Relax, Rejuvenate, Recharge: Three Things to Expect from Hamad International Airport
THERE IS A REASON HAMAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS VOTED BEST AIRPORT IN THE MIDDLE EAST
by Global Traveler readers, as the airport has received its seventh recognition this year. Passengers traveling to, from or transferring through the airport are treated to an exceptional experience like no other as Hamad International Airport has enhanced its passenger experience and product offering to enrich the lives of everyone who passes through. The beating heart of Qatar has created a playground of discovery, as the airport commemorates its one-year anniversary of the opening of ORCHARD, the indoor tropical garden. Boasting trees and shrubs from tropical forests around the world, circulated with world-class dining and retail experiences, including over a handful of industry firsts, this new feature of Hamad International Airport aims to transport travelers to a world with endless possibilities. The ORCHARD alone offers more than 65 out of the 180 retail and dining options at Hamad International Airport, spread across three levels, including a flagship Louis Vuitton store with a façade made of recycled plastics and a doublestory Fendi store. Located at the North Plaza of the airport, ORCHARD is home to more than 20 cafés and restaurants that provide travelers with an array of culinary delights, celebrating the rich flavors of both local and international cuisines, ensuring passengers get a taste of something familiar and new, all under one roof. With state-of-the-art safety and security measures, Hamad International Airport has made transferring through the expansive airport easy and convenient for travelers. Passengers can easily connect from ORCHARD at North Plaza to the famous yellow teddy Lampbear at South Plaza, using the passenger train or utilizing the multiple wayfinding solutions Hamad International Airport introduced. Wayfinding solutions such as the digital devices which include navigation solutions and information related to retail and F&B offerings, flights, attractions and more, and the Scan & Go, an industry first adoption of QR Codes for wayfinding solutions at scale has been integrated within the devices as well as in the Flight Information Display Screens across the airport terminal. Whether travelling as a family, with friends or a solo traveler, the airport has something to offer everyone. Art installations; relaxation offerings such as the Oryx Airport Hotel; lounges; culinary experiences such as Harrods Tea Room, Gordon Ramsay Burger or Oreo Café; or a quick bite at multiple food courts and grab-and-go options, Hamad International Airport is changing the concept of traveling from merely getting from one place to another to being an integral part of a passenger’s overall journey.