Cotai

Cotai is a district in the Macau Special Administrative Region of China, built on reclaimed land between Taipa and Coloane. The name Cotai combines Coloane and Taipa, reflecting its location and development as a single resort corridor. Beginning in the late 1990s, the area was opened to large-scale tourism and gaming development as part of Macau's strategy to broaden its economy beyond the historic peninsula.

Cotai is dominated by integrated resorts and hotel complexes along what is known as the Cotai Strip. Notable properties include The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Londoner Macao (the rebranded Sands Cotai Central), Galaxy Macau and Galaxy Macau Phase II, Studio City Macau, Wynn Palace, and MGM Cotai. These resorts combine casinos with convention facilities, shopping, entertainment venues, and multiple dining options, contributing to Macau's status as a leading gaming destination.

Economy and infrastructure: The Cotai district plays a central role in Macau's economy, drawing vast numbers of visitors and supporting thousands of jobs in gaming, hospitality, and services. Gaming regulation is overseen by Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. Access is provided by road networks and nearby Macau International Airport on Taipa, with connectivity further enhanced by bridge links and the broader Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge corridor. In recent years, planners have sought to diversify tourism in Cotai by expanding non-gaming attractions and conference facilities.