Jewel Changi Airport is an oasis of shopping, dining, and nature-inspired attractions. Read on for our curated guide!
Ah, Jewel Changi Airport, yet another reason Singapore shines on the global stage. This architectural marvel isn’t just home to the world’s tallest indoor waterfall (the stunning 40-metre HSBC Rain Vortex), but also boasts over 280 unique retail and dining options and a jaw-dropping $1.7 billion price tag. Beyond the headline attractions in Singapore, there are plenty of experiences to keep you busy. We personally spent nearly three hours exploring to bring you an insider’s guide to making the most of Jewel Changi Airport.
Guide to Jewel Changi Airport: Things to see and do
1. Changi Experience Studio
Whenever we have at least four hours to kill before our flight, we grab tickets to Jewel Changi Airport’s virtual reality playground! Featuring 10 different interactive zones and 20 touchpoints, it’s an experience that fully engages all our senses. We especially love the games simulating airport functions while learning about the history of Changi Airport. There’s even a flight simulator experience for any aviation fanatics out there!
How much: Tickets start from $19.80 for adults and $14.80 for children, students, and seniors
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 11am to 8pm; Saturday to Sunday and public holidays, 10am to 8pm
Address: Changi Experience Studio, Level 4
2. Canopy Park
Level five of Jewel Changi Airport is a true wonderland for our inner child. It takes us hours to cover everything in just one visit! Canopy Park is a ticketed attraction that lets us live our wildest dreams of jumping on suspended nets in the sky – the closest we’ll get to flying in this lifetime. We’re obsessed with the Foggy Bowls with mist shrouding the area. There’s just something about fog that awakens our curiosity, yknow?
How much: Tickets start from $6, bundles available for access to the mazes and nets
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 10am to 9pm; Friday to Sunday & public holidays, 10am to 10pm
Address: Canopy Park, Level 5
3. Jewel Rain Vortex
The star attraction that put this mall on the map looks just as breathtaking in person. We found ourselves completely mesmerised by the Jewel Rain Vortex — the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. Standing at 40 metres high, this seven-storey wonder cascades dramatically from the roof all the way down to basement three. If you can, stick around for the nightly Light and Music Showcase. It’s a spectacle we make a point to catch every time, and yes — phones out, cameras ready, because this show is worth remembering.
How much: Free admission
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm; Light & Music showcase happens every night at 7.30pm, 8pm, and 9pm; additional 10pm show on Friday to Sunday and public holidays
Address: Jewel Rain Vortex, Heart of Forest Valley
4. Forest Valley
Encircling the Rain Vortex is the Shiseido Forest Valley, a lush indoor garden that feels straight out of Jurassic Park. Our favourite vantage point is from Jewel’s top level, where you can soak in views of the rocky falls and misty ambience along the eastern and western trails. Since the space is open 24/7, it’s one of our go-tos for a quiet reset – sitting on the steps with the sound of rushing water is surprisingly therapeutic. For a little more adventure, head up to Canopy Park at the topmost level, where walking trails wind through the greenery.
How much: Free admission
Opening hours: Daily, 24 hours
Address: Forest Valley, enter and exit between levels one and four
5. Crystal Cloud
Whenever we walk through the main entrance of Jewel, we pause to admire this particular art installation, which many people seem to walk by. Suspended from the entrance’s rooftop are 16 shimmering clouds created with Swarovski crystals designed by Andy Cao and Xavier Perrot. There isn’t much information on it, but we love taking pictures of the sculptures and the ethereal vibe it gives the space. We especially love admiring it at night when we can see the full sparkling action. It’s like a little indoor constellation!
How much: Free admission
Opening hours: Daily, 24 hours
Address: Crystal Cloud, main entrance to Jewel
Guide to Jewel Changi Airport: Where to shop
6. Singapura Otter
Singapura Otter started as a humble pop-up, and its popularity soon turned it into a Jewel Changi Airport-exclusive permanent store! We can’t get over the adorable merch and Singapore-themed snacks. We’ve already gotten a bunch of them as souvenirs and gifts for our overseas friends. Psst: with every $20 spent, you can receive a cute postcard to send to someone! We were pleasantly surprised by this after our purchase and quickly scribbled a message for our friends in the UK.
