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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 18:25
If any one bought a used car, where did you see the listing? Still trying to gather where to post the for sale ad. Thanks all
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 08:26
Thank you, emails have been sent with details
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Latest post on 23 June 2014 - 22:47
Search for other posts.. I've copied this from before- I lived in tower B for one year and moved out near the end of last year. I couldn't stand the daily (literally, and 6am alarms became normal) fire alarms being 20+ floors up. I can't tell you how many times I had to walk up and down those stairs either going to or coming home from work. Safety should be considered.. I decided I was done when I had the windows open in the summer time (very humid evening) and the heat sensor alarm in the apartment went off. No one downstairs knew about it or came to check and when I called to tell them, I asked what would have happened if it was a fire. The receptionist replied- we would find out about it when you call to tell us. Wow! Other than that, living there is pretty nice. It is certainly convenient to have the mall and Carrefour right there downstairs. The view I had was amazing. I found it a bit shocking when out in the early mornings on the weekends or in the lobby late at night. You'll see hookers coming in and out with men as they rent flats there for these things.. As far as maintenance, it is ok but just expect someone to pop up at your door without notice and without any tools. Also odors from apartments travel from one unit to another so just hope that you don't live near a smoker like I did.
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Latest post on 04 April 2014 - 12:12
Many of the American universities within QF post part time positions. Keep checking their websites (not QF job postings, but the actual university's) <em>edited by joos on 04/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 April 2014 - 11:11
Any govt fees are to be paid by card as far as I know
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Latest post on 04 March 2014 - 10:32
Upstairs in Rawnaq
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Latest post on 02 February 2014 - 19:15
Try an Arabic (even if you can't read it!) calligraphy course at the art museum one night- http://www.mia.org.qa/en/whats-on
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 11:34
There is a cigar shop in the basement floor of Lagoona by Snog and Costa, perhaps you could ask there
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Latest post on 01 December 2013 - 16:31
In a mall, but really the best place is on the top floor of City Center, in the big gift shop. All kinds of Arabic souvenirs and cheap. I can't think of the name, but it's on the opposite end from where the movie theater is.
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Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 16:34
I went with a friend for a car purchase at the Nissan dealership and she got a 10,000 QAR discount off the written price as her employer had a discount with them, but there was no bargaining..
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Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 10:31
Maybe you could try the British Dental Centre in Salam Tower on the Corniche (44117755). I've had complex work done there by Dr al Ansari and I've also seen his senior partner, sorry I forget his name, but the senior gent is an oral surgeon. They will refer you to their Salwa Rd branch where the oral surgeon is. The difference in building quality between the two branches is crazy.. I don't like the Salwa Rd one.. def needs to be updated in comparison! That is why I'm putting off getting mine pulled. I just don't want to go there..
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 14:31
Thanks for the info! I guess I don't consider my ring to be regular hehe
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 10:58
I'm ok to clean it myself but I need a good cleaning to get inside some difficult to reach spaces that a brush can't get to.. Haven't tried the souq but other jewelers in Landmark including Al Fardan, Makki.. they all said no
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Latest post on 27 October 2013 - 12:54
Can't help.. flew to Dubai for the day to Cara's to arrange everything and then again to pick it up. :)
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 14:02
Catering thread http://www.expatwoman.com/qatar/forum/topic213041-caterers.aspx
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 14:01
Hi Julie- If you are looking for teas, arabic coffees, etc my friend has a fab business here in Doha- Dar AlDheyafa (House of Hospitality). She could also advise you on the catering if you don't find any info- 44888776
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Latest post on 30 September 2013 - 15:16
Thanks for sharing! Where is the furniture souq?
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Latest post on 23 September 2013 - 15:38
You are on the highway with Landmark on your right hand side (Al Markhiya St). Go under the Doha Expy, straight, pass Ezdan Mall (on your right) until the next light. At the light, take a right onto Al Ittihad St. There will be a line of shops along the street. Don't go to the first line, but the second which is a bit down the road. Google maps has it at the corner of Al Ittihad St and Al Oyoun St. The shop that we used is in there. <em>edited by joos on 23/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 12:32
Of the few useful people at Aramex, one of them is Ahmed Hefni, ahmed dot hefni at aramex dot com. Try emailing with all possible docs and see what can be done..
