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Clubs require membership from Feb 2009??
Hey everyone!
So, I just got a message from Global Djs-Qatar through FB and here's what it said:
Dear all..
Due to changes in local law, all nightclubs will be issuing memberships to people who want to enter. If you do not have this, you cannot enter any nightclub, this will come into affect as of Feb 1st 2009.
So, if you would like to continue to see all your favourite locals DJs etc, best be quick and get your memberships sorted out so you can enter the clubs...
Thanks
Does anyone have any information on this? Membership? As in a clubbing membership for all clubs? Wow, as if there are lots of clubs to choose from.
If you have any details on this, please let us know!
Verifications please!
Thanks.
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tallg said
Interesting. So what do they ...Interesting. So what do they class as a nightclub? Surely some hotel bars could fall into that category. And is it one card for all clubs, or separate ones for each? If it's separate ones that means a whopping 3 or 4 extra cards in your wallet! And are they charging for membership? And I bet they'll take loads of personal details when you apply for it.
baldrick2dogs said
Woohoo! Finally a post on QL ...Woohoo! Finally a post on QL that actually affects people living in Qatar!
Hmmm, personal details ... bring on the spam :o(
Did you Google it first?
britexpat said
TallG.. ...I suppose they will charge..
It may also give them an opportunity to "pick and choose" members..
tallg said
lol baldrick! ...lol baldrick!
skanky said
Probably ...To control the access of some locals to the pubs???
LOL this is funny. Liquor permit, Party permit, what else???
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Loulsy said
hmmmm ...There must be one pass for all nightclubs.. isnt it easier?
WYSIWYG
janeyjaney said
I can just imagine!! People ...I can just imagine!! People having to fill up forms. Haha. So does this mean they're finally going to get rid of these scary perverts out and about??
They will definitely charge for membership. And since the government requires this, we have nothing else to do but accept. LOL
I love it hey!!
"Oh, I'm so sorry I forgot to bring my Irish Harp membership card, but I have my Qube membership with me, would that be ok, Mr. Bouncer?"
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!! QDC will have to stock up on more booze then as house parties will be on the rise. Well, probably a big possibility.
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janeyjaney said
Skanky, TALKING TO THE ...Skanky,
TALKING TO THE OPPOSITE SEX PERMIT!!
HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!
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skanky said
No ways... ...I refuse to have a Sex Permit.
Sorry Skanky no money no honey show me your ID or go sleep alone hahahaha.
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Oryx said
Janey ...wow!!!
are they trying to stop muslims going clubbing????
is that the reason?
or is it an age thing???
ehhhhhhhhhh what about all the prossies in the car park?
are they going to give them permits??? LOL
RED_POPE said
janeyjaney said: Due to ...janeyjaney said:
Due to changes in local law, all nightclubs will be issuing memberships to people who want to enter.
What law?
The stupid Global Djs-Qatar law?
Show me in black and white that Law.
Definitely there will be no revenues with members only bull-crap.
They are already restricted as it is in the entrance of the bars and clubs.
janeyjaney said
Oryx.. unbelievable isn't ...Oryx.. unbelievable isn't it? How about the tourists? Isn't Qatar trying their best to be tourist friendly?
I won't be surprised when bouncers will be equipped with breathalyzers soon..
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baldrick2dogs said
Aaarrggghhh! That reminds me ...Aaarrggghhh! That reminds me ... My Liquor permit expired 12/08
Did you Google it first?
notfromhere said
Skanky, maybe next we'll ...Skanky, maybe next we'll need a QL permit!
janeyjaney said
RP, well Global Djs is an ...RP, well Global Djs is an events organizing group. I'm sure they are required to know the rules and laws before starting up a gig. I highly doubt that this is a hoax.