How much: Pins and magnets start from $9.90, patches start from $5.90
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Address: Singapura Otter, #01-230
7. Porsche
It’s a Porsche lover’s dream come true! Right in the middle of our busy travel hub sits Porsche at Jewel, the brand’s sleek lifestyle concept. What we love is how it blends dining, shopping, and art under one roof. We kicked things off at Café Carrera, fuelling up with ham-and-cheese and katsu curry-inspired sandwiches paired with coffee. Afterwards, we browsed through an array of collectibles — from model cars to premium merch like leather tags, shirts, caps, and jackets (a little out of our budget, sadly). But the real showstopper? The Porsche 911 Carrera gleaming at the front of the store. We’ll admit, we spent most of our time just admiring it.
How much: Prices vary with each item
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Address: Porsche, #01-205/206
8. On
You can now find this Swiss sportswear powerhouse at its first-ever flagship store in Singapore. On’s huge collection of sneakers and running shoes wowed us – we almost caved and impulse-bought a pair. We loved how spacious the store is, giving us ample room to browse without feeling claustrophobic. There’s even a tennis performance zone co-designed with Roger Federer on the second level!
How much: Apparel starts from $79
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Address: On, #02-230/231
9. Pop Mart
Yes, you can feed the blind box craving even when you’re at Jewel Changi Airport. Pop Mart is the largest growing toy maker, and you can expect an ever-changing selection of figures with new designs released every week. The store was buzzing even on our weekday visit, so clearly the love for the adorable figurines is overflowing. We even tried our luck with blind boxes from here and managed to get the figures we wanted. Consider us blessed by the Jewel outlet.
How much: Blind boxes start from $15.90
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Address: Pop Mart, #04-230
10. Apple
This two-storey Apple Store is impossible to miss, thanks to the massive logo emblazoned on the side. Inside, it’s basically a tech playground for Apple enthusiasts. The staff here are incredibly approachable – always roaming the floor and ready to offer recommendations or advice if you’re unsure what to get. We once brought in a laptop for repairs, and the entire process – from getting a ticket to diagnosis to walking through the repair options – was seamless and efficient. Honestly, as smooth as soap.
How much: Devices start from $1,099
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Address: Apple, #02-234
11. Pokemon Center Singapore
Oh, look at that – a wild Pokemon has appeared! We encountered multiple creatures at the first permanent Pokemon Center in Asia outside of Japan. The abundance of plush toys, stationery, trading cards, and video games had us stuck in the store for a full hour as we sifted through all the merch available. We had a ball of a time with the interactive Pokedex at the front of the store too, which let us browse the full catalogue of Pokemon with all their traits and descriptions.
How much: Plush toys start from $18
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Address: Pokemon Center Singapore, #04-201/202
Guide to Jewel Changi Airport: Restaurants and bakeries galore
12. Kantin
Have you ever had the pleasure of trying Bornean cuisine? Because that’s the novel dining experience you get when you visit Kantin. This is its first-ever overseas outpost, venturing out of its original home in Sarawak. If you ever wondered what Bornean food is, we’d best describe it as jungle food. The best introduction to it is the Headhunter Pasuh ($32) set, we say. We gasped as it arrived because the spread was huge! We couldn’t stop slurping up the broth and kept diving back for the fall-off-the-bone chicken.
Best for: A unique dining experience; Bornean food
Must-tries: Headhunter Pansuh; sotong bakar
How much: Dishes start from $18
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 10pm
Address: Kantin, #05-206/207
13. Gwangjang Gaon
Korean food with a view? We recommend heading to Gwangjang Gaon! It’s a hit among celebs like actress Han So Hee and Squid Game’s Lee Jung Jae, which is high praise if you ask us. We ordered the modm-jeon ($29.90) to share because the assortment of Korean pancakes filled with shrimp, pollack, zucchini, ground pork, and more satisfies all palates. Also, we’d suggest going for the gaon galbi ($69.90), a signature dish at this establishment that we’d order seconds of.
Best for: Korean food lovers; big groups
Must-tries: Modm-Jeon; Gaon galbi
How much: Food starts from $16.90; drinks start from $4.50
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 10pm
Address: Gwangjang Gaon, #02-243
14. Keong Saik Bakery
Even though it’s moved out of its iconic Keong Saik food spot, this homegrown bakery remains a true Singapore icon with its creative bakes and indulgent treats. We love popping by for a caffeine fix paired with a flaky pastry – the perfect mid-day pick-me-up. And honestly, we wouldn’t blame you for leaving with an entire cake. We’ve done it more times than we can count, and it’s always worth it.
