Airport restaurant offers dining in the air -- on the ground

Harvest Market, an open-air restaurant, recently opened at Hamad International Airport in Qatar, thanks to a partnership between Qatar Duty Free and HMSHost International.

“Qatar Duty Free is thrilled to partner with HMSHost International to open Doha and HIA’s very own Harvest Market, providing our 30 million passengers annually the option to enjoy fresh, gourmet, quality dining in an open, kitchen-style establishment,” Luis Gasset, senior vice president of Qatar Duty Free, said. “Providing an array of restaurant choices for our global travelers, as well as the highest-quality food and beverages, is important to Qatar Duty Free, and we are sure that Harvest Market and its excellent menu will be enjoyed by all.”

The restaurant is open 24 hours a day in the Main Departures terminal, joining a group of more than 30 restaurants and grab-and-go establishments at the airport.

“This partnership with one of the fastest-growing airports in the gulf marks a significant milestone in our strategy to increase our footprint in the rapidly expanding and dynamic Middle Eastern marketplace,” Walter Seib, CEO of HMSHost International, said. “As an international hospitality leader, HMSHost is always looking for innovative and welcoming food and beverage locations in line with consumer trends. With these new concepts we will surprise and entice passengers with a mix of international favorites and popular local dishes.”