Residents Guide to Qatar

No more censorship. You can bring in all dvd etc. No more blacking out in magazines. Lots of change since those days. It all started when the Emir Sh. Hamad bin Khalifa took over. You will be so surprised. We have road signs, enforced traffic laws and radar on most junctions. However most newcomers are still complaining about the lack of so many things. But for you it will be a big change. Welcome back.
Aisha-Taweela

Very important info here, all are in QR right from 2008? Greatly appreciated buddy.

Are you sure you posted your comment on the right place :)

Thanks aisha,

Another quick question. Coming from US so need to buy all new elec items again, can you get GHD hair straightners in Doha? Can buy in UK before I come but will leave if can get in Doha at reasonable price.

Surprised at lots of negative comments about living in Qatar, I loved it before but maybe things have changed. Used to be most of socialising done with friends at parties etc and the odd night at doha sheraton. Maybe lot more young singles there now and not much for them to do?

I got a job offer in Qatar and I'll be assigned in Ras Laffan Industrial City? Can any one give an overview on the way of life in there? how's the housing rent, food, transportation, etc? how much is the rough estimate of cost of living for a month?

RL is a gated Industrial complex hosting numerous Oil/Gas processing refineries with a few labour camps run by companies for their employees who work inside RL,one fuel station,a couple of banks,one small cafeteria and a rent-a-car company.
The nearest town is 25 kms from RL called Al-Khor where private accomodation can be rented.
Doha,the capital city is the next option 80 kms from RL.
Entry into RL is tightly controlled and long ques can be frustrating on certain days.
The sky in RL is quite brightly lite at night courtesy the ever present flares from the various refineries.
Nothing to do inside RL other than work.
I hope that gave you an outline of what to expect.
Cheers n good luck.

.......in few months time il be in qatar for some job.whats life there.how is the cost of living there.whot about colleges and universities?.id like to join if possible.any shocks?.....id like to know what to expect?..

How is this place .Is it worth living ? How are the companires that operate there .Is there any school in that place od=r kids need to go to Doha

Can you please stae the top five best companies to work at at qatar in terms of salary, job security, job satisfaction etc

Really it is a fascenating place to live in.
I have enjoyed staying in Doha although suffering in arranging my life alone but still Iam feeling satisfied

Thanks for all the info..Its excellent.

the problem is that if people actually read this stuff, then they wouldn't post anything on the forums..

obviously i am not the first damsel to moan abt the lack of knowledge in the local going-ons. i am still trying to get used to being hollered and honked whenever i walk the streets, sans make-up and covered up like a shy turkey. so urrmm... few qns which i hope patient souls would not mind answering..

1) the cheapest hotel here? i have friends coming from all over and my company does not allow anyone except for family members to bunk in with me..

2) any public woman's beach? enough of being haggled on pavements!

3) nice cheap local eateries, Qatari local food?

4) is smoking sheesha frowned upon when its a woman smoking one in public?

5) desert tours esp in winter?

thank you!!

Sing City

Great! Thank you for sharing this stuffs! this will really help me on my future visit to Qatar

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