of Doha Hamad International Airport is widely known as one in Qatar The best airports in the worldAnd for good reason. Its abundant offerings create an immersive, cocoon-like experience for travelers, from its new 6,000-square-meter indoor tropical garden “The Orchard” to its world-class art collection; And of course, its ever-growing roster of locations. to eat
More than in 2023 45 million passengers Overcome with this architectural marvel Qatar Airways Or a growing list of regional and international carriers now flying in and out doha. With 65 retail and dining options, the recent expansion and Orchard opening in 2022 has given passengers even more options for how to spend their time in transit. While spacious, the airport is a single terminal and easy to navigate, with an internal train taking you to the outer reaches if needed. However, when a directional landmark is needed, use it light bearA 23-foot tall canary yellow teddy bear sculpture from bronze, as your anchor point.
Our Hamad International Airport food guide will help you navigate the best places to eat at one of the world’s best airports, including quick bites before takeoff and more substantial meals. Long period of time. For more, read our food guides Istanbul Airport and Singapore Changi Airport.
Lounge life
If you’re lucky enough to be traveling Premium Class on Qatar Airways, award-winning Lounges Your first port of call must be Al Safawa Lounge, reserved for First class Travelers, be the peak; The entrance to the almost silent cave space is by a separate elevator. This leads you to a spacious restaurant-style dining room where you can order champagne and poached lobster, maki rolls from the sushi bar and eggs benedict for breakfast. Meanwhile, the Al Mourjan South Lounge for the business class Ticket holders have access to freshly made toasted sandwiches, an upstairs à la carte restaurant, and a café-style space with a buffet of international and Arabic dishes. If your departure gate is ahead, take the airport train to the second business class lounge, elegant Al Murzan Gardens. Here, there is also Sushi barA patisserie worthy of a Parisian stay, a coffee bar, and a buffet with a variety of options. Sink into the comfortable chairs facing the garden or head to the side Louis Vuitton Lounge Located inside for Arabic coffee and decadent desserts.
For late-night dimsums, all-day kaya toast and pillowy roll cakes.
Local taste
You may just be passing through dohaBut you can still taste Qatar’s unique cuisine thanks to HIA’s commitment to promoting Qatar. Culture and traditions. in Baldana Express You can try freshly grilled carved shawarma – juicy spicy slices of chicken wrapped in fresh bread with pickle and garlic sauce (many of the products used here, including cheese, are grown and made in Qatar). Located along Concourse C Evergreen Organics– Branch of Qatar’s first plant-based cafe. A cold-pressed juice and turmeric latte are the perfect fuel for your flight, and if you have more time, avocado and tomato toast with a sprinkle of cashew cheese is a delicious delight. If you find yourself in the northern node of the airport, located in the Souk Al Matar market, is its branch. Chapati and Karak. This five-decade-old homegrown Qatari brand offers cups of sweet, spicy, milky tea called Karak. Pair it with chapati (flat bread) with cream cheese and potato crisps (trust us, it’s good) or hazelnut spread for a sweet surprise. This area is a 10-minute walk from Lamp Bear, after gate C12.
Gifts to go
You can take the taste of Qatar back home with you. Also located in Souq Al Matar, is a replica of a traditional Qatari market all. This quirky place, designed to look like a neighborhood shop, sells some of Qatar’s favorite snacks, like crunchy salt packets. puffy Chips and jellopy fruit gum. is near noA Qatari dialect term for an assortment of sweets served to guests. This place sells sweets like halwa, a type of nutty fudge, as well as dates and spices packaged and sold ready-made, perfect for travel gifts.
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Luxury indulgences
If your travel plans aren’t taking you there London On this trip, you can still sample one of the UK capital’s most iconic dining experiences: afternoon tea at Harrods. The lamp is located to the left of the bear, Harrod’s Tea Room It comes complete with scones, green-jacketed attendants, and of course, teapots curated by their in-house “tea tailor”. For early flights, a leisurely breakfast is served from 4am to 11am and contains at least six different dishes. Along with pastries, egg dishes include the popular afternoon tea—which comes at a tire stand, along with delicious sandwiches. Scones with strawberry jam, and silky Devonshire cream.
The Fendi Cafe, Located in the Orchard area, it’s as stylish as you’d expect. Decked out in the luxury brand’s signature yellow color, you can sip a cappuccino with the Fendi logo dusted on top of the chocolate, among a selection of chocolates and pastries.
For something more heartwarming, Eat Greek (Kouzina) Also located in Orchard. In its bright interiors you can tuck into a hearty and generous plate of kleftiko, slow-braised lamb shank served in chickpea, saffron and harissa cassoulet. For something refreshing, the Ionian salad is piled high with grape tomatoes, crunchy toasted barley bread and zingy Greek sheep’s milk cheese.
plane food
Even if you only have a short connection, you can still eat well with takeout options at almost every meter. A cult Danish favorite Joe and Ross Offers its Tunacado and cups of “Joe” to go in their iconic millennial-pink packaging. Ralph’s Coffee It’s also a stylish pre-flight pit stop, with the usual coffee and sweet snacks as well as packs of take-home roasted beans.