Inside Qatar Airways’ Doha Louis Vuitton Lounge

The freshly-opened Garden lounge now has a fashionable new neighbour, with a VIP guest list to match.

By Sid Raja , June 13 2023
Inside Qatar Airways’ Doha Louis Vuitton Lounge

Qatar Airways made a five-star splash with the debut of its new Al Mourjan ‘The Garden’ lounge at Doha Hamad in April 2023, but it turns out the Gulf carrier was still holding an ace up its sleeve.

It wasn’t enough that the sprawling 7,000m2 business class lounge boasted multiple dining venues, 24-hour quiet rooms and – opening soon – a gym and Dior day spa.

Qatar Airways then revealed a world-first ‘lounge within a lounge’ concept, created in collaboration with fashion house Louis Vuitton.

The entrance sports the LV brand's signature trunks.
The entrance sports the LV brand's signature trunks.

Officially known as the ‘Louis Vuitton Lounge by Yannick Alléno’ (yes, the 12-star Michelin chef), this unique collaboration is equal parts lounge and restaurant.

Chef Yannick Alléno is behind the dining at the new Doha Louis Vuitton Lounge.
Chef Yannick Alléno is behind the dining at the new Doha Louis Vuitton Lounge.

The lounge welcomes Louis Vuitton VIPs in addition to Platinum and Gold members of Qatar’s Privilege Club loyalty program – and, for now at least, nobody else.

That exclusion extends to business class and even first class passengers and top-tier members of other frequent flyer schemes, including other airlines in the Oneworld alliance.

Regardless of these limitations, there was a steady stream of passengers visiting when Executive Traveller called into the Qatar Airways Louis Vuitton lounge in the early afternoon.

While the gleaming LV duty-free store is a landmark of Qatar Airways’ Doha hub, the entrance to the lounge is less obvious: you can reach it through an elevator at the rear of the duty-free store, or directly if discretely from the entry of the Al Mourjan Garden lounge.

Within the glass-encased branded lounge, which curiously faces away from the striking ceiling of the ‘Orchard’ atrium, is a central bar, and seating and lounge areas on either side. It’s a relatively small space but still allows for plenty of privacy.

The bar features Champagnes from the LVMH family, including Veuve Clicquot and Dom Perignon.
The bar features Champagnes from the LVMH family, including Veuve Clicquot and Dom Perignon.

The lounge features a number of pieces from the Objets Nomades collection unveiled at Milan Design Week in April, including the striking Quetzal bird decorative mobiles created by Atelier Oï and a custom version of the Cocoon Chair by Fernando & Humberto Campana.

Seating radiates either side from the bar.
Seating radiates either side from the bar.

The ‘Twist’ glasses used in the lounge are made of Murano glass and feature the distinctive Louis Vuitton flower monogram on the base.

Behind the bar, they’re serving up cocktails made with Alléno’s signature sous-vide extractions, Champagne from the LVMH stable – headlined by Veuve Clicquot and Dom Perignon – plus Scotch whiskeys and premium spirits.

On the dining front, Alléno has developed what he calls a “multilingual” concept, with a menu blending local ingredients, French favourites, and Japanese influences, along with dishes for various palettes and dietary needs.

On the extensive menu you’ll find soups, salads and hot sandwiches, as well as sushi and caviar.

There are also larger dishes representing Alléno’s distinct approach to cuisine, such as langoustine carpaccio with geranium essence, confit lamb shoulder flavoured with yuzu and pilaf rice with dried fruit and spices.

Fancy something lighter? You can also order a coffee, along with a number of LV themed pastries for afternoon tea.

Sweet treats to whet your appetite.
Sweet treats to whet your appetite.

Unlike food and drinks freely available in the wider lounge, those found within the Louis Vuitton hangout come at an additional cost: prices vary from around QR70 (AUD$29) for a soup to QR1570 (AUD$659) for 50g of top-shelf caviar.

The striking Quetzal bird mobiles dance over diners heads.
The striking Quetzal bird mobiles dance over diners heads.

There’s also a QR1500 (AUD$630) degustation menu taking you through up to six of the menu highlights, or the Lunch menu for under QAR300 (A$120).

Surprisingly, Louis Vuitton branding is rather subtle, ranging from a simple golden motif on the marble floor to ‘grill marks’ on sandwiches. If anything, it proves that sometimes less is indeed more.

Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

14 Jun 2023

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Great article Sid - Thank you. This article however is the first I have understood to confirm only Platinum and Gold members of the Privilege Club have access, and not those as well travelling on First or Business tickets more generally. Simply a trust and verify exercise here to ensure the content is correct and if so, is there any indication of those access rules may change to be more inline with Al Marjoun lounge access?

29 Aug 2014

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I’ve just been to Al Mourjan Garden hoping to have a drink inside the LV lounge. 

Not eligible - I have a QR F BP to Perth and I am non-Qatar oneworld Sapphire. No help.

United Airlines - Mileage Plus

12 Sep 2011

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Forgot to add, besides Al Safwa First being free for QR Firsat pax, its far far more spacious and away from the throngs.  I well remeber the old days of QR's First/Business Terminal separate from Y Terminal


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