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Latest post on 16 November 2011 - 14:23
Thankyou
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Latest post on 16 November 2011 - 13:58
The area for selling the pork will eventually be a seperate shop attatched to the new store and work on it isnt anywhere near finished so it wont be available soon there. However when and if it comes and given that the C.E.O of Qatar airways holds licence for Q.D.C I sincerely doubt somehow that they will have the same problem getting it off the runway or through customs, LOL. edited by alee on 16/11/2011 <em>edited by alee on 16/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 16 November 2011 - 08:26
The new QDC will be at the pearl and is due to open in Dec (inshallah) but the p..k shop will not be ready then however there are plans for one so just have to wait and see. <em>edited by alee on 16/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 14:29
I seem to have developed some sort of eye infection can anyone suggest a doctor ,optician or eye specialist thank you.
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 17:55
Sorry to say this but we are also not fans of Doha,my husband also hates his job here and if things were better in the U.K we would not be here. ( Having said that lots of people love it, or is that the money talking) The entry into schools is a major head ache here be prepared for huge waiting lists and second, third or even fourth choices.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 15:56
Often school notice boards advertise cars/4 x 4s for sale I know at DESS there are usually some
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 15:52
I think the American school gives preference to Exon employers
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 15:50
Navy Blue shorts, blue and white checked shirt, blue blazer
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 20:04
What about Opera there chocolate fudge cake is fab and theres one in Landmark??
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 17:23
I went last yr it was still going lots of fun, but havent managed to go recently Ipresume it still happens
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 23:22
Hi we are at Q bel air which is also resonably close , its smaller than Bev Hills Al Rayan and quiet at the moment but there are some kids a three bed villa is 13000 unfurnished. There is a shaded pool etc and mini golf but no shop or cafe. Its an option , our daughter was at Sherborne and it gave good access to the school as well as landmark, west bay and to my husbands work , Good luck with your search
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 23:12
Hi I am sure kids will be absolutely fine as first time expats we arrived in Qatar with the same worries but our daughter had no problems settling in. She was 8yrs whn we arrived and went to Sherborne for 2 terms (then had change of class) then changed to dess and has now just completed 2 terms there. She has made friends easily at both schools and coped with the changes really well, Dess has been especially welcoming they are so used to children coming and going. Dess has a great timetable of after school activities (privately and school run) which are well organised.Information is sent out regarding these in the first two weeks of term so the children can sign up. We have a tennis coach come to the compound for private lessons but Khalifa stadium have aprogramme for tennis wannabes. Good luck with everything
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Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 14:58
no help but would have chosen Oman
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 19:40
O.M.G nightmare !!!!
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 17:03
The heat is a major factor at this time of yr but the main places I would visit are Souk Waqif, Museum of Islamic Art, Cultural Village, The Pearl and of course a shopping mall.
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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 17:33
Have some in Hallmark at the Centre
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 14:43
The shaded parking is now being added, its not the best for sure but its a good location for us. Greenery yep I agree it needs more . The compound is fine for what it is it, there isnt a compound here which I think wow thats great as it will always be temporary and never my true home
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 13:13
Hi Sophie Q Bel Air is on the new part of the D ring road right next to the American Embassy. I think the prices for semi furnished are 13000QR for large 3 bed villa 17000QR for 5Bed (they do furnished but not sure of prices) there is a shaded pool, mini golf course tennis court etc and the villas are relatively new bright,light and spacious.
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 19:02
Yes there are some dogs on the compound but as I understand they are always on the lead when out with owners and usually I only see them when peolpe are walking out of compound for exercise. Maintenance we havent had any real issues ,usually they come and repair things resonably quickly but I wouldnt say it was the best or worst. We have a 9 yr old daughter and there are other kids mainly younger and boys. the compound is filling up so hopefully there will be more soon.
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 18:26
Hi Puppylove We are at QBel Air, its a great location for us taking only 6-10mins to get to Dess and easy access for my husbands work. The 3 bedroom villa is more than big enough for us and the facilities are good.
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 17:58
School starts early and can vary depending which school you go to. My daughters school begins at 7.20 we live close by so can leave the house comfortably at 7.00. However at her previous school here we had to leave 45mins before at least so approx 6.30 so we were up at 5.30am (traffic can be terrible). There is no doubt she was ready for bed by 7.00 at the very very latest and to be honest I wasnt too far behind that. Im sure The combination of early mornings and Doha sun will wear out your son as it takes some adjusting too. It can feel like your forever on the road backwards and forwards to school. The Malls tend not to open till about 9.00-9.30. The schools I know mainly do pack lunch, the days seem to wizz by
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Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 19:14
Hi there we live on Bel Air and to be honest never had a problem getting out on to the main road my husband does the school run so leaves at a busy time, and its a great location for us. Let me know if you need any more info
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 14:39
will e-mail you today you can remove your address amanda
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 12:48
Iwas unhappy with the standard of teaching, badly prepared lessons, chaotic, lack of school work produced, standard of behaviour , half the class regularly absent, lack of british celebrations, school hours too long and still they cany decide which hours to do, terrible journey too and from school, parking terrible, lack of basic facilities . These are just a few of my gripes and I have plenty of others and they are my views other peolple will have other views. I really think Sherborne has alot to do before becoming a Good school . My daughter was in year 4 (6 others left that I know of from her yr to go to other schools in Doha while we were there) and I wasnt prepared to wait for them to sort out there issues . We went to Sherborne because like you we couldnt get a school place at school of choice. If you need more info let me know and I will give you my email.