Best for: Early birds visiting Jewel; coffee chats with friends
Must-tries: Kaya toast, truffle potato croissant cube, otak danish
How much: Pastries start from $4.60
Opening hours: Daily, 8.30am to 10pm
Address: Keong Saik Bakery, #01-K214
15. Arteastiq
Pinkies up for weekday high tea in Singapore! Arteastiq is famously known for its stellar afternoon tea offerings, which we’re absolute suckers for. But its expanded menu includes all-day brunch, stellar sides and hefty mains, which tempted us from our usual tea time routine. The location is gorgeous, so we couldn’t stop taking pictures even before our food arrived. It’ll be the first place we bring our friends the next time they visit.
Best for: High tea; fancy lunches
Must-tries: Duck confit, French onion soup, Singapore sambal barramundi with dry laksa
How much: Dishes start from $24
Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday, 10am to 11pm; Friday to Saturday, 10am to 12am
Address: Arteastiq, #05-201
16. Sampanman
Brought to you by the folks behind Cajun On Wheels, Sampanman follows suit by offering halal seafood. We love the kelong-inspired decor and tingkat-style dishes; it’s our pick for cosy family dinners because of the wonderfully generous portion sizes. It takes a page from the former brand’s seafood bucket concept by serving seafood on a custom-made sampan boat grill. Everything we’ve had was fresh and well-balanced, the makings of a wildly satisfying dinner.
Best for: Fresh seafood
Must-tries: Bee hoon soup, har cheong squid, mantou with various sauces
How much: Seafood sampans start from $55
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Address: Sampanman, #B1-223
17. Shake Shack
Who else remembers the snaking queues that formed at the first outpost in Singapore? We sure did. Multiple outlets later, the popular American fast food chain still impresses with fluffy potato burger buns, thick milkshakes, crinkle-cut fries, and the Singapore-exclusive pandan shake. We also love how the brand collaborates with local artists! Queues can get a little crowded on the weekends, so you might have to squeeze in and share the space with fellow diners. If that’s not quite your cup of tea, you can always grab burgers to go and settle down at one of the many public seating areas in Jewel Changi Airport.
Best for: Delish burgers and shakes; quick bites with friends; ice cream breaks
Must-tries: Pandan milkshake, the Shake Stack, Shrooms burger
How much: Burgers start from $10.90
Opening hours: Daily, 8.30am to 10.30pm
Address: Shake Shack, #02-256
18. Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise has made quite a mark with its botanical-flavoured gelato and unique flavours (think strawberry basil, lychee and raspberry and white chrysanthemum). There’s also a wafer cone-making station where you can witness how the thyme-flavoured cones are whipped into shape. We always see a queue when we walk by the brand’s pretty boutique and can’t resist joining the line to get our ice cream fix. Our go-to flavour is the midnight gianduja, btw!
Best for: Unique ice cream flavours; dessert run after dinner
Must-tries: White chrysanthemum; lemongrass; butterfly pea
How much: Ice cream starts at $6 per scoop
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 10pm
Address: Birds of Paradise, #01-254
There’s just so much to do at Jewel Changi Airport and this guide is a great testament to that!
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Jewel Changi Airport?
By bus: You can take a number of busses to drop off at Changi Airport Terminal 1 bus stop and walk from Terminal 1
By MRT: Take the green line to Changi Airport (CG2) and walk or take the skytrain to Jewel
By private hire/taxi: There are multiple drop-off points available at Terminal 1, which is just across the road from Jewel
By car: Plenty of parking is available at Jewel and starts from $0.65 per 15 minutes for the first 90 minutes. Every subsequent 30 minutes will cost $5.
Do you need a flight ticket to visit Jewel?
No flight tickets are needed! Jewel is a public space and is located outside the transit area. For anyone in transit, you will need to exit the hall to get to Jewel. It's recommended to have about four to five hours of buffer time in order to exit and explore.
What are Jewel's operating hours?
Technically, Jewel is open 24/7. However, most shops are open from 10am to 10pm.
Are there facilities for early check-in at Jewel?
Yes! There's an area within Jewel for early check-in, bag storage, and GST refunds.
