What to check out at The City Gallery, Old Doha Port

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The Grand Cruise Terminal at the Old Doha Port, is the entry and exit port for cruise ships in Doha. It is popular for its aquarium tunnel accessible to cruise passengers. Recently, the Grand Cruise Terminal opened a space showcasing a large aquarium and visual experiences that is open to the public called The City Gallery.

The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team is here to tell you everything you need to know and what to check out at The City Gallery!

Note: The City Gallery is a different attraction from Hamad Port Visitors Centre which is located in Umm AL-Houl.

Aquarium

The main attraction of The City Gallery is the huge aquarium spanning a whole wall of space from floor to ceiling.

You'll find various species of fish and marine life swimming around. Kids will definitely enjoy watching all the fish as they swim. This is also a great spot for a photo!

Marine life information station

Marine life educational station — Get to know more about the fish you see in the aquarium.

On either side of the aquarium, you'll find educational stations showcasing information and facts about the fish you'll see swimming in the aquarium.

If one of the creatures fascinates you and piqued your curiosity, learn more about them here!

Multiple projection screens

The City Gallery projection screens — Take a visual tour of what Qatar has to offer.

There are several projection screens to find in the area where visitors can view clips of Qatar's views, iconic places, and fantastic experiences to enjoy in the country.

Floor projections

Get a unique aerial perspective of some of Qatar's iconic places and structures through the floor projections found in the area!

LCD panels

Parts of The City Gallery's walls are installed with unique LCD panels that project Arabic inspired patterns and glimpses of Qatar's beautiful structures.

Portraits of Qatar

Beautiful black-and-white photographs of Qatar's stunning locations can be found dotted around the space.

Go through the portraits and admire the unique beauty Qatar has to offer from its architecture, nature reserves, public art installations, and more!

How to get to The City Gallery, Old Doha Port?

The City Gallery location — Click here to see the map!

The City Gallery is located right in the Grand Cruise Terminal in Old Doha Port, just past Mina District. There are parking spaces right outside the building, and it is easily accessible by car.

The nearest metro station is the National Museum of Qatar station on the Gold Line of the Doha Metro. However, you will still need to book a car or taxi to be able to get to the area.