Qatar Airways has launched its newest lounge at Doha base Hamad International Airport (HIA). Al Mourjan Business Lounge - The Garden overlooks the airport's Orchard garden and is situated in the Northern expansion of HIA. Let's take a closer look below.

Introducing The Garden

The stunning lounge is spread over an area of 7,390 square meters and has space for up to 707 passengers. Qatar Airways premium passengers can bask in the lounge's natural beauty - it is situated right in the middle of 'The Orchard', a spectacular indoor natural space boasting over 300 trees and 25,000 plants, along with extensive dining and shopping options.

Al Mourjan The Garden
Photo: Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, commented,

"At Qatar Airways, excellence is embedded in the core of our brand, and as we continue to evolve our offerings, we choose to provide our passengers with the very best experiences in aviation and hospitality. Passengers can now enhance their journey to a new level at our newly opened Al Mourjan Business Lounge – The Garden at Hamad International Airport. This world-class lounge showcases a sophisticated way of travel, centred in comfort, wellness and nature. I welcome our premium passengers to experience this spectacular addition to our signature lounge portfolio."

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Photo: Qatar Airways

The Garden is an extension to Qatar's Al Mourjan Business Lounge at HIA, which is located on the third level of Duty Free Plaza South. The design emphasizes natural light to offer guests a relaxing and rejuvenating space before their flight.

What facilities are there?

The lounge is equipped with a whole host of essential and luxury amenities to keep passengers happy during their airport stay. This includes spa facilities, a fitness studio, a nursery for families, relaxation rooms, quiet rooms, a game room and pedicure/manicure stations. The gym comes with treadmill and elliptical machines, while the spa offers seven treatment rooms along with automated massage chairs if that's your thing.

Al Mourjan The Garden
Photo: Qatar Airways

This is not forgetting the dining options on offer, with two dining areas located on the East and West wing of the lounge. Travelers can look forward to a wide array of choices, including hot and cold buffets, a coffee bar and a cocktail station.

The East Wing is where the main dining options are found, including international and local cuisine, a sushi station, made-to-order salads, breakfast bowls and poke bowls, and cakes/desserts. At the West Wing, which is the quieter area of the lounge, passengers can pick from fruits, juice, pastries, hot drinks, sandwiches and light snacks.

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HIA's lounge portfolio

Passengers passing through Hamad International Airport - particularly premium Qatar Airways passengers - are spoilt for choice with the airport lounge offerings available. The airline's award-winning Al Safwa First Lounge - for Qatar and oneworld first class guests - offers a unique minimalist experience and is rated as one of the finest lounges anywhere on the planet.

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Photo: Qatar Airways

Along with The Garden's sister lounge in the South section of HIA, premium passengers at the airport can experience the Platinum, Gold and Silver lounges in the South, or pay a visit to the Al Maha or Orxy Lounges.

Have you ever been to any of the airport lounges at Hamad International Airport? How did you find the experience? Let us know in the comment section.

  • Doha Hamad International Airport
    IATA/ICAO Code:
    DOH/OTHH
    Country:
    Qatar
    CEO:
    Akbar Al Baker
    Passenger Count :
    17,702,635 (2021)
    Runways :
    16R/34L - 4,250m (13,945ft) | 16L/34R - 4,850m (15,910ft)
    Airlines:
    Qatar Airways
    Terminals:
    Terminal 1
  • Qatar Airways Airbus A350-1041A7-ANN
    Qatar Airways
    IATA/ICAO Code:
    QR/QTR
    Airline Type:
    Full Service Carrier
    Hub(s):
    Doha Hamad International Airport
    Year Founded:
    1993
    Alliance:
    oneworld
    CEO:
    Akbar Al Baker
    Country:
    Qatar