Let me start by welcoming you to Qatar Living. This site has many helpful contributors that will more than gladly support you and answer any questions you have.

this seems to be a major concern with foreign women coming to doha and i don't think my answer will be of much help really, i hope one of the western women on this site will reply to your post soon. I'm just here to tell you that you don't have much to worry about, there are lots of misconceptions about Qatar. It's not that hard to get accustomed to and though life here isn't what you'd call normal, it isn't exactly the furthest thing from.

the basic points: miniskirts and anything revealing way too much skin is frowned upon...you won't go to jail but you will get dirty looks. being drunk in public will get you in jail. that's about all i can tell you

good luck in your quest for answers and once again, welcome to qatar!