Old Airport (Doha)

Old Airport (Arabic: المطار العتيق; also referred to as Al Matar Al Qadeem) 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.

The main thoroughfare running through the district is Al Matar Al Qadeem Street, also known as Old Airport Street, which features a variety of retail shops, restaurants, and service-oriented businesses serving the surrounding residential population. While the area lacks formal public spaces and exhibits little architectural cohesion, it remains one of Doha's most active mixed-use corridors outside the city center. Vehicular traffic is heavy, and with public transport limited to primary roads, pedestrian accessibility is constrained and on-street parking is widespread, often dominating the streetscape.