Look: Qatar unveils mini forest inside airport terminal ahead of FIFA World Cup

Doha's Hamad International Airport opens extension with over 25,000 plants

Published: November 13, 2022 11:32 ANI

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Doha's Hamad International Airport (HIA) has opened a leafy extension to its airport with thousands of plants just as the country gears up to receive more than a million fans for the FIFA World Cup to kick off on November 20. Image Credit: Reuters

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The extended section includes a tropical garden located at the centre, named Orchard. It is an indoor tropical vegetation area with a water feature meant to be a focal point for visitors at HIA. Image Credit: AFP

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With different flora - the 'orchard' includes over 300 trees and over 25,000 plants sourced from sustainable forests from around the world. Image Credit: Reuters

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The unique design allows trees and plants to easily adapt to the internal conditions and grow throughout the life of the airport - with natural light to create a calming ambience and promote a sense of wellbeing to all who venture inside, a statement by the airport said. Image Credit: Reuters

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Consisting of one expansive terminal, the two-time world's best airport will enable travellers to seamlessly transfer from one area to another, exploring the wonders that HIA has to offer with its infused warmth and hospitality, a HIA statement said. Image Credit: AFP

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The extended airport is designed to significantly reduce waiting time, thanks to the new transfer hall on concourse C (Transfer Hall C). Image Credit: AFP

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It includes curated Duty Free shops and food and beverage outlets, including first Fendi Cafe and first Ralph's Coffee Shop in an airport. Image Credit: AFP

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The North node also houses the world's first airport Oreo Cafe. Image Credit: Reuters

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As part of the expansion, HIA also launched the second airport hotel within its transfer area. Located in the north plaza, the 100-room Oryx Garden Hotel is located moments away from boarding gates. Image Credit: Reuters

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The airport plans to expand further to augment its capacity to well over 70 million passengers and construct two new concourses within the existing terminal. Image Credit: AFP

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