What to Wear
by jungles
In Qatar you will probably see some expat residents wearing anything from shorts to spagetti-strap tops. While most likely no Qatari will ever tell you that you shouldn't be wearing this, that does not mean that they don't take offense to it.
Consider what the Qataris themselves wear - both men and women are completely covered from head to toe in loose, nonrevealing robes, and additionally for women the face is often covered by a veil as well. While I'm not suggesting a foreign women should wear a veil or even cover her head, it is respectful to wear loose-fitting clothes that cover the limbs. You will be much better received this way, and will avoid alot of unwanted attention from men as well.
While you can probably find suitable clothes in your own wardrobe, if you want to buy something here then try the long cotton robes for sale in the shopping malls, the souqs, or even the large supermarkets such as Carrefour. I've found these to be the most comfortable thing to wear in the heat, and nowadays I often wear them at home too.
For men, while short sleeves are OK, it's really best not to go out in shorts, no matter how hot it is outside.
15th ASIAN Games
by mikoykoy
The Games are set to take place between the 1st and 15th of December. Over 30 sports facilities will accommodate the athletes' requirements - 14 multipurpose stadiums are already scattered round Doha and are being refurbished to meet the demand.
THE 39 SPORTS
Aquatics, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Baseball, Body Building, Bowling, Boxing, Canoe-Kayak, Chess, Cue Sports, Cycling, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Karate, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Sepaktakraw, Shooting, Softball, Soft Tennis, Squash, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Wushu
PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
Afghanistan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Brunei
Cambodia
China
Chinese Taipei
East Timor
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Macau
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
Myanmar (Burma)
Nepal
North Korea (DPR Korea)
Oman
Pakistan
Palestine
Philippines - my home country
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Syria
Tajikistan
Thailand
Turkmenistan
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Yemen
Old Al-Wakrah
by bpwillet
This area was once a part of a bigger palace. Not much is written about this location though it was a significant home during the late 18th century and has recently been restored. The house is striking against the backdrop of the ruined houses that surround it.
Aussie Sports Bar
by jungles about Aussie Legends Sports Bar
On the top floor of the Rydges Hotel is the Aussie Legends Sports Bar. Lots of matches are shown on TV here. Wednesday is Ladies Night, where ladies get free cocktails from 7-10pm. At other times drinks are just as expensive as they are everywhere else in Doha, i.e. QR 25 for a bottle of Corona. Tuesday is Trivia Night, hosted by Big Al the Aussie quizmaster. The winning team gets a QR 250 voucher for food and drink at the bar.
HABIB
by iyigun about HABIB (friend in Arabic)
Deeeelicious
cheap,
lots of choices;
TakeAway is more popular
only 4 tables inside : ( try grills; both lamb or chicken
adana (meat) kebab
cheese pide
chicken barbeque on coal fire
salad not so good, select pickling.
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palms along the Corniche
Water Pots fountain
Giant trolley near Carrefour - south Doha
Rush hours
