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Latest post on 05 November 2013 - 08:28
Thank you so much for replies
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Latest post on 25 August 2013 - 19:25
The facilities are good sized pool, baby pool, squash and tennis court, restaurant , shop, ATM, laundry, jacuzzi, gym with sauna and steam room. There is also a beauty salon. Lovely club with pool tables and indoor games room.
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Latest post on 25 August 2013 - 19:25
The facilities are good sized pool, baby pool, squash and tennis court, restaurant , shop, ATM, laundry, jacuzzi, gym with sauna and steam room. There is also a beauty salon. Lovely club with pool tables and indoor games room.
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Latest post on 25 August 2013 - 15:15
Thank you x
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Latest post on 23 August 2013 - 18:26
I am not sure who owns all the villas Sasha p but we are from the UK and not connected with the university. We rented the villa independently.
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Latest post on 23 August 2013 - 18:25
Hi yyzdoh would love to meet up for a chat. Thank you for responding. Let me know when you are free
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Latest post on 26 July 2013 - 19:54
I am due to arrive in Doha on the 7 th originally from Edinburgh but live in Northampton. How are you finding Doha?
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 23:37
Sent email hopefully you have received
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 23:33
Well fire away with regards to questions Ill do my best but am new to the whole expat thing. My eldest twins girl/ boy will be 12 in oct due to start Doha British School Year 7 and my youngest girl is 7 and will be in Year 3. We are on Diamond street number 33( still makes me laugh!!) . Are your children looking forward to the move? Mine are apprehensive but all sociable so hopefully they will settle quickly.
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 23:22
Apologies expatbrat3 think I got the other thread deleted as I put on my email address...!!! Anyway would love to meet up for a drink when you arrive we are villa 33. This is our first move so exciting but scary too!!! My children would love to meet others . My husband moved into the villa at Easter and we were able to spend some time at the compound then. I think it is lovely as are the villas but as this is my first move I have little experience of these things however it appears to be well maintained. Lovely pool area with plenty of seating and loungers, small shop which is useful. When we were there at Easter there were lots of young teens so plenty of opportunity for your daughter to make friends. Any other questions I will do my best to answer but please pop in we arrive on 7 th August x
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Latest post on 16 June 2013 - 22:04
I did too been having problems gaining access and was just asked now
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Latest post on 16 June 2013 - 15:18
Hello please come round and introduce yourself to me. Any questions re compound just ask. My children will be delighted to meet anyone. X
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Latest post on 17 May 2013 - 22:19
Ahhhh thanks so much for your reply... I am originally from Edinburgh but now live in Northamptonshire. This is our first move abroad !!! My email is [email protected]
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Latest post on 17 May 2013 - 00:58
Thank you for information will certainly look company up :)
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 20:19
Well best of luck it is all very exciting and scary! We were in holiday villas for about a week over Easter and now we are back home in UK until the summer. Over Easter holidays we managed to sort out a villa and school. Hopefully we can meet up sometime.
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 17:36
We are due to arrive middle of August !! Understand that Doha is quiet due to everyone leaving. I have three children twins boy/ girl who are due to start DBS Year 7 in September and youngest DD Year 3. My eldest two are reluctant movers to say the least...anyone else been through this transistion tips to survive etc i am just hoping they will settle in quickly. So if anyone one else has children of a similar age who fancies meeting for a coffee or grape juice let me know. Or if anyone else who has kids starting year 7 please get in touch. The move is becoming very real now and a little/ very scary!
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 17:26
Hi Gem Nadine just noticed that you leave in 12 weeks!! Myself and children are due to arrive around the 14 th August . Are you all organised? Apart from shipping!
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 17:17
Hello as yet we have not decided who to use...this is driving me mad!! But my DH is coming over in half term and we are going to decide what to store/ ship. He has forgotten whilst being away just how much " stuff' we have!!! We moved into a villa over Easter hols and went to Ikea and bought quite a bit of furniture which suits villa so gives me a better idea of what to bring. Should hopefully have a clearer answer for you at the end of May. Are you any clearer on who to use? This is my first move abroad so I am worrying about everything , it is all becoming real now which is scary.
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 21:19
Perhaps your friends could ask the question on TES forums. ( times educational forum) UK. There may be some teachers who have experience with the schools mentioned.
