Lounge Frog guide
Al Maha Lounge (South) vs Oryx Lounge (South)
Oryx Lounge (South) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.8/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.7/5 for Al Maha Lounge (South). Al Maha Lounge (South) is ahead on coffee, cleanliness and staff & service; Oryx Lounge (South) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, drinks & bar, wi-fi, power outlets and restrooms. Both are in Main Terminal at DOH. DragonPass and LoungeKey each get you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Al Maha Lounge (South) | Oryx Lounge (South) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 2.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 2.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 1.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 2.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Main Terminal | Main Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | Open 24 hours | Open 24 hours |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 4 | 6 |
| Guests | Priority Pass access ended on 15 May 2026. LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Paid entry sold when space allows. | No Priority Pass access at Doha since 15 May 2026. LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Paid entry sold when space allows. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- DragonPass, LoungeKey
- Only Al Maha Lounge (South)
- None
- Only Oryx Lounge (South)
- None
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Emirates Skywards Infinite, Passport Visa Infinite+, VOYAGE Card. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Al Maha Lounge (South) or Oryx Lounge (South)?
Oryx Lounge (South) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.8/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.7/5 for Al Maha Lounge (South). Al Maha Lounge (South) is ahead on coffee, cleanliness and staff & service; Oryx Lounge (South) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, drinks & bar, wi-fi, power outlets and restrooms.
Can one membership get me into both Al Maha Lounge (South) and Oryx Lounge (South)?
Yes. DragonPass and LoungeKey are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Al Maha Lounge (South) and Oryx Lounge (South) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Main Terminal at Hamad International.
Which has showers, Al Maha Lounge (South) or Oryx Lounge (South)?
Al Maha Lounge (South) has 4 showers; Oryx Lounge (South) has 6 showers.