Security clearance in Doha was a breeze as there was no line and I went afterwards to Qatar’s Al Mourjan Business class lounge. The lounge was almost empty of passengers at this time of the day.

The lounge is massive and was reviewed many times on FlyerTalk, including on my 2 last trip reports. However, every time I visit it, I notice a downgrade of the catering options. This time was no different, as the baklavas, this Arabic sweets which go nicely with some tea or coffee were not available anymore ! Come on Qatar !


Al Mourjan lounge entrance




The lounge is just for me !




I like those bamboos...


Business center entrance





The lounge is otherwise quite impressive, with the dining areas located at each end of the lounge. I went to the business center as i wanted to work a bit and this was the only place in the lounge, besides the restaurants where you would have a real table to work on. Also, only a conference table, located at the center of the business center had some power plugs available. All other computer stations or tables have no power plugs in the immediate vicinity.

Anyway, since the lounge, and the business center were completely empty at this particular time, I could enjoy a big conference table, just for me !


Business center entrance


A big conference table just for me ! That's the only spot where I noticed a table and a power plug at the same place !

I stayed in the business center for a good 3 hours and did not feel the time passing by... until I started to feel hungry and decided to check out the two dining areas...

The dinner options were alright, not as wide and good as the first time as I flew QR a few years ago. Call me picky, but this lounge used to be exceptional, not it’s just… good :-)


Sweets selection next to the business center... Where are my Bakhlavas !?


One of the two restaurants in this lounge






Menu that day...


The second restaurant, upstairs, with a hot buffet (did not take pictures this time, but it was consisting into 3-4 hot dishes)






Dessert buffet


I like to finish my meal with a sweet touch :-)

As a side note, the social media team of Qatar airways seems to be « on top », as they commented a post I made on Instagram about the « lack of Baklavas in the lounge » 24 hours after publishing and requested some additional information, which I provided. I later received an email from QR customer service apologizing for this « catering enhancement ».

Finally, I used one of the lounge shower suites about 60 minutes before leaving towards my gate and did not have to wait for long before getting one (unlike during my previous visits - the embargo is clearly impacting the number of premium passengers flying QR !)


Departure board. Time to leave for my gate to Singapore !

I left the lounge at 1915 and this was followed by a 10 minute walk towards the bus gate C27, for my flight to Singapore.