Old Airport
Old Airport is a district of Doha, Qatar.
The district is one of the most established and densely inhabited neighborhoods in Doha. Situated in the southern part of the city, it served as the site of Doha's international airport prior to the construction of the Hamad International Airport. Covering an area of approximately 1,304 acres, the neighborhood is characterized by a predominance of standalone villas, modest commercial establishments, and a few institutional buildings, including schools. In 1997, the district became home to The Mall, the first enclosed shopping mall in Doha. The neighborhood generally attracts middle-income residents, particularly male bachelors, and features a grid-pattern street layout.
Getting around Old Airport the local way
- Get aroundHowever, hitchhiking always has its risks, and it is not an advisable practice for solo women.
- Go nextHead west to see the camel races, and then visit the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum in Al Shahaniyah.
- Go nextDrive south to visit the Dhow Harbour in Al Wakrah, and then hit the beach and go dune bashing near Mesaieed.
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