I see where you're coming from, but from what I've seen the clubs and bars are trying to be like the ones back home. Hence why people here wear somewhat more revealing clothes to them, and hence my statement about wanting the best of both worlds.

Doha has had nightclubs for several years now, and people have got used to going to them and wearing what they wear. To that extent social life in Doha has been somewhat of a regular one - you got to a bar/club wearing what you pretty much like. The only difference is that these bars and clubs are in hotels (where, btw, you can wear bikinis on the beach).

So why suddenly start enforcing a moderate dress code after all these years?