Dynamic Retail and F&B Experiences at Singapore’s New Icon, Jewel Changi Airport
Today, Singapore’s new lifestyle hub, Jewel Changi Airport, opened its doors for public previews, unveiling a multi-dimensional shopping and dining experience. From April 11th to April 16th, Jewel will hold previews for pre-registered members of the public, and its doors will officially open on April 17th. Largely inspired by Singapore’s reputation as a “City in a Garden,” Jewel Changi Airport features a lush Forest Valley and majestic Rain Vortex surrounded by over 280 retail stores and F&B eateries, furthering Changi Airport as a leading global air hub with world-class experiences that enthrall visitors, and solidifying it as the preferred stopover destination for travelers to Asia.
Designed by world-renowned architect, Moshe Safdie, Jewel features a distinctive dome-shaped facade made of glass and steel, making this the latest iconic landmark to be unveiled in Singapore. A centerpiece of the mixed-use lifestyle destination is the Forest Valley, a lush green sanctuary that comprises a four-story garden. Jewel’s green elements spanning over 226,000 square feet of space, and it is home to one of the largest indoor collection of plants in Singapore.
Another remarkable feature of Jewel is the Rain Vortex, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall at over 130 feet high, and stands to be one of the most Instagrammed spots in the world. Jewel has over 280 retail and dining eateries, adding to the 400+ shopping experiences already available in Changi Airport; a 130-cabin YOTELAIR hotel, a new addition to the three transit hotels and Crowne Plaza Hotel available for travelers; and facilities for early check-in counters and left baggage to support seamless airport operations. Opening in June this year, are additional attractions that include the Canopy Park and a 164 foot-long Canopy Bridge, suspended 75 feet above ground with a glass bottom for breathtaking views, bouncing and walking nets, an integrated playscape with four different slide experiences that will thrill children and adults alike, stunning mazes to explore and more. The complex covers a total gross floor area of over 1.46 million square feet and it will have a total of 10 stories – five above ground and five below.
Ms Hung Jean, Chief Executive Officer, Jewel Changi Airport Devt, said, “The vision for Jewel Changi Airport is to be a destination where ‘The World meets Singapore, and Singapore meets the World’. The unique proposition of world-class shopping and dining, seamlessly integrated with lush greenery, fulfils the needs of increasingly discerning travellers for a meaningful and experiential journey, even for brief layovers.”
The concept of Jewel was first sparked by the need to expand the capacity of Changi Airport’s Terminal 1 as well as its open-air car park, leading to the realization of the vision to develop “a gem of a destination,” offering more than a place to rest but also a space where travelers could rejuvenate their soul through a multitude of dynamic special experiences.
Jewel is accessible from the Changi Airport mass rapid station, and is seamlessly connected to Terminal 1 via its Meeters and Greeters Hall, and connected to Terminals 2 and 3 by link bridges. The Changi Lounge is a dedicated lounge for fly-cruise and fly-ferry passengers, connecting them onward to cruise and ferry services. Jewel is set to raise Changi Airport’s standing as an industry leader in aviation, travel and tourism by providing a meaningful and experiential journey for all travelers.
Mr Lee Seow Hiang, Chairman of Jewel Changi Airport Devt. Pte. Ptd., and Chief Executive Officer of Changi Airport Group, said: "We are delighted to see the completion of Changi Airport’s new jewel, which we hope will contribute to many more memorable Changi experiences for our passengers. Jewel Changi Airport is a valuable addition to Singapore’s world-class tourism attractions and aviation facilities. We look forward to welcoming the world to Jewel, whether they are travelling to or through Singapore."
In addition to the array of international brands and shops available, with the full list found here, Jewel has worked with Singapore retailers, designers and craftsmen to curate an exciting retail experience. Homegrown brands will be at the heart of Jewel – the likes of local beer Tiger Street Lab, craft store Supermama, and Rich & Good Cake Shop which serves swiss rolls that have a cult-following - will put Singaporean brands on the international stage, allowing visitors to get a taste of the local culture, from the minute they land to their point of departure.
Jewel will not only make an indelible impact on travelers, but also the local community. Set to become an important hub for the Changi Airport community as well as Singapore’s eastern precincts, Jewel will provide residents and working professionals in the proximity a dynamic living environment. With Jewel’s opening, both Singapore residents and visitors to the country will be able to enjoy an extensive new array of leisure activities, including dining, shopping, art instillations, entertainment and much more.