IDEAS: Hamad International Airport Blends Heritage with Hospitality at New Retail Experience
Key Points
- Qatar Duty Free launched Souq Al Matar at Hamad International Airport, offering a unique retail and dining experience.
- The concept is inspired by traditional Qatari markets and includes shops like Al Attar and Sogha, and dining at Basta.
- The design features traditional elements such as wicker ceilings and arched doorways, reflecting Qatari architecture.
Summary
Souq Al Matar, a new retail and dining concept by Qatar Duty Free at Hamad International Airport, blends traditional Qatari market aesthetics with modern hospitality. Located in the North Node terminal, it features seven shops and two restaurants, including Al Attar, Sogha, and Basta. The design incorporates traditional Qatari architectural elements like wicker woven ceilings and arched doorways, offering travelers a unique cultural experience.
Qatar Duty Free has debuted Souq Al Matar - a new experiential mixed retail and dining concept - at Hamad International Airport in Doha.
Inspired by ‘the bustling energy and aesthetics of Qatar’s iconic traditional markets,' the seven shops and two restaurants are located in the North Node terminal of the airport.
Offerings include Al Attar, an apothecary style store selling teas, herbs and spices; Sogha, a souvenir shop selling traditional Qatari keepsakes; Al Darzi, a women’s fashion shop carrying traditional garments, and Basta, a dining experience serving traditional Qatari food with a modern twist.
The design of the new retail offering has taken inspirtation from traditional Qatari architecture and design, and features elements including wicker woven ceilings, arched doorways and traditional textiles.
Photo Credit: Credit: Qatar Airways Qatar Airways
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