A Guide to Ladies-Only Beaches in Qatar and Their Locations

Where to Donate Secondhand Clothes, Books, and Household Items in Qatar

The Essential Guide to Leaving Qatar for Good

You Can Now Apply For an Exceptional Entry Permit on the Qatar Portal

Rules For People Arriving In Qatar During the COVID-19 Outbreak

10 Fun Facts About Qatar

Volunteers Cleaned A Beach In Qatar To Show Support To The Environment

5 Crazy Things Residents In Qatar Do When It Floods

Your Guide to Al Corniche in Qatar

What is the Minimum Wage for Expats Working in Qatar?

NOC Is No Longer Required To Move Jobs in Qatar

Employee Rights Upon Resignation or Termination in Qatar

Qatar Labour Laws Every Working Mother Should Know

Process of Getting a Work Permit in Qatar

Qatar Approves Draft Law to Protect Domestic Workers

Changes to Qatar's Sponsorship Law You Need to Know

How to Get a Job in Qatar

End of Service Gratuity in Qatar

Employee Rights Upon Resignation or Termination in Qatar

An Expat's Guide to Qatar's Labour Law

UAE and Saudi Arabia Borders Reopen for Qatar: Here's What To Know

FIFA World Cup Confirms Qatar 2022 Schedule

Sneak Peak of Qatar’s First 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium

5 Family-Friendly Outings for the Mid-term Break

8 Fun Family Activities in Doha

Top Holiday Destinations from Qatar in Under 5 Hours

Everything You Need to Know About the New Mall of Qatar

Qatar’s Old Souq Najada Is Getting a Makeover

In Pictures: Rain in Qatar is Both Disastrous and Beautiful

Qatar Offers Free Hotel Stays to Attract Transit Tourists

Qatar Government Schools to Open Registrations for Students of All Nationalities

Arabic Language and Islamic Education Are Now Compulsory in Qatar Private Schools

Meet NVIS' Founding Principal: An Interview with Sheldon Smith

Parents in Qatar Can Choose Between Blended and Online Learning

WATCH: Why School is Safe With The Hamilton International School

Universities in Qatar

How Qatar Students Will Return to School From September 1

Images: Supplied

How a Doha School is Embracing Distance Learning

List of All Schools In Qatar

School Fees in Qatar

The New Building of Northwestern University in Qatar Is Remarkable

Reasons to Learn Arabic

Sizing Up the Qatar Stock Exchange

Getting Out of Debt in Qatar

Tips for Banking Essentials in Qatar

The Importance of Wills for Expats in Qatar

Guide to Getting a Marriage Certificate in Qatar

Image: Walt Disney Studios

Disney's New Raya and the Last Dragon to Stream on OSN Straight From the Cinema

AGS Is Your Ideal Partner For Quality Global Moving Services

The Essential Guide to Leaving Qatar for Good

A Guide to Getting a Driver’s Licence in Qatar

Pet-Friendly Places to Visit in Doha

A Beginner's Guide to Driving in Qatar

Guide to Housing in Qatar

A Guide to the Types of Trees and Plants Found in Qatar

Qatar Launches Less Intrusive Covid-19 Test for Children

First Mental Health Clinic for Pregnant Women Opens in Qatar

30 Day Ramadan Detox

EWmums

EWfood

ewmoda

Al Rayyan vs Al Jazi

25

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 15:28

next step in our move is housing. we have been offered 2 options a villa in al rayyan or al jazi. from what i can find on the internet al jazi is an older compound with good security (from older posts) and al rayyan is a newer development. we are a family of 4 with 2 dds aged 5 and 7. any feedback/comments on this 2 locations would be greatly appreciated. we do not have a school yet, hoping to get confirmation at the end of the month....fingers crossed!!!! cheers

Log in to post new content in the forum.

25

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 06 May 2013 - 22:46

just a quick update. we were in doha over the weekend and saw the 2 villas available to us. in the end we, dh and dds decided to go for the house in al jazi. the girls preferred the pool! fingers crossed now that they get accepted at DC. luckily they were invited for assessments, now 2 weeks of waiting for a response!!!! thanks again for all your feedback! hopefully catch up with ladies in september at one of the coffee mornings!

