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QATAR. Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has revealed what it believes represents a “renaissance in airport dining” at the new Hamad International Airport. QDF manages the food & beverage programme – comprising more than 30 outlets across 15,000sq ft – under a variety of models, from direct operations to joint ventures and concessions.
Among the offer are several exclusive concepts as well as some making their first appearance at an airport. QDF Senior Vice President Keith Hunter explained that the retailer, owned by airport owner and operator Qatar Airlines, had built an environment that promotes “high-quality, healthy and authentic cuisine, matched with efficient and exceptional service”.
Hunter explained: “Starting from a blank sheet of paper, we have created entirely new concepts to offer our passengers a truly enjoyable and innovative experience, and to provide them with unlimited choices and authentic cuisine.”
Among the concepts is the Jamocha Café, developed by QDF. The outlet uses the finest ingredients in its menu – including organically grown coffee from South America – and can adapt its selection of snacks and drinks rapidly based on the profile of passengers passing through the airport.
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Caviar House & Prunier’s seafood bar offers the company’s caviar, smoked salmon and other delicacies to passengers at Hamad International |
Marché restaurant is similarly designed specifically for the airport environment. Open 24 hours a day, it can accommodate up to 560 guests at a time, with a broad range of international cuisine designed to satisfy the tastes of a broad passenger profile.
The new terminal also boasts a Caviar House & Prunier seafood restaurant. QDF noted that Caviar House & Prunier is the only restaurant in the world that produces its own caviar and salmon.
Barcelona-based ice cream and cake company Farggi has also opened at Hamad International, offering passengers its signature products as well as a selection of coffee, crepes and waffles.
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Marmalade Market offers passengers the chance to buy exotic food and condiments from around the world |
The Eat Street food court offers a diverse range of outlets, including Camden Food Company (healthy snacks and meals), Negroni (Italian cuisine), Yum Cha (Asian cuisine), Azka (Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine), BK (burgers), Red Mango (frozen yogurt, coffee & pastries) and SOHO (organic coffee).
As reported, Qatar Airlines complete its move to Hamad International Airport on 27 May. Last year Qatar Duty Free and SSP signed a joint venture agreement to operate 11 F&B outlets at Hamad International.
