shellyjean, i never been to al fardan 5, but most of al fardan compound i been to are all nice.

If you are not too keen mixing with hubby's work colleque family there are loads of social gathering / society in doha (Qatar).

Ladies Tuesday Group (they meet up every other tuesday in Ramada Hotel)
International Potluck (once a month in al jazi compound)
expatwomanqatar.com have a meeting every wednesday in various location
QL Mums (once a month, the manager is one of our QL'er call Alumnar).
DEMK (have tons of activities, the owner of the site is our QL'er expatsueno).

When we came to Qatar 8 years ago, the first 2 years I dont drive, so i dont go out much and meet people. We end up socializing with hubby's work mate loads. Then after that I start going out and getting involve in the different community and make my own friends, some you dont want to see them again some you become good friend for years. Slowly my husband getting to know my friends too ... And till the day I left we have very good mixs social friends.

I am sure when you come here you will be able to do something similar.

All the best with your move x