The festival promises to offer visitors an insight into local history as well as providing an opportunity to learn about various marine species. The nine-day festival includes a number of events and competitions aimed at educating visitors about Qatar’s maritime traditions. The festival grounds are open daily from 4pm until 11pm, and on Thursdays and Fridays between 4pm and midnigh A scene from the musical show, Secrets of the Sea, at the opening of the Qatar Marine Festival on the Katara beach last night.

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