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 21:19
Perhaps your friends could ask the question on TES forums. ( times educational forum) UK. There may be some teachers who have experience with the schools mentioned.
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 21:19
Perhaps your friends could ask the question on TES forums. ( times educational forum) UK. There may be some teachers who have experience with the schools mentioned.
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Latest post on 01 March 2013 - 19:57
Sorry meant to say I have packed quite a bit myself e.g things such as Christmas decorations and photograph albums etc things I know I will not need, however I have been told by one of the companies that they would have to re pack due to customs etc. Both quotes have come as a result of having someone come round and chat through the process and look at the volume of goods.
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Latest post on 01 March 2013 - 19:54
Yes I have had two quotes. I have been quoted as needing a 20ft container which will be about 80 per full. Both quotes have now come in around the £3800 mark door to door companies which have quoted are Simpsons and Crown. GB liners come next week. If anyone knows of any cheaper options please let me know. I live in Northamptonshire.
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Latest post on 28 February 2013 - 02:21
Hello , I am going through a similar process at the moment. I have had one quote, two still go get, it came in around the £3500 mark for a container around 80 percent full. I have two more companies who will provide quotes within the next few weeks Any other quotes from anyone gratefully received/ recommendations. Many thanks
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 15:04
On this note...how do people generally go about finding a doctor e.g. Do people register for a particular one? Or do you just phone up and make appointments. We will be moving in the summer. I am on a repeat prescription in the UK for asthma. I am looking for a good general practitioner or the equivalent for myself and three children preferably in the al waab area. Any suggestions most gratefully received. Cal- Hob hope your little boy feels better soon x
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 04:39
Thankyou x
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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 14:02
Great tip ...
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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 14:00
I think we will plan to arrive after Ramadan which I believe ends around the 7 th August. I know from visiting last year and viewing some compounds at the end of August that it appeared to be very quiet. Wanted to arrive a few weeks before school etc started back in order to get bearings and set up house etc. I am not looking forward to the heat. Thank you to everyone for their posts.
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 23:44
Tailgate, Scottishzimbo I would love to meet up with anyone will be there at Easter. Keep me up to date x
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 23:42
I know not looking forward to the heat went for visit end of August and it was a heat unlike anything I have experienced before! I have not applied to DESS simply because I want all three children to be in the same location. I have applied to DC (older two due to take test at their school this week) but think the chances are slim. Doha British School and Parkhouse so fingers crossed we will know something soon...nightmare. Have you visited Doha before Scottishzimbo? Are your children excited by the move?
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 02:30
My husband has been away for a few months, this type of move is all new to us so it has taken a bit of getting used to!!! I know many of the ladies on this forum have much more experience than me at relocating and will be able to answer most of your questions. I can understand you wanting to all be together as a family, we have decided to wait to relocate until the summer for a number of reasons the main one being that my eldest two wanted to complete their final year at primary school also I wanted to ensure that my husband was settled in the job before moving ( although nothing it seems is permanent in Qatar!!!) . The school issue is a major consideration ...if you have not already applied then you really must do so now. I hope all goes well with your plans.
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Latest post on 04 February 2013 - 23:49
I have twins aged 11 boy and girl and my youngest is a girl. If you are around during Easter break let me know and we can meet up for a chat. I notice that you are Scottish where about do you come from? I am originally from Edinburgh . If you are not around at Easter perhaps would could meet up in the summer.
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Latest post on 04 February 2013 - 21:31
My husband currently staying at holiday villas myself and children will next be over at Easter before moving permanently in the summer, it is our plan to rent a villa , Children are 11, 11 and 6 soon to be 7. Would love to meet up with any mums over the Easter break.
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Latest post on 25 January 2013 - 12:18
Thanks so much...as usual great informative information.
