Jumping on the trend happening Paris, Berlin and Toronto, Singapore's Marina Bay Promontory is getting its very own pop-up urban beach, for two glorious days on Jun 13-15. There will be sun, sand, deck chairs, stand-up paddling, food and other activities.

Visitors will also get to watch the SEA Games dragon boat and sailing races from their beach towels. Sponsored by banking giant DBS, it's going to take 300 hours and 28,000 kgs of sand to create the 2,500 square meter faux-beach.

We have to admit: our first thought was, "Um, why?" Last we checked, Singapore is an island, surrounded by semi-nice beaches on all sides. But it'll be super festive, with obligatory food and flea markets nearby. Everyone's gonna love it. So there you go.