Doha Port area developed as a tourist centre

Views of the Doha Port area. PICTURE: Shaji Kayamkulam

There is a new attraction in town as officials have unveiled the Old Doha Port that has been developed as a township and a tourist destination during the World Cup.Executive director of the Old Doha Port Mohamed Abdulla al-Mulla said, at a press conference, that it took four years to transform Doha port into a new tourist destination and a marina for cruise ships, after the transfer of cargo operations to Hamad Port.He stressed that the project was built on an area of 800,000sq m, confirming that it contains a main terminal for passengers, which receives more than 300,000 tourists annually, according to the expectations by Qatar Tourism, and will also receive visitors through cruise ships.

Officials announcing details of the project.