Dogs are not allowed in public parks. As long as you keep your dog under control and clean up after it, you shouldn't have many problems other than idiots who will "bark" at the dog (I can't figure that out - my dog already knows how to bark). I haven't heard of a fine for having your dog in your own garden - of course that probably depends on whether your dog barks a lot (and the neighbourhood children may try to get it to bark if they know it's inside the villa wall).
As for finding pet friendly accomodation, get it in writing before you move in - I have lived in the GCC for 10+ years with my dog and it has never been an issue, but getting permission first (in writing) is key before handing over a deposit or rent.
Some places will include utilities in the rent others won't and the cost will depend on the size of your accomodation and how often/long you run the AC and how much water you use if you have a garden.
I'm assuming US2500 is per month = 620/week = QAR2250/week - 5* hotel restaurants can be pricy depending on where you go and what you order. I would say 2250 for both home and eating out (but not splurging
every time would be more than sufficient for 2 people) - but the utility issues are something I can't address.
QL has various social groups, there are cooking classes (usually one offs) at some of the larger hotels, there is a yoga centre and all of the 5* hotels have well equipped gyms, some with indoor tennis courts, etc. Pricy though.
Taxis can be reliable depending on where you live - and notoriously hard to find in some areas. I can't speak to hiring a car/driver other than on a one off basis - to go to the mall and get picked up (depending on distance and the driver - could be as little as 40QAR or as much as 70).
Pet peeves, idiot drivers who don't use their mirrors, don't use their indicators, and who don't maintain their cars (especially their tail lights).
Dogs are not allowed in public parks. As long as you keep your dog under control and clean up after it, you shouldn't have many problems other than idiots who will "bark" at the dog (I can't figure that out - my dog already knows how to bark). I haven't heard of a fine for having your dog in your own garden - of course that probably depends on whether your dog barks a lot (and the neighbourhood children may try to get it to bark if they know it's inside the villa wall).
As for finding pet friendly accomodation, get it in writing before you move in - I have lived in the GCC for 10+ years with my dog and it has never been an issue, but getting permission first (in writing) is key before handing over a deposit or rent.
Some places will include utilities in the rent others won't and the cost will depend on the size of your accomodation and how often/long you run the AC and how much water you use if you have a garden.
I'm assuming US2500 is per month = 620/week = QAR2250/week - 5* hotel restaurants can be pricy depending on where you go and what you order. I would say 2250 for both home and eating out (but not splurging
every time would be more than sufficient for 2 people) - but the utility issues are something I can't address.
QL has various social groups, there are cooking classes (usually one offs) at some of the larger hotels, there is a yoga centre and all of the 5* hotels have well equipped gyms, some with indoor tennis courts, etc. Pricy though.
Taxis can be reliable depending on where you live - and notoriously hard to find in some areas. I can't speak to hiring a car/driver other than on a one off basis - to go to the mall and get picked up (depending on distance and the driver - could be as little as 40QAR or as much as 70).
Pet peeves, idiot drivers who don't use their mirrors, don't use their indicators, and who don't maintain their cars (especially their tail lights).