* Hamad International Airport’s annual passenger capacity is set to increase to 58mn (Phase A) before the year-end, and more than 60mn, post-2022 (Phase B) and will cater to Qatar’s thriving economic diversification and growth
Hamad International Airport’s two-phased passenger-centric expansion plan will ensure increased capacity and greater facilities and cater to Qatar’s thriving economic diversification and growth.
The annual passenger capacity is set to increase to 58mn (Phase A) before the year-end, and more than 60mn, post-2022 (Phase B).
According to Hamad International Airport, which was chosen as the world’s best airport 2021 by SKYTRAX, the expansion is an investment into the country’s future and will accommodate the growing needs of national carrier, Qatar Airways.
HIA’s expansion will enhance the multi-dimensional offerings of the five-star airport by integrating world-class art collection and refreshing environment of lush greenery with contemporary retail and dining concepts among other leisure attractions and facilities under one expansive terminal.
Inspiring positive emotions and taking the stress out of travel, HIA’s expansion will introduce a 10,000 sqm indoor tropical garden and 268-sqm water feature, which serves as the central anchor of the expansion, creating a focal point for all travellers.
The ‘Tropical Garden’ will provide passengers an opportunity to be part of an experience to display the importance of environmental conservation to all passengers, HIA noted.
“The expansion plan design will allow passenger flow to seamlessly tie up with the existing terminal and at the same time, improve the overall passenger experience, including minimising travel distances for connections, providing clarity and intuitive wayfinding and a unique passenger experience through the lush rainforest and garden,” HIA told Gulf Times.
Meanwhile, the flora for HIA’s ‘Indoor Garden’, which is part of its expansion plan, is being brought in from sustainable forests from around the world.
All plants have been selected to acclimatise to the internal conditions of the terminal, decreasing tremendously the ecological impact of the development – as it continues to grow throughout the prosperous life of the airport. Trees shipped to Qatar in March are currently housed in two temporary nurseries offsite to the south-west of the airport.
Designers have developed a column free, 85m long grid shell roof with performance glass to control and filter the light required to maintain a rainforest with mature trees. Terminal will be flooded with natural light to create a calming ambiance and promote well-being.
Enhanced leisure, retail, food & beverage offerings:
The expansion will offer 11,720 sqm of multi-dimensional retail and F&B offerings. New retail and dining concepts will be set against the refreshing environment of lush greenery. It will also have 9,000 sqm of the world class ‘Al Mourjan’ lounge to complement existing lounge space overlooking the garden.
The lounge will include additional spas, gym, restaurants, and business centres.
Sustainability: A landmark in global aviation, HIA continues to prove its commitment to environmental sustainability with its new Central Concourse, Concourses D & E Expansion, North Node Lounges and Hotel, the New Al Mourjan Lounge, and the Remote Transfer Baggage Facility building targeting a minimum three-star under Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) sustainability rating system.
HIA will be the first airport in the region and the world to achieve the GSAS certification. The Central Concourse and Concourses D & E are aiming to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver, the globally recognised green building certification.
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The annual passenger capacity is set to increase to 58mn (Phase A) before the year-end, and more than 60mn, post-2022 (Phase B).
According to Hamad International Airport, which was chosen as the world’s best airport 2021 by SKYTRAX, the expansion is an investment into the country’s future and will accommodate the growing needs of national carrier, Qatar Airways.
HIA’s expansion will enhance the multi-dimensional offerings of the five-star airport by integrating world-class art collection and refreshing environment of lush greenery with contemporary retail and dining concepts among other leisure attractions and facilities under one expansive terminal.
Inspiring positive emotions and taking the stress out of travel, HIA’s expansion will introduce a 10,000 sqm indoor tropical garden and 268-sqm water feature, which serves as the central anchor of the expansion, creating a focal point for all travellers.
The ‘Tropical Garden’ will provide passengers an opportunity to be part of an experience to display the importance of environmental conservation to all passengers, HIA noted.
“The expansion plan design will allow passenger flow to seamlessly tie up with the existing terminal and at the same time, improve the overall passenger experience, including minimising travel distances for connections, providing clarity and intuitive wayfinding and a unique passenger experience through the lush rainforest and garden,” HIA told Gulf Times.
Meanwhile, the flora for HIA’s ‘Indoor Garden’, which is part of its expansion plan, is being brought in from sustainable forests from around the world.
All plants have been selected to acclimatise to the internal conditions of the terminal, decreasing tremendously the ecological impact of the development – as it continues to grow throughout the prosperous life of the airport. Trees shipped to Qatar in March are currently housed in two temporary nurseries offsite to the south-west of the airport.
Designers have developed a column free, 85m long grid shell roof with performance glass to control and filter the light required to maintain a rainforest with mature trees. Terminal will be flooded with natural light to create a calming ambiance and promote well-being.
Enhanced leisure, retail, food & beverage offerings:
The expansion will offer 11,720 sqm of multi-dimensional retail and F&B offerings. New retail and dining concepts will be set against the refreshing environment of lush greenery. It will also have 9,000 sqm of the world class ‘Al Mourjan’ lounge to complement existing lounge space overlooking the garden.
The lounge will include additional spas, gym, restaurants, and business centres.
Sustainability: A landmark in global aviation, HIA continues to prove its commitment to environmental sustainability with its new Central Concourse, Concourses D & E Expansion, North Node Lounges and Hotel, the New Al Mourjan Lounge, and the Remote Transfer Baggage Facility building targeting a minimum three-star under Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) sustainability rating system.
HIA will be the first airport in the region and the world to achieve the GSAS certification. The Central Concourse and Concourses D & E are aiming to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver, the globally recognised green building certification.
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