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Latest post on 26 September 2017 - 11:58
If your company wont pay for insurance , just get the Hamad one . Its the government health insurance . For 100 QR a year and it pretty much covers everything ( or you will find that procedures are heavily subsidized ) . Once you know how to maneuver the Hamad system , it becomes pretty easy .
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Latest post on 26 March 2017 - 10:37
I would do it the other way around . Apply for schools then try to live close to the school ( if possible ) . School places in top schools for preschool age are hard to come by so my advice would be to apply to several schools ( even ones not in the desired geographical area ) and see where you are offered places . My 2 cents . But of course up to you how you want to proceed . Good Luck !
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Latest post on 21 March 2017 - 11:39
I hear the gym in The Gate Mall ( Westbay ) offers Pilates . Never been ,so cant comment on how good it is .
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Latest post on 01 March 2017 - 11:13
From experience : a ball gown if you have it . You wont look out of place at all .
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Latest post on 22 December 2016 - 10:47
Hi Gau , You might want to check out Doha Mums . www.dohamums.com :)
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Latest post on 04 December 2016 - 11:40
Welcome to Doha ! You might want to check out Doha Mums . www.dohamums.com You will find lots of mums in the same exact boat as you . Good Luck !
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Latest post on 28 November 2016 - 12:51
I like Quick Bites in the Marriott Marquis :)
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Latest post on 21 November 2016 - 11:54
There are other FB sites you can try . Buy it sell it love it , expat leaving sale etc..... Also , posts get buried quickly in Buy It Sell It Swap IT so yu really need to bump it up every day . Might be that noone has even seen it .
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Latest post on 13 November 2016 - 09:49
You might want to check out Doha Mums www.dohamums.com :) Good Luck !
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Latest post on 31 October 2016 - 10:38
You might want to check out Doha Mums . www.dohamums.com A great way to meet other women and to make friends .
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Latest post on 17 October 2016 - 10:11
The play area is where all the restaurants are , outside .
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Latest post on 05 October 2016 - 10:32
Not super helpful : but a friend had her curtains made through someone in the furniture souq in Najma .
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Latest post on 02 October 2016 - 10:23
A friend of mine did visa runs for 4 years ! There are no limit to the number but after a while it gets to be quite a hassle .
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Latest post on 19 September 2016 - 10:25
Cant comment on the delays in the offer . But re accommodation : if the company accommodation is not too bad I would take it . 3000 QR wont take you very far in Doha ( at best , it would be difficult to find something ) and you would have to pay out of pocket .
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Latest post on 28 August 2016 - 11:28
Qatar Sale . www.qatarsale.com . You contact them , for a 100 QR fee they come over and take photos of your car and then they upload it on their website . The buyers and sellers on this site are more serious than the facebook pages .
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Latest post on 25 August 2016 - 12:24
As far as I know , here in Qatar your bank will provide the best rate . You can do it through Western Union too but I find they are more expensive than a bank transfer .
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Latest post on 22 August 2016 - 12:22
Doha Mums www.dohamums.com have playgroups and such . Might be worth checking out .
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Latest post on 11 August 2016 - 10:51
For eyes : definitely go to Magrabi Center . They know their stuff and are not extortionate .
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Latest post on 03 August 2016 - 11:00
Check out Doha Mums http://www.dohamums.com/ .
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Latest post on 25 July 2016 - 10:40
I highly recommend you use Uber . Very reliable , easy and the charges are quite reasonable .
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Latest post on 22 June 2016 - 10:55
The dust , if you are severly allergic , could be a problem . And there is dust all year round . Luckily though - the really bad dust days are far and few in between . My child's asthma gets really aggravated . Most days though , it is easily solved by meds and such . You will be fine if you are prepared .
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Latest post on 21 June 2016 - 11:14
Monica . Ive seen her do short haircuts for other ladies and they end up looking fab ! I once had my hair cut by her too and she did a good job ( but Ive got long hair :) )
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Latest post on 16 June 2016 - 13:16
@marycatherine I think Apollo is the furniture store on Salwa you are thinking of :)
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Latest post on 05 June 2016 - 10:42
Glow are good .
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Latest post on 01 June 2016 - 10:49
The Waab to DESS commute isnt too bad . 15-20 minutes .