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notfromhere said
janey, even if it's not a ...janey, even if it's not a hoax, they might change their mind by next week
tallg said
In the UK they have schemes ...In the UK they have schemes whereby all the clubs in the city have lists are barred people and similar things, to keep out the drug dealers, fighters, etc, etc, but there aren't problems like that at the nightclubs in Qatar, are there? So it can only be to keep out under-age people, or perhaps Qataris?
janeyjaney said
Notfromhere, true. It could ...Notfromhere, true. It could just have been an idea. An impossible idea. lol
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britexpat said
Here's a novel idea.. (yes another one) ...QL (through DaRuDe), issue membership QL cards.
These are then accepted by all establishments as bonafide.
Simple!
tallg said
This is how information ...This is how information about new laws is spread - via the gossip grapevine! It's rare that you see an official announcement before it's on QL or facebook. Good on Global DJs for spreading the news as soon as they got it. Even if it's not true, no harm done.
janeyjaney said
So, what's going to happen ...So, what's going to happen to the half-bottle-consuming-Qataris? Where are they all going to do their drinking? LOL
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baldrick2dogs said
Janey, I'd imagine tourists ...Janey, I'd imagine tourists will get 'free' membership when they stay at the venue's hotel.
Did you Google it first?
tallg said
brit - since when has being ...brit - since when has being a member of QL meant you're a good person who should be allowed into nightclubs???!
tallg said
jj - Judging from the number ...jj - Judging from the number of empty liquor bottles I see lying around beaches and wasteland, there are plenty of places!
notfromhere said
Yeah tallg, maybe that's ...Yeah tallg, maybe that's what this new law is all about. To keep QLers out! :-D
tallg said
perhaps that's what QL ...perhaps that's what QL points are really for - to determine which clubs you can get in. Anyone care to list nightclubs in order of how good they are?
UkEngQatar said
I think they are trying to ...I think they are trying to make all clubs like the Pearl Lounge, where only the exclusive members will be allowed. Guess who this exclusive members are.. Mr Q and Mr Q
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britexpat said
I think its a good move.. We ...I think its a good move..
We have to keep the Riff Raff away from such high brow establishments as the Qube..
Oryx said
Janey dance quota??? ...Do you think we will have a dancing quota soon...???
'Madam - please sitting now - too much big dancing'
Oryx said
Brit ...oh LOL
it makes that monster bar in the Star Wars film...look normal!!
DaRuDe said
Hm So means ...i have to check with 2 clubs for QL membership then as a whole Group not individual.
Oryx said
membership ...ehhh can someone tell us how we get this membership????
janeyjaney said
Oryx!! Hahaha That's really ...Oryx!! Hahaha That's really funny and highly possible too!! Hahaha
"Excuse me madam, only 5x you shake your bumbum. Now, take seat."
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Oryx said
welcome to the twilight zone ...it is stupid.....
surely if they are trying to 'protect society' then clamp down on rubbish driving...
there was a lad driving at 140kmph in an 80 zone..killed someone and got a month in prison...
and they are worried about people going out for a dance!
they should be in the car parks...looking out for drunk drivers...
skanky said
NOC ...Please Mr HR Manager I need an NOC for my Party permit.
Thank You.
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janeyjaney said
Brit, keep the riff raff ...Brit, keep the riff raff away from uber posh places like Qube and Cloud 9 hey.
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Oryx said
Janey ...Are they going to have a ruler to check we dont dance too close to members of the opposite gender?
'too much dancing with back side madam'
'too close jiggy jiggy dancing madam'
blimey o'reilly
imagine dancing salsa or merengue two feet away from your partner....
fubar said
Correct me if I'm wrong, but ...Correct me if I'm wrong, but Garvey's patrons are members, and the place got closed down anyway(has it re-opened?).
And now they want to put membership in place in other venues?
I'm actually quite looking forward to this. I can think of nothing that will be more entertaining than just standing outside a Global DJs event watching people without membership arguing, fighting and bribing their way in. It will be hilarious.
