TRAVELING ABROAD SHOULD be about more than the final destination. When traveling through Hamad International Airport, travelers are able to indulge in genuine hospitality, world-class dining, luxurious accommodations and entertainment options that rival the most bustling metropolises.

Hospitality is at the core of HIA’s being. Creating an environment conducive to seamless and comfortable travel is on the forefront of the minds behind the airport. Keeping in mind a new type of technical savvy with high expectations and changing needs, HIA looks to revolutionize the way travelers relate to the airport. On your next trip through, arrive early and take in the hospitality and choices available to travelers.

HIA champions the choice of the traveler. Whether browsing Qatar Duty Free, the airport’s shopping center or more than 30 restaurants throughout, it is obvious from the start choice is important to travelers, and the airport seizes upon and caters to that exceptionally.

If you arrived at the airport early and booked a room at the Oryx Airport hotel, you are in for a treat. It offers convenience, comfort and wellness for travelers. Boasting a 5-star wellness center called the Vitality Wellbeing and Fitness Center, the hotel features a gym; a 25-meter, temperature-controlled swimming pool overlooking the airport; and a hydrotherapy tub. An on-the-go spa service means busy travelers will always be able to decompress and relax. When staying at the hotel — whether you have a long transfer time between flights or you arrived early to enjoy the airport’s offerings — you have access to this state-of-the-art facility. If you are not staying at the hotel, you can access the fitness center for a modest charge.

More than 90 retailers have a home in Qatar Duty Free. Products ranging from beauty and skincare to electronics, sports memorabilia, music, liquor, tobacco, jewelry and toys, there is something for every shopper. The wide range of shops features popular brands from all over the world, including Gucci, Hugo Boss, GMT Watches and Harrods. Whether you are in the market for a new watch or something yummy to eat, there are friendly faces ready to point you in the right direction. With all of the options and high-quality service available at Qatar Duty Free, it is reason alone to visit HIA.

While exploring the 90 shops, travelers are sure to work up an appetite. Luckily, there are more than 30 cafés and restaurants spanning several different cuisines. Dining options include American, Arabic, Italian, European, international and seafood. Quick bites are available at widely known chains like Starbucks. Family-styled restaurants, including Soprafino, are perfect for those coming through HIA with kids. It is safe to say no matter your taste, there are options to satisfy your appetite, with friendly staff and quality service to make the experience even better.

If all of this shopping, dining and working out leaves you exhausted before your flight, don’t worry. Throughout the airport, a number of men’s and women’s quiet rooms are available for travelers to get a little peace and quiet before, and after, flights. These rooms are perfect for resting, reading or napping before your flight.

This array of options and services is just the beginning for HIA. As the airport looks toward the future, hospitality, choice and quality of service, it works toward accommodating more than 50 million passengers every year, with smiling faces the whole way through.

For more information on specific vendors or to see how the staff at HIA will serve you, go to dohahamadairport.com.