Boring Country Qatar
2 Reviews I don't think there is much you should do here other than pick another country which is more fun to visit. I don't think I have many. Just some of the people I met while I was here and the warm water...
Qatar as a Peninsula Qatar
4 Reviews Requirements of a Quality School The board should believe that the function of formal education is to provide a foundation for lifelong learning and to enable each student to participate effectively...
No Freedom of Speech ! Qatar
1 Review Its not my favourite things but it is something which everyone should know that in Qatar the Emir (Ruler King) is very strict. He over threw his father's Government and became a King. The Rights of...
The Corniche Qatar
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The riyal is the currency of the State of Qatar, and it is divided into subunits of 100 called dirham. As of 2011, about 4 Qatari Riyal equals one US Dollar, and 5.5 Qatari Riyal equals a Euro. Qatar was long a British colony, and it shared a monetary system with a nearby colony, India. Until 1966 the Indian Rupee was the official currency of Qatar, when Qatar and Dubai introduced the riyal. In 1973 Qatar and Dubai separated their money and the Qatari Riyal was born.
In Doha Airport, there are numerous pay phones around the upper departures level, but good luck finding a phone card. I checked around downstairs at the shops with no luck at all. Eventually the cell phone guy said I could buy a phone card at the cafeteria upstairs. I went up and looked around in confusion... where does one buy a phonecard at a cafeteria?Sure enough, at the two cash registers right in the middle of the food court counter there is a sign that says phone cards are available here. They cost 30 Qatar Rial, or about 9 USD, and the cashiers take a variety of foreign bills (though change is in Rial). The phones are easy to use, even for foreigners. Just press the button for your language, insert the card, and follow the instructions. The hard part is figuring out how to dial a local number.
Foreign workers -- or "third country nationals" -- make up a huge percentage of the population of Qatar. By some estimates, as many as 3/4 of qatar's 1 million people are foreigners. Of these foreigners, many do the jobs that Qataris traditionally find demeaning such as service work (hotel workers, maids, cooks, cleaning people) and construction (masonry, electrical, carpentry, etc). While there are a large number of British and Americans working in the oil industry, the other foreigners are mainly Thai, Indian, Pakistani, and Afghani.Besides the Qatari state oil company, called Qatar Petroleum (http://www.qp.com.qa/), the following foreign companies have oil interests in Qatar: Mobil, Chevron, and Royal Dutch Shell.
The electricity standard in Qatar is is 240 Volts, 50 Hertz, as compared to the US standard of 110 Volts, 60 Hertz. If you bring electronics from America, such as radios, electric razors, computers, cell phones, or i-Pods, be 100 percent sure they are dual voltage or you will fry the device. Don't even think about bringing clocks, because the difference in Hertz messes with the speed, and things with motors, like blow dryers and vacuum cleaners, can burn out. The plugs here have three chunky plugs, two horizontal, one vertical. Get a plug adapter for your dual-voltage equipment, and you can plug it right into the wall. Since Doha has a lot of foreign workers and visitors, adapters can be purchased at many stores in the city and they cost just a few dollars.If you must bring something like a computer that is not dual voltage, you will need a transformer to change the power over to US...
Grab a drink at a local store and the label may not be easy to read since it's written in Arabic script. Don't worry, most American brands are the same colors and have the same logos around the world as you will see when you find Diet Pepsi and Diet Coke. If you read Arabic, you will also realize the names of the drinks almost sound like the original American names (though Pepsi becomes "beebsee" when translated.) Oh, and if you are still confused, just turn the bottle or can around and read the English side of the label.
Hi there, just wanted to check if you did make that trip to Doha by road from Dubai. Actually, I am also living in Dubai and am planning to visit Qatar in July 2008. I am going with my family so want to travel by road to save some money.If you made the trip, what were all the procedures? You may email me at waqqas@hotmail.comThanks
Unbureaucratic 2 week on-arrival visas are available for 55 QAR for nationals of the EU-15 countries as well as USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Switzerland, Norway, Monaco, Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and South Korea.To get the visa you just go up the immigration counter and hand over your passport and the fee of 55 QAR. Credit cards are accepted. There are no forms to fill out.
Doha is a city who is constantly growing! New buildings are rising at the corniche and the rest of the city, and new roads and bridges are build. Even though, it is still possible to see some of the old culture, and life around the country, and even in Doha...
For some reason I always ends up arriving in Qatar at night, where it's not possible to see anything other than the lights from the streets and buildings. Once I was lucky enough to get a flight in the day time, and I have added a few of the pictures from when we where flying over Qatar...Nothing else than sand really... :)And wow it looks sooo small from above!
Do's and Don'ts: Do remember that Qatar is a Muslim country, and you need to dress appropriately. Both men and women should only wear shorts and sleeveless tops at the beach or around a private enclosed pool.Do be prepared to bargain with shopkeepers, especially in the Souqs (street markets).Do make sure to drink plenty of water, and watch for potential heat injuries, especially in the summer months. On average you should drink one pint of water for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit (80 degrees = eight pints/day). Headaches, nausea, and excessive sweat are some of the signs that you are dehydrating and overheating.Do remember to protect yourself from the sun. A head cover is recommended to prevent severe sunburn. Sun block is also recommended.Don’t wade in the coastal waters barefoot. Poisonous stone-fish frequent the shallows. They look like rocks but inject a poison into your foot when...
Four Seasons Hotel Doha
4 Reviews and 175 Opinions On my second trip to Doha in fall 2007, I stayed at the Four Seasons, which wasn't yet completed...
Ritz-Carlton Doha Doha
5 Reviews and 147 Opinions I can only say that the stay in Ritz carlton has been wonderful experience ...bravo to all the staff...
4 Reviews and 162 Opinions Was here for about a month and found the staff outstanding. You'd be hard pushed to be disappointed...
Reviews and photos of Qatar attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Qatar sightseeing.
Q: Is a visa required, to enter the conutry of Qatar. If you are a American citizen
A: Visa is required. Nationals of USA can obtain a visa on arrival for a max. stay of 1 month. Fee: between QAR 50and QAR 150. If holding tourist visa, visitor must...
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