Originally Posted by
rzellicks
i arrive in Doh at 5 pm and leave for MLE at 2am the next day do it’s a 9 hour layover, the flight to MLE is direct 5 hours.
I don't know the lounge access rules, but for another potential option, have you considered getting a hotel room?
There is an airside transit hotel inside of DOH. You can stay there without clearing immigration or security. With your 9-hour layover, you might actually be able to get a reasonable amount of high-quality sleep.
https://oryxairporthotel.com/