Hamad IA - Lounge Access

[simbot82]

Hello All,

I am travelling with my family (wife and two children under 7) We arrive at 4:30am and we have a long 8 hour wait

This is the list I have been looking at

Lounges Information | Hamad International Airport

I used the Oryx lounge at the old Doha airport and it was good for what we needed.

Having the new facility at Hamad I thought it worth checking if there is a better option.

I understand that Oryx is $55USD per person, under 3 free

What other options do I have? Any bargains/deals for better lounge access? Am I better off keeping the $165 USD and eating in the restaurants what ever we want?

Thanks again

Simon

 

[Himeno]

What airline are you flying on?
What class?
Do you have any airline status?

 

[simbot82]

Ah yes the basics

Flying with Qatar, no status economy

 

[simbot82]

I expect to have to pay.

I just want to know if I should just stick with the Oryx lounge, pay for a different lounge or not bother with any of them, keep my money and eat better food in the restaurants around the airport.

Also if I need to pre-purchase access to any of these lounges prior to departure to ensure I can get in