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Latest post on 25 January 2013 - 11:01
Thank you for your reply. Yes husband has PO box so that would be a possibility. Parents are full UK passport holders ....I know they can automatically buy visa for one month on arrival but after reading up on extensions of over a month of this seemed to suggest that a medical would be required but was obviously hoping that this would not be the case. Just wondered if anyone's parents had stayed for longer and what the procedure was? Thank you again
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Latest post on 11 January 2013 - 14:13
Thank you for your reply
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 22:37
I too am Scottish and coming over in December to see husband will have our three children with me ...if I you find out any ideas let me know. Many of the hotels appear to do meals etc but people who actually live there might be able to suggest something better. I do know that their is a Scottish society. When I came over for a visit went to the harp Irish bar in the Sheraton looked like it might have a good atmosphere obviously depending on whether you have children or not
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 10:29
Hello i am not due to actually move until next summer but husband starts work next month...i will be there after christmas andschool holidays. Iam 38 ( and three quarters..but still 38!!!!) three children ,from the uk. Will be staying athome at least to start with. Iwould love to be included in any nights out etc. I am at moment going through school applications, children are 11 twins and 6....so feel like i may need a night. Would also be Keen to meet anyone who is going over with children of a similiar age.....but more than happy to be included in any get togethers. Best of luck to everyonex
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 12:17
Thanks that is really useful info...will look up uk company
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 20:42
Thank you - I will need a special budget!!! for drinks especially white grape juice:)
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 10:03
Lalala...best of luck with your temp move back to the UK...prices have gone up here recently however the choice of where to shop and competition between stores means that it is possible to live on a budget unforunately the days of 7p tomatoes are long gone ...thanks again for your response it is helpful to see what real people spend
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 09:40
Thank you for all your replies..much appreciated.
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Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 08:49
What do you think the chances are of gaining a school place by January are ??? Does anyone have any experience of Sherborne - feedback would be appreciated children are 10,10 and 6.
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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 09:48
Thank you for your replies. I too am a teacher (primary) So I am not as familiar with secondary education. It is difficult to judge schools without actually visiting and "getting a feel" for a place speaking to staff etc...when all is confirmed I will put their names down for a few schools in order to increase their chances of gaining a place. It is also so difficult to compare schools from UK to Qatar ...my children attend an excellent state school but they are in a large class of 30 plus which is common here in the UK. As long as the school was offering a similar standard to their school here and the children were happy and settled with some activities I would be happy. Lots of luck with your new teaching job ...must be excited and nervous at the same time.
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 19:09
Thank you for your replies and honest answers ...I have three children 10,10 and 6 twins will start Year 6 in Sep and youngest Year 2...I would wait to gain school places before arriving in Doha. Has anyone any views on the Newton schools.
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 12:48
Thank you for your replies.. The schools I have been looking at are Doha College, Doha Montessori British and Park House realise all have long lists. I believe education allowance is around 30000per child. I take on board comments with regards to salary - what I really wanted to know if your housing and education are being paid for is that level of salary enough e.g to rent car, food shopping, bills etc and have some money to save.
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 12:18
Does this sound enough money? 40000/45000qr per month and an education allowance and housing allowance will obviously get any offers confirmed in writing. Also wanted to ask this forum in particular as have also posted on some other ones where answers appear to be rather sarcastic to say the least. How do people in particular from the UK compare schools to UK state system I realise difficulty of gaining places but once you do how would you say they are in comparison. Know it is difficult to say as each individual school will be different but do you find your children happy at school and achieving as much as they did at home. I would very much appreciate any shared experiences. Thank you
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Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 12:32
Thank you so much for your replies ..my parents, myself and family are all British passport holders.
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Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 07:37
If I move to Qatar I would be keen for my parents to visit on a regular basis possibly for more than one month at a time. Do they need to have hotel accomodation booked in order to visit or is it ok for them to stay with us in our villa? Does anone have any experience of this e.g do they require medicals etc. Basically would want parents to stay with me if they were visiting. Thank you
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Latest post on 15 June 2012 - 22:37
The area near the airport isn't really full of big name compounds. They tend to be smaller. Al Fardan Gardens 4 (?) is around there which is beautiful but very pricey for the area. A lot depends on what your budget is. Why are you desperate to live right by the airport? If it's for your husband's work I wouldn't restrict yourself as the D-ring means that travel time isn't *that* bad from most of Doha. I have nothing against the area, I used to live there, but it's not known as a particularly desirable area and there are no schools nearby. Personally, I'd go for the shorter commute for your kids (you'll understand when you see the driving) and a longer one for your husband. You can stay one month on a tourist visa, extendable in country for another month. Thank u that's really useful yes will make him drive longer
 
 
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