171

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 11:10

Sdc....there is cable and satellite tv here but we were in Al Jazi for a supposed temp placement which turned out to be a year...and so we did not want to take out a contract for it. Al Jazi provide you with a box but coverage is poor and channels are often frozen. However, Al Rayyan provides a much better free package included....get all movies, premier league sports, kids and lifestyle programmes included. I think Sherbourne is further up Al Rayyan road from here...traffic is bad throughout Doha....but it does help if you are in the same district. There are a couple of other compounds near here...with the Al Fardan one not quite finished yet. Of course, you need to visit and decide for yourself...each to their own..... My husband drives back to West Bay every day from here...takes him 10/15 mins depending on traffic...same on way home...in case you end up at school there. Hope that helps...once you get the school sorted then that will ultimately dictate where you will live.

305

Posts

EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 12 April 2013 - 20:00

Dubaistars . It could be a journey of an hour from Y village or AFG 5 to Sherbourne . I don't know if Sherbourne put on buses but something to think about as its a long old trek on an extremely heavy industrial traffic route. Alfarden 2 to Sherbourne is still quite a long commute . Have you asked Alfardan about compound 6 ? It is soon to be finished and just behind Al Messilah ( older compound may not be your thing )where lots of Sherbourne pupils live .Perhaps other ladies can recommend Gharaffa or smaller Al Rayyan compounds . <em>edited by BEDH on 12/04/2013</em>

43

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 12 April 2013 - 09:45

hi weekirst! sorry but what do you mean by inhouse tv channels? is there no SKY tv or other cable company? i have never visited doha before so i have no idea about location as of yet. i would prefer to be near the school but that won't be finalised for a while. i hope when we visit in may the school will be selected then we can decide on the villa. hi dubaistars! yes, we have also applied to sherbourne. we have in fact to applied to 6 schools and hopefully 1 of them will confirm a place for both dds. have you selected your villa yet? how old are your kids? maybe we can catch up in august if you are in town. thanks again for the replies!! Hello again, I have daughter in yr 7, and two sons in yr5& yr1. As to the house, we didn't like alrayyan at all, which is supposed to be the closest compound to sherborne, i think we will have to live in alfardan gardens 2 or 5 or the Y village... All are very close to villagio mall but maybe will need around 30 mins to schl!!! Be prepared that the country is so depressing.... You just feel that an earthquake or tsunami has just hit the place& it's recovering now!!!!... And to add to the bad... no road signs anywhere... You have to hug your google map& drive... Or ur gps.. Which we didn't have in our rental car. Good luck again and let's stay positive :)

25

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 21:58

hi weekirst! sorry but what do you mean by inhouse tv channels? is there no SKY tv or other cable company? i have never visited doha before so i have no idea about location as of yet. i would prefer to be near the school but that won't be finalised for a while. i hope when we visit in may the school will be selected then we can decide on the villa. hi dubaistars! yes, we have also applied to sherbourne. we have in fact to applied to 6 schools and hopefully 1 of them will confirm a place for both dds. have you selected your villa yet? how old are your kids? maybe we can catch up in august if you are in town. thanks again for the replies!!

171

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 20:14

I cannot help you re school, but have lived in Al Jazi before moving up to Al Rayyan....both compounds have good and bad points. Al Jazi is old...the kitchens and toilets need upgrading...it was opened 1994 and it shows. The repairs tend be done on an ad hoc basis with parts butchered from old equipment. The inhouse tv channels are not good either...but lovely gardens and big wide streets. Al Rayyan is more tightly packed in, but the standard of the houses inside is very good and maintenance is top notch....and they are proactive with servicing A/C etc. There is a shop on the compound and the coffee shop is opening within the next week. Plenty of children on the compound...although I think the pool area is a bit small. The inhouse Tv provided is very good. Location wise...yes Al Jazi was close to West Bay.....but here we are close to both Landmark and Villagio and the airport....I was wary of the location but have found it to be fine.

43

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 19:42

We have already applied, but even the school said there are numerous applicants! Mind you most of the schools that we applied to have said the same. The idea to arrive in August was to try to get the family settled. In some ways, might be good if less traffic so I get familiar with the area. Do many kids go to school by bus??? Appreciate all your advise BEDH! Hello, We are moving to doha too in July. We went last week for a short visit and we went to Beverley hills alrayyan villas and were not impressed at all. Our three Kids will be going to sherborne...from what we hear and read it is supposed to be a good school. Try applying there... Good luck

25

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 19:08

We have already applied, but even the school said there are numerous applicants! Mind you most of the schools that we applied to have said the same. The idea to arrive in August was to try to get the family settled. In some ways, might be good if less traffic so I get familiar with the area. Do many kids go to school by bus??? Appreciate all your advise BEDH!

