Baladiyat ad Dawhah Travel Forum

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 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

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

I will be working here and staying at the Ritz. It's a great hotel but I like to dance and party a little. I do not understand how safe it is to meet lady's willing to dance, if I can even talk to them. This is my first time here and right now I scared I'll get arrested for looking at someone. Qarties are very private people and I've been yelled at for taking pictures of the lobby at the Ritz and what I thought was a police motorcycle but it turned out to be military. I own a motorcycle and thought it would be nice to have a picture. Then I see other people taking pictures in the lobby, so what am I to think. My co-workers are wondering what trouble I will get into next.

Any suggestions anyone???

Hello, I will be 17 hours transit in Doha Airport (from 6am to 23pm)and I am thinking about getting out the airport and visiting Doha. I would appreciate if someone can answer the following questions:

- I will go with my wife. Is Doha a dangerous city for women?
- Is it easy to take a taxi from the city to the airport? How much is it?
- What can I do or visit in Doha for a whole day? Will it be too tired? Where can I go to have lunch? Anything interesting to buy? It will be a monday in July.

Thnk you very much

Thank you very much

Dear VT Members,

Could anyone let me know where to purchase good Agarwood oil [Arabic Oudh] in Doha. Although I hear they are pretty pricey, if a range of costs could be provided, that would be awesome.
Thanks,
Melly.

Hello, we are a spanish company making an incentive trip to the Maldives next week. We will have a transit in Doha and I would like to know if it's possible to organize a short city trip from the airport by minibus. Or to suggest us something else. the most important for the group is to leave the airport, even if it's only for 2 hours. thank you!

I have the choice of making a stop at Doha, but the only reason I would do this is if i can find a good deal on a DSLR camera.

In the past Ive never been impressed with Duty Free prices, especially at places and have found that I can actually get prices on the high street cheaper - with a bit of haggling.

Does anybody have experience of buying a electrical items here - did you make a BIG saving?

Next Sunday (27.12.2008) I have a 6hr stop over at Doha airport (arriving from Italy at 7.20pm, departing to Maldives at 0.55 am). What can I do? Are there something to see in this time? Thanks
marco

i am flying to doha by air arabia and then by qatar airways to bombay, stay at doha airport is about 6 hrs, i dont want to exit into doha and nor have a visa, so how do i get my boarding pass for the next flight which is to bombay ??? please reply on AjazA@techbms.com & ajaz83@rediffmail.com as well it will be of great support. thanks

Hi,

I would be very thankful if someone gives me an idea about the computer hardware prices of Webcam, 512 MB pen drive, bluetooth dongle.. I would be leaving for doha in 2-3 weeks time.. Pls. reply..

Thanking you

Sanjeev

i'm an iranian . while my mother was going to U.S through Duha - London she lost all her documents including her green card ,passport , ticket .. and by a letter from iranian embassy in Doha she returned to Iran but she didn't get a police report for her green card loss . now what should she do to get it ? it's neccesarry for getting a visa to u.s .she can not come back to Doha ..any idea?SOS PLS

my husband and I are going from Australia to Cairo via Doha and would like to know if we need a transit visa as we will be there for about 3 -4 hours on both ways of our journey. What happens if our plane is delayed over night, would we need a visa then. I just want to be certain before we arrive to save any problems.
Thanks

Are there any mt. bikers here? i hope i can find u peps. i really missed riding. i am also luking for bike shops around. email me skiptale_8@yahoo.com c yeah!

What's the best way to spend time if you are to transit for 12 hrs in Doha (with a 9 year old child as well). How expensive and value for money are transit hotels?

Thanks in advance for any responses.

What's the best way to spend time if you are to transit for 12 hrs in Doha (with a 9 year old child as well). How expensive and value for money are transit hotels?

Thanks in advance for any responses.

I will arrive Doha on Saturday morning 5:20AM and my next flight is 9:25AM. do i have enough time to go around the city?

i am holding a Canadian visa, how long it will take for getting an arrival visa? how long it will take from the airport to city center & other major attractions? what can i see? how about the traffic condition on Sat morning in Doha? i am planning to hire a taxi outside of airport, how much it cost for a short tour (probably within 2 hours?), Thanks very much!

We will be arriving in Doha at 12.50pm(Tuesday)tomorrow from Kuala Lumpur and departs for Munich on Wednesday at 1.25am
What is the best way to see Doha? Is there any tour desk at the airport? Besides seeing the city we also would like to try the local food and buy some t/shirts.Do we require a visa even on transit? I am a Malaysian and my hubby is German.Is Doha an expensive city? I hope someone can reply ASAP as we are actually running out of time.We are really looking forward to see Doha as much as we can.Thanks.

I am a US permanent Resident (Indian National)and I will be traveling to India in December. On my way back, I would like to spend 1-2 days at Doha. Do I need to get a Visa for the break of journey in Doha. For example, my ticket will be India-Doha (a separate ticket) arriving Doha on Dec. 12 at 2AM and then another ticket Doha-New York departing Doha on Dec. 12 at 11PM oe Dec. 13 at 11pm.

Thanks

Hi,
I have been offered a position in the Mesaieed Medical Clinica with QP. Was wondering if anyone out there knew anything about them and mostly the living accommodations. The offer appears good and I've worked in the Middle East for many years so have much experience (some good, some bad) with crappy living digs and offers that go bump in the night. I know Mesaieed is about 40 km South of Doha and it's primarily an industrial city but apart from that, I haven't found much on the Internet about it. I did hear in my interview that I would have unshared "bachelor" accommodations in a newly constructed building, paid for, all inclusive (whatever that means), etc. etc.
Anyone out there with first hand experience, I would be most grateful.
Cheers from Molly

I am taking a flight from Paris to Doha at the end of this month, i am staying 8 HOURS at the airport before leaving to nepal. I have lebanese passeport and visa for nepal. Do i need a transit visa for doha, knowing that i am travelling with a free ticket, so i have to get my luggage and go to check it inn again in the check inn area usually out of the international area.
Please if you know something about that let me know!

I've heard of a place in Doha called Habeeb's that apparently has very good middle-eastern (or maybe Turkish) food. I believe it might be on Old Airport Road. Has anyone been there? Can you give me an address or directions so I can get there from the airport? Thank you.

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?