usd 2500 amounts 9100 qr, i think that will get u a good place to live, u should search for accomodation on your own by coming here as per your satisfaction,

have seen people carry puppies or dogs around in corniche, so i suppose they are allowed, and i dont think they are frowned upon, atleast i dont :)

usd 2500 are i think sufficient for the groceceries and dinners,

there is a taxi system,karwa,they have a number you can call when u want them,better call them then wait in the sun outside,