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Latest post on 18 September 2013 - 09:30
Khaled 33128012 He works beside Zig Zag where you mentioned. Not much English so I would just text something like "# of jet skis, date, time, available?" He may end up calling you back with someone else who speaks English. On a Friday it's 300 per hour per jet ski or 350 for a "super" jet ski Remember the bridge that takes you there is now closed. You can only access the jet ski area by driving up past the golf club. Btw you can bargain with him. Weekends are tougher though. <em>edited by joos on 18/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 18 September 2013 - 09:27
Thank you both-- I ended up finding a small one at Geant in Hyatt Plaza for 185. Was hoping it would be bigger but it will do the job
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 12:28
Doesn't really affect us.. the only time you'll notice it is in the movie theaters where they cut out *** scenes. It seems like the kissing scenes are being left in the movies now, but it probably depends, like everything else here. You'll get random sites blocked, but as long as you know how to VPN you'll be fine. Not a big deal.
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 15:31
For furniture check Creu Qatar on facebook. He has some really nice items and I believe does custom jobs as well.
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 15:27
Look at it as a challenge. I used to let these things bother me, but I have somehow become a more patient and understanding person since moving here. They are to be expected (always), so don't act surprised.. Give yourself plenty of time to complete tasks and never wait until the last minute, because something will come up for sure :) Also, never take the answers they give you as the final one. As ten people and take the average answer to get the most accurate one hehe. To be honest the picture with glasses is ridiculous, and I would have not accepted her answer. It kind of becomes a game where you have to convince them that there are other options or ways of going about things. They will always tell you "no" but you have to convince them otherwise.
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Latest post on 29 August 2013 - 15:26
Paul salads...
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Latest post on 29 August 2013 - 14:06
In addition to the points below, I just want to clarify that it is possible to get a multi-exit permit (renewed yearly by company- ask them if they would give this multiple permit and decide). I do not work under my husband's sponsorship and can leave at any time without any paperwork to be done.
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Latest post on 23 August 2013 - 12:33
Sasha, I'm a community college instructor, so in the academic world although maybe not quite as academic as yourself... what do you teach? If you want to hook up let me know. I'm not over there yet but will be soon. Yes I will let you know. I should be there in a couple of weeks. Do you teach adults? What are the students like compared to western countries? Going back to the media, does anyone here know if there's censorship of movies and news on satellite TV? You will notice a lack of skills in information literacy and really no knowledge of plagiarization. Cheating is also more common place, even during exams. Students here work together a lot as opposed to the 'west' where students tend to be more independent and do their own work without as much collaboration outside of the classroom.
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Latest post on 22 August 2013 - 01:07
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 I don't know where I'll be staying. I'm not even sure if they'll put me in a compound with singles or families or if the compounds are mixed. I know the student accommodation is segregated but I don't know about staff. The HR are not very forthcoming in their communications. Are you a Qatar U prof too, or how did you come to live there? Is it a mixed families/singles compound? Do they have good security? By the way my students will be females only. In some ways I guess this is a good thing. But I wonder if these girls aren't going to be a lot of work for university education given they'd probably be very sheltered from the world. Anyone here have any experience with adult females students? Thanks for bearing with me: forewarned is forearmed... Don't worry.. You will be very surprised in finding out how "sheltered" they are :) Pleasantly surprised, that is. The great thing about Qatar is having the stereotypes in your mind challenged! You will learn a lot from them and have a blast.
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Latest post on 21 August 2013 - 10:08
Airbnb.com has some apartments listed in Qatar, reasonably priced, may want to check there
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Latest post on 14 July 2013 - 13:25
Guide to iftars in Qatar with prices.. http://www.ramadan-mubarak.com
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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 15:24
Each guest checking in to a hotel has to hand over their passport for the staff to take a copy. There would definitely be questions asked if the surnames of the adults were not the same. Women in the Muslim world don't take their husband's name..
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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 16:05
"Buy it, Sell it, Swap it, Qatar" group on facebook has some listed
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 12:26
Sorry but just to set the record straight.. This isn't Mexican food.. It's Tex-Mex. But it is good!
