Jewel Changi Airport — Attraction Review | Condé Nast Traveler

"Tell me: What’s this place all about? It might seem odd to tell travelers to hang out in an airport, but Jewel Changi is no ordinary airport. The transportation hub is also a nature-themed shopping, dining, and entertainment extravaganza designed by architect Moshe Safdie. The project's highlights include the Rain Vortex, a seven-story-tall indoor waterfall; an indoor forest with suspended walkways; and nearly 300 stores. This is a game-changer for travelers on layovers. If you're just checking in for your flight, about 20 airlines will now let you check in 24 hours early—just to experience the majesty that is Singapore's new crown Jewel. What’s it like being there? There's no such thing as being bored while waiting for a flight at Jewel Changi. This place is wall-to-wall fun, with bountiful shopping, excellent food, and that wild indoor waterfall. Who comes here? Travelers, of course! Don't be surprised if frequent fliers start rerouting their trips just so they can layover here. Did it meet expectations? Absolutely. Photos of the Rain Vortex hardly do it justice—plus there are hourly sound-and-light shows in the evenings. Forest Valley, the indoor forest surrounding the Vortex is lush and equally breathtaking with more than 61,000 trees and shrubs. So then what, or who, do you think it’s best for? This is a blessing for travelers of all stripes: those stuck on a layover, those with kids in tow, and those who'd rather do anything other than stare at a screen." - Ashlea Halpern