New to Qatar - Need advice =)
Hi,
I am relatively new to Qatar and I am finding it very difficult to meet people and have something resembling a social life. So I would like the kind advice of those on the Qatar Living website on how to settle and enjoy myself here.
A bit of background:
- 26 year old male from Australia (with middle east background - though don't speak Arabic)
- I work in a workplace mainly consisting of colleagues with families, older than me, etc (i.e. no-one with the same interests or of 'single' adventurous mindset).
- Enjoy sports, live music, reading, movies, travel, etc.
I really like my job and have an initial contract until April, with the option to stay longer. So far, I have struggled to meet anyone due to my work situation as well as my home situation. If things don't improve, I can't foresee myself staying much longer than April (which would be regrettable because I really love my job).
So, to all the other people out there without families, etc - what are some good activities/places for meeting other people in my situation?
Many thanks in advance for the advice - I would really appreciate it!
same situation here too...
no frenz no life... work slog sleep.. repeat!! lol
NO need for any social life do ur job goto shoping malls everyweek starting from City center then next week centerpoint then villagio then hayat then landmark then repeat.. :) u can also goto corniche.. sometimes and some beaches when u r bored from shopping malls..
Well said rod.b.d.b
I agree with rod.b.d.b :)
You need to go out more often, explore..
I was just kidding ;)
Join some clubs here.
How about the diving club, QSAC? Considered that?
There's loads of sports clubs and stuff. Get yourself down to Carrefour (or other book store) and get hold of a copy of the Explorer Qatar guide. It's got a whole section on sports clubs and societies and stuff.
I think the rule here is not to sit in your digs waiting for opportunities to arise; you need to explore these things, decide what you like the look of and grab the opportunity with both hands.
Good luck!
Haha I didn't mean to post twice!
Any advice would be useful, thank you "Rod.b.d.b", I'll consider that!
I know Doha is more for families, I would just like to meet some like minded people. Unfortunately my workplace is no good for that!
Contrary to what "Pretty ice 2007" said, this is not meant as a 'personal' notice =)
Join the Rugby Club. You can join in in the training sessions, maybe get a game, and utilise the bar and other facilities. Your social life will present itself to you!
http://www.doharfc.com/
He is already gone....Not correct way of looking some friends....For lookimng real friends....he needs to waste some years in earth......
Well hes out in the forum.. I guess hes looking for something else.. lol
I guess...
@ masterbilt try going to pubs, maybe you can find some friends..
Who is in your picture ??* You???
Yep!
Are you here?
You will die here without having any friends.....
Sorry...but this is the truth !!!
:)
Ha?
You do not need send your forum twice !!! There is always some people you can reach ...
of course you will have nice friends.....but you do not force the conditions ..... you know what I mean ?
You are too young !!! Its not something bad ha?
But what you need is just a little bit patiance....