Qatar Airways

Featuring two distinct restaurants, a reflection pond under a five-tier chandelier, and sprawling footprint the size of 10 Olympic pools, the Qatar Airways' ...

and is a great place to get your daily step count up before the flight too. Whisper quiet by design, you can shut your eyes for a snooze almost anywhere in the lounge and not be disturbed by chatter. But, though not quite on par with the main restaurant, there’s plenty of charm and fine service to match. While not as intimate as smaller lounges, Al Mourjan’s footprint results in an incredible feeling of space and calm. Al Mourjan Dining is the standout of the duo, accessed via a Q-shaped staircase and filled with polished timber, white marble and matte black seating. Using that time to swing by the appetisers, I nab two ready-made dishes: a green papaya salad with a poached prawn, and a mini falafel sandwich. Shower suites can be easily booked by presenting your boarding pass to the waiting attendant, who adds your name to the queue. Lotus roots and wild rice add a welcome element of crunch. I opt for the sea bass and receive an ETA of under 10 minutes. Reaching the top and walking around the silver desk, the lounge comes into view – and it is vast. As a result, I don’t linger for long. It’s a truly eye-catching space, restrained and dramatic in equal measures.