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Top Ten Gifts/Souvenirs from Qatar
At Qataris request, her's my list of suggestions for gift-giving as you leave for your summer vacation. I've tried to stick to items that are from Qatar of at least the Gulf region. Hope this can be of help to some of you shoppers...
- The Quran - this is available in an Arabic/English version (other languages too...try bookshops or the Qatari Islamic Centre - lighthouse lookalike next to Souq Faleh near the Corniche which is lit up beautifully at night)
- Locally made halawa (available in souq area)...I particularly like OMANI halawa
- A dullah (traditional coffee pot with a set of small kahwa cups (for Arabic coffee)...you can buy Arabic coffee in the souq but I like the coffee from the shop Al Ameed opposite Macdonalds on C ring road after Ramada (this is usually brewed slowly with added cloves, saffron, cardamon but quick and easy way to make the coffee is use about one tblsp. with one regular size mug of boling water
- A traditional incense burner with stamp State of Qatar...buy some smokeless charcoal pieces, frankincense and bukhoor and you can wrap it up with clear plastic to male a pretty package. (again items available in souq...incense burner = madqan)
- Gold jewellery with a Gulf design
- A sword used for ardha (Traditional sword dance performed at celebrations)
- Good quality dates...you can get a variety of kinds...dry/wet/yellow...again try the souq or Giant supermarket at Hyatt Plaza has a half decent date stall
- An abaya with shayla and a thobe with igal and guttra(headgear)...available in all sizes from the souq...very popular for dressing up with children!
- A hardback coffee table book about Qatar (several kinds available)
- Gulf style 'Russian dolls" available from the souq or Hallmark shops (which also stock other fun souvenirs.
Happy shopping out there!!!
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diamond said
point 3. how to make Arabic coffee ...oh sorry...didn't finish point three of how to make quick Arabic coffee. OK, one tblsp. Arabic coffee to one mug of water (adjust quantities accordingly). Bring to a boil in a pan and simmer for at least five minutes. You can add a few cloves, a coule of pods of cardamon with one or two opened and a touch of saffron whilst boiling for extra flavour. Strain carefully into coffeepot so you don't drink the sedement. Ideally taken in small coffee cups with something sweet...a date usually. Enjoy!
DaRuDe said
DiamonDGirl ...Dont you think u are forgetting some thing here. beside the sword there is a stick beautifully designed.what do you call that. i bought 2 last time from UAE.my friends took it from me and never gave me back :(
diamond said
yes! all manner of sticks ...yes! all manner of sticks here in the souq...had to narrow it down to ten, that's all!
aviduser said
Koran ...Not great for anyone who isn't actually Muslim, unless they have a lot of time on their hands, perhaps that's why a lot of prisoners convert.
The rest are all very good Ideas, the coffee pots are cute, the Gold is a bit tacky now but cheap and the well made swords swords are great.
I also saw some Iraqi money with poor old Sadamm's face on nice little souvenir of my favourite dictator.
Eco-savvy said
Arabic perfume and books ...Book on flora of Qatar its available in ISPY/-a-t-/citycentre, Sea shells hard cover book avl /-a-t-/ Jarir are one of the best gifts.
Arabic perfume is annoying to some still its one of the best gift.
Traditional cushion covers avail in Souq waqif
My favourite is hospitality bag......you can use it for carrying food in hospitals, picnics
Arabic phrases and COOKERY BOOK
dweller said
What's this? ...No dhow?
diamond said
Aviduser, disagree on Quran ...Aviduser, disagree on Quran not being much use to anyone. I thought a lot of people would be interested in at least skimming through one as the culture here in many ways reflects the fact that it is a predominantly Islamic country. I have any number of religious books in my library at home that I have picked up on my travels. Actually, many expatriates have asked me for a copy of the Quran in English.
diamond said
Dweller, oh yes the ...Dweller, oh yes the beautiful dhow! Sorry, totally forgot that one. Although the real thing is sooo much better than a little replica to put on one's mantelpiece. Bit too big to put in your suitcase though.
diamond said
Eco-savvy, what's a ...Eco-savvy, what's a hospitality bag?. Curious.
Katraf said
Top Ten Gifts/Souvenirs from Qatar ...I find the fact you have listed The Holy Quran as a souvenir disturbing. The Quran isn't a souvenir just like the Bible or Torah aren't. Maybe I missed the point but the Quran isn't a decorative item.
