Qatar Living : Keeping you warm this winter

now we can all meet each other at the store buying heaters, instead of having a coffee gathering... ;)

however...the central a/c in the master bedroom isn't working..either its blowing full speed..set it at 30 and its a constant 18..or its blowing hot humid air...makes me wonder what winter will bring with this...lol Life is NEVER dull!!!

we saw that post and went out and got one!

thanks!

Don't scare with winter,we are still lucky
Just go outside from our house,plenty people didn't have heater or even blanket.
....and for next summer people how to take bath with hot water...
please,be prepare..it...

You know the theory behind Heat rising and cold descending?

Circulating Air heaters are the best, as long you keep them of the floor on a brick or something not flammable. Heat will rise always, keeping your upstairs room warmer If you leave your doors open.
Cold air will always be moving around your house, specially those cold cement walls which are not the best insulation.

I have three of those made by black and Decker, model HX325, 1500 WATT, Ceramic fan Heater and still working fine. I saw them at Carrefour in Villagio area.

Never try to set them up in high temperature, because I discovered most of the villas are not grounded well and their Amperage overload is not quiet efficient. It will trip your circuit breakers.

Seal with a towel to avoid cold wind draft from entering from above your doors. It helps to keep some of this nasty dust too. I did seal all my doors with a door strips.

You will have to buy a all ground plug receptacle to add as a safety device. I bought my receptacle at Radio Shack. They are the best because of the copper lining.

Any question PM.

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Oil heaters are good If you set them up as a back up, like a small room not in open big spaces... .
I use my ceramics in open spaces like my dining room or living room area.
Oil heaters in the small rooms.
and yes I had to give my maid a Safety class in how to use them. Since that was for her An Alien Space ship... LOL

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Please tell me how cold does it really get? It was ok in Dubai and he will assume that doha will be no different. If I am missing out on something please enlighten me..........

It was written quickly...and without the benefit of a sub.
Apologies for my spelling issues and kids, don't try that at school!

First the cold weather here doesn't kill, second there were never any shortage of blankets or sweaters in Doha.
No need to dramatize unless or this part of a marketing campaign.
stay cool

You say this because you are from Canada, but people who never been exposed to freezing climate will find 7 to 10 degree as freaking cold. Last winter was very cold compared to previous years.....for people like us anything less than 8 degree is unbearable. Heaters were sold out. I don’t know about blankets.

"A great case of a photographer using his initiative.".... Is this a joke or what?

With so many abuses and injustices in this city (and region) THAT ARE NOT REPORTED, such as:
- horrible car accidents which some are signatures of aggressivness and disrespect;
- collapsed scalfolds in construction sites;
- fires in shopping malls with no fire fighting procedures being implemented;
- workers baddly paid (cleaners can make as little as 400 Qr/month)
- etc, etc, etc...

you call great initiative, reporting on people buying heaters????????????

This type of press is common in societies where hypocrisy commands!

with all the respect, considering the daily established abuses on human beings in this part of the world (just ask any worker that sleeps in a dorm somewhere in the industrial aerea, with conditions that we all know, not being able to visit their familys for 3 years, making a monthly salary that is just over what some of the very lucky ones spend on a diner) I dont think I am being serious enough.
But I do respect that this is probably not the ideal location for a cry loud for some support and exposure of the miserable conditions of the less favoured ones, how this maniac development is built over the blood and sacrifice of these ignored souls, but when i spoted a journalist in this forum, i couldnt resist in lauching theme the topic, at least for a reflection...
It would be nice if the local press would contribute to the improvement of the life of the labourers in Qatar.

The examples that I listed above, were all witnessed by me and photographed with the intention of sending them to a local newspaper for the purpose of exposing abuses aiming to "educate"... but in situations I was threatened and nearly attacked in front of the police who just stood there and said that i should delete the photos....

Anyway, we all know what I am talking about, but for some reason, we all choose to ignore it here!
Am I wrong?

I think we can all do more to help the voiceless and abused!

To be honest I didn't know that Middle East countries have winter season until I spent christmas here last year...so freezing...chilling cold.
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To be honest I didn't know that Middle East countries have winter season until I spent christmas here last year...so freezing...chilling cold.
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“We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation. It's one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it'

I did trying to figure out if someone will validate the cold information.

What is the lowest temp in the winter months? I am from Canada and we get really cold weather with lots of snow. How do you dress in the winter months? Do you need coats and sweaters?

 Really 10C  coldest night.  I guess everyone is different with regards to temperatures. Gee I would like those temperatures.

Thanks

Dracula said next... Doha ...
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Arabian desert,one of the largest moving ones in the world, has got a 14-cm deposit of snow due to consecutive snowing since June 13.2008.
Saudi Men in long Arab robes pelted snow balls at each other in the capital of this desert nation on Wednesday as a heavy snowstorm battered KSA, stranding motorists, cutting off villages and sparking appeals to citizens to remain indoors.
Saudi police warned that roads in the capital and highways linking the capital were temporarily closed. Announcements broadcast on state television appealed for citizens to remain indoors to avoid the dangers of icy roads. (AP)

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Mon, 16/06/2008 - 1:47pm

it wont be snowing mchetty, but you do need a light cardigan ...

sometimes the temperature go down to single digit ...

man talk to me when u been in -20 degree weather going outside to a freeze car and cant get in cuz the door froze shut

With my two bridal dresses I'm sure I won't be cold in this winter! I can't wait! :dreamy:

Remember - there's no central heating in many apartments and villas here, so when temperatures drop into single digits you'll definitely feel it. Hence the need for heaters.

