Baladiyat ad Dawhah Travel Forum

My first visit to Doha, Qatar for a weekend coming up. It all sounds so blaaaaaahhhh! Surely there must be a high. Give me ideas PLEASE otherwise I am caught up in my husbands business invites. Thanks

I don't get to travel often but will be in Doha a few days. What is the advised and cheapest way to exchange money, or access my american accounts. I do not have AE.
Also, a cell phone would be convenient while there. Any information on cost and ease of a prepaid phone that can be rented or purchased there would be helpful.
Thank you!

Hello folks. My daughter (out of email contact at the moment) has a 12 hour stopover next week in Doha Airport, en route from Bangkok to London. Any suggestions about how to make best use of the time? Many thanks for your advice, in advance. GI Chuck, Cabinteely, Ireland.

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'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,

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 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 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.

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