Cover Jewel Changi Airport celebrates its 5th anniversary this year.
Jewel Changi Airport celebrates its 5th anniversary this year.
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Look forward to new visitor experiences and anniversary specials, including a brand-new behind-the-scenes tour that will be unveiled in the second half of 2024 at Jewel Changi Airport
It has been five years since Singapore introduced to the world what is now known as a national icon: Jewel Changi Airport. The lifestyle destination enters its fifth year in 2024 with much to celebrate as it welcomes more visitors in a post-Covid era.
In tandem with the growth in passenger traffic at Changi Airport, Jewel Changi Airport has witnessed a corresponding uptick in footfall traffic, registering a 26 per cent increase in the financial year 2023-2024 as compared to the previous year. Of the total footfall registered, 30 per cent were overseas travellers, with the top five nationalities being tourists from China, Malaysia, Taiwan, United States of America and Indonesia.
Tourists from around the world are understandably attracted to Jewel thanks to its unique attractions, including the sprawling 14,000 sqm Canopy Park which also saw
increasing patronage.
To mark its fifth anniversary, the lifestyle destination will present a year-long calendar of special events, retail offerings and new experiences under the celebratory theme of ‘What A Feelin’.
Jewel Changi Airport also organised a charity dinner on April 17 to commemorate its anniversary at the Cloud9 Piazza. Jewel Changi Airport partnered Metta Welfare Association (Metta) to raise funds for the event. Proceeds from the charity event and auction will go towards the development of the new Maitri School/Building project that will be ready by 2028. Maitri School will be the second Special Education School set up by Metta to provide education for students with moderate to severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Among the 12 auction items that were generously sponsored by Jewel’s tenants were a limited-edition Louis Erard x seconde/seconde x Watches of Switzerland - Long
Awaited Email timepiece, a collectable Bearbrick Flor and more. Metta Welfare Association also offered a range of art pieces. The night’s performers included students from Metta who showed off their circus tricks and local singer Joanna Dong who took to the stage to sing a few tunes for the audience. At the end of the night, it was announced that a total of SG$254,116 was raised.
After the dinner, selected items were also available for bidding by members of the public.
Above Jewel Changi Airport partnered Metta Welfare Association (Metta) to raise funds for its charity dinner event.
Jewel Changi Airport partnered Metta Welfare Association (Metta) to raise funds for its charity dinner event.
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Exciting new events
To extend the celebrations throughout the year, Jewel has organised a series of exciting marquee events that will kick off during the June school holidays. The popular floral showcase Jewel Blooms will make a return after a successful run last year. It will be held from May 24 to August 11 at Canopy Park, featuring captivating installations inspired by emotions such as happiness, peace and love. Visitors can look forward to larger-than-life displays and enchanting kinetic flowers.
A special collaboration with award-winning Singaporean garden designer Andy Eng and Japanese floral artist Megumi Shinozaki, known for her sustainable works, will also see the Petal Garden house a large-scale floral artwork made from fresh and preserved flowers.
But that’s not all. Those who enjoy watching Jewel’s iconic waterfall will be pleased to know that its mesmerising Light & Music showcase has become a signature, captivating visitors with its dazzling displays. These nightly spectacles bathe the Jewel Rain Vortex in a kaleidoscope of colours, transforming it into a canvas for music and light.
Jewel is premiering a brand-new Light & Music showcase entitled What A Feelin, a new five-minute show created by world-renowned water feature designer Wet and features unique elements of Jewel’s offerings such as its iconic façade and lush floral and greenery, accompanied by musical tunes.
Above James Fong, chief executive of Jewel Changi Airport Development
Above After the dinner, selected items were also available for bidding by members of the public.
James Fong, chief executive of Jewel Changi Airport Development
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Visitors can also look forward to a new behind-the-scenes tour titled, In the Eye of the Jewel Rain Vortex, from the second half of this year. It will offer a glimpse into the intricate workings of the world’s tallest indoor waterfall and participants will get exclusive access to never-before-seen views of the Jewel Rain Vortex from the inside. A part of the programme will also introduce participants to the work behind getting Canopy Park ready for operations every morning.
James Fong, chief executive of Jewel Changi Airport Development, said in a statement: “Five years ago, our shareholders – Changi Airport Group and CapitaLand – embarked on a bold mission to redefine the airport experience. Today, we stand proud as a global icon well-loved by both residents and travellers.
“As we look forward to more exciting years ahead, we wish to thank Singaporeans and guests from around the world for their love and extend our appreciation to our tenants and partners who have stood shoulder to shoulder with us all this time.”
Finally, shoppers and diners can anticipate over 50 perks across retail, dining and in-store experiences, specially curated in collaboration with Jewel’s tenants. These exclusive offers and promotions will be rolled out in phases.
Jewel is also set to welcome a wave of new store openings in May and June, including flagship stores by a mix of local and international brands. Other new-to-market brands that will debut at Jewel include food and beverage outlets such as Ipoh Town, Nai Xue and Royal Host—one of Japan’s most beloved family restaurants that will open its first outlet in Singapore.
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Andrea Saadan is the Senior Digital Editor of Tatler Singapore. She oversees all digital content for the website and currently leads the Beauty and Lifestyle verticals. As a child, she had always enjoyed reading and writing but it was only after she joined her college newspaper, The Spectrum, in Buffalo, New York, that she considered a career in journalism. Her love for all things beauty started from the age of two—when she was caught playing with (and damaging) her mother’s YSL lipstick. On top of her day job, she is also an unpaid beauty consultant for friends and family. Besides make-up, her obsessions include the wizarding world of Harry Potter, podcasts, ice-cream, her walking pad and watching endless re-runs of The Office (US).
