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Tips on what to pack for a trip to Doha, posted by real travelers and Doha locals.
Local Time 11:23 pm Saturday, May 17, 2008
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Too cold in summer
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  • Whatever takes your fancy.

    Make sure you bring a shirt with long sleeves in the summer, as the airconditioning is very strong everywhere. It is absolutely freezing in the malls and restaurants! And generally it would be better if women covered their shoulders and avoided showing too much leg :) Most probably nobody will say anything to you, but you will feel uncomfortable yourself if people stare (and they will, given a chance).

    Unless you are on a special medication, I don't think you will have a problem. Pharmacies are quite good, and special prescriptions can be obtained from the doctors if you have to visit one.

    Excellent photo opportunities in Qatar so bring that camera!

    Swimming suits, comfortable clothes (natural fabrics are the best), good walking shoes. Everything else is readily awailable to buy/rent.

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    Desert rain, wind, and sun...
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  • Bring durable baggage as you do not want it breaking and bursting when you arrive. There are plenty of people to help you out at the baggage reclaim.

    It is HOT in the summer! Light weight clothes are ideal. In the winter it does tend to rain for a week or so in December and can be quite cool at night. Pants and short sleeves are comfortable during the day, if not the use of shorts.

    You can get most any type of supplies in Qatar, especially Doha that you could find at home. But always bring extra just in case you think you may not be able to find what you need.

    It can be quite bright in Qatar with not too much to block the rays off the sand. Sand storms can be regular at the end of winter so be mindful of expensive equipment. I brought my digital camera with me and it worked just fine. Though some filters may be nice to have.

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    What NOT to bring
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  • Make sure you don't try to bring in alcohol or pork products, although all the Brits I know do raid Spinneys for pork sausages whenever they are in Dubai :o) However alcohol bottles are more difficult to conceal in your luggage. Just buy your drinks in Doha instead.

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