If anything, such a scheme will, in my view, create more problems AT venues, and will lead to more drinking and partying in unregulated venues, like my living room for instance.
Rather than going out, people will be forced to get wasted at home since you can't really plan a night out to a venue unless all your friends have the appropriate membership.
Xena said
ah, another good reason for me ...to stay at home..... No memberships to worry about;-)
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
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Intelligent said
Just another law to control ...Just another law to control and regulate venues. This means all muslims can not apply for membership cards. Hence all the venues will barely get any customers even on weekends. Time for DJ's to start packing there bags. lolz...
Fubar...
bribing will be really hilarious to watch. lolzz...
Peace.
mjamille28 said
bad news... :( ...bad news... :(
Gypsy said
I haven't heard anything ...I haven't heard anything about this from any of the clubs....It's probably just another rumour.
cloatcho said
Do I need my sponsor's ...Do I need my sponsor's approval??!!!
Hey Mr. Sponsor please sign my papers I need to get out for a couple of drinks.....
rayyz said
Additional info (heard from ...Additional info (heard from a very reliable source a week back or so): I know for sure a certain hotel has received a memo to introduce this rule with effect from 1st Feb 09. There's a lot of confusion around this as the hotel doesn't know if all the clubs have been advised to do so or not. Apparently this has been brought into effect due to the fact that a lot of Qatari women found clubbing in western clothes during DJ events.
Hence, they've been asked to totally do away with DJ events and introduce membership as well to keep a track of people who enter the club.
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3000 QL Points
Way to go Ray!
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ONEmakikomoto said
havent even been to any of ...havent even been to any of the clubs here...
am a nerd.
is there a club inside drac's cave?
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call me ONE.
Oryx said
Divas... ...Ok so you encourage women to be educated, go to work...
guess what if you want women to be involved in society you can't be selective about which aspects....
blimey must be boring that the highlight of your social week is going to eat in applebees with your cousins...
who can blame them???
bishad007 said
gr8.. they are stopping the ...gr8..
they are stopping the entertainment in qatar...
ID Card..
Health Card..
Driving Liscence Card..
Insurance Card..
Liquor Card...
Expecing Soon...
Party Card...
Mall Card(to enter to Malls)...
Souq Card..(to enter the souqs)...
Dancing Card(for Dancing in pubs)
Theater Card(for watching movies)..
etc...
mjamille28 said
how about membership cards ...how about membership cards for entering the toilet...
janeyjaney said
Oryx, good for Applebee's!!! ...Oryx, good for Applebee's!!! Hahaha
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qrmini said
they need a job ...Maybe someone need a job therefore just add this administrative procedures to your daily life.
Yes there will definitely be permit to buy condomn in Qatar, permit to take non-muslim food outside of qatar, permit for home party involving alcholic drinks,.....there are not that much public toliets, therefore you don't need a memebership card for toliet mjamille.
janeyjaney said
More administrative jobs. ...More administrative jobs. Yes, to Qatarization! Yes to Applebees!
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Oryx said
Janey ...can you begin to imagine a social life that only consists of
a) going to your aunt's house
b) going to eat out with your parents...
i dont care how much you like your family....
personally i would prefer to be in prison than have a social life like that....
qatarisun said
i doubt it.. even an e-mail ...i doubt it.. even the message doesn't look professional...
anyway, if it's true, i will need a membership only to IH ..my hubby has a Permanent Residence there :)...
what are other clubs?? Rydges is closed, Garvey's is closed (has it been re-opened yet?).. what else? Qube? i've been there once, no any intention to go there ever again..
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rolekz said
what next? ...FAMILY DAY only during Thursdays and Fridays and holidays at nightclubs and Bars. Bachelors no entry!!!
MR PAUL said
Lets hope the bars in Bahrain make membership a must, ...and only to Non Muslims.Might stop certain nationalities from coming here and cluttering up the place.....
"A man may fight for many things.His country,his friends,his principles,the glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child.
