QATAR. Qatar Duty Free has partnered with Harrods to open The Harrods Tea Rooms Doha in Msheireb Downtown, one of the city’s top tourist destinations.
The tea shop is located at the Barahat Msheireb, in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha and the largest open-air square in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.
According to Qatar Duty Free, the restaurant offers guests “one of the finest tea menus in the world”, along with a tiered selection of pastries and snacks and a full-course dinner menu.
Qatar Duty Free Vice President Thabet Musleh said: “The Harrods Tea Rooms Doha at Msheireb Downtown builds on the success of The Harrods Tea Room in Hamad International Airport.
“We are incredibly proud to continue working with Harrods, a Qatari-owned iconic brand, to bring the ultimate afternoon tea experience to the citizens, residents and visitors of the State of Qatar. We welcome guests to discover an authentic Knightsbridge experience at one of Doha’s top tourist destinations and historical landmarks.
“We look forward to continuing to expand our award-winning retail and F&B portfolio across the coming year.”
Msheireb Properties Chief Executive Officer Nasser Matar Al Kawari commented: “We are delighted to welcome The Harrods Tea Rooms Doha at our smart and sustainable city, Msheireb Downtown Doha.
“Harrods Tea Rooms is a perfect fit to our portfolio, and we are confident that the unique ambience of Barahat Msheireb will take Harrods Tea Rooms to next heights. We look forward to welcoming the guests who can enjoy a genuine Qatari style experience at Msheireb Downtown Doha.”
Harrods Director of Restaurants Ashley Saxton added: “Afternoon tea is a deeply rooted tradition in Harrods’ history, and it’s exciting that we can extend the iconic experience to the new space in Msheireb, Doha.
“The Harrods Tea Rooms Doha celebrate the very finest luxury cuisine, the spectacular, skilful elements of theatre and decadence that Harrods is renowned for, and Doha’s historic celebration of fine teas. I’m proud to welcome guests to this truly original and exclusive dining experience at our latest destination in Msheireb.”
The Harrods Tea Rooms Doha menu includes finger sandwiches, freshly-baked scones and ‘picture-perfect’ pastries, all made by Harrods’ world-class chefs. The chefs have collaborated across continents to create a patisserie menu inspired by the heritage of afternoon tea. Pastries include Custard Cream and Cherry Bakewell.
The Harrods Tea Rooms Doha’s architecture and décor is designed to emulate the rich history and heritage of Harrods in Knightsbridge.
Inspired by the London store’s Art Deco interiors from the early 1900s, the detailed marbles and coloured fabrics at The Harrods Tea Rooms Doha echo the “sense of intrigue, luxury and excitement”.
The Art Deco theme continues in the design of the staircase, which references the original 1930s interiors of the Knightsbridge store.
The tiles alongside the grand staircase are inspired by colourful peacocks; a symbol of beauty, power and immortality, which can be seen spreading their tail feathers feature in the tiling of Harrods Food Halls in Knightsbridge.
Harrods’ ‘Green Men’ doormen – renowned for their courtesy, helpfulness and efficiency – have been greeting guests at the Knightsbridge store since the early 1900s. This legacy will be continued at The Harrods Tea Rooms Doha.
Harrods has been inviting its customers to enjoy its afternoon tea since 1911, when The Georgian Restaurant opened on the fourth floor of the Knightsbridge store. Since then, every detail has been meticulously perfected to give guests the “ultimate afternoon tea experience that Harrods is celebrated for”. Harrods Tea Rooms around the world each have their own design and identity, inspired by the local culture of the destination. The Harrods Tea Rooms Doha aims to bring a “taste of Harrods all the way to the heart of Doha”. |
