REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE JEWEL IN THE CROWN A first look at Jewel , a revolutionary lifestyle destination that looks set to transform

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cheduled to open in early 2019, Jew- attractions and alfresco dining. metres and will be directly connected to – and el is set to become an A mixed-use complex, the building is a strik- within – walking distance of Terminals 1, 2 and iconic destination for travelers to and ing futuristic bubble of glass and steel designed 3. A key feature of the design is the breathtaking through Singapore. The site, fronting by a consortium led by world renowned archi- 40-metre high Rain Vortex, located at the cen- SChangi Airport Terminal 1, has been envisaged tect Moshe Safdie, the visionary behind anoth- tral core of the complex, where visitors will see to capture passenger mindshare and boost Sin- er Singapore icon, . it brought to life every night in an enchanting gapore’s appeal as a stopover point, offering Comprising five storeys above ground and light and sound show. aviation and travel-related facilities, as well as five basement storeys, the complex covers a Shoppers and diners alike will love the mix of a wide range of retail offerings, unique leisure total gross floor area of about 134,000 square approximately 300 retail stores and F&B

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restaurants, set to introduce exciting new-to- be the Forest Valley, a huge five-storey garden in the Sky Nets to exploring two mazes and Singapore concepts, top international brands, filled with thousands of trees and plants. sculpture playgrounds, Canopy Park will offer and home-grown names. Jewel will also house Additional lifestyle offerings will be available the 21st century answer to the Hanging Gardens one of the largest indoor collections of plants in at Canopy Park, located at the topmost level of Babylon. Spectacular, design conscious and Singapore, with around 22,000 square metres of Jewel, where further attractions, gardens, natural, Jewel is worth a trip to Singapore alone. of space dedicated to landscaping through- walking trails, and dining outlets will delight The only question is when to plan your visit. out the complex. A centrepiece attraction will visitors. From bouncing 25m above the ground jewelchangiairport.com

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