But personally,I'd mud wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sackful of porn."
Blackadder.
janeyjaney said
Oryx, wow. That would be a ...Oryx, wow. That would be a perfect social circle hey! This way could probably boost their people skills!! Brilliant!!
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janeyjaney said
It may actually be a good ...It may actually be a good idea. Come to think of it.. I just wonder how difficult will they put the people through, just to obtain membership for each of the clubs.
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qatarisun said
JJ, what Clubs? could you ...JJ, what Clubs? could you please name them?
IH
Qube (sucks)
Orion
Nyne Cloud (even more sucks)
Paloma
Garvey’s (?)
..what else?
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tallg said
It depends what they define ...It depends what they define as a nightclub I guess. Off the top of my head; Pearl, Cube, Diplomatic Tent. Then there are others that hold club nights every now and then.
But hen you could easily define Palomos as a nightclub - it has a bar and live music, as well as many of the other bars.
janeyjaney said
QS, I don't know. As I have ...QS, I don't know. As I have mentioned above I just got this message from Global-Djs. I posted it to get more details. Tallg is correct, it will highly depend on what they define as a nightclub.
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LazyBoy said
What the?! I arrive in Qatar ...What the?! I arrive in Qatar on 1st Feb, this is a conspiracy! This starts to sound like monopoly with all these cards. Do you guys have a "get out of jail free" yet?
RED_POPE said
Janeyjaney ...Could it be that the sharia law and followers, are showing their internal influence with effect and out of the darkness?
DoraTheExplorer said
what a bloody palava! ...what a bloody palava!
janeyjaney said
Doesn't really bother me ...Doesn't really bother me much. House parties are just as good.. unless, they will start requiring for a house party permit!! LOL
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MR PAUL said
Oh well, at least all the Bars will be open here as usual :D ...Yalla Bahrain.
"A man may fight for many things.His country,his friends,his principles,the glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child.
But personally,I'd mud wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sackful of porn."
Blackadder.
janeyjaney said
MP ...Get ready for the massive influx of locals from Qatar...
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ttabet82 said
well janey ...If Global Djs sent us an email about the new law for memberships and since the Djs perform most of their time in Qube then membership card is for them(qube)...but in an other way it includes all the nightclubs which are;
Pearl(u already have to be a member to enter)
Admiral
Garveys
And i guess they did this law to identify who's entering the clubs, who is consuming alcohols for later when there's a fight they will directly know who started it!!
fubar said
Assuming all this is true, ...Assuming all this is true, is it basically a round-about way of saying that the local Muslims, and in particular Qataris, aren't in fact very Muslim at all? I've seen first hand how they behave of an afternoon in the Ramada bar, and they certainly know how to drink... they just don't know how to stop!
irrysa said
i've got infor from Qube, ...i've got infor from Qube, that their membership is only 25QR.
so, not that bad.
u need:
-2 passport size photos;
-copy of ur RP
-membership fee of 25QR
-filled application
and, of course, u need to be over 21!
If you're looking for a problem, you're probably gonna find one.
tallg said
To be fair, this is all ...To be fair, this is all still speculation. Obviously something's behind it for Global to have sent the email in the first place, and it seems other people have heard things too. But we've no idea what places are going to be covered. If it's just the few nightclubs in Qatar it wont be too much hassle, considering more than half aren't worth going to in the first place.
MR PAUL said
When i worked in qatar, the qube membership was QR2500 ...not QR25....maybe they brought the price down, but that was for the VIP bar upstairs.A gold membership i think it was.
"A man may fight for many things.His country,his friends,his principles,the glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child.
But personally,I'd mud wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sackful of porn."
Blackadder.
irrysa said
no Paul, it's 25 now. If ...no Paul, it's 25 now.
If you're looking for a problem, you're probably gonna find one.
MR PAUL said
Well lucky for you lot. :D mind you, is the qube any good now ? ..."A man may fight for many things.His country,his friends,his principles,the glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child.
