Thanks a million for tghe suggestions and tips. So Lulu near Al Sadd seems to be the anointed location :) I did take a taxi out to the area behind Kia today and poked around a bit. Nothing of note yet, but I still have hopes.

Azamat, thanks for the link - will virtualy explore a bit now :)

Vennela, I'm looking for a fully-furnished place, but thanks anyway!