Please enlighten me incase I missed the point or the boat totally!
diamond said
Katraf, the thread title ...Katraf, the thread title includes the word 'gift'. It is popular to give Quran's as a gift on occsions of travelling, a new house, a new baby, a bereavement, a wedding, etc.
Gypsy said
Great list diamondgirl, I ...Great list diamondgirl, I was looking for something to bring home for a friend as a wedding gift, I'll give the Quran a skip since she's pretty Catholic, but the rest are great ideas. :)
m_daylight said
sword ...if i am going to bring home a sword will there be a problem with immigration or airport?
DaRuDe said
m_daylight sword ...if its a decoration antique sword then u need to get the slip from the shop too so there wont be any problem.
i brought one with me last time a big stick inside was a sword upson showin them the slip from the shop i bought it they cleared it for me. SO NO PROBLEM.
diamond said
Thanks Gypsy...something I ...Thanks Gypsy...something I left out because they're not technically Khaleeji but BEAUTIFUL and a particular favourite for my house and to give as gifts (especially wedding presents!) are Persian carpets. Expensive as they are you can get them here for a good price. They come in all shapes and sizes so there should something for everyone's budget.
DaRuDe said
ahlan DiamonDgirl ...shlonich sho akhbarich asak bekhair wa rasak bekhair :D
how is ur head now forgot to ask about that headquarter of urs :D
diamond said
hala DaRuDe, head is on the ...hala DaRuDe, head is on the mend but no swimming for another few weeks...having to hit the gym every day but much prefer swimming. Despite having my head stapled the stitches are those magic ones that dissolve so no problem there.
shimsowie ilyom?
DaRuDe said
lol Diamondgirl ...hahahaha poor u no gym no swimmin pool no worries wait a while will be fine. u can have the staple remover any time and pluck them off,
shimsowie hmm rayeh shugal alhen endna ejtema.if u are CEO i am A-CEO.a well known :D
am off see you guys in a while.
diamond said
Est ce que vous parlez ...Est ce que vous parlez francis aussi DeRuDe? Bon courage pour votre travail aujourdhi. Moi je travais pas aujourdhi...je suis a la maison.
DaRuDe said
han what translatorrrrrr ...i need a translator urgent plz plz quick translatorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr translate this for me quiccccccccccck :|
pinky said
translation ...it says: do you speak french too darude? good luck with your work today. i'm not working today. i'm in the house.
DaRuDe said
oh Pinky & DiamonDgirl ...thanks for that
sure no fees for translating that right :D
DaimoDgirl Thanks but plz next time no french very hard to find translators here :S
diamond said
zain, arabi wa inglaisi bas ...zain, arabi wa inglaisi bas hag int!
IOU said
Try.... ...J'espère que vous recevez mon P.M. DaRuDe
Cheers!
"I know how and when to say "Please", "Sorry", & "Thank You"
DaRuDe said
ok Diamondgirl ...kalmi al rahtich zain franca wala arabi endi translators hini ala forum :D
bas guli shu hatsawi lou ana akalmak fil lougha farsi afghani mub irani :D
DaRuDe said
Esalvo76 ...oui j'ai obtenu l'ur P.M. et j'ai répondu au ce trop et ai regardé la magie maintenant :D d'atthe
IOU said
DaRuDe........ good for you ;-) ...c'est une grammaire française formelle ainsi prenez-la facile !
Cheers!
"I know how and when to say "Please", "Sorry", & "Thank You"
DaRuDe said
LOL Esalvo76 ...MAINTENANT NOUS AMÉLIORONS L'ARRÊT TALKIN DANS LE COUP-DE-PIED FRANÇAIS DE B4 DIAMONDGIRL TOUS LES DEUX DES USA HORS DE SON FIL :D
IOU said
am sure ;-) ...u should help me improve speaking in Arabic then =) I can read but I don't understand.... writing not a big problem for me. =)
Cheers!
"I know how and when to say "Please", "Sorry", & "Thank You"
DaRuDe said
hm ok Esalvo76 ...hmm need a seperate topic for that cant carry on this one and every one will be pleased to come up translating words that u will like to hear and say it.
IOU said
no worries... ...thanks for considering anyways!
Cheers!
