I agree with you engr2002! These two apliances are lacking here in Qatar which I was very surprised to find out. Like you said even if you do find a good size, reliable dryer or dishwasher, then trying to find a space in your place is hard to come by and the connections(no venting). I could do without a dishwasher although some days it seems like I am standing by the sink all day. But the dryer is something that I really miss. Instanst dry clothes, soft clothes that smell good and not like the dust/sand outside is something that I REALLY MISS!

I asked quite a few people here and it seems that a dishwasher and dryer are STANDARD items used in the AMERICAS.

Interesting, eh? :)