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Dear all: a few in the forum seem to have this problem but haven't yet seen an answer addressing it. I have two days free next week (July 1st & 2nd) in Doha and am thinking of doing an organized tour of the city and one to the inland sea. Is there any tour operator you can recommend that would do this with one person e.g. collect a number of visitors together for a tour? Do you know if the hotels typically organize this? Hotel websites did not say anything on this. Thanks

I went to Jerusalem from Amman in August 2008. During that time, Qatar allowed an Israeli trade office in Doha. Now, I heard that trade office is closed due to the war in Gaza. Does that mean I cannot enter Qatar now? I have a US passport. I would like to tour Qatar for a few days next month. Thanks!

Hi,
I will visit Doha next July for a week. Anyone can suggest me interesting place to visit in Doha. Any nice mosque? forte?
or somewhere a bit out of town to see?
I also like to see market with typical local jewelery. Not that gold or expensive things, but more to ethnic jewelery

dyah

I'm a Canadian citizen wishing to visit Doha, Qatar to visit a friend that works there. I have looked into the requirements of obtaining a visit visa to Qatar and I am getting mixed comments or information on what is required. The information that I'm getting is making me more confused rather than making it clear to me what I need to do and what I have to bring. I was told that I needed to get a hotel reservation certificate from a known hotel in Doha from some people and getting a different answer from other people and websites regarding visit visa requirements in Qatar.
I don't really need a means of accommodation because my friend has a flat that has 3 bedrooms and shares with other expats there as well.
So my question is, "Do I really need to have a hotel reservation in Doha to be able to be granted a visit visa in Qatar and how long will my visit visa last?"

This would help my trip go a lot smoother if I find out what I really need to do.

Thank in advance for all the comments that I'll get. Have a good day everyone.

CHEERS!

Dear all,

kindly advice how much the fare is going to be to take a taxi from doha airport Arrivals to the Villaggio Shopping Mall(near Hyatt Plaza)?

Many thanks fot your replies

Warm Regards

Hi all,

Is There Any Budget Airline From Qatar To Morocco? (like rayanair, easyjet concept)

or maybe from dubai to morocco?

Hi, I am travelling to Cape town in march. I have a connecting flight but only have 40 minutes to catch it, what happens to my luggage. Do I have to collect it or will it be transported onto the other plane. Is 40 minutes enough?

Thanks

hello

i will be in doha around new years and was wondering if palm island is open... according to the LP there are still works going on and it is tmporarily closed.
i wonder if this info is up to date... does anyone know? or has anyone been there recently?
thanks

rhia

Hi,

We are travelling to Doha for a day in this week and I am very much interested in Sand dunning for 4 hours. However, none of the travelling company are interested in taking 2 people as they want at least 3. I don't mind joining other tourist.......... What do you recommend in this situation.

Thanks,
Rushabh

Hi

I have a stopover in Doha for about 7 hours. So I just want to find out if there are any people out there have been on a city tour of Doha during their stopover.
I have also been told that the city is very close to the airport, if there are any recommendations of that to see during my stopover..... spending 7 hours at the airport is not an option :)

Thanks for any help provided.
G

Hi, I will be in Doha in Dec 13-15, 2008 and am trying to look for accomdation now. One of the (budget - presumably those costing < USD $150) hotels lonely planet recommended is Qatar Palace Hotel, 44 Al Asmakh St. Their website was given as www.qatarpal.com.qa, however the link doesnt seem to work anymore.

So I was just wondering if anyone has been to Doha lately and had actually stayed at the hotel and what do they think of it. The information and reviews on it is so sparse (i cant even find a single picture of Qatar Palace Hotel online!)

I am concerned as i am a single woman traveller and would not like to end up not finding the hotel exist anymore there.

Also, my budget for hotel stay would preferably be something costing around USD $150 or less or stretching a bit (< $200), and at somewhere central (ie walkable to Corniche or Souk).

Can anyone provide suggestions? Another hotel i had in mind is Al Mourouj Inn (located at Old Salatah Museum Street Behind National Museum, Doha, Qatar)

Thanks!

I am an american and my friend is chinese and we are going to be flying from germany to hong kong with a stop over in qatar... but we wont' leave the airport. Thanks

I am hoping to be in Doha to watch some tennis...where is the Mercure Grand hotel in relation to the Khalifa Sports Complex....Also is the mercure a good Hotel////Thanks

Hi,

I will arrive in Doha at 19:50 and leave at 08:00 the following morning. I really would like to see the city but is there anything to see at night? Is it safe? I thought that I would have a full day but I misunderstood :-(.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Hi people ,

I understand that if my transit takes 22hr waiting period, i'm able to hop on the city to tour, right??? But do i need a visa or entry stamp since i'm holding a singapore passport..and am singapore citizen.

