Singapore is already known for its mesmerizing structures. However, the country wanted to make sure Singapore isn't only a great place to visit, but stopover! With international travel increasing over the years airports are becoming more than just lines and terminals. Many airports are becoming hubs for shopping, cuisine, and must-see attractions. Airport execs are now exploring new ways for airports to be "experienced, turning them into new "lifestyle hubs." 

One of the world's most multi-faceted airports, no pun intended, the Jewel Changi Airport has 280 new retail stores and restaurants which make up the ten-story facility. With the structure split five feet above and five feet below ground, the airport has become the most luxurious airport in the world. New attractions include the Canopy Park which is said to open this summer and the Rain Vortex which is identified to be the tallest indoor waterfall. Standing at over 130 feet, the water spectacle is sure to gain social media fame. Another attraction to highlight is the airport's expansive four-story garden that was said to be inspired by Moshe Safdie's "city in a garden description of Singapore. In addition to amazing structural views, the airport also has a giant "playscape" where children, even adults, can skip the stairs and take one of the four slides within the structure. 

The asymmetrical toroid-shaped structure stands between the airport's air-traffic control tower and existing terminals. The $1.25 billion investment took about four years to make and is intended to function both as a space for commercial and entertainment use. According to Changi Airport Group's Senior Vice President, Ivan Heng, "Singapore is a tourist destination, but 30 percent of the people coming through Changi do not visit." With the airport's newest addition the hope is to have those stopping over experience a piece of Singapore prompting a return for a more extended stay. 

The architect behind the building's exterior is none other than Moshe Safdie. Already having designed a few iconic Singaporean stops like the famed Marina Bay Sands and Sky Habitat the architect knew he wanted to create something extraordinary for the airport. Safdie's quoted saying, "Airports are places of anxiety, and I’d like people to be uplifted and serene and feel good about themselves." In response to what the Jewel will become he states it will be, "the first airport center that serves passengers, airport employees and the people of the city."

This mega attraction will not require security screenings at its mall entrance which will also encourage local visitors to experience the structure. The Jewel will not only become a must see place for travelers but locals as well. If a stopover in Singapore is on your route, a visit to the Jewel is something one can not miss.