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I believe that Qatar is a bit more westernized much like Kuwait. 5-7 is a bit much, but I'd take a job there. Something new at least, and its not Saudi.
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Watched a guy get his hand lopped off for stealing in Qatar and its hotter than hades. It has been nearly 30 years though... it was not somewhere to take the wife but wasn't bad. No recent experience though.
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From the little I can gather, other than on base (which I'm not military) you can only get booze from 1 place in the entire country. Has to be some type of form, that's signed from your employer stating a bunch of stuff like your gender, workplace, religious affiliation etc. I'm not so sure all of this and more is worth it. BUT everyone has a price $$$$$$...Originally Posted by airborneranger
Umm....OK.
I would rather drink beer
I spent 6 months in Dohell, what do you want to know?
LOL. It is going to be hot as balls there!
Yuck. I hate that place.
I would rather spend another year in Iraq or Afghanistan than more one week in that place.
You know I like my coffee sweet in the morning
and I'm crazy about my tea at night
Here's a quick recap.
The currency is the Riyal. You can use your debit card at local ATMs and get 1000 for 275usd. Commercial bank and several other reputable banks operate there.
Yes there is 1 liquor store in entire country (aside from base). It is in a very inconvenient and semi difficult to find location You must get a letter from your employer in order to get a license to purchase liquor there. the license is $300. Prices are ~$50/case of beer, ~$50-$75 for a bottle of regular liquor. There are bars, and you can purchase alcohol at them, prices at the bars start at $8/beer. Most are from $10 and up. You have to purchase a permit to enter each bar and show your passport to purchase them.
Most of the people there are Indian, Phillipino, and Indonesian.
Don't expect to find Qatari made souvenirs, they don't make anything there except money and sour natural gas.
The people are all New money. In 1950 Doha was nothing more than a trading post, and everyone was either a fisherman, herder, or pearl diver. No longer the case. The younger generation lacks humility. Other Brown people are not respected and are treated as an underclass of servants that can be walked in front of in any line. White people are respected as a matter of necessity. They are quite a bit more liberal than other middle eastern countries. Women aren't required to be covered, Women in Burquas can be seen showing off designer jeans/shoes sticking out from the bottom of the black robe.
The police aren't interested in doing paperwork. Don't do anything terrible and you shouldn't expect any trouble. Don't go skinny dipping or have sex on the beach. Public displays of affection are still not advised.
The 3 major malls are very nice. The Villagio especially, with an indoor amusement park, hockey rink, canals with gondolas, theatre etc. The old Souq is a nice area to visit, and prices are better than the malls.
Groceries can be procured at Carrefour, A french chain of wal-martesque stores, with a location in each of the malls. There is also a good selection at the international store (don't remember the exact name, i'll try to pinpoint it on a map.
It's damn hot, damn humid, and I've never seen more dust anywhere. It's just gritty and nasty.
Golf, if you play, is available. It's about $100 per round for the amateur course. Alcohol is available on the course.
No margaritas available at Chili's.
The locals hold positions of power in pretty much every business there, but they don't do anything or actually take any responsibility for anything unless everything is going great.
What company?
The dunes in the southeast corner of the country are fun, they rent ATVs there.
That pretty much sums it up.
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