Hamad Port Visitors Center
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Discover the interesting maritime history of Qatar, admire a first-of-its-kind aquarium, As you walk through Hamad Port Visitor Centre's low-lit aquarium tunnels of thick acrylic glass, surrounded by the blue hues of the watery world above, In the inky light, you are guided through the immersive aquariums with a plethora of local marine animals swimming all around you. In the longest tunnel, aptly named 'Predator Tank', you will be treated to close encounters with sharks, sting rays and oceanic fish. In particular, you can spot sleek reef sharks, coral-dwelling zebra sharks, wobbegongs, wide-mouthed groupers, spotted honeycomb stingrays and giant shovelnose rays. In the 'Coral Reef Tank', the centre's second largest watery underpass, you are treated to a more colourful display of marine life, including blue and yellow Arabian angelfish, neon-finned surgeonfish, bright blue tangs and red-tailed butterfly fish. The aquarium is a truly memorable place to learn about the inhabitants.
