Moving to Doha in September!
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Re: Moving to Doha in September!
Not denying the epic wanks, that's always a bonus!
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Re: Moving to Doha in September!
Most practices will have plenty of BIM / Revit desk jockeys for you to palm that shit off to.
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Re: Moving to Doha in September!
20k/month all in isn't bad for someone who's only 21.
You'll be ok. If I were you I'd try to find a villa or flat share for 5-6k a month and save the rest. No sense wasting money on overpriced accommodation in Doha.
Doha isn't Dubai by any stretch of the imagination. While I'm based in the UAE I travel to Doha for work 2-3 times a month and I sort of do like Doha. It feels very Middle Eastern, much more so than the UAE. Despite the skyline and Pearl and West Bay, much of Doha resembles the chaotic jumble of Cairo or Beirut or even Indian cities. On the other hand I'm glad I don't live in Doha!
Go with an open mind, save your money for weekend breaks anywhere easily reachable by Qatar Airways, find a decent group of friends and you should be set for a few years.
You'll be ok. If I were you I'd try to find a villa or flat share for 5-6k a month and save the rest. No sense wasting money on overpriced accommodation in Doha.
Doha isn't Dubai by any stretch of the imagination. While I'm based in the UAE I travel to Doha for work 2-3 times a month and I sort of do like Doha. It feels very Middle Eastern, much more so than the UAE. Despite the skyline and Pearl and West Bay, much of Doha resembles the chaotic jumble of Cairo or Beirut or even Indian cities. On the other hand I'm glad I don't live in Doha!
Go with an open mind, save your money for weekend breaks anywhere easily reachable by Qatar Airways, find a decent group of friends and you should be set for a few years.
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Re: Moving to Doha in September!
That sounds great! I'm not one for fancy shopping malls or sports cars anyway. I'm expecting to get out of Doha an adventure - nothing more, nothing less. And it's only a year so it can't go TOO far wrong, right?
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That's the plan, finding a flatshare seems difficult though, on the internet all I can find are whole flats for rent? There are a few studio flats for about 6k QR a month which seems reasonable, but I'm not sure if living alone would be too quiet for me. I think I'll just book my first week in a cheap hotel and find a flat when I get there, at least then I can see it in person.
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Moving to Doha in 2 weeks
im moving to Doha in 2 weeks to start a management job in construction... in terms of clothing.. any advice on things to bring?
Also - im after a half decent rental car? i know theres lots of posts on this subject but usual rental cost for a mid range 4x4?
Any other general advice would be welcomed!
Thanking you in advance
cheers
Also - im after a half decent rental car? i know theres lots of posts on this subject but usual rental cost for a mid range 4x4?
Any other general advice would be welcomed!
Thanking you in advance
cheers
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Re: Moving to Doha in 2 weeks
im moving to Doha in 2 weeks to start a management job in construction... in terms of clothing.. any advice on things to bring?
Also - im after a half decent rental car? i know theres lots of posts on this subject but usual rental cost for a mid range 4x4?
Any other general advice would be welcomed!
Thanking you in advance
cheers
Also - im after a half decent rental car? i know theres lots of posts on this subject but usual rental cost for a mid range 4x4?
Any other general advice would be welcomed!
Thanking you in advance
cheers
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Re: Moving to Doha in 2 weeks
im moving to Doha in 2 weeks to start a management job in construction... in terms of clothing.. any advice on things to bring?
Also - im after a half decent rental car? i know theres lots of posts on this subject but usual rental cost for a mid range 4x4?
Any other general advice would be welcomed!
Thanking you in advance
cheers
Also - im after a half decent rental car? i know theres lots of posts on this subject but usual rental cost for a mid range 4x4?
Any other general advice would be welcomed!
Thanking you in advance
cheers
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5 tips to live and work in Qatar?
Hello everyone,
I’m newbie of the forum, pleased to meet all of you
By the next time, I am going on business in Qatar or some other countries in Middle East as Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Oman…As many expats in Middle East, I also need more information to live and work here. If you are living or have real knowledge about here, please share five your tips about living experience, customs, people…especially in business culture b/c this is the first time I’ve come here to seek manpower partners and set up business relationships with them.
Many thank in advance for your kind reply
Cheer,
I’m newbie of the forum, pleased to meet all of you
By the next time, I am going on business in Qatar or some other countries in Middle East as Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Oman…As many expats in Middle East, I also need more information to live and work here. If you are living or have real knowledge about here, please share five your tips about living experience, customs, people…especially in business culture b/c this is the first time I’ve come here to seek manpower partners and set up business relationships with them.
Many thank in advance for your kind reply
Cheer,
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Re: Moving to Doha in September!
Hello Sadea,
Maybe a bit late but...
If you are into cycling/triathlon, my tips would be:
(I didn´t read the whole thread but I saw that someone already mentioned Carbon Wheeld and Triclub Doha, I hope I won´t repeat a lot of info)
For riding alone, I would advice only The Pearl and Ceremonial Road (around 18km loop, boring but relatively safe)
Besides, there are several groups riding on Friday (and some on Saturday) mornings.
Check out Qatar Chain Reaction Facebook Page, people will post when they are riding. For beginners you have the cookie club and for those who take it more seriously Velostar. Both depart from The Pearl Mosque (the Velostars really meet next to the Gulf Club) but if you leave in Pearl there is a small group leaving from here. Velostar has its own Facebook Page as well.
In any case, if you are taking it seriously none of the groups will have the level that you can find back in UK.
About races, there is a triathlon in The Pearl (in October I believe) and some in Aspire. You will find some running races as well from October to May mainly. If you don´t mind travelling, you have more in the Gulf, for example me and my friends will probably go to the Half Ironman of Bahrain and in the UAE the offer is bigger.
Any other doubt let me know, but people are very friendly in these groups and you will find out more about cycling in Qatar once you are here. Hope to see you on the road!
Maybe a bit late but...
If you are into cycling/triathlon, my tips would be:
(I didn´t read the whole thread but I saw that someone already mentioned Carbon Wheeld and Triclub Doha, I hope I won´t repeat a lot of info)
For riding alone, I would advice only The Pearl and Ceremonial Road (around 18km loop, boring but relatively safe)
Besides, there are several groups riding on Friday (and some on Saturday) mornings.
Check out Qatar Chain Reaction Facebook Page, people will post when they are riding. For beginners you have the cookie club and for those who take it more seriously Velostar. Both depart from The Pearl Mosque (the Velostars really meet next to the Gulf Club) but if you leave in Pearl there is a small group leaving from here. Velostar has its own Facebook Page as well.
In any case, if you are taking it seriously none of the groups will have the level that you can find back in UK.
About races, there is a triathlon in The Pearl (in October I believe) and some in Aspire. You will find some running races as well from October to May mainly. If you don´t mind travelling, you have more in the Gulf, for example me and my friends will probably go to the Half Ironman of Bahrain and in the UAE the offer is bigger.
Any other doubt let me know, but people are very friendly in these groups and you will find out more about cycling in Qatar once you are here. Hope to see you on the road!