The most prestigious lounges at Hamad International Airport are operated by Qatar Airways, which has its base there.
Al Mourjan Business Lounge by Qatar Airways
This lounge is located on Level 3 and occupies a 10,000 square-metre space about ten times the size of an Olympic-size swimming pool. Yes, it’s vast. The lounge is made up of a variety of spaces, such as the garden resort area, quiet rooms, family rooms, shower facilities, and mezzanine floor, where you can choose between a continental or oriental brasserie, a global deli and a patisserie. There is also a world-class bar, serving premium beverages. In the Al Mourjan Business Lounge, comfortable chairs have handy tablets within reach, on which you can keep track of the departure time of your flight. If you’re travelling for business, there are a range of top business services available. Lounge access is for Qatar Airways and oneworld First and Business Class passengers only.
Al Safwa First Lounge by Qatar Airways
This lounge has been described as ‘lounge nirvana’ and with Qatar Airways claiming to have created ‘the most luxurious lounge experience ever imagined’ – who are we to argue? The features and facilities are certainly impressive: sandstone and marble detailing; artefacts on loan from the Museum of Islamic Art; a premium restaurant offering both international and Arabic cuisine with wine choices reminiscent of a fine French restaurant; a luxury spa with nine treatment rooms; a full business centre; an exclusive family area and a full cinematic media room. This lounge is located on Level 3 and is exclusively open to First Class Qatar Airways travellers.
Al Maha Lounges and Services
At Hamad International Airport, you will be able to purchase the Al Maha Meet and Assist services as well as access to a number of lounges, regardless of your class of ticket or airline.
The Premium Lounge Services are for passengers arriving at, transiting through or departing from Hamad International Airport. All include a full-service buffet offering a selection of hot and cold international food, deli-style food, as well as wine and beer. Unlimited high speed Wi-Fi is also available, as are shower facilities, a prayer room, television area, reading materials and a business centre.
Services vary depending on level purchased (Family/Gold/Platinum) and can include being met on the aerobridge by an Al Maha hostess, access to the Al Maha Arrivals Lounges (Airside and Landside), Departure Lounge or Transit Lounge, porter assistance, exclusive access to dedicated immigration counters, and escort on exit or to the boarding gate. Note that the Meet and Assist Services are not included as part of the lounge access and must be purchased separately.
The Oryx Lounge
No matter which airline you’re flying with or which class of ticket you’ve purchased, for a fee of about AU$77 you can enter the Oryx Lounge between flights. The lounge offers food and drinks, a business centre, a quiet zone, a gaming room for kids, plus showers. The lounge is located within the departures area after clearing immigrations and security.
The Oryx Airport Hotel
OK not quite a lounge, but...The Oryx Airport Hotel is a convenient option if you really want to relax between flights and don’t need all the facilities of a lounge. The Oryx Airport Hotel offers four-star hospitality for stays of five hours or longer. Here you can unwind with a massage and facial, stretch out by doing a few laps in the pool or hit the gym for a quick training session at the wellness centre.
