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Latest post on 14 May 2014 - 17:04
I work for a company called qhomes (4444-0077) www.qhomes.com.qa. We are a company specialising in expat housing and settling services. If anyone who can drive, would like to work their own hours, and would like to learn more about their city is looking for work, please let us know. We pay a salary plus commission. The more the merrier!
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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 12:50
I passed a place a few days ago on Najma driving from C to B ring on the left side of the road.
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Latest post on 06 October 2013 - 20:05
I Cannot believe you don't have one! You take your Qatar ID and preferably your DH and head down there. The form can be filled out there. They take your picture on site. The fee he paid does not need to be paid again. It takes 5 Minutes if DH's is current as he would have already done the employer letter of permission;). If he can't go, I would bring a letter of permission to be safe.
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Latest post on 05 October 2013 - 14:47
Hi Maple. Of course, contact me anytime! <em>edited by yyzdoh on 06/10/2013</em>
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Latest post on 30 September 2013 - 15:45
Theres a woman that lives in Al Markhiya compound that teaches thai cooking and also caters... you may find her in the search section for the contact info. I took a class from her and her food is fantastic!!Sorry I can't be more specific.
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Latest post on 29 September 2013 - 16:02
David from Arabian artifacts. 55614573. There is a warehouse just north of town on whatever D ring turns into, 10 min past landmark. Big warehouse, I bought tonnes of stuff there and love it.
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Latest post on 23 August 2013 - 21:38
Hi Immb2012, I would love to meet for a chat. I will pop by tomorrow in between packing for a trip tomorrow night and prep'ing my friends house for her return tomorrow night. If not, I'm back on the 29th. As for Sasha P. , holy snap!!That blogger had issues that seem beyond a single policy of a compound. Some compounds do not allow guests to use the pool! I have never had anything but positive experiences at Y Village. I suppose the reason for the 'no maids in the pool' is because they are in fact employees of the residents, not guests or residents themselves per sei. No one that I have spoken too seems miffy about it (maids I mean).
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Latest post on 22 August 2013 - 15:47
Two years ago, I came here from Canada on a one way ticket with no problems at all. The Al Maha service even got my visa for me on arrival. Very civilized. <em>edited by yyzdoh on 22/08/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 August 2013 - 15:44
Hi! Welcome. We have been living here for 17 months or so, and love it! If you want to meet I am happy to. Most people are back at the end of August. What villa are you? Suzanne
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Latest post on 20 August 2013 - 09:44
Hi Sasha, welcome in advance. I am a 40 something Canadian woman, and although I am married I am without my husband most of the time. I go everywhere by myself, wear normal but conservative clothing, drive, just the same as in Canada. Most things are air conditioned, but just like home, walking to the car is hot, the air conditioning in the car may not be enough 2 months of the year when it is hottest, but believe me you do aclimatise and it becomes normal. I was driving yeaterday with the windows open and the music playing, just like at home. TV is a bit dull, we got a vpn so we download anything and everything, sensor free. Movies and music can be widely purchased here. It is a very safe country, and you get used to people looking at you. I was never really annoyed by it, some people here come from a culture where openly looking at you is not a come on, or is not personal. They are just looking. I am blond, so maybe I get it a bit more, but I don't even notice unless my 15 year old is with me, as it still bothers him. I have never ever felt personally in danger, no matter where I have been and at what time of day or night. My biggest surprise was not having as much culture shock as I thought I would have. It is 2 years here for me, and when I leave for long times, I am happy to come home. By the way, I live in a compound of Qatar U profs, Y Village, and it is awesome! I highly recommend it. Good luck
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Latest post on 09 June 2013 - 08:16
Hi! Aeropostale is in Ezdan mall across from landmark.
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 09:05
Hi Purple Haze, setting aside all of the good natured ribbing you have seen over the last few days, it may be safer for you to start with women only, and they can introduce a man they know into the mix. Then you have a level of security.Good luck <em>edited by yyzdoh on 07/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 09:00
I go to Silkor (silkor.com) and am having a good experience. It is on Al Waab towards the city from Villagio on the opposite side of the road. 4451 7778. <em>edited by yyzdoh on 07/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 10:14
Hahaha!! I just want to thank the original poster of this thread, it made for good entertainment!:) By the way, for the first meeting I will bring the marshmellow salad...
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 10:10
Hi! This is no help at all. My friend told me their children play hide and seek and musical chairs. Not very culterally unique. :) Maybe try pin the hump on the camel! ;)
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 07:52
Hi Marykar, I just remembered that I have an Arab girlfriend with kids coming for lunch today so I will ask her. What are the ages I should be asking about?
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 07:48
Progressions, you kill me! You're awesome! I will join your magazine club, and just like the book club I will not finish all the required reading before attending but will have very strong opinions anyways.:). But the beverages thing did sound good from the club, so maybe we could incorporate that...just saying.
