Doha Travel Forum

hi,
i will be in Dubai next week for 1 month. will be glad to visit Doha too.

is it a regular bus compagnie from Emirats (Dubai or Abu Dhabi) to Doha ?
thanks

I have a 5 1/2 hour layover in Doha next week and I would like to take a taxi to Souq Waqif and maybe the corniche to see what the city is like. Am I correct that I can just purchase a visa at the airport in Doha when I arrive? If so, how much does it cost?

I'm flying from Paris to Kuala Lumpur and i will be having a 8 hrs transit in Doha.
May I know if they have a tourism information centre in the airport?
How long does it take to go on taxi to the Central post office from the airport?
Is the national museum within walking distance from the airport?
How long do i need to wait to get a visa at the airport?
Is it convenient and safe to wander around alone without speaking any arabic?
Thank you very much in advance.

We will be in Doha for 5 days. We are thinking of doing a day trip to Bahrain, but do not really want to go by plane. Is there a boat or ferry that goes? Ideally, we would do the trip in one day?

Also, if this possible, what are the times/costs for 2 adults?

Regards

Jason

I arrive in Doha at 7 pm on a Sunday and my next flight does not leave until 12:30 am. I want to go into the city for a good (but inexpensive) middle eastern meal, and someone recommended Souq Waqif. I'm worried it won't be open that late though. We probably won't get there until 8:00 or 8:30. Will it still be open? If not, where else can I go to eat? I don't want to stay in the airport the whole time. Thanks.

how easy (or difficult)is it to have a relaxing beer in Doha.do the indian restaurants sell beer as they do in bahrain and some places in oman ?are the hotel /pub happy hour deals reasonable ? just how much should we expect to pay for a simple ale in a central location ? good health, igorv

I will be arriving in Doha in Aug 07.

How is the life for singles in Doha?

How can I travel to Abu Dhabi by road? Any bus service etc, duration!

I will appreciate any response.

I have a layover from 5am to 1pm. Does the city (souks, corniche) open fairly early in the morning? I was hoping to get out of the airport for a few hours, but if it's anything like Korea, most places don't open that early. If the city doesn't really come to life until 10am then maybe I am better off staying at the airport. Thanks for the advice.

Hi all

Just moved out to Doha and am still trying to get my bearings - and am finding it a tad difficult to get info on the following

1. where can i get a list of all the bus routes in the city and bus timetables?

2. I'm looking for the cheapest way to call London and other European cities - are there any pre-paid calling cards I can purchase, or are there phone shops I can go to??

3. being new to the city I'm looking to make new friends - any ex-pat watering holes that are worth a visit? clubs that are worth joining?

4. I need to find a gym (road running in this heat is a definate no-no) - reasonably priced - any recommendations?

5. Are there any regular VT'ers based in Doha that would be up for organising a VT meeting in town - have noticed this is done frequently in Dubai and other locations?

6. Evenings and weekends - ex-pat listings guide anywhere or recommendations regarding where to go and when?


Thanks loads
ELG

Hiya we are flying out this sunday from manchester to doha then from doha to bangkok. Could anyone please put us out of our misery!!! on the flight schedule it says that it is a 7hr flight to doha and then 11 hours to bangkok!!!
is this because of the time difference? does anyone know how long each flight is please
Thanks a million
Tracey

Hello

I'm planning to visit Doha in May for about three days for business. I've some questions:

1. Is there any 5 stars hotel near Doha City Center Mall? If not how far 5 stars hotels from the mall by Taxi?
2. What is the best hotels in Doha?
3. What is MUST SEE & DO in Doha?
4. Any suggestion for restaurants?
5. Any Internet Cafe with private booths?
6. What time shopping centers open and close?

Thanks,

i am thinking of booking a flight with qatar airlines from london to bangkok with a stop-over at doha airport.has anyone used qatar recently for this route, and if so,what did you think of flight. ive read that the customs etc can be chaotic at times.also is there a bar at the airport? cheers.

I have a 5 1/2 hour layover in Doha on my way to India in late July because my flight arrives at 7:00 pm and my next flight does not leave until 12:30 am. Is that enough time for me to get a quick tour of the city in a taxi or something like that? Even just going somewhere for a good authentic Qatari meal before I continue my journey would be great. Do I need a visa if I leave the airport like that? If this is all possible, can someone recommend something for me to do or see or someplace for me to eat? Thanks.

what are the timing of the band and are they playing every day
do they have also the disco jokey what are the timing of the joky
do they have special daily permotions any ?????????????

