Port of Doraleh, Djibouti

Name: Port of Doraleh
Address: Djibouti, Djibouti

#6 among attractions in Djibouti

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The Port of Doraleh is an extension of the Port of Djibouti, located 5 km west of Djibouti City. The multipurpose port has terminals for handling oil, bulk cargo, containers and livestock. It was partially owned and operated by DP World and China Merchants Holdings, until its container facility was seized by the government of Djibouti in February 2018. There is a Chinese naval base directly adjacent to the port. China’s first overseas military base is in close proximity to the port. ()

Local name: Port de Doraleh Coordinates: 11°35'24"N, 43°5'42"E

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Port of Doraleh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New European Cemetery, Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral, Port of Djibouti, Hamoudi Mosque.

4.5 miE
Cemetery
New European Cemetery, Djibouti
116 min walk • The Djibouti New European Cemetery is a cemetery in Djibouti City in Djibouti. The cemetery contains 850 graves of mostly Christian people including 13 Commonwealth War Graves Commission gravestones.
3.8 miE
Church
Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral, Djibouti
97 min walk • The Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral or simply Cathedral of Djibouti, is a church built in the second half of the twentieth century. It is the main Catholic church in the Diocese of Djibouti in the African country of Djibouti.
3.2 miE
Harbor
Port of Djibouti, Djibouti
81 min walk • The Port of Djibouti is a port in Djibouti City, the capital of Djibouti. It is strategically located at the crossroads of one of the busiest shipping routes in the world, linking Europe, the Far East, the Horn of Africa and the Persian Gulf.
3.4 miE
Mosque
Hamoudi Mosque, Djibouti
87 min walk • Hamoudi Mosque is a mosque in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
3.8 miSE
Universities and schools
University of Djibouti, Djibouti
98 min walk • The University of Djibouti is a public university in Djibouti City, the capital of Djibouti.
2.7 miSE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
El Hadj Hassan Gouled Aptidon Stadium, Djibouti
70 min walk • The El Hadj Hassan Gouled Aptidon Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Djibouti City, Djibouti. It is currently reserved mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of hosting up to 20,000 fans.