Real Blue｜Qatar Airways - Doha - Paris, Business Class Flight Report

Qatar Airways
Doha - Paris

Business Class Flight Report

September 2021

Posted by AO/あお

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About this flight

This time, I flew from Doha Hamad International Airport to Paris in Qatar Airways Business Class. Before boarding, I spent over a dozen hours in the massive Business Class lounge, taking photos of various scenes.

【Qatar Airways】

• Qatar’s state-owned airline and a member of the Oneworld alliance
• Founded in November 1993
• Renowned for its high-quality in-flight service,
• Recipient of multiple “Airline of the Year” awards since 2011 for offering world-class service

【Hamad International Airport, Doha】

• A massive airport that took more than 10 years to build, officially opened in May 2014 as the main hub for Qatar Airways
• Prior to that, Qatar Airways operated from the former Doha International Airport before relocating to Hamad

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Hamad Airport

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Arrival Lobby

This is the arrival lobby at Hamad International Airport in Doha. I had just arrived from Narita.

The World's Best Airline

This is a massive screen displayed in the arrival lobby at Hamad International Airport in Doha.

It’s a promotional display claiming that “Qatar Airways is a 5-star, world’s best airline.”
(This ranking is based on the annual airline service ratings by the UK-based Skytrax.)

Geometric Pattern ①

This is a landing halfway up the stairs to the departure level lounge.

It features Islamic geometric patterns. I believe these are referred to as arabesques.

Geometric Pattern ②

An LCD screen displaying Arabic script is seamlessly integrated into a geometrically designed wall.

Giant Teddy Bear

This is the massive yellow teddy bear located at the center of the departure lobby level. Its head is stuck inside a lamp shade, and it’s known as the “Lamp Bear.”

Giant Teddy Bear (Front View)

This is the front view of the “Lamp Bear.” It’s enormous and makes quite an impression. I’m not sure what it’s meant to symbolize though.

Departure Information Board

This is the display board showing departure information.

Busy Time of Day

My flight to Paris was scheduled to depart at night. By that time, the airport was bustling with many travelers like this.

Boarding Gate

This is the boarding gate.

Seats at the Boarding Gate

This is what it looked like inside the boarding gate area. As part of COVID-19 measures, every other seat was blocked off and unavailable.

Bus Stop for Boarding

Now it’s time to board the bus that will take us to the aircraft.

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Lounge

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Reception

This is the reception area at the entrance of the Al Mourjan Business Lounge. It is available to Qatar Airways and oneworld alliance business class passengers.

Ramp

This ramp is located near the first area upon entering the lounge. It’s incredibly spacious, with a high ceiling and minimal pillars, creating an open and airy atmosphere.

Map of the Lounge

This is a map of the lounge displayed on a glass wall.

It clearly shows where each facility is located, highlighting just how vast the lounge is.

Seating Area

This is one of the seating areas. It’s designed to accommodate groups of four.

Artificial Pond

This is a large artificial pond near the reception area of the lounge. I assume it represents an oasis in the desert.

While Dubai Airport (Emirates' hub) also has a water feature, this one is significantly larger.

Seating Area ①

Here’s another seating area featuring blue chairs, each with a tablet placed beside it.

The tall walls and ceiling overhead are truly impressive.

Seating Area ②

This seating area is softly illuminated with indirect lighting, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

Seating Area ③

This photo was taken from the central seating area. There is plenty of space between seats, so even when it’s crowded, guests can relax comfortably.

Seating Area ④

This area is likely near the main lounge plaza. It’s arranged like tiered seating where guests can sit on different levels.

Seating Area ⑤

Another seating area.

It’s clean and peaceful, offering a relaxed ambiance.

Seating Area ⑥

This seating area is located on the ground floor. The artistic partition panels around the seats are striking.

Nap Area ①

I moved to the nap area (sleeping area). The furniture you see below doubles as a bed. Even the coat hangers have a luxurious feel.

Nap Area ②

Here’s a closer look at the sleeping area seats.

Seating Area ⑦

After waking up, I took this photo of the central seating area.

Seating Area & Upper Dining Area

This is a different angle showing both the central seating area and the upstairs dining area.

View from Upper Dining Area

This is the view from the upper-level dining area, looking down. The reception counter is along the left wall, and the main seating area is further in.

Seating Near the Artificial Pond

I sat in the seating area by the artificial pond and enjoyed a Diet Pepsi.

Each seat is equipped with a tablet where you can check flight information and the airport map.

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Dining Inside the Lounge

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Dining Resort ①

If you walk to the far end of the main first-floor area, you’ll find the “Dining Resort” located on the same level as the lounge.

Dining Resort ②

This is another angle of the Dining Resort. It shows the entrance area.

Dining Resort ③

I took this photo from inside the Dining Resort. The red seating design is very unique and modern.

Dining Resort ④

Another view from within the first-floor Dining Resort.

Soft Drink Counter ①

This is the beverage bar counter, mostly serving soft drinks. There’s a coffee machine on the left side.

The under-counter lighting adds a stylish touch.

Soft Drink Counter ②

This is another beverage service counter.

Food and Drink Counter

This is the full view of the service counter in the first-floor Dining Resort.

Bread Corner

This is the light meal bread section. It offers individually packaged white bread along with jars of marmalade and jam.

Buffet

In addition to the first-floor Dining Resort, there’s also a buffet-style dining area upstairs. I had breakfast on the second floor and dinner on the first floor.

Food Display Corner

This is another food section in the upstairs dining area. Since COVID-19 cases were still high at the time, meals were individually packaged and both chefs and guests wore masks.

Bread Corner

This is the bread section on the second floor. A variety of bread such as rolls and croissants are displayed.

My Meal (Lunch)

This is what I brought back for my meal:

• Omelet, sausage, and mushrooms
• Middle Eastern pâté, bread, and yogurt with strawberry jam
• Beef roll
• Fruit

Champagne Added

I also enjoyed a glass of champagne.

Champagne

This is rosé champagne.

Downstairs Dining Area

This is the scene during dinner at the first-floor Dining Resort. The ceiling is remarkably high.

Dinner

This is the setting while I was having dinner.

Soup Corner

This is the soup section within the first-floor Dining Resort.

• Minestrone soup
• Lentil soup with coriander

Dessert Corner

This is the dessert section. It includes mousse, chocolate cake, and fruit.

Main Dish

This was the main dish I ordered and had brought to me.

• Soup
• Sandwich
• Potato chips with dip
• Three types of Middle Eastern mezze (vegetables and chickpeas mashed into pastes), served on khubz (flatbread)
• Dessert (mousse, chocolate cake, fruit)

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