Old Airport is a neighborhood in Qatar that is located near the old Doha International Airport, hence the name. It is full of retail shops, establishments, eateries, and supermarkets too.

The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team has put together a comprehensive guide to what Old Airport has to offer.

Where is Old Airport?

Old Airport is located in lower Doha, with Al Hilal on its north, Doha International Airport on its east, Al Thumama on its south, and Nuaija on its west.

Where to eat

There are a lot of foodie gems to be found at Old Airport, especially on Matar Qadeem Street!

Find our detailed guide here: Foodie Street: Matar Qadeem, Old Airport!

Where to get groceries

Lulu Hypermarket

• Location: D-Ring Road
• Timings: 8 am – 12 am

Kens Mini Mart

• Location: Yaqoot Al Hamawi Street
• Timings: 7 am – 12 am

Gulf Food Center

• Location: Al Matar Al Qadeem Street
• Timings: 7 am – 12 am

Food Express Supermarket

• Location: Al Matar Al Qadeem Street
• Timings: 24 hrs

Indian Supermarket

• Location: Airport Road
• Timings: 24 hrs

Family Food Centre

• Location: Airport Road
• Timings: 8 am – 1 am

Shoprite

• Location: Oqba Ibn Nafie
• Timings: 8 am – 11:20 pm

Where to shop

The Mall

• Website: www.themalldoha.com

Ansar Gallery

• Instagram: @ansargalleryqa

Mosaic Gallery Furniture

• Instagram: @mosaic_gallery

Al Jameel Showroom

• Instagram: @aljameelshowroom

Al Rawnaq Trading Complex

• Instagram: @al_rawnaq

Al Shaheen Est

• Instagram: @al_shaheen.est

Today's Fashion Doha

• Instagram: @todaysfashiondoha

Schools

Educare International Academy

• Contact: +974 4466 7702
• Instagram: @eiaqatar

Rising Stars Kindergarten

• Contact: +974 4467 3069
• Instagram: @risingstarskindergarten

Montezine Nursery

• Contact: +974 4466 1250
• Instagram: @montezinenursery

Star Kids Nursery

• Contact: +974 4467 1047
• Instagram: @nurserystarkids

Springfield Nursery

• Contact: +974 4411 1350

Al Qadissia Education Center

• Contact: +974 4466 0559

Maymouna Primary School

• Contact: +974 4404 8120

Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Muraikhi Primary School for Boys

• Contact: +974 4012 3255

Health centers

Airport Health Centre

• Contact: +974 4406 9917
• Timings: 7 am – 11 pm

Aster Hospital

• Contact: +974 4444 0499
• Timings: 24 hrs

Dr. Hassan Al Abdulla Dental Center

• Contact: +974 4451 6691
• Timings: 12 pm – 4 pm, 8 pm – 12 am

Gulf Dental Center

• Contact: +974 4441 4463
• Timings: 10 am – 4 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm, closed on Fridays

Pharmacies

Al Baker Medical Store

• Location: Al Matar Al Qadeem Street

Greens Pharmacies

• Location: Al Matar Al Qadeem Street

Wellcare Pharmacy

• Location: Al Matar Al Qadeem Street

Kulud Pharmacy

• Location: Al Matar Al Qadeem Street

Family Pharmacy

• Location: Al Matar Al Qadeem Street

LuLu Pharmacy

• Location: LuLu D-Ring Road

Mosques

Old Airport Mosque

• Location: Nahavand Street

Soumayya Oum Ammar Ibn Yassir Mosque

• Location: Jaffar Bin Abi Talib Street

Fitness centers

Al Aman Gym

• Contact: +974 3086 4663
• Instagram: @alamangym

Winner Gym

• Contact: +974 4450 9776
• Instagram: @winnergymqatar

Attractions & activities

Old Airport Park

• Location: Kaba Al Markh Street

Hot Shot Billiard Club Hall & Restaurant

• Instagram: @hotshotpool

Salons

Red Salon for Ladies

• Instagram: @redsalonforladies

Infinity Barber Shop

• Instagram: @_infinity__salon_

Be Groomed Saloon

• Contact: +974 3344 8805

Laleen Beauty Salon

• Instagram: @laleenbeautysalon

Ahazij Beauty Center

• Instagram: @ahazij_beauty_center

Sirena Beauty Center

• Instagram: @sirenabeautycenter

Al Mashata Beauty Center & SPA

• Instagram: @almashataspa

Lechus Beauty and Spa

• Instagram: @lechusbeautyand_spa

Money Exchange

Al Zaman Exchange Co. WLL

• Location: Al Matar Al Qadeem Street
• Contact: +974 4465 5559

Alfardan Exchange

• Location: Al Matar Al Qadeem Street
• Contact: +974 4453 7777

Western Union

• Location: Al Matar Al Qadeem Street
• Contact: +974 4453 7795

How to get around

Old Airport is along the Red Line of the Doha Metro. These are the stations that are accessible:

• Oqba Ibn Nafie
• Al Matar Al Qadeem

Metro Link

Travellers can alight at Al Matar Qadeem Station and board the following Metro Link buses to get around Old Airport:

• M121: Old Airport Area via Qatar Charity
• M122: Old Airport Area via Health Center

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