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Hi All
I am relocating to Doha from UK
I would like to get a flava of what the life in Qatar touch and feel like.
I am a, people person, like company of friends, try anything once.
i am arriving in two weeks, any suggestions?
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DaRuDe said
Welcome ...Just land here once and you will find alot.
macgyver426 said
you'll be surprised when you ...you'll be surprised when you arrive
neweey said
Thank you new places and new ...Thank you
new places and new beginnings are always a little daunting and exciting at the same time.
I am what I am!
jeeoyee said
welcome in hell ...ohhh gr8 so u'll be here in summer season hope u'll enjoy here in summer u must have to go sea line beach resort.
neweey said
sea line beach resort, what ...sea line beach resort, what is there?
I am going to work in doha, which areas should I look at to stay and which do i avoid if any?
brandylady said
welcome in advance ...hope you enjoy Doha and all it has to offer, be prepared for the intense heat and humidity :)
neweey said
thanks Brandy hopefully I ...thanks Brandy
hopefully I shall cross paths we lovely people like you when I arrive.
would anybody know of whom I contact for accommodation in Doha?
Loulsy said
It would be easier for you ...It would be easier for you if ur company provides accomodation.. rents are high here but you should be able to find something that will suit you.. you can check out the classified adds in qatar living.. many adds for accomodation.. or you can call Asmakh agents who will help you land the place u need their number is: 4374022
Best of Luck when you get here.. Really qatar is not so bad.. its actually a nice place to be...
neweey said
Hi Asmakh Agents:- if i am ...Hi
Asmakh Agents:-
if i am calling from UK what code number should I use.
employers are providing a package inclusive of housing.
what are the visa process for my family?
brandylady said
calling from the Uk ...you need to put 00974 in front of the number :)
neweey said
thank you brandy much ...thank you brandy
much appreciated.
neweey said
would you have an email ...would you have an email address?
sulmansaeed said
salam ...Welcome to Doha:)
salsa611 said
hi ...what is your acommodation budget and where is your working place inorder to help you finding house.
neweey said
salaams how long have you ...salaams
how long have you resided in Doha, what is it like, is their plenty to do, what is family life in doha like!! their is load of question, i guess when I come over I shall find the answers!
UkEngQatar said
Neweey matey.. ...I hope you get settled in pretty quick..if its your first time, be prepare your self for transition(shock) as everything here completely different to back home in the UK.
Social life is what you make of it and how much time you have..Good luck and welcome to the barren Penisula
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HE WHO DARES WINS
ossu joe said
Hi Neweey, ...with family better than alone, just got to drive on the wrong side of the road, possibly with a "tank" to demand the right of way!LOL
The land where the "chicks are hot (like everybody else) and where you get a warm welcome most of the year"!
Welcome!
neweey said
thank you all you have been ...thank you all
you have been of great assistance.
p.s. where do people generally visit in the evenings?
neweey said
Budget ...15k a month ish?
any thoughts
t_coffee_or_me said
mainly malls, souq, ...mainly malls, souq, restaurants for tea coffee or whatever, beaches on weekends or visit friends
neweey said
sounds good. I would like to ...sounds good.
I would like to be shown around, in terms of places to stay, visit or avoid. any advice?
UkEngQatar said
well the best advice i say matey ...when u land here go and buy ur self a copy of Marhaba..it has all the info u will ever wont..
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HE WHO DARES WINS
neweey said
thank you. I assume this is ...thank you.
I assume this is a local publication?
ossu joe said
yes it is. It's a reference ...yes it is. It's a reference guide.
Mind you the map is not quite accurate, roads are getting closed for road works quicker than you'll ever imagine, without warning,sigh!
neweey said
how long have you been ...how long have you been residing in Qatar?
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I am what I am!
UkEngQatar said
Neweey Mate.. ...I have been here for two years..My advice is ride the initial storm then every thing will ok..Yes Marhaba is a Local Guide here, we also have Timeout Doha but thats more for going out stuff. So strongly reccomend Marhaba on your arrival..Good luck and welcome to the barren Penisula..
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HE WHO DARES WINS (as said by Del Boy)
Dracula said
taal,taal ...yummy..new blood!

ossu joe said
Hi Neweey, I have been here ...Hi Neweey, I have been here for about 6 months, it is quite an adjustment.
More than happy to be of assistance, when you arrive drop me an e-mail.
brandylady said
neweey ...my advice is to get here, let yourself get settled then start thinking of going out, where to go etc, its a big change but one you wont regret :)