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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 17:15
AJ is pretty central, he'll be fine in any area but I would stay north of Salwa Rd and would personally choose West Bay.
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 17:14
Congrats TDB! I flew to Australia at 26 weeks with my first and won't be repeating that experience!! The other thing that I'm surprised noone else has pointed out is you will be travelling with a 15 month old - 33 weeks pregnant and a 15 month old sounds like a recipe for disaster to me!! I would bring it forward to November or wait until baby 2 is at least 4 months old (and has had 2 lots of vaccines).
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Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 11:19
Sautéed with butter and leeks and lots of black pepper.
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Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 10:02
If you're on any prescription medication it may be worthwhile checking they are available here - although many items which require a prescription in UK/Aust do not require one here! Also remember not to pack anything containing codeine, which is a banned substance.
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Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 09:59
Apparently it's all the schools (except ASD, which went back a while ago), due to an SEC directive to coordinate holidays.
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 23:34
We also got the base for the car seat (Maxi Cosi EasyFix). I always bring back sugar free calpol
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 18:56
I've never had anything go missing either (UK, US, Australia) but I assumed I was lucky!! Receiving mail on the other hand....
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 16:34
We went to Lily Beach, Maldives, based on recommendations from here, and absolutely loved it! Not overrun with kids but still kid-friendly, all inclusive food & drinks (great cocktails!!). 20 mins by sea plane from Male.
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Latest post on 03 September 2013 - 17:32
Also make sure you are drinking enough water. I need to drink about double what I normally drink to keep them away.
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Latest post on 02 September 2013 - 22:24
Harpenden or St Albans would be my choice with pretty villages, good schools and fast rail links.
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Latest post on 30 August 2013 - 15:00
What passports do they have?
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 09:59
We have used Fuji Film in Landmark, by Wafi Gourmet, and a small shop next to Family Food centre by the airport.
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Latest post on 23 August 2013 - 12:15
Movies are censored. Violence is fine but kissing is not. A friend noted that Calendar Girls, of all movies, had been censored when on tv recently!! TV shows are also censored - for example Masterchef silences the words "p0rk" or "p1g", while we noticed some bedroom a scenes in US PG-rated sitcoms had been cut. As for news you can get BBC, CNN etc and don't forget Al Jazeera is based in Doha.
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Latest post on 21 August 2013 - 06:12
Hardest thing - the driving!! Best thing - career opportunity for DH with relatively good working hours so plenty of time for us as a family. Have also made some great friendships which will survive the expat experience :)
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Latest post on 21 August 2013 - 06:09
You could try Ghanem Gardens near Megamart or there are some Bilal ones on the other side of Ramada junction, behind the Nissan dealer.
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Latest post on 21 August 2013 - 06:06
Also try the Marriott apartments or Ezdan
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Latest post on 21 August 2013 - 06:05
Hi MC, I'll happily take some off you if there are any left over! Username at hotmail dot co dot UK. Thanks!
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Latest post on 19 August 2013 - 18:26
I've found a few ideas on the Little Bento Blog [url=http://littlebentoblog.com/'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 19 August 2013 - 06:51
In my experience they won't even let you on the plane without a return ticket or evidence of an RP. I would just book a flexible return ticket...
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Latest post on 18 August 2013 - 16:49
Pin the tail on Minnie?
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Latest post on 18 August 2013 - 16:47
The gym in Beverly Hills Tower (B/Attitude?) used to have Zumba classes you can just pay for. Yama Yoga also run classes during the day (check out their website). It would also be worthwhile checking out Aspire.
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Latest post on 17 August 2013 - 05:51
I second the JuJuBe Be Prepared - it is enormous, and the best thing is it goes in the washing machine!! I saw them in MoE last year (was visiting from Doha so don't remember the name of the shop) but ended up getting mine S&S'd over
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Latest post on 13 August 2013 - 05:37
There is a Doha Mums New Arrivals coffee morning at 9:30 on Tuesday in Starbucks at Landmark. Many people are just arriving now so you should definitely go!
