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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 16:41
I still like Mango Tree, especially with Entertainer vouchers. Has anyone been to Pampano lately? I haven't been since the alcohol ban and just wondering if it's worth going...
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 16:37
The thing that helps me is to remember that the driver should be close to the middle of the road. I don't find the roundabouts too bad, as like Kimmc3 says you are too busy trying to avoid the idiots, and you are all going the same way - it's when you are on the backstreets that I find difficult!
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 16:37
I *think* the Hilton might be slightly cheaper than some of the others as it's fairly new
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Latest post on 02 February 2013 - 09:06
The problem with international redirection is at this end - post here is terribly unreliable and we tell everyone not to send us anything, unless they don't mind if it never turns up - example: a friend ordered absentee postal ballots for the US elections in June last year, they turned up AFTER the election! Instead you could use a mail scanning/forwarding service - a quick google search shows uk post box dot com or my uk post dot com. We get everything forwarded to our parents, and they send it on to our Aramex account once there is a decent amount (QR41 per 500g) and scan anything urgent.
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Latest post on 01 February 2013 - 13:15
I still haven't worked out where that is! But the Georgetown library has wifi and is open from 1 on Fridays if it's close to the housing
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Latest post on 28 January 2013 - 21:45
A long time ago now, but we stayed in Ruhpolding about 10 years ago. Skiing was decent, village was nice, and from memory we walked to the slopes.
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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 09:07
Can't help there I'm afraid, but have you been to a Doha Mums coffee morning yet? Their New Arrivals coffee mornings are on every Sunday at Starbucks in Hyatt Plaza from 9:30-11:30 (children are welcome) :)
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Latest post on 25 January 2013 - 11:41
We get our mail forwarded to our parents, then once they have a decent amount they forward it to our Aramex account (do a search on here for more details). If anything urgent comes through (ie from letting agents) they just scan it and send it. I believe there's also a company that offers this service, if you like I will try and dig out the details. If you keep your Sky subscription, you can access Sky programs through SkyGo. However the internet speed here is quite variable and we haven't yet used it successfully. We do use BBC iPlayer and 4oD quite often. The other option for your parents would be a visa run. Our parents quite enjoyed seeing the rest of the Middle East for a weekend in the middle of their trips... Good luck with your move!
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Latest post on 24 January 2013 - 19:35
Also sometimes they will tell you there is nothing available as the villa is being renovated after people have moved out! It took a while but after insisting we didn't mind a state of disrepair (and keeping a fairly open mind) they would show us properties that weren't officially available. Oh one other thing - unless you have paid a deposit, nothing is secured. We thought we had taken an apartment and it turned out that someone else put a deposit on it while we were sorting out the cheque book! Luckily another one in the same building came up a week later...
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Latest post on 24 January 2013 - 19:06
There are a bunch of electronics shops near Souq Waqif (dhow roundabout, although the dhow is no longer there). If you take your Garmin to them, they will be able to point you in the right direction.
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 21:03
Chizz I have sent you an email with a potential solution :)
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 21:00
I tested positive and was a week late...
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 12:05
I saw on FB that Lydia Shaw is offering a 5 week beginners course starting soon - think its Lydia Shaw Photography on FB
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Latest post on 19 January 2013 - 20:36
Swapped today at 5 months - he was very happy!
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Latest post on 19 January 2013 - 20:34
Can't help you with that, but you know QDC has a pork section?
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 17:18
How old is your child? You are probably aware that there is a shortage of primary school places, and as Jill says you could be paying in excess of 60,000 for a place! EW has a guide to school fees - [url=http://www.expatwoman.com/qatar/monthly_qatar_guide_school_fees_6129.aspx'>link[/url'>-
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 09:28
I always assumed that was for men! Your best bet is probably Glow or Marie Claire on Salwa Rd
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 14:29
I got the hotel to organize the invitation when I went
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 14:28
She has had a LOT of work done. I went to the same school as her and they had her year 12 photo next to her first Sports Illustrated cover in the school office - you would not know they are the same person. She apparently also had her bottom ribs removed to make her look thinner (North Shore rumour...)
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 09:20
I really like Apollo Furniture on Salwa Road. I'm still not holding my breath for Ikea...
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Latest post on 12 January 2013 - 23:10
Choice is pretty limited I'm afraid - Mothercare and H&M. I got most of mine Aramexed from Old Navy & Target in the US and Next in the UK. I've seen a few people selling maternity clothes on Buy It Sell It Swap It Qatar FB page recently so that might be worth a look.
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Latest post on 12 January 2013 - 15:28
Fantastic! Send me an email at [email removed'> and I will give you some more details **Parkclark I didn't hear from you yet but don't want my email out there for too long. Let me know when you see this and I'll put it back up again <em>edited by tamieg1 on 13/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 11 January 2013 - 10:20
Just as an FYI, the "opening soon" sign was up for at least a year (I think more!) on Spinneys in Porto Arabia
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 10:48
Sorry I know I sound really negative all the time. BUT if you have a car seat you are happy with, then bring it with you. Car seats are not mandatory here so the choice available can be quite limited. I've also found with both Mothercare and M&P that when you come to buy things they don't actually have them in stock when you want them...