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Latest post on 22 May 2016 - 11:02
Are you referring to Dr Hassan Al Abdullah's center ? If so ,he is very good . Only works mornings though . I would also recommend Dr Vandana . Had a very good experience with her too . Cant comment on prices as I had different things done , but you could always call and ask .
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Latest post on 19 May 2016 - 10:25
Its one of Doha's top schools . Good facilities . And they offer the IB curriculum .
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Latest post on 16 May 2016 - 10:18
Then you'll do just fine and can probably save quite a bit too :) Good Luck :)
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Latest post on 10 May 2016 - 10:10
I may be wrong , but finding a flat or studio for this price will be very challenging . There are facebook pages that could have more information . Try posting on When , Where and How . Hopefully someone there will point you in the right direction .
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Latest post on 09 May 2016 - 10:12
Should be more than ok if its only for 2 people . Im assuming you get tickets home and both of you will be medically insured ?
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Latest post on 05 May 2016 - 10:40
Beverly Hills Al rayyan . Think it would be 10- 15 minutes away .
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Latest post on 02 May 2016 - 10:37
You could also look in Home Center .
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Latest post on 27 April 2016 - 10:32
Good Luck ! I know the Doha College waiting list is brutal . I wouldnt reject any school places until I was sure that I was going to be offered a place in my school of choice . Again , good luck :)
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Latest post on 20 April 2016 - 15:21
Its one of the best schools here and they provide IB . Apply soon and to several schools as places are limited . Wanting a place in a certain school and applying for it does not mean you will get it . Good Luck !
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Latest post on 10 March 2016 - 11:38
Rayyan , Gharaffa are good areas . And I think Education City also has housing ? But you need to come and see for yourself . You never know : you might want to commute that extra bit if you fall in love with the right place .
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Latest post on 08 March 2016 - 10:18
Ive never heard of one here in Doha ( but I could be wrong ) . There is an 'organic section ' in all major super/hyper markets though . I find them all to be hit or miss . Sometimes you find what you are looking for , other times not .
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Latest post on 29 February 2016 - 10:43
Definitely go to Hamad . They might not be the fanciest but they have the best doctors and equipment . And should God forbid complications arise , they are fully equipped and prepared to deal with them . Good Luck !
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Latest post on 17 February 2016 - 11:52
Dr Jana in Queen is fantastic
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Latest post on 26 January 2016 - 10:53
Checkout the Doha Mums Nursery Guide http://www.dohamums.com/doha-resources/nursery-guide.html
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Latest post on 20 January 2016 - 11:33
Ive recently had Veronica work on my hair too . She did a great job . She is also at Glow .
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Latest post on 17 January 2016 - 10:32
Try GNC .
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Latest post on 11 January 2016 - 12:26
Try Glow . They have some products that are designed for curly hair .
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Latest post on 07 January 2016 - 10:35
Have you checked out the Doha Mums Nursery Guide ? http://www.dohamums.com/doha-resources/nursery-guide.html I think you will find it very helpful and informative . Good Luck !
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Latest post on 05 January 2016 - 10:36
I dont know if this helps : but DESS definitely lets new students in all year round . Check with the school .
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Latest post on 24 December 2015 - 13:08
Nemo or Haley .
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Latest post on 23 December 2015 - 12:47
I recommend Glow .
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Latest post on 16 December 2015 - 10:07
I would just go to Hamad . My husband had this surgery last year . Did a ton of research - in the end he chose to go with Hamad . My husband works in the medical field , so he knew what to look for when doing his research . Hope this helps and Good Luck !
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Latest post on 14 December 2015 - 10:19
Id say go straight to Jarir .Al Rawnaq is quite interesting but you never find the same things twice :) .Al rawnaq is always an adventure :)
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Latest post on 10 December 2015 - 10:46
About your dog : contact Doha Vets +97444367187 . They do pet relocation and might be able to help you . I know lots of Australians from Sydney who love it here . It really goes down to you as a person AND the package you are getting . Personally , I love it here .Lots of family time , easy to find reliable house-help and the exposure to other cultures and friends is a major plus . Good Luck !
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Latest post on 29 November 2015 - 10:15
There are lots of British schools you can apply to . But you need to do it soon as places are limited . Schools I can think of : DBS , Newton , Park house , Sherborne , Doha College . Schools are not cheap here and 'affordable ' is a very relative term . Check the schools website , they usually have the fee structure in there . Good Luck !
 
 
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