Rapidly developing alongside its regional rivals in the United Arab Emirates, the small Middle Eastern nation of Qatar is overhauling its infrastructure at breakneck speed as the race to welcome people from all over the Earth for World Cup 2022 is on.
The latest facility to be redone has been the Qatar International Airport, as it replaced the old facility in Doha in the 4th quarter of 2014. One of the most heralded features of this new gateway to the world has been the Al Mourjan Business Lounge, which is being lauded as one of the most luxurious facilities of its kind in the world.
What should you expect if you decide to visit this lounge on your world travels in 2015? Here’s a brief look at what you can look forward to…
Finding the Al Mourjan Business Lounge
After going through an expedited check-in, security and immigration process, follow the signs to the entrance of the Al Mourjan Business Lounge, which is accessed via an elevator from the public concourse. A gatekeeper situated at the bottom will check your credentials to verify your eligibility to enter the lounge, as they aim to keep freeloaders out of what is meant to be a relaxing space.
Upon strolling into the lobby of the lounge, you will be stunned by what you see, as it features design elements commonly found in five star hotels. With ornate building materials that include fine marble, furniture featuring the latest in modern design, traditional Arabic accents, fine food, and unbeatable hospitality. Making your flight on time may prove to be a challenge.
Kick your feet up and take a load off
With all the rushing around you’ve done to this point, the time for you to relax has arrived. Select one of the many comfortable seats available, as they all come with an electrical outlet for your gadgets, along with bottled water and cookies for you to snack on as you check your e-mail.
There are touchscreens included with each seat, which serve to brief you on the status of your flight and anything you might want to know about Qatar International Airport. Privacy shields are also located between your seating station and others, which will help you to unwind without feeling encroached upon by other users of this facility.
Burned through your packet of cookies, and are ready for more? There are snack stations stocked with various treats and soft drinks, located liberally throughout the lounge that will provide you with all the sustenance and refreshment you’ll need to chase your case of the munchies away.
From sandwiches to shakshuka, the meal options are many
If you are looking for something a bit more savoury than cookies and crackers, the first level contains a deli at the far end that prepares sumptuous light meals. Sandwiches are made to order and are prepared with high quality ingredients. Continental breakfasts are also offered during the morning hours, with many choices of cereals and pastries available.
If your hunger cannot be slayed by a bowl of cereal or a turkey sandwich, proceed up a spiral staircase to the full-serve restaurant on the mezzanine level.
The full serve restaurant offers an inspired selection of fine foods at breakfast, lunch and dinner, with buffet and a la carte options available. While alcohol can be hard to come by in Qatar, the business lounge here does have a bar, allowing those that wish to imbibe to do so.
Other impressive service features
There are many other services available in the Al Mourjan Business Lounge that will get you up in the air feeling fresh, rested, and stress-free. Those looking to freshen up can make use of the luxurious shower rooms, which offers state of the art toiletries to get you smelling good and feeling confident.
Those looking to be actively entertained will find plenty of amusements in the game room, which contains pinball machines, console gaming stations, and a Foosball table that will help gamers pass the time before departure.
Traveling families will adore the kids room, as it features a fully stocked diaper change facility, as well as a living room setup where kids can watch their favorite shows on TV, preventing the staid nature of some airports from stoking restlessness within your little troops.
Finally, those seeking to simply zonk out for a short rest before boarding call will want to take advantage of the nap rooms, which are patterned after cabanas in part. They come with comfy leather couches that are equipped with ottomans, bottles of water and chocolates to snack on in peaceful silence until you have revived yourself to the point where you can face the day once more.
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR REVIEW...