Everyone so much for your comments, so very helpful! I am very interested in the experience of Qatari girls - can they too play sports at these clubs? Are they encouraged or discoruaged by their families? Are there any sports they cannot do because of customs and traditions, for example cycling?

Thank you so very much for your help - Novitta 77, you are extremely knowledgable, would you mind dropping me an email [email protected] so I can talk to you further in some more depth?

Many thanks!!

Lx