"A vast, starfish-shaped terminal designed by Zaha Hadid that serves as both a major transport hub and an architectural showcase. The 700,000 m² building—the largest single terminal in the world—feels fluid rather than rigid, with sinuous lines, a dizzying gridwork roof that admits generous natural light, and an interior layout acclaimed for being easy and quick to navigate. The project is part of a wider trend of high-profile foreign architecture in the city, and excellent rail and metro links mean visitors can use the efficient connections to reach central palaces, temples and monuments; commercial route developments have also increased international services to the facility." - Peter Neville-Hadley