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 13:12
Bungee jumping in Doha OMG so funny you would have to be crazy
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 09:11
It took approx 18 months on the waiting list for us to be offered a place at Dess. We took the place and are all very happy with the school. The enviroment and facilities are good I would recommend it.
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 08:58
I know it may not be always possible but I think you really do have to come and visit the schools here to decide which school is the best for your child. Websites are a good starting point but definately dont make a decision on them as at the end of the day they are a marketing tool. I would from personal experience not recommend Sherborne.
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 18:32
1 yr 1month, would go home tomorrow (which can be interpreted as I still hate it)
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 15:26
Al Jazi have several compounds but the biggest is in west bay, there offices are located there too, so its a good starting point.
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 14:31
Know the feeling well and sympathise Twinnie, if the flour hasnt got bugs the sugars rock hard and thats after youve spent a fortune on ingredients and battled through half the shops in Doha to get them Doha Days!!!!
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 13:28
Just out of curiosity whats considerd wrong!!!
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 16:33
sorry I forgot to mention yes im very happy now with the school and so is my daughter what a relief
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 16:31
Picklz Yes we did change schools after 2 terms and after 18months of waiting we finally got offerd a place at our first choice. Good luck with your move to Doha I have every sympathy its not easy, keep trying at the school you really like there is quite often alot of movement through the summer and places do come available. The school expatmum mentions sounds a possible but obviously its hard to tell untill its up and running what it will be like.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 13:29
Hi Just to say if I had my chance again I would not have come to Doha untill my child was in school of my choice . It would have saved a lot of upset some of the schooling here is truly awfull. Some so called British curriculum schools are not even close to uk state standards
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Latest post on 30 April 2011 - 22:26
Fish restaurant at cultural village I hear is good, but for a bit more fun sit out on an evening at the little cafe they have out towards the beach fish and chips no frills 25QR they supply the vinegar tomato ketchup and cold drinks are available.
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 17:26
My sister is in Jeddah and she reports there are police everywhere so any sign of a demonstation will be stopped immediately, but there were some reports early last week of protests.
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 09:14
Hi Amy good luck with search yes Al Jazi is nice. Al Jazi have several compounds however the one in West Bay is Approx 22000 for a 3 bed villa they have cheaper options at Gharaffa. 3 bedroom I think is 12 or 13 but it is small downstairs with kitchen dining and living area all one and compound has next to no facilitys.
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 17:26
sorry forgot to mention furnished I think 16000 fully furnished 3 bedroom and Im not sure of price for fully furnished 5 bedroom.
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 16:18
Q Bel Air next to the American Embassy on D ring road three bedroom semi furnished now 13000, 5 bed 17000 new compound with good faclities.Takes about 5mins to get to landmark.
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 15:52
Opened last Friday I think
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 14:56
Lady T absolutely everyone does have there own ideas of what is best for their own child, and you are happy with Sherborne, however as a fully qualified teaching assistant and having come straight from the Uk where my daughter was at a good state school I can assure you the standard of education at Sherborne is definately not high whatever the test results!!. You say your daughter was one of the best on test results I guess you mean, one of the the best at Sherborne???
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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 21:36
Hi my advice would be to look at the school really closely and decide what is best for your child. I arrived in April and we mistakenly choose Sherbourne it was an extremely bad choice and caused a lot of heart ache. This school is doing a so called Britsh Curriculum???? I dont think so !!! its not for British students, pastoral care is???. At best it would be a poor with very much to be improved in the UK, standards and facilities are rubbish. By the way my child, along with many others has now moved schools. Good luck
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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 13:48
Catoclan my DH is also in construction and seen plans so maybe Ikea have hedged there bets the Mall opposite Landmark will be Gulf Mall and one of the biggest in the Middle East.
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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 13:44
Yep Ikea is on its way it will be at Northgate Mall out towards Zig Zag towers but how far on this development is Im not sure . There will also be a M&S and Toys are us there.
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Latest post on 13 January 2011 - 15:32
Q Bel Air is right next door to US embassy has loads of villas available 5 Bed I think is 17000QR unfurnished per month 3 bed 15000. Compound clean modern with good pool and mini golf. Villas that are taken are mostly by staff at embassy.
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Latest post on 10 January 2011 - 14:24
20 - 30 for villa in west bay definately appartments are much cheaper
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 13:03
You will definately pay more at a hotel for the beach and I would say the facilities at cultural village were great for the kids. The 100QR is for adults, children are at a much reduced rate.
 
 
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