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 10:45
Don't worry it's not isolated at all, it's right by Al Waab which is a popular area. There are 2 Mirage compounds there, one is new but the other quite established. Doha is so small that you are only really 15 mins from anywhere anyway
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 10:40
Someone was giving them away before Christmas on the Buy it Sell it Swap it FB group, might be worth a look there. Or ask around at your daughter's school?
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 22:32
Just read The Expats by Chris Pavone. Had my heart racing in a few places!
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 22:22
There are roadworks everywhere in Doha! There is a huge project though between West Bay and the Pearl called the Lusail Expressway which is expected to take several years to complete. I'm not sure if its because of the construction quality or the dust, but buildings tend to age very quickly here. Most properties will be freshly painted etc before you move in. Y Village and AJV2 are both around a year old as an indication.
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 21:22
There was a stand in Landmark today advertising Spain v Uruguay, didn't see any details though sorry (Most unhelpful post of the year so far??)
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 21:21
Also where are your kids going to school? This should probably be your most important factor to consider as otherwise you will be spending most of your life in the car!!
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 21:18
With kids that age, and that kind of budget, I would be looking for a villa in a family friendly compound such as Beverly Hills Al Rayyan, Al Messilah, Y village, or Al Jazi (Gardens in WB or village 2 in Gharaffa). If that was absolutely not an option I would choose the Pearl (however the roadworks will drive your hubby mad within a few weeks).
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Latest post on 05 January 2013 - 21:41
Debenhams (in City Centre) is on sale at the moment
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Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 22:10
I found Aptamil Comfort made my baby's colic worse - he improved significantly when we switched to the regular Nan formula (not HA).
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Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 19:28
You could try writing on their FB to escalate it? I haven't tried with QA but it works with Aramex :)
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Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 19:27
I think the ones by the traffic dept at Madinat Khalifa are there on Saturdays
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Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 19:25
MC we posted at the same time - glad we had the same advice!
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Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 19:24
Welcome to Doha! Yes it is totally normal - we have all been through it! The first thing you need to do is get the number of a driver, if you are not driving, so that you have some mobility (If you search on here there are some recommendations). Next, have you met anyone yet? I went crazy only being able to talk to DH who had the "luxury" of going to work! There is the group that meets at Jones on Sundays, there is Doha Mums New Arrivals coffees if you have kids, and a number of other groups such as Tuesday Ladies Group and American Womens' Association, both of which have been mentioned on here in the last few days. Good luck settling in, it can definitely be a challenge, but it does get easier!
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Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 18:12
Another fan here of Fertility Friend - I started using it to chart on DubaiCat's advice and found that I don't ovulate until day 19, hence not getting pregnant on previous cycles! Once we had that worked out, bingo!
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 15:48
We got them at Ikea
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Latest post on 31 December 2012 - 07:50
I think I saw on FB that Cucina and NY Steakhouse (both at new Marriott/Renaissance) still have availability.
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Latest post on 31 December 2012 - 07:47
Check efinancialcareers.com, they've had a few things recently that may suit you.
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Latest post on 31 December 2012 - 07:46
We lease a new Volvo directly through them, the main showroom is by TV roundabout.
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 23:28
Best to remove emails as well ladies unless you want to be bombarded with spam...
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 23:27
There is a TRU but stock is fairly hit & miss. They got a big shipment in last month for the run up to Christmas but who knows when the next one will be. In Doha, you have to buy things when you see them or risk missing out when you need them... There is a fairly big second hand market for kids toys through FB and Doha Mums classifieds though - so although it might take time to track one down, you'll be able to pick up a kiddie kitchen sooner or later. If you can choose where you live, you can choose to live in a compound if you like...? They are not all company specific... It would be best to get a school sorted first then choose an area to live based on that, as you really want to minimise the driving if you can. SG we miss you in Qatar too!
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Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 21:13
Try Clare http://www.themindfulmumsclub.co.uk/ You might have more luck posting on the main Qatar board. Good luck with your pregnancy!
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Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 09:39
Also check the hotels' FB pages, they tend to advertise their latest offers/deals on there. Hotels with a beach include the Sharq, Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, the Intercontinental (NOT the City one), St Regis, and the Hilton. Here is the link to Time Out http://www.timeoutdoha.com/festive
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 16:37
I'm not sure if I made this up, but I think I read there was a problem with the labelling of turkey products - as they didn't say it was halal, it could no longer be sold here.
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 10:30
Does anyone know if this place is still open? We go pretty regularly but last night it was closed when we went around 7:30, which we thought was a bit odd...
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 20:58
It generally takes time between signing the contract and going for fingerprinting etc. Once your hubby has his RP, he will need 6 months of bank statements before he can sponsor you and get a family visa. There are exceptions but you should be prepared that it will probably take this long. You can renew a visit visa for a further 30 days, if you search on here you should be able to find details. Also some airlines won't let you fly in on a one way ticket if you are getting a tourist visa/don't have your RP yet so definitely get a flexible return ticket. Also it's quite cool (for Qatar) at the moment so make sure to bring a jumper!
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 19:49
Yes - I have both and so does my son. You need to apply for Australian citizenship by descent before applying for her passport, and one of the questions on the form is does the applicant have citizenship of any other country. We were able to answer no, truthfully, as his British passport had not yet been issued.
 
 
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