World's Second Lancome Café Opens Inside Doha's Hamad Intl. Airport

Lancôme and Qatar Duty Free have opened Café De La Rose inside Hamad International Airport—the first of its kind in travel retail, and only the second Lancôme café in the world after its Champs-Elysées debut.

Think Lancôme’s signature pink palette, complimentary skincare rituals, and little olfactory surprises like ceramic oud bouquets at each table. Travellers can explore the maison’s Absolue collection with the help of brand experts, and even leave with a personalised scent passport tucked into their bag.

But this isn’t just about beauty. In partnership with French gastronomy house Lenôtre, World Pastry Champion Étienne Leroy has created five exclusive desserts, from a reimagined Feuille d’Automne to the pear-and-lychee Rose Agora, a tribute to Lancôme’s iconic flower. Pair them with coffee, tea, fresh juices, or champagne, and the café becomes a polished pitstop with just 28 seats for those who stumble upon it.