The awards celebrate travellers’ best loved retail and dining concepts.

Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel) has unveiled the winners of its inaugural Jewel Fans’ Favourites Awards, which celebrate travellers’ best loved retail and dining concepts.

Following a month-long voting campaign, the results feature both world-class flagship experiences and popular homegrown Singaporean brands.

Homegrown brands clinched five of the 14 award categories. Birds of Paradise, the popular botanical gelato boutique, notched up a double victory, taking home the titles for ‘Homegrown Brand (F&B)’ and ‘Order & Go’.

Fashion powerhouse Charles & Keith, which operates a flagship store in Jewel, was voted the favourite ‘Homegrown Brand (Retail)’. Fish & Co., which opened in Jewel in May 2025, was named the ‘F&B Newcomer’ of the year.

Sportswear company adidas was voted the winner in the ‘Athleisure’ category – and was also recognised for ‘New experiences’. In September 2025 the brand tripled its retail space to launch a larger, immersive duplex store.

The interior of the adidas store (a double winner) features a centrepiece display that mirrors the silhouette of the airport’s Rain Vortex.

Heritage favourite Ya Kun Kaya Toast was voted top in ‘Local/ Regional Delights’. The brand expanded its footprint in October 2025, to accommodate growing demand among Jewel visitors seeking authentic local flavours.

Bornean restaurant KANTIN won best ‘In-Store Dining Experience’, recognised by fans for its immersive environment and unique rainforest-inspired cuisine, featuring signature dishes such as Sarawak Laksa and Rainforest Fried Rice.

Din Tai Fung (Chinese Food), Sushiro (Japanese/Korean Food), and McDonald’s (Western Food) were voted as the go-to destinations for global dining options.

Local Singaporean brand Birds of Paradise won the awards for ‘Homegrown Brand (F&B)’ and ‘Order & Go’.

Within retail, Apple, Uniqlo, and Don Don Donki were winners within the Lifestyle & Travel, Fashion & Accessories, and Food Retail award categories, respectively.

Jewel continues to refresh its offerings to deliver new experiences for visitors. In 2025, the location welcomed 73 new stores, including 21 first-in-Singapore concepts such as Gwangjang GAON, sportswear brand On, and The Coach Restaurant – alongside 70 event pop-ups throughout the year. That momentum continues in 2026, with recent Singapore debut openings such as Lotteria and The Gundam Base.

Jewel Changi Airport Development CEO Lee Ching Wern commented: “The inaugural Jewel Fans’ Favourite Awards is our way of celebrating and connecting our family of 260 brands with visitors, both of which come together to make Jewel the vibrant lifestyle destination loved by many.

Jewel Changi Airport has created a series of special rewards to mark the awards, redeemable until 12 March.

“We are proud to see beloved homegrown brands shining alongside global icons, which brings to life our vision to create a platform where Singapore and the World meet.

“For the coming year, we will continue to have an exciting pipeline of brands arriving in Jewel to be unveiled in the coming months, which will further augment our destination appeal for both local residents and travellers.”

Jewel has created special rewards to mark the Awards, redeemable until 12 March. Visitors who spend a minimum of S$30 (US$23) in a single receipt at any of the 12 award-winning brands will receive exclusive perks, including gift and attractions vouchers, alongside a limited-edition reusable bag designed by the youths of Metta Welfare Association.

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