World's best airport will have the world's biggest indoor waterfall ⋆

World’s best airport will have the world’s biggest indoor waterfall

What is being claimed as the world’s tallest indoor waterfall and a forest feature in a new £951 million tourist attraction being added to Singapore Changi airport. Described as a multi-dimensional tourist destination, Jewel is due to open on April 17.

The 137,000 square metre attraction will house aviation, travel-related and lifestyle facilities as well as 280 shops and play attractions.

Beginning on April 17, travelers flying through this international transportation hub will find an addition to the airport that is reportedly over 1.4 million square feet, and cost a reported $1.25 billion to build, according to CNN.

The area is complete with a breathtaking “Rain Vortex,” that is essentially a towering round water feature, according to architect Moshe Safdie, who conceptualized and built the space.

Safdie told CNN the vortex will stand over 130 feet high, making it the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. Based on video renderings of the space (above), it will also feature a light show that changes color and illuminates the soaring room.

“Jewel is set to be a unique destination, like no other,” said Ivan Tan, group senior vice president of communications at Changi Airport. “It offers a mix of lush greenery, a scenic waterfall, incredible retail offerings and family play attractions that together make for an unrivalled experience. We are excited to bring a new dimension to the travel and leisure experience of our visitors.”

Jewel will also be home to its own 130-room hotel by Yotel, a brand that specialises in airside cabin-type pods. Shops in the space will include the largest Nike store in south-east Asia, a Uniqlo and a Marks and Spencer.

A second phase of development is planned for later in the year, which will include three further attractions: Sky Nets, Canopy Mazes and Discovery Slides.

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