Hello,

In July we will travel with Qatar Airlines from Istanbul to Bangkok and back. In both directions we will spend a night in Doha. What can be seen for such a short time to feel the country? And can anyone recommend an unexpensive hotel in Doha?

Thanks,

Katya

I am going to be travelling alone in 2 weeks to the Middle East. is it safe for an American to visit/stay in Doha/Qatar? any advice would be appreciated. (dress, etc.) Thank you.

Hi Everyone..... anybody there who can help me for accomodation sharing in Al sadd area 1 small room rent 1,000 to 1,200 QR sharing kitcen and bathroom if yes... then call me then leave me a msgs here and your contact number. thanks

I am a muslim brother from Nigeria,hoping to come and spend my one month holiday in doha the vacation is to start by 19th of march, I intend to spend every bit of it in doha,pls I need a muslim friend from doha who could assist me secure a visa before the 19th of march and how to go about paying online.Pls you contact me through osoye@yahoo.com or this page.thanks

Hi does anyone know anything about the property investment market in Doha, cost of 3 bedroom house or apartment, what the rents are? do they have loans in Qatar, what is the state of the market.\

Your help is much appreciated.
Regards
Rachel

Hi, can someone help please? I am trying to find a place in doha where i can order a cake and have it delivered. Does anyone know of a shop or website where I can get this service?

Thanks

Hi,

I'm Thamiz, residing in Dubai. I guess the same procedures will be applicable for Dubai to Doha also...
my question is; what if i'm driving a rent-a-car / or a car in my name with a car loan ???
Hope u'll help me out.

Cheers, Thamiz

Hi,

We are thinking about going with Qatar Airlines for our travel from US to India. For Indian passport holders is there any transit visa required for
changing planes at Doha ?

Also, in case of flight delays/cancellations, if we need to stay overnight
at Doha, are short term visa's issued at the airport. (I read that 2-week visitor visas can be obtained at the airport for certain nationalities...but that list does not have India on it).

Thanks.

My husband has an opportunity to work in Doha for 2 years starting this summer and I'm struggling with whether it is a place that is appropriate to bring a 10 month old girl.

Can you give me a little insight on the life in Doha and how you forsee daily
life for a 37 year old asian american who has lived only in NYC and Washington
DC and accustomed to suburbia with a 10 month old baby girl? My husband works
for the State dept. so we would have embassy housing and hopefully military base
privileges. But outside of that, I'm not sure what to expect.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi,

I will be moving to Doha very soon and I know NO ONE over there. I am 31 years old male moving from the US to Doha for a job there. I know nothing over there but is it a nice city with nice people. Please email me if you are interested in friendship or just add me to your friend list.

Looking forward to hearing from all of you,
Al

Hey guys im off to doha for a couple of weeks in march. 14th - 25th to be precise. Anyone have an idea of what the weather will be like then? Also i have noticed that some people on here hired quad bikes in doha, any idea of how much this costs roughly? Any help will be greatly appreciated!!

Cheers

Does someone know if the youth hostel in doha still exist and which is their telephone number?
I checked in the HI page, but the number shown are incorrect!

Hi to all,
I will fly next week from London to Bangkok via DOHA with Qatar airways.
Normally when I will check in in London I must get both of the boarding pass
( from London to Doha and from Doha to Bangkok) but I heard in London they give just the boarding pass to Doha and when I will be in Doha airport i must to get the other one to Bangkok. Could someone tell me someting more about the transit in Doha airport and where i can get the boarding pass to Bangkok?
Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi to all,
I will fly from London to Bangkok via Doha.
Can someone tell me what about the transit? I have to re-check in? Where i can get my bording pass for the flight to Bangkok?
Thank you !!!!

I was wondering what brands are available or whether there is a bid makeup store in one of the malls? thank you.

I'll be having a 6-hour transit period in Doha, arriving at 5pm. Is it possible to make a short tour given the time of my arrival? Any visa requirements? What is the price like for a short city tour? What is there to see? Is there also any safe place where I can place my laptop before going on the tour?