"I know how and when to say "Please", "Sorry", & "Thank You"
Katraf said
Gift ...Gift/souvenir has a lot of meaning but I would give the Quran to a Muslim as a gift but not a non muslim. Yes you would give it on the occassion you have mentioned but also to a Muslim.
diamond said
Katraf, personally I am ...Katraf, personally I am happy to gift a copy of the Quran to anyone. Many people ask me for a copy of different language translations of the Quran which I am happy to gift them. I don't differentiate between people of different religions. When I met the Dalai Lama he gifted me some books about Buddism. I was happy to receive them. This is not a Muslim/non-Muslim thread - there's plenty of that already on this website.
gypsy gal said
Diamondgirl... ...I like your comments....we dont get to see many Qatari girls like you here. All your comments make sense...
DaRuDe said
Bint Al mas ...yea she is the only Qatari along with few others but they dont post here that much.
Shlonich ya shaikha wain rai7a alyoum
diamond said
Thanks Gypsy Gal! Trying to ...Thanks Gypsy Gal! Trying to put over my own point of view...
bekhair, alhamdulilah, wa int DaRuDe? Today I'm working away at my office, preparing for my next business trip. I'm off to London in a week or so.
gypsy gal said
Diamondgal.. ...That's what makes you different... you don't think like a typical Qatari girl (with an attitude..lol). No offence meant...
DaRude....you need to translate your Arabic...dont wanna miss the humor in your comments..lol
baedaebok said
Was the sword taken in ...Was the sword taken in check-in luggage or carry-on?
Scarlett said
Hubby brought back a ...water pipe first time he came to Qatar several years ago...brought it back on the plane with him cause it didn't want it damaged. Had to unwrap it each time he went through customs here, London and Houston because no one, except here, knew what it was! Got it home and showed my youngest son, who at the time was 17...who immediately said..dad, what you doing with a giant bong??? We used to sit on the front porch back home (small town with a narrow minded attitude) and smoke the pipe and people would walk by slowly staring at us all. I'm surprised someone didn't call the police on us.
thexonic said
What about those traditional ...What about those traditional sheesha's?
Oh and there's a store in Souq Waqif where they sell small monuments to be placed on table, with Qatar's buildings, forts, people etc..., its located at the back of the souq, next to the Asherej Cafe.
Oh and you missed the rosewater bottles too and what about the pearls lol.
DaRuDe said
Bint Almas ...Ehhhhhhhhhh Sorry i missed this thread sorry sorry again
shlonich akhbarich bekhair
mub rayeh ejaza hayel saif :D
Simpatico said
I would not recommend sheeshas ...I would not recommend the circulation of sheeshas as 'traditional gifts'. They are probably some 'gadgets of the past' that we need to leave to the past and not bring along with us to the future.
Dates are good traditional alternative consumables.
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canarybird said
diamondgirl - a good selection ...In fact I took back with me the rose water bottles the brass ones and also a few coffee pots which people liked very much.
The Dhows you can now purchase in glass containers they are a little more expensive but you can get them in all sizes nowadays.
I also took home thermos coffee pots for some friends they were delighted with them.
Persian carpets - you have to be careful with this that they are authentic a small silk one will cost you anything from QR 5000 - 10.000 you will also get a certificate of authentication.
dagi said
Pearl ...you can buy pearls as a gift with reasonable prices. I bought few times, people liked it.
swissgirl39 said
i would say a lot of nice fotos ...back home would print the best ones in poster size and hang them up
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Bastook said
some gift Ideas I used ...I've been asked several times by friends in the US and England to bring
along English Islamic books and English Qurans.
and I always have a book stand filled with those books in my office for those who wants a better understanding of Islam
Also Gulf greetings have or used to have those nice traditional magnets and
book markers. I like the camels in there too.
Jalabya, the dress you find in the souqs are good too. And other traditional
outfits you can easily find in the souqs.
My friend’s mother loves to cook, so I gave her an English cook book of
Arabic dishes along with spices and she loved it.
People are also crazy about those gold or silver necklaces with their names
in Arabic and the swirly rings.
Arabic Music, especially the Oud instrument is on demand too.
There is an artist who paints nice Arabic sites. His paintings are always on
demand.
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harsha said
i wud buy those lamps.. the ...i wud buy those lamps.. the magic genie kinda lamps.. lol.. i dunno why but i think they luk really good..
marhabtain said
Qatar gifts ...In the Souk you can buy nicely packaged Arabic Carpet style MOUSE Matts for QR 50.00 each - really good value and soooooooo easy to carry home OR why not an Arab Man money box at QR 55.00 from Hallmark in Villagio and Landmark ( Qatars finest Malls yah ! ) Hey ho - back to the Gin!