Abu Nakhla Constructed Wetlands marks the biggest Treated Sewage Effluent reservoir in the Gulf state of Qatar. The wetlands are considered as a good ecological and attractive habitat for various animals, as it is a refuge for the survival of these animals in the middle of the desert (Abdulfatih, et al., 2002).
It is located in Zone 81, approximately 12 kilometers at the outskirts of the city of Doha, Qatar along the Southern borders of Abu Nakhla Village. the surrounded landmarks:
• Mubeirek Residential Village (Residential use)
• New Industrial Area (Industrial & Residential uses)
• Aqua Park Qatar- Water Theme Recreational Park (Recreational use)
• Al Udeid Military Base (Governmental use)
Vegetation system is divided into two distinctive zones throughout Abu Nakhla: Littoral and Wetland. Each of these zones embraces distinctive types of species.
• Littoral Zone maintains shallow water where light can easily reach the bottom floor of the pond . It contains several kinds of species such as fishes, frogs, and birds, and invertebrates.
• On the other hand, Wetland Zones contains numerous plants that germinate and grow in such habits where gentle slopes and flats are more frequent.
• Moreover, Eastern and Northern Banks of Abu Nakhla pond have high density of water plants