Welcome, missanna! You will find a very diverse and exciting community here. When I go back to the US next week for the Christmas holidays my social life will actually diminish compared with Qatar. It seems that here since everyone is new there is a concerted effort made to make friends and plan activities and meet people. And just think of all the sunshine you can soak up here compared to Iceland. The shopping is more interesting than excellent but the community, both local and expat, make up for that. For me, the only downside of Qatar is the traffic and the driving. When you arrive be sure to come to the American Women's Association and Tuesday Ladies' Group meetings as well as the Expatwoman coffee. It's the best way to get information about Qatar that you will need.
Mandi
Welcome, missanna! You will find a very diverse and exciting community here. When I go back to the US next week for the Christmas holidays my social life will actually diminish compared with Qatar. It seems that here since everyone is new there is a concerted effort made to make friends and plan activities and meet people. And just think of all the sunshine you can soak up here compared to Iceland. The shopping is more interesting than excellent but the community, both local and expat, make up for that. For me, the only downside of Qatar is the traffic and the driving. When you arrive be sure to come to the American Women's Association and Tuesday Ladies' Group meetings as well as the Expatwoman coffee. It's the best way to get information about Qatar that you will need.
Mandi