Hi,

I will be in transit in Doha for 8 hours on or about 14 November 2008. Any ideas what I can do in Doha while on transit. How long does it take and how much is it to get to the city centre from the airport.

Will be grateful for your help.

Hi there
Will be stopping over in Doha for a day soon and want to rent a car. Does anyone know from experience if my husband can use his Dubai driving license over there, his UK one, or does he need to get an International one?
Thanks in advance

I have an 8 hour stopover in Doha on the 20th of december, and was just trying to find out whether I will be able to have a bot of a nosy around the city to get out the airport. Would this be possible? Would I need a transit visa on a British Passport?
And if a transit is possible, how long is the journey into the city from the airport?

Thanks for any assistance you can provide.

I was wondering if anybody knows a way to get to qatar from UAE without going through saudi arabia?? I know i could probably catch a boat but I want to make sure in advance that there is a way!

Hi,

I did an internet search for a city tour in doha but I didn't find any relevant results. Are there any daily city tours (like in most major cities in the world)?

Thanks.

Hi there
Will be going to the UK in August and wondered if it's worth doing a full day stopover in Doha, Qatar? Have been looking at things to do there, but there doesn't seem that much of interest as far as I can see! (But with all the new development going on, I could be wrong!) Does anyone have must-see things to do for a day (from approx. 7am - 11pm on (probably) a Monday).
Thanks in advance!

i will be going to dubai with 8 hr transit in doha. i am planning to have a city tour- get out of the airport. Is this possible? i need a visa for this?

please let me know if a philippine passport holder can transit in doha. originally, i'll come from dubai and head to morocco. the flight i plan to get stops for an hour an a half in doha airport and will take next flight to morocco.

please advise! I visited dubai and plan to see morocco also..

Hi...I need some advice... I dont mean to sound negative but I will be moving to Qatar in June for work for a company that has US Military contracts.
I am from the US... Can anyone tell me the level of safety and security in Doha..Not as far as Crime but terrorist acts against westerners or Americans...
Do you feel secure or feel like you are being"followed"
Please.. This question is not meant to offend anyone..
Thanks You

Hi.

I am in desperate need of some advice about my trip this summer.

Ive booked tickets to travel from ManchesterUK to manilaPhilippines by Qatar Airways. will transit in doha - land at 18.00 and the connection flight is at 14.00 the following day which means approx 20 hours transit time.
i am travelling with a twelve year old (my little sister). As you can imagine im quite concerned about this and was wondering if anyone has had experience with (extremely) long transit times in DOHA airpot.

ive searched online and some forums have mentioned that Qatar Airways will provide free accommodation if the inbound and outbound flight is with the same carrier (it is, both by qatar airways) and if the transit time is more than 8hours (it is). However these forums that stated this are old (conversations about a year ago) and some people stated that qatar airways does not offer this anymore.

although free accomodation provided by the flight carrier would be great - i would also like any other information that any other people has had on their experiences with long stays at DOHA airport.

other options i am thinking of are:

1. is there a lounge in the airport that will allow us to sit or lie (the twelve year old will need to sleep) comfortably for about 15 hours? and if so is there a price (i am assuming there is) and how much is entry to the lounge?

2. is it possible to leave the airport to find a hotel to sleep in? will i need a transit visa? and can i get it on arrival? We will be travelling with an Indonesian Passport but we have indefinite leave to remain in the UK and a diplomatic visa to enter and stay in the philippines.

Thanks very much for anyones help in advance.

I will be landing at Doha airport at 22h20 and leave the next day at 13h00. Do I need a visa/transit visa? Qatar will be arranging complimentory accommodation for me. Thank you. Mamose.

Hi all,

I am planning to visit Doha with my wife next week 2-3 weeks, can any one help which best place to stay there (good but less expensive) also what about finding work specially in IT sector?

Thanks your response really appreciated

John

im a american resident in qatar but before i was a resident in kuwait. i have a motorcycle in kuwait that i want to bring down to qatar. i have a driver that just got a saudi transit visa but not for qatar. since im a resident of qatar once we get to the saudi qatar border can i take my motorcyle off the back of my friends trailier and ride it into qatar the rest of the way. and at the border what kinda of infromation will i have to show? the motorcyle has kuwaiti licene plates.

Hi there
I am travleing to Doha on 3rd November 2008 for 2 nights and i am on a really tight budget. I was wondering if anybody could recomend somewhere to stay that is cheap please. I have looked online but everywhere seems to expensive!! As long as the place is clean I dont mind.
Thanks
Rebecca.x

Hi everybody,
I'm travelling from Milan to Delhi in qatar airways via Doha and I have to stay in the airport for 17 hours between flights. So rather I'm thinking of visiting the Doha city. I'm an Indian national. So will I get transit visa on arrival in Doha airport ? or what is the procedure? how much it costs? I would be grateful if someone can help me....
Thanks