Singapore Expo are versatile spaces that will complement the main events taking place within the halls. There are three to choose from, which can be combined for larger activations.
The Outdoor Atriums have seen some creative uses. For FHA – Food and Beverage 2023, a trade event for F&B manufacturers and emerging brands, these spaces were transformed into Beer Yard, a networking zone. With support from Singapore Expo’s events team, FHA organisers brought in performers, pop-up food trucks, nostalgic game sets, and craft beers from local taprooms.
5. Rooftop, Setia SPICE, Penang, Malaysia
Spanning two levels on the uppermost levels of Setia SPICE Convention Centre in Penang, the rooftop garden is ideal for outdoor events, especially in the evenings. The roof, adorned with 654 programmable, energy-efficient lightbulbs, can display various colours and patterns to suit any occasion. Additionally, there is an outdoor stage for live entertainment and award presentations. This space can host up to 10,000 people for a standing event.
6. Sunset Garden, InterContinental Bali Resort, Indonesia
The sprawling Sunset Garden at InterContinental Bali Resort presents its prettiest face forward at sunset. Here, guests can take in panoramic views of the ocean and the golden glow across the sky as the sun descends. However, this wide open space, good for 1,000 people in a standing reception or 500 in a seated banquet, is also ideal for afternoon cocktail parties.