305

Posts

EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 18:33

August will be very quiet with many expats fleeing to cooler climes.Ramadan ends around 7th and then there is Eid holidays of up to one week so it is a different routine for locals too. July and August in Doha gives you a very skewed sense of the city.Traffic is non existent . If you haven't already apply to DC westbay online.I have heard the response to the new campus is exceeding expectation. <em>edited by BEDH on 11/04/2013</em>

25

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 16:51

DC West Bay Campus is the plan. Most comments on this forum have been very positive about DC in general. We are hoping to get a look and see visit next month. We are scheduled to arrive in August, will anyone be around??

305

Posts

EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 15:57

If you can get your children into the new Doha College campus and lived in Al Jazi your life would be sweet ! Al Rayyan villas are nice inside but it is a VERY high density compound . Al Jazi is old but most of Doha would die to live there .Houses have quite big gardens and there is loads going on for children. The compound is airy and green and its right smack in West Bay .

Log in to post new content in the forum.

Schengen-Style GCC Tourism Visa: A Guide to the GCC Grand Tours unified visa

A Guide to GCC Grand Tours: The Schengen-Style GCC Tourism Visa

List of ladies-only beaches in Qatar

A Guide to Ladies-Only Beaches in Qatar and Their Locations

Qatar government schools to open admissions to students of all nationalities

Qatar Government Schools to Open Registrations for Students of All Nationalities

How to Donate Secondhand Clothes, Furniture, and Household Items in Qatar Charities

Where to Donate Secondhand Clothes, Books, and Household Items in Qatar

18 Most Expensive Things Owned by Qatar Around the World

18 Most Expensive Things Owned by Qatar Around the World

Minimum wage for expats working in Qatar

What is the Minimum Wage for Expats Working in Qatar?

Raya and the Last Dragon on OSN Streaming App

Image: Walt Disney Studios

Disney's New Raya and the Last Dragon to Stream on OSN Straight From the Cinema

Arabic Language and Islamic Education Are Now Compulsory in Qatar Private Schools

Arabic Language and Islamic Education Are Now Compulsory in Qatar Private Schools

UAE and Saudi Arabia Borders Reopen for Qatar: Here's What To Know

UAE and Saudi Arabia Borders Reopen for Qatar: Here's What To Know

NOC Is No Longer Required To Move Jobs in Qatar

NOC Is No Longer Required To Move Jobs in Qatar

Minimum Requirements for Remote Learning Announced in Qatar

Minimum Requirements for Remote Learning Announced in Qatar

12 Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before Leaving Qatar

The Essential Guide to Leaving Qatar for Good

You Can Now Apply For an Exceptional Entry Permit on the Qatar Portal

You Can Now Apply For an Exceptional Entry Permit on the Qatar Portal

AGS Is Your Ideal Partner For Quality Global Moving Services

AGS Is Your Ideal Partner For Quality Global Moving Services

How Qatar Students Will Return to School From September 1

How Qatar Students Will Return to School From September 1

Rules For People Arriving In Qatar During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Rules For People Arriving In Qatar During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Businesses Are Now Allowed to Operate Again on Weekends

Businesses Are Now Allowed to Operate Again on Weekends in Qatar

Distance learning at Hamilton International School

Images: Supplied

How a Doha School is Embracing Distance Learning

Meet Qatar's Favourite Food and Travel Blogger Rachel Ann Morris

Meet Qatar's Favourite Food and Travel Blogger Rachel Ann Morris

Best Way to Get Out of Doha and Connect with Nature for Free

Best Way to Get Out of Doha and Connect with Nature for Free

Igniting Students' Passion, Purpose, and Potential: Meet Headmaster Terry Senior

Igniting Students' Passion, Purpose, and Potential: Meet Headmaster Terry Senior

Fresh fruit and vegetables in Doha, Qatar

8 Options for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables in Doha

Qatar National Library

In Pictures: A Look Inside the Qatar National Library

Pet-friendly parks, beaches, restaurants and hotels in Doha

Pet-Friendly Places to Visit in Doha

A guide on how to import a pet into Qatar

Importing a Pet Into Qatar - A Complete Guide

Explore the National Museum of Qatar

Explore the National Museum of Qatar

3 Educational Activities to Beat the Heat in Qatar

3 Educational Activities to Beat the Heat in Qatar

Great Essential Apps That Will Make Life in Qatar Easier

Great Apps That Will Make Life in Qatar Easier

Qatar Just Unveiled the Official Logo for FIFA World Cup 2022

Qatar

5 Crazy Things Residents In Qatar Do When It Floods

12 Signs You've Been an Expat in Qatar Too Long

12 Signs You've Been an Expat in Qatar Too Long

Qatar Labour Laws Every Working Mother Should Know

Qatar Labour Laws Every Working Mother Should Know