Gosh, I was just starting to dig all this weather talk..Now I'm just depressed

Yeah you need a heater, the apartments here are not made for cold weather so even if it is not that cold outside its freezing inside. we had about 2 weeks last year that were absolutly freezing, the wind was really cold and it didnt let up, so I would say on the safe side buy a heater they are not that expensive and then at least you have one before they sell out.

anyways the most important thing to do is prepare yourselves, get the things you only need and enjoy winter in your own way...

i love when it rains.. but since rain would out of sight here in doha .. i learn to love winter.. chills!!

"letting go doesn't mean ur weak,only shows you're stronger enough to let go"

Black&Decker electric heater now available at LULU...

Coming from a warm, sunny, green tropical country, this is gonna be some challenge not to freeze. I'm getting chilled rather easily these days, joints aching sometimes too. Got myself a jacket that'll keep me warm but need to find gloves... and that heater.

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I am not into ceramics either. I was heard about the fact that they aren't that safe on a review of google nemesis. At first I didn't want to believe it , but after reading all the things that might happen I understood why is that dangerous.

hey missv

Qatari peak winters are as follows

Chilly 7 celcius mornings.

toasty 20c afternoons

chilly 10-15 at evenings

so keep your fur coat in storage. It wont see much light here.

qatari winter can never touch cold-to-the-bone kiwi winters.

I was planning on just bringing summer apparel, but i guess this means i have to bring my sweaters/long sleeve shirts.

ngourlay. Culture sensitive humour. Wrap it in some old stockings of yours and keep it home.

Not so comfortable? Loose the chip.

Reading this having just gone through a winter with temps of -40c and snow that was usually more than one meter deep -- this is funny. Oh look it's snowing where I am right now.

Here is a tip -- always have a quality sleeping bag, long underwear and a good wool sweater. No matter where you live. When you travel, always have a good wool or fleece pullover and a good jacket. I prefer leather with zip-out linings. Don't leave home without them.

No matter where you go -- there you are.

Why do some people insist on telling people how it's not cold here in Qatar. I'm from Scandinavia and yes, we too have cold weather in the winter. But there's a heck of a difference between what I am used to and what a lot of other people in Qatar are used to. Telling that I shouldn't complain, because the temperature in the house "never gets below 10 degrees C". Well, I don't intend to live in a house that's 10 degrees inside. If some of you find that the "perfect temperature", good on ya. I don't!! Telling me that you're used to -20 degrees and that "0 degrees is t-shirt weather doesn't impress me and I don't do pissing contests. I don't intend to walk around in my living room in layers. So please, don't give me the attitude and tell me I'm a cry baby because I want (what I consider to be) a decent temp in my house.

I think it's very sound advice to tell people to be prepared for winter. Tell people the winter temps and let them decide for themselves. I, for one, will be getting a heater for this winter. If it turns out I won't need it, what the worst that has happened? I wasted money on a "comfortable living insurance" (ie a heater).

I don't usually rant, but this one just got to me. Maybe it's because it's 4:45 am.

Cheers and good night/morning...

If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough...

vmakunhi - are you from another planet? Your posts are some of the most nonsensical stuff I've ever read.

winter tempriture rarely become below 10"C. If you are living in the first floor, and don't have babies, you wount need a heater. It is better than than the heater. I wear winter clothes 3 times a year. I don't wear winter clothes to work because it is only cold from the door to the car. One Jacket is enogh for several years!

Ryan: That's true. But winter happens every year. ;-)

If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough...

thank u first for the good information

but

everybody is talking about the warming on earth and after 50 years they will be no cairo or no delta and water level will increase and yet we can see that qatar is getting colder and colder every year

anybody has a scientific explanation ?

even this summer there was no humidity like the year before

I studied about cold season in ql and feel afraid because i suffer from cold season too much last time when i arrive here it was cold season. I suffer from common cold and headace so thanks for everyone suggeston about winter season.Lastly i want to ask one thing our room is totally closed means there is only whole of ac if we on the heater may be we will suffer because we are staying in group in company. how to prevent this will anebody give suggestion for me iwill be pleased.

Hi,

I donot know how this winter will be in qatar, since this is the first time i am qatar in winter.
hope all will enjoy, no worries...

Pass more information to me to my mail id:

naseem5_hindustani/-a-t-/yahoo.co.in

or

call me: 6717231

seems like a good idea ;)
a new heater for my new house..love it!

Yes your water heater is needed, depending on wether you like a cold shower or not. I am from Scotland and lived in Canada for 3 years, so I am used to the cold, but once you get used to stay in the Middle East for 6 years, you do feel the drop in temperature over the winter months. Our water heaters are on and our a/c is at 25 at the moment, I will be heading to Villagio to get my heaters today. In the winter I normally have thick trousers, jumper and boots on and thats during the day. I do hope this helps, however if you have just moved to this warm climate you will probably think we are all mad and this winter will probably not bother you too much.