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Latest post on 07 August 2013 - 14:47
Hello! I was just thinking about you the other day and wondering how all was going! I have a travel cot you can borrow - it is 2nd hand (to us) but in good condition. Doha Mums also operate a library of sorts for exactly this. Drop me an email when you have a chance :)
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 13:59
There is a gym just near Megamart. Coming from Radisson Blue, turn right at Megamart r/a, and it's on the left hand side not too far down. Don't know if it's any good...
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 10:45
Internet speed is generally ok if you live in an area with fibre. Think we usually get around 10mbps now - although there is no fibre yet in West Bay and we only used to get 1-2mbps there. Most areas are now connected (although getting it turned on is a saga for another thread), here is the map showing where it is available. [url=http://www.ooredoo.qa/en/DP_FTTX_GETTING_CONNECTED_2'>link[/url'> <em>edited by tamieg1 on 28/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 16:53
I saw on FB that the CAT Team phone lines are down, so please keep trying! Do you have a spare bathroom you could put them in? All mum will need is some food and water, and an old towel or blanket would be nice. Litter tray as well (we got one at Lulu). Regardless of what happens to the kittens, please get mum spayed so as to try and stop the cycle. The govt vet does it for free and the other vets will usually give you a discount for strays.
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Latest post on 20 July 2013 - 16:32
Is there no option for your daughter to stay and finish school in Canberra? I'm sure as an academic you appreciate the rigours of changing school at such a crucial point in her education! I don't know that Doha schools will matchup to the standards you have experienced in Canberra. Please please please make sure you read the other recent thread about moving a 16 year old to Doha.
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Latest post on 18 July 2013 - 19:37
She is not part of a hospital and is in a standalone villa next to Old Aramex. Details here: http://www.expatwoman.com/qatar/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=175252
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Latest post on 17 July 2013 - 10:47
Living in Doha is not one-size-fits-all, people have different expectations. My advise would be to come with an open mind. Love this!! Something else to consider - are you happy with the quality of her education at present? You might find it easier to make a decision once you have looked at the schools that offer IB to see if they suit your requirements - everyone has different standards and expectations. I know people that have finished school here and done very well - and others that have not - but that is the same everywhere. One other thing to consider - if you are from the UK, leaving your child in the UK to finish school may affect your husband's non-resident status and you should get good tax advice.
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Latest post on 16 July 2013 - 15:56
Champagne flutes, Villeroy & Boch platter, picnic basket
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Latest post on 15 July 2013 - 15:00
We did Suhoor at the W the other night and it was fab!! They also offer a 10% discount for SPG members <em>edited by tamieg1 on 15/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 12 July 2013 - 12:37
You know those shows on OSN where everyone sitting on the couch sings? She looked like one of them (but no shayla)... Not really what I had imagined though! Enjoy exploring... We will be exploring Lulu when it opens :)
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Latest post on 12 July 2013 - 11:24
It's going to depend on your budget. For a truly serviced apartment, he would need to be in one of the hotel residences, such as the W or Kempinski. I don't know how much they cost but believe they are around the 20,000/month mark. A 2br in Beverly Hills Tower used to be 13,000/month (although prices have probably gone up); they have a fantastic gym and large pool as well as a spa and coffee shop on site. Housekeeping is reasonably priced and he could get them in once or twice a week. There are many towers with facilities though and it's going to depend on what has availability once he arrives. 2 br on thr Pearl are around the same price, and the towers all have good facilities, but it is that bit further out and there are major roadworks around there for the foreseeable future. Property in Al Sadd is cheaper and he would probably find a 2br for 8-10,000. He will need his RP to be able to rent somewhere, and they usually ask for 12 rent cheques up front (so will also need his bank accounts sorted). It will depend on the individual property manager as to whatnrental period they will allow - we have done both yearly and monthly. Check out the Doha Bay Running Club on FB, I believe there are quite a few people in it! He might also be interested in joining the rugby club.
