Thank you everyone. This has gone a long way to easing some of our worries. Yes, we only began to realise that we had such a good deal after we came across this site and saw some of the situations some people have to face. We do get living accommodation, schooling for the kids, dental care and furnishing allowance and I believe subsidised facilities plus return fare back to England once a year. We assumed that was a typical package at the time. The company offices are relocationg to Doha at end of year also.

I am desperate to get some information on the compounds - pictures of styles, gardens, average size of rooms, quality of kitchens and appliances. All those things that affect the home style. Is it true that they all come with maids quarters ? If so WOW.
We are so excited about this move we can't wait. However because of work I can't come out until end of August. I have visited so many sites on Qatar that I feel I know it already. I feel like a kid waiting for xmas