Connecting Boarding Pass

I flew here to Doha, Qatar from Munich. This is my boarding pass for the connecting flight from Doha to Incheon, South Korea.

Checking the Connecting Flight

After arriving in Doha on my flight from Munich, I checked the departure time and gate for my connecting flight to Incheon.

Departure Lobby

This is the departure level of Hamad International Airport. Hanging from the ceiling is a golden chain sculpture shaped like a flower.

KAWS Monument

Near the entrance of the departure level stands a massive sculpture by American contemporary artist KAWS. It features the character “SMALL LIE” with signature X-ed out eyes.

Heading to the New Lounge (1)

To reduce crowding, Hamad International Airport opened a new lounge in spring 2023: the “Al Mourjan Business Lounge – The Garden.” An airport staff member highly recommended it, so I decided to head there.

Heading to the New Lounge (2)

The new lounge is located in the Concourse C area of the terminal, so I started walking in that direction.

Heading to the New Lounge (3)

As I got closer to the new lounge, called “The Garden,” it felt like I was walking through a botanical garden.

Information Sign

I entered Qatar Airways' new lounge, the “Al Mourjan Business Lounge – The Garden.” This is the information sign inside the lounge.

Spa and Gym

There's signage for the spa and gym as well. I love this—being on a plane often means overeating or not moving enough, so having a gym to stretch out and a spa to refresh is fantastic.

Louis Vuitton Lounge

Inside this new business class lounge, there's a dedicated Louis Vuitton Lounge. It's a separate space where guests can enjoy meals and relax—for an additional fee.

Louis Vuitton Lounge Menu​

The menu for the Louis Vuitton Lounge was posted at the entrance.

Artistic Bench

This was a wooden bench that’s also a piece of art. The use of wide-open space gives an incredible sense of luxury. In the background, you can see a stylish seating area.

Seating Area

This is the stylish seating area. Compared to conventional lounges that emphasize functionality and scale, this lounge—surrounding a tropical garden—focuses on relaxation and serenity. It’s clearly built on a different concept.

Sushi Corner

There was a corner in the dining area where chefs were preparing fresh sushi.

Sandwich Station

A station where custom sandwiches were being made.

Middle Eastern Appetizers

A corner featuring Middle Eastern appetizers:

Dessert Corner (1)

Sweet treats at this dessert corner:

Dessert Corner (2)

Another dessert corner featuring:

Hot Dish Station

A corner with a variety of hot dishes.

Bread Station

Bread selection:

Drink Fridge

Refrigerated drinks included:

Cheese and Fruit Station

You can choose your favorite cheeses and fruits and have a personalized plate made for you.

Garden View

Relaxing with a glass of rosé champagne while enjoying the lush tropical garden view surrounding the lounge. Since this lounge has a completely different vibe from the other business class lounge, depending on your layover, you may be able to enjoy the best of both.

Hot Dishes (1)

Some of the hot dishes included:

Hot Dishes (2)

More hot dishes:

Meat Dishes

Hot meat dishes included:

(Editor’s note: Goulash is a rich stew made with beef and paprika, originally from Hungary and popular across Austria and Germany. It was delicious.)

Hot Dishes (3)

Another hot dish:

Hot Dishes (4)

Indian basmati rice with curry.

My Plate

Here’s what I chose to eat:

To drink: rosé champagne and red wine.

Departure Board

The departure board inside the lounge.

View of the Terminal Garden

This is the view of the terminal’s indoor garden, as seen from the second floor of the lounge.

Drink & Snack Corner

This corner offered drinks and light snacks. Beverages were available on the table and also in refrigerators underneath, including champagne, beer, and soft drinks. In the back, there were breads and other light bites.

Self-Serve Alcohol

What surprised me was the self-serve alcohol setup. In many Middle Eastern lounges, you usually have to request drinks from staff. But here, you can pour drinks at your own pace—a fresh and thoughtful change for Qatar Airways. It left a strong impression on me, and I’d love to return and enjoy this relaxed lounge experience again.

Ice Coolers

The champagne, white wine, and rosé were kept perfectly chilled in ice coolers. The ice hadn’t melted into water, which made me think the staff regularly replaced it—such a high level of service.

Red Wine

This was the red wine section—not placed in ice, of course.

FENDI Café

On the lower level of the lounge, there was a café operated by the Italian fashion house FENDI. From a distance, it looked like they were serving Italian bread, which made me curious—what kind of food does a FENDI café actually serve?

Boarding Gate

After enjoying the lounge, I made my way to the boarding gate for the flight to Incheon.

Business Class Seat

This is the business class seat.

Welcome Drink

I was served a glass of champagne as my welcome drink.

Pajamas

These are the pajamas provided onboard.

Private Suite Seat

This is the cabin interior of business class. The seat is a private suite type, and the sliding door features a beautiful curved design. Once the door is closed, it becomes a fully private space.

Seat Controller

The row of brown buttons serves as the seat controller. You can use them to recline the seat, adjust the screen, and more.

Bed Making

The flight attendant made the bed for me.

Dinner – Tempura Udon

Shortly after takeoff, I ordered tempura udon. It’s wonderful to be able to enjoy Japanese cuisine on Qatar Airways.

A piece of shrimp tempura was placed on top of the udon noodles, and the broth included seasoned shiitake mushrooms.

Dinner – Hamburger

Next, I had a hamburger.

Dinner – Dessert

This dessert was a mousse topped with raspberries and pistachios, finished with a tropical fruit sauce.

Breakfast Table Setting

After waking up, the table was elegantly set for breakfast.

Breakfast – Egg Dish

An omelet served with sautéed vegetables.

Korea Entry Card

This is the Korean immigration entry card along with a refreshing towel.

Approaching Korea

It was about an 8-hour and 20-minute flight from Doha. The screen showed that we were about to arrive in Korea.

Arrival at Incheon International Airport

We arrived at Incheon International Airport. This was just after deplaning from the aircraft.