Singapore has long been recognized as a model city for its impeccable urban planning, making it one of the most desirable places to live and work in the world. Over the years, the city-state has made tremendous efforts to enhance the quality of life of its citizens through thoughtful and proactive planning initiatives.

As Singapore celebrates its 50th anniversary next month, photographers take to the skies to document an island that has transformed from a fishing village into a glitzy city.