But personally,I'd mud wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sackful of porn."
Blackadder.
Vegas said
I just realized how lucky I was not to get busted at my parties. ...Prob need a permit to pee soon...
You can't teach experience...
qatarisun said
Mr.P, the membership Fee in ...Mr.P, the membership Fee in Qube went down along with its reputation .. what do you think? usually prices for the good place/products/services don't go down, do they?
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MR PAUL said
Well, the qube wasnt ever really good. Mind you, i spent EVERY ...night in there for 3 months ........
Or maybe Im just a raging alcoholic :P
Saying that, Club Z here in Bahrain was BD10 to get in last time i went....
"A man may fight for many things.His country,his friends,his principles,the glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child.
But personally,I'd mud wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sackful of porn."
Blackadder.
qatarisun said
drinking every night for 3 ...drinking every night for 3 month? ... i wouldn't even survive...
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MR PAUL said
Yes, I know im bad to the bone but nowt else to do...... ...Then i had a small break for 2 months, only went out at weekends, and then i discovered Rydges so back to drinking every night again for 3 months,before i left qatar, i seem to remeber i had at least 2 leaving do's........Blimey, Im such a lush
They were the good old days of QL, a great social scene.Now people would just end up beating the crap outta each other.
"A man may fight for many things.His country,his friends,his principles,the glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child.
But personally,I'd mud wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sackful of porn."
Blackadder.
kareristang pinoy said
Why in February 2009??? ...Why in February 2009??? Maybe they have records that January's income was the lowest through the years and then before the deadline next gossip please.
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KEEP MOVING!!!
qatarisun said
agreed Mr.P... a lot of BS ...agreed Mr.P... a lot of BS is going on here lately... i don't take it seriously anymore.. just need to blah-blah-blah, while relaxing ..
..is it cold in Bahrain? Here it’s freezing.. I even don’t want to go out because of cold.. got stuck to this bloody screen..:)
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Bob1 said
bull ...Bob1 Sounds like bulldust to me
hisashi_mitsui said
wtf?!?!?! it's Qatar at it's ...wtf?!?!?!
it's Qatar at it's best again.....
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fan_ni_sarap said
Dancing permit ...Dancing permit will be required next.
Arien said
what a joke.. may be its ...what a joke.. may be bcause its called a club they thought of membership lol
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hisashi_mitsui said
qatar will be the permits ...qatar will be the permits capital of the world...
where every single move requires a permit...
yay!
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Loulsy said
Fromt What Irrysa just said, ...Fromt What Irrysa just said, i would assume there is oging to be a membership for every single club. I.E. you would have to walk around with a special wallet just for the club membership cz ur gonna have around 10 - 15 just in case u decide to go there on a spur of the moment. and if each membership will be btw 25 - 50 qr u should expect to pay something btw 500 - 750 QR, lets hope its not a monthly renewable fee :D
and if there is any beach party or whatever once in a blue moon event... u can start to cry.. :D
This is ridiculous seriously.
WYSIWYG
abm said
I don't like this ...they don't even have decent clubs to impose such a rule
well this means Dubai everytime I feel like clubbing, which is the case anyway :p
But for someone who goes clubbing here once a month or even two months, why on earth would you get a card for that
I think this doesn't make sense and most likely is a rumor
qatarisun said
Loulsy, where did you find ...Loulsy, where did you find 10-15 nightclubs in Doha in the first place?
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Gypsy said
This is true, however it ...This is true, however it won't be enforced until March. The deal will be that people have to pay 25Qr and provide your Qatari ID and two passport photos in order to get a club membership. Club membership entitles you to free entry and free entry for 1 other person. However this is only for Nightclubs like the Qube, nowhere else is effected.
Weasel said
Mr. Paul ...If those "certain nationals" weren't allowed into Bahraini nightspots, the industry would go bust in no time. LOLZ