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 21:31
Okay, so at the suggestion of (perhaps Progressions) and 2 others we tried the California Tortilla restaurant across from Chili's at Ramada Signal. It was AWESOME!!!:) If they had Coron*'s with lime I would have set up base camp and never left!! The music was great, salsa excellent, burritos perfect and the wall of hot sauce is inspired! I tried both the 10+ sauces and 5 others, and I am so happy and in agony right now! I highly recommend it, and it was nice to see that for a Monday it was comfortably busy and hopping. I will be back (as soon as the burning goes away ;) ).
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Latest post on 10 May 2013 - 19:40
Excellent point RachelA. Just for the record, the woman I recommend is through a salon and they offer at home treatments as part of the service. If anyone wants her info, let me know and I will send it your way.
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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 16:47
I cannot recommend highly enough Mysore Trading and Garage in the Industrial Area. Henry and Jack were a dream to deal with and they even dropped by my house when my car didnt start!! 44988455 Mobile: 55856229
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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 16:41
A fantastic stylist, ****** does mine. She has a car and is really easy to talk to. Good luck <em>edited by yyzdoh on 10/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 17:08
I got some at Spinneys at The Mall last night. Near the corn meal and bread crumbs I think.
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Latest post on 20 March 2013 - 10:05
Future Medical. A great Canadian/Egyptian doctor. Worked in Newmarket Ontario. I highly recommend him.
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Latest post on 03 March 2013 - 20:19
I highly recommend blue gems in the gold souq. The artisan is on site, they created a ring for me that is beyond beautiful, and their prices are reasonable. I have no hesitation and they are very easy to talk to.
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Latest post on 02 March 2013 - 11:06
I second artifacts of arabia. I bought mine there, and people are always complimenting it!
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 18:50
Hi toriabelle. I'm sorry I don't have any useful info for you, I just wanted to wish you luck finding out. I love African music and some of the food, and hopefully www.zomato.com would help. There appears to be one place, other than Nandos, ;) but I'm not familiar with it. Good luck
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 12:09
have a look at soontoqatar.wix.com/bennewtonphotography It's really good!
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 13:32
I can't help saying: "There's a law?" Where do you find this? :\:
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 22:22
Just a thought, your thread title should say "If you're a teacher...". :)
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 22:19
Hi oz4, I have responded on the other post you made but I will say that the fees are not as insane as ASD, no offence Lori_S ;) and I don't feel like I'm getting a mortgage paying it. My sons fees run about 33000 QAR per year as it is run by Qatar Foundation so is not for profit. The school is top notch in my book, and I'm grateful he is there. There are no greater behavioral issues than in any good quality highschool. As it is an IB school the children would be streamed for University, although I don't know the numbers and don't want to guess. One phone call to the achool would get you that info though +97444542018 or +97444542019 or +97444542020. Good luck!
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 22:10
Hi oz4, so far so good. My son loves his school, has made lots of friends and for the older grades it's an IB curriculum. The school trips are great, the facilities of good quality. My son is now in grade 10, started in grade 9, but friends who have younger kids in the school have had a similar experience. The school fees btw are not as insane as some other schools. The downside is that they do accept local kids first so placements may be more difficult in the younger grades. His class is 40/60 split local/western.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 10:08
We got the Celeste for all rooms. The Riviera and Renaissance were not offered then, but I'm not sure what they would need to do (heat/cool option?) to make it worth the extra money and the Celeste is heavenly to crawl into at night. The benefit of not having the pillow top is you can flip the mattress easier unless the pillow top is on both sides. We got ours in May and are very happy with them
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 15:08
Hi Lesya, welcome! I assume your hubby is offered an F/O position with QR.. Although for 10,000 you will likely be in an apartment, I know many that take that allowance, add a few 1000 more, and get really decent villa accommodations. Unless you're a major league shopper, you should do fine on that salary. It helps that school is covered, and I know from first hand experience that the insurance works well. It may be best to let him come first and sort out the housing and do all the paperwork. Theyre really busy the first several weeks! If you have any specific questions, I'm glad to help answer them. Suzanne
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 11:46
My understanding is that the mattresses from Homecentre are 210 cm long. I have not seen much bedding in that size, so that could be an issue. I got our beds at www.originssofas.com. They delivered and set up in 24 hours. Ours beds are the individual pocket coil mattresses, 180 x 200 cm and 200 x 200 cm and I found tons of bedding to fit. Good luck!
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Latest post on 31 December 2012 - 10:25
I love Blue Gem at the Gold Souq. Western style and custom orders, mine turned out beautifully and was a great price.
