I am looking for information on Qatari Henna.  Authentic types of patterning, symbols or designs that would be used by traditional Qatari's.  If anyone has any information or knows of a good Henna artist, please reply.

I am looking for a sandwich lady that I met once in Salam Tower.  She was from Australia or New Zealand.  She took orders in the morning and delivered around lunch time home made sandwiches to offices.  If anyone knows of her contact information I would like to give her some additional business.  Thanks

Can anyone tell me about the new bus service in Doha?  Are the buses comfortable and well air-conditioned?  How crowded--can you always get a seat?  Do the routes run all over the city?  And do the buses run on time?

 I'm asking about this because my husband is thinking of shipping over his motorcycle when we move to Doha.  I've heard on this board that riding a motorcycle is a bad idea in Doha (unsafe).  His employer will give a car allowance but we will need another vehicle since our son, daughter-in-law and grandbaby will be living with us.  Our son will need transportation to attend 2 different universities and my husband and I will have jobs to get to.  Will bus service be practical for getting around town or had we better bring that darn motorcycle?  I heard that there's a shortage of taxis--is that true?

Has anyone heard about this?

Having air-conditioned cycling. Do you think it will ruin the corniche though? Will there be enough use by people?

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3326850694033482725

So I finally decided to read in ENGLISH!

Any one will prefer to read in his\her mother tongue I guess.

Can any girls recommend a good hair salon / hairdress in Doha? And what should one expect to pay...

does anyone know when the mall is going to open .. i assume it will be open by the games but will it have any shop that will mark it apart to city centre.

it looks about 2 times bigger than city centre but its only one floor compared to the city centre (i tried and caluclate it roughly ... cant believe i had to search the internet how to calculate the area of a circle (was what i thought lol) even though i got an A in A-level maths only a few years ago ... british education you say :)

Hello ladies,

Anyone already out there tell me the availability of brands like Clarins, La Prairie (I know in Dubai this is much cheaper than UK so I'm living in hope of Qatar..), Chanel and Aveda (haircare) - I can bring supplies or I can shop there. I know it's a bit sad but I do like my girly things :-)

L

PS Nice shoe shops???

The website blowing its own trumpet..E Gov...is less than perfect..Half of the pages wont open..One has to register to view its info www.e.gov.qa

If you are not able to view your electricity bills..Go to Kahramaa website look for links of electricity bill.. linked to E-gov..that works fine..  www.kahramma.com.qa

Comin over to join a job in Doha...Any pointers on what residential areas should one focus on for apartments in Doha.

Here is an info which new arrivals may find informative (Oldies would yawn)...

You have just arrived new and haven't had a chance to talk to your colleagues other than sweet smiles..and You have no idea about health cards..no resident permits..and too bad!! Your child is sick and wont sleep at night...Its rude to call new colleagues at 2:00 AM...

What do you do?? Call 45 88888 and get a taxi and ask him to drop you at "Emergency Child Care" at Al-Sadd Signal (Newly Installed) Its really 24 X 7 So you dont have to worry...Even at those early hours you will find it full of worried parents..

I'm a female student travelling to Qatar this week from Canada, for 4 days. I have a few questions for the locals. Sorry if they're answered elsewhere, but it's my first time travelling overseas and I'm not sure if I'm entirely prepared.

1) I heard something about needing to purchase a Tourist Visa once I arrive in Qatar. Do I get this in the airport on arrival, or what? Can I pay with US cash?

I was wondering what types of insects live in Doha. I figured that mosquitoes would not be problem because of the desert. True? Also are scorpions a problem in the city or only in rural areas? What about roaches and mice/rats? Fireants?

What about at the beaches? I read in a book that the marine animals in Qatari waters are so dangerous that a lot of people don't go in the water. It mentioned dragonfish, stonefish, sea snakes, and jellyfish. It said that stonefish are found in shallow waters and if you step one, the poison is strong enough to kill you. This worries me especially since our little grandchild will want to play at the beach.