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Latest post on 11 July 2013 - 11:34
Also keep in mind that only amounts up to £85k per financial institution are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. More info here [url=http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-1630421/Savings-compensation-protection-Bank-ownership-licences.html'>link[/url'> Agree with finding a financial advisor who will take account of your non-resident status (or not) whilst evaluating your long term goals and risk profile.
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Latest post on 11 July 2013 - 11:28
It could also be from the dry air from running air conditioning - a humidifier would help.
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Latest post on 11 July 2013 - 11:27
If he's not going to have a car, I would live in West Bay as then you can walk to shops, restaurants and bars (esp if he is here on his own). It is easy to pick up a taxi without needing a private driver. Like Lalala said, the Pearl is more residential although does have shops & restaurants as well. Personally I would hate to live in a flat in Al Sadd, and would only live there if it was a) company provided housing and b) financially my only option - but that said many people would hate to live where i live. My point is everything is subjective and your husband is probably best off seeing for himself and deciding once he gets here :)
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 21:01
I always stay in central Paris and just get the train to Disney as I think the Disney hotels are all massively overpriced (and that's saying something for Paris!) It'a really easy to get there on the train, RER-A line
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 20:57
I don't know for sure, but as you are already legally married, I would have thought a marriage visa is redundant? Can you check with the person performing the blessing?
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 13:58
Top of the Rock (Rockerfeller Center) - less queues than Empire State Building. Staten Island Ferry to go past the Statue of Liberty (although I think it has now reopened for tours). FAO Schwartz toy store. Have a great time!
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 13:56
Oh and QDC is closed too
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 13:55
Yes completely dry - many hotel restaurants and all the bars will be closed for the whole month. Some hotels *may* offer room service to guests, but not all do.
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 10:44
EW don't really do anything in Doha!! Here is a list from last year - it will probably be updated at some point, but it's a good starting point for you http://iloveqatar.net/forum/read.php?5,22713 The hotels generally have their all day dining restaurants open - there is a list in this month's Time Out. Pretty much all food & Beverage outlets in malls are closed. Last year Bread & bagels in Beach Tower was open for takeaway, don't know about the Pearl. Time Out has a good list of iftars/suhours in the supplement. We like the W and the St Regis.
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Latest post on 05 July 2013 - 21:34
Can take anywhere between 10-30 mins, depending on time of day. He will have no problem getting a taxi from West Bay - but I'm sure the people he works with will also have driver recommendations once he's here.
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Latest post on 29 June 2013 - 21:15
Admirals at the Ritz might be open
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Latest post on 25 June 2013 - 00:34
Y Village might be suitable, although a bit further out. Does Nine Pearls have a squash court? There seem to be a lot of leaving sales there so there might be vacancies.
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Latest post on 19 June 2013 - 13:36
Not that I'm aware of. There is a chain of hardware shops called Jotun that might have what you're after. Festival City isn't built yet, it is located next to Ikea (Al Shamal Rd, 5 mins north of Landmark)
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 12:33
As with most things here, it depends. Once your husband has his RP, he may be able to sponsor you straight away, or he may need 6 months worth of bank statements in order to sponsor you - it depends on the company he works for, their influence, and their PRO. Once you have RPs, you also need to be approved to have a maid, and the nationality of the maid will be specified. There are quite a few threads on this process. If your lady is Philippina though, chances are slim you'll be able to bring her in anyway [url=http://dohanews.co/post/53091370238/despite-ambassadors-denial-unofficial-ban-on-new'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 12:28
We moved in in Sept, so it was Sept to Nov... then it cooled down and was fine... and started up again in the March and we moved out in July. Chances are your apartment will be fine - but it's just something to keep an eye out for :)
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 12:11
Admin keep deleting my posts... But if you check the Doha Mums website, you will see some events (particularly on Wednesday) that might interest you - and I might see you there!
 
 
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