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 11:31
Hi Cal Hob! I agree with DebK, life is totally what you make it here. We are from Orangeville, been here 14 months. If you have any questions feel free to throw them out there. My advice is to bring the table. You may not find it in the country, if you do, it's the cheapened version without the cheapened price, and for sure when your kids are done with it, you can sell it no problem. Good luck on the move
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 23:08
hi parkclark! We are in town til the 18th and then head to (hopefully sunny) Orlando after a stop in Toronto. We will be back on or about Jan 5. We were here for Christmas last year and it actually was nice. As it is just like every other day here we went for eggs benedict at Pauls and that will now be our annual tradition on years we are in town. :) Enjoy the apartment hunting, pick up a Marhaba guide in the magazine and book section of Carrefour, it"s a great resource. If you have any questions, feel free to email, I'm glad to help!!
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 23:01
I love www.originssofas.com we bought our sofas and all our mattresses there, excellent deals for what you get, and they were here when they said they would be!
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 22:58
hi parkclark, feel free to email me . It's info at suzannenewton dot com Good luck in your decision making!
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 12:29
Hi parkclarke, there are a tonne of us here at Y Village too, so if you move around here you will recognise the accents. That being said, although I have a lot of Canadian friends now, I can't believe the diversity of multiculturalism at every house party we have! We are late 40's, no young kids. We lived in Orangeville and Cambridge Ontario before here, with hubby born in Toronto, and I was born outside of Ottawa. I would be glad to meet up once you get here, but drop me a line with any questions you have in the meantime. :) And for DebK, those places all bring back memories! Furthest north I got was North Bay, it's a bit warmer here ;)
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 19:27
Marycatherine, thank you so much. I have been to all those places, and more but will talk to Lulu management as a friend did say she saw it there once. As for spaghetti squash, I so agree! I got it 2 months ago at Spinney's at The Mall and will be checking again there tomorrow. It is delicious with red wine (de-alcoholised of course!), parmesan cheese, pesto, and shredded red peppers
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 18:34
Just left Damas Landmark and they had lots of white gold. We even got a description of what alloy makes it white...
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Latest post on 29 September 2012 - 20:58
Sorry, just a thought, do you have a spare room she can be sequestered in for the 3 days?
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Latest post on 29 September 2012 - 20:57
Roosha, good for you for adopting a kitty! There are so many...I would suggest, as hard as it may seem, to keep her indoors during the deworming process. Your child is 5 and is old enough to get the concept of the kitty being sick, and needing to not be touched. It will be a good training for when the kitty is fixed as your 5 year old will need to be hands off then too. If you put her out, and the mother attacks, she may run away, and that will be it, or she may not trust you anymore for security if she is panicked to come in and you leave her out. Good luck with her, I'm sure she will be a joy, and remember, cardboard boxes are free, and they love to hide, sleep and play in them ;)
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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 13:05
Maple, I did the same thing 3 weeks ago! And I got apple fritters! They are all gone now. I do miss the poppy seed bagels though, the black seed thingys are not the same. And VRDoha, thanks for helping enable us! It's always exciting to hear good news. When they open I will be setting up base camp in one of the corners, and getting my fill of fresh baked joy ;)
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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 09:18
Hi mom 89, if you are looking for a tutor, Abu Hamour has people at the Sylvan learning Centre that can give classes 44166926. I am not sure if that is what you need, but many people just find an English speaking friend and talk to them a lot. Good luck!
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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 09:06
Ha Ha!! An unfortunate choice of word for it to auto correct to!! I bet you won't have any vacancies in your compound now, so standby for the stampeed of Canadians to move close to you ;)
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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 11:09
[b'>Oh my gosh! Nik_172, you made my day! I have hope! Great news! Raahatd, where is the new endangers mall? I have never heard of it...:)[/b'>
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 14:57
Wow GinaM, sorry if you feel incensed! We will never forget the families affected by the fire! People lost their lives, and people lost their families, and people lost their livlihoods. It would compound the tragedy for us to not support those who still can salvage a livlihood from this disaster. To boycott the mall so people will be brought to justice faster, is in my humble opinion, naive. It won't happen faster for that, nor will it be glossed over or forgotten because it has reopened, all that it may do is drive some businesses into the ground that are trying to stay afloat. That being said, the mall appears to be only about 15 percent open. The part between Zara and the food court, or ground zero as it were, is blocked off by murals. Carrefour is open and everything looks fresh, Pauls, Dean and Deluca, M&S, Virgin, are closed still. Some of the food court is open, they are painting in the closed Boots. I could smell popcorn from the theatre. Many shops that were open are only partly stocked, and many are empty and look like new construction.
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 18:26
Hi DanLou! I found "simulated sisal-like" rugs at Homes for Us or whatever it's called at Hyatt. I bought 2 beige ones, and they also had brown/black I think. They also had lots of colourful smaller fabric rugs that were multi-coloured. If you see anything real, let me know! ;)
 
 
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