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 09:34
I lived in tower B for one year and moved out near the end of last year. I couldn't stand the daily (literally, and 6am alarms became normal) fire alarms being 20+ floors up. I can't tell you how many times I had to walk up and down those stairs either going to or coming home from work. Safety should be considered.. I decided I was done when I had the windows open in the summer time (very humid evening) and the heat sensor alarm in the apartment went off. No one downstairs knew about it or came to check and when I called to tell them, I asked what would have happened if it was a fire. The receptionist replied- we would find out about it when you call to tell us. Wow! Other than that, living there is pretty nice. It is certainly convenient to have the mall and Carrefour right there downstairs. The view I had was amazing. I found it a bit shocking when out in the early mornings on the weekends or in the lobby late at night. You'll see hookers coming in and out with men as they rent flats there for these things.. As far as maintenance, it is ok but just expect someone to pop up at your door without notice and without any tools lol. Also odors from apartments travel from one unit to another so just hope that you don't live near a smoker like me..
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 10:40
Dahl al Hamam park across the highway from Landmark. Sandy playground area should have lots of Arabic children
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 10:50
Can't believe all the hype with this place! Went there this morning for breakfast and the sandwiches were just like McDonald's but the cheese was unmelted lol. Never again.. Plus half the things they verbally told me about as choices weren't available. Big disappointment!
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Latest post on 11 May 2013 - 15:22
What time do they open in the AM??
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Latest post on 02 May 2013 - 10:20
My nieces attend Newton Lagoon and they always tell me how their teacher makes them speak only English, and even tells them to speak English at home. Now their English is better than their Arabic.. :(
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 15:20
Thank you!
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 13:43
I'm switching from Elite and going to try Ahwa. Was not too thrilled with Elite's service as they didn't come at the time agreed upon week after week, so it was difficult to communicate what I needed from the cleaner. Any experience with Ahwa? They are also cheaper at first session 35/hr and 30/hr thereafter.
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Latest post on 28 April 2013 - 13:46
http://tii.qa/language-center/spanish-language-program/intensive May 6 - June 20, 2013 The Doha component of our program will meet May 6 to May 30, 5:00pm to 7:00pm four times a week - Sunday to Wednesday. Class will meet in the TII classrooms. Doha courses only QAR 2,300 Rate includes: - Course fees: 30 hours in Doha
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 09:18
I've recently had trouble with Carrefour scanning my vegetables/fruits twice at check out. Watch them carefully as mistakes happen.. Customer service are happy to fix the errors but it is a pain.
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Latest post on 19 April 2013 - 13:47
Yama Yoga studios has ballet, classes according to age
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 13:56
Has anyone found a good drop off/pick up service? I am using El Rayes now near EC at the Lulu Express and they are super cheap: 38 Riyals for.. two sheets, four pillow cases, one duvet cover, two large towels! Unfortunately they don't deliver (yet, he said).. Edit- I guess I am looking for pick up/drop off.. a place that picks up and delivers when it's done. What is the extra charge, generally? Thanks! <em>edited by joos on 17/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 21:59
Please, can someone enlighten me: My whole life i knew that irrespective what you do to shelter yourself during or after an earthquake, there is ONE thing you do NOT do: you do not use the stairs! Stairs are the most frail part in a building. How is this whole evacuating 'thing' in the high rise happening? (of course , here in Doha!) . Is there a knowledgeable and trustworthy (!!??) person deciding and supervising it? Or is it left on everybody's own decision. I heard reports of people being 'evacuated 'from office buildings, that entered car parks to get to their cars...and security guards did not oppose?! No disrespect, but are you new here?! :) It is a shameful situation, safety & emergency in Doha..
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 16:33
Thought I was about to pass out, feeling so dizzy so I sat on the ground. Glad to know it wasn't me!
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Latest post on 02 April 2013 - 13:53
airbnb.com has full flats available to rent or just rooms for whatever dates you like. Depends on what you are looking for!
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 12:24
Sure that was the intention, but plenty of people have gone uninformed and lots of old plates still out there :)
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Latest post on 31 March 2013 - 22:08
My husband got a text from their service saying April 7th was the deadline. I'm sure they had to extend it since most people found out very late in the game..
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Latest post on 31 March 2013 - 12:18
I use Elite cleaning service but have just canceled them after two months. There is a new issue every time, from scratched windows to foot prints all over the balcony. Just not worth the hassle anymore!
 
 
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