What to pack for Qatar? a girly issue :)

alexie
By alexie

Hi everyone :)) I need tips on what to pack and what not to bring for settling for work in Qatar. I will be leaving in a week. I would appreciate all your tips. I am a Filipina. This girl is excited to be there! Thanks in advance ^_^

By alexie• 20 May 2011 08:05
alexie

shisha-do i need to chnge my money to QAR or USD before I go there? thanks :))

xxc-what kind of sweets?

By xxc• 14 May 2011 23:17
xxc

alexie dont forget to get some delicious sweets before u come to ur best QL members who were throwin advices :P am i counted? :)

By strawberry_shisha• 14 May 2011 20:07
strawberry_shisha

haha..i'm a pic addict so apart from the pieces of advice i told you..better keep CAMERA handy and with in reach..you'll never know when you'll gonna need it to capture the momments..lol

By alexie• 14 May 2011 20:05
alexie

yes and that one too shisha :))

A girl must really be picture ready!hehe

I will pm you!

By strawberry_shisha• 14 May 2011 19:42
strawberry_shisha

lol..pm me alexie..have fun here..and one more thing... CAMERA my friend..that's necessary..hhahaha

By alexie• 14 May 2011 19:39
alexie

yes i will bring my laptop shisha, can't live without it :)

will take note of everything.

thank you again shisha!

see you in Doha ^^

By strawberry_shisha• 14 May 2011 19:17
strawberry_shisha

as for foods, it's very cheap here..you'll be surprise..

clothes, not that much but if u opt for more fashionable ones, the price are bit higher though u can afford it though..

accomodation is much expensive here

transportation not that much..just demand ur employer to provide u with transportation..

and to sum it up..don't convert okay?don;t compare the prices here to Phil..either u'll be disappointed or be happy..either way it's up to u..

in totally it's simple here..gimiks are not that good..don;t forget to bring ur laptop coz it will keep u company esp facebook...hahhaa...

By alexie• 14 May 2011 19:01
alexie

Super thank you, I appreciate all the inputs :))

thank you RENATO, BISDAK, POOL PLAN, PRETTYICE, STRAWBERRY, XXC ^^

good thing i'm not really into alcohol!hehe

looks like i will say goodbye to short shorts for now.

One more thing to ask. Is the cost of living expensive like foods, clothes and the like?

And how much do I have to bring for pocket money?

^_^ people are nice!

By strawberry_shisha• 14 May 2011 18:51
strawberry_shisha

haha..i missed my clothes..how i wish i can don my cute blouses here..damn..it'so hot..wish we can go to malls or fool around in shorts and skirts...

By xxc• 14 May 2011 18:49
xxc

what to pack for qatar? mmmm just ur stuff. its so hot as everyone is telling u but it get so cold in winter so if ur not going back before next year get ur winter cloths...u r comin in the worst time to qatar :P welcome

By prettyice2007• 14 May 2011 18:36
prettyice2007

Strawberry Shisha, I am having the same probs too.. Hehehe..

By strawberry_shisha• 14 May 2011 18:32
Rating: 4/5
strawberry_shisha

Hi gurl..better packed all the fashionable clothes u have in ur closet coz that’s been a problem to me since I arrived here..either u’ll find the same size that’s fits u but not the type of fashion u’re comfy with or either u’ll find clothes u’re taste but too big for you..that can fit two girls inside..we filipina has sexy small frame so take what’s you think will suit here..veil, bukra or abaya is not necessary since this is not a as strict as Saudi though I think it depends on ur employer..but for me I try to wear my clothes I’m used back home but I put a tights underneath..u’ll enjoy here though it’s kinda boring..but life here is much simpler compared to Phil..have a safe flight..goodluck!

By prettyice2007• 14 May 2011 18:17
prettyice2007

Summer clothes... hehe... Welcome to Doha newbie :)

By poolplan• 14 May 2011 18:15
Rating: 4/5
poolplan

You need your burkha and veil. Any excitement will subside very quickly.

By Bisdak sa Bin Mahmoud• 14 May 2011 17:57
Bisdak sa Bin Mahmoud

time to feel the heat (once ur here) kabayan.. ;-p

By RENATO• 14 May 2011 17:44
Rating: 4/5
RENATO

WELL THE CLIMATE IS QUIET HOT NOWADAYS

ALSO SINCE ITS A MUSLIM COUNTRY DONT GET ACOHOL OR PORK AS I KNOW MANY FILIPHNO LIKES MORE FUN

WELL I GUESS WHEN U START UR WORK ALSO U WILL HAVE MANY FRIENDS TELLING U MORE ABOUT RULES OF THE COUNTRY

WELL NOTHNG 2FEAR MUCH

N BEST OF LUCK FOR YOUR NEW JOB N TAKE CARE

By alexie• 14 May 2011 17:18
alexie

thank you :) how about over the counter meds?

By britexpat• 14 May 2011 17:13
britexpat

Its hot in Doha, so just the lace underwear and light clothing.

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