World's first floating Apple store to open in Singapore

Apple is set to open its third outlet in Singapore and this time, it will be the worlds first floating retail store at Marina Bay Sands here.

According to a report in the local website Today, the new Apple store will be housed in a sphere floating on Marina Bay.

"We will soon open the doors to our new store by the Bay. Apple Marina Bay Sands will be at the heart of creativity, a place we've made for you to capture your ideas and passions," said the description on Apple's web page for the retail location.

"It will be a space for you to explore, connect and create something new. We can't wait to see where your imagination takes you".

Apple opened its first store in Singapore at the Knightsbridge building along Orchard Road in 2017.

Its second store, located at Jewel Changi Airport, opened in July last year.

Apple Orchard Road was also the first Apple store to open in South-east Asia, according to reports.

The new store is Apple's 512th location worldwide.