A love letter to Raffles Doha.

Forever spoiled (but not without suggestions).

Hopping on the short flight from Dubai, our group is greeted on arrival directly off the plane by a gentleman holding a Raffles sign, and this (professional) surprise should indicate the fantastic trip we’re about to have. He walks us directly through the airport and immediately to the Al Maha welcome lounge. Here, I am forever spoiled as we go through private passport control. There’s even somebody to collect luggage for us, and I don’t think I’ll ever have an easier entry into a country. We are gathered outside the airport at arrivals in beautiful house Bentleys, with personalized notes and water waiting for us.

Raffles Doha, you understand the assignment.

Having lived in Qatar from 2011 to 2013, it’s been several years since I’ve traveled to Doha. As we drive through the city, I’m impressed by how far the country has come. Although, perhaps I shouldn’t be that surprised, as they recently hosted the world’s largest sporting event. We pass West Bay, then the Pearl, and finally pull up…