Questions from a foreigner--01
I am coming to Doha for work in one week time. I learnt from on line that it is cold in winter in Doha, but really do not have got an idea how cold that would be. Any suggestion on the temperature so that i can check on the clothes accordingly?
And also, it is said heater is usually not enough in winter. Do i have to bring one from my home country? how much the price would be if it is available?
Thanks a lot.
Luke
Hi All,
Exciting to get so many replies back.
Thanks a lot for yr information and advice. This seems to be a good website. I will catch up with you guys when there.
Thanks and take care
BR
Luke
hmmm sounds good...and a lemon...
my thoughts exactly, thats why I left the thread :)
coke and lots of ice :) n more brandy lol
just in case.. keep in mind that people might be different.. somehow...
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nope i was not looking for ne heaters..infact i enjoyed the weather...
how we all were looking for the heaters in 2006-2007 winter.. so it looks like you've got a shortage of your memory...sorry mate to hear it.. :(.. happens..
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Yes Brandy is good...and what do you mix brandy with?
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good for keeping out the cold, brandy too :)
:) yes i knw about that very well....but even that with some shots of whisky it would be fine...
Thank You Sir :). As long as somebody doesnt drag ur feet n pull u into cold water you shud do just fine!!
:-p
... talkin abt heaters , all I had for the winters,so far, was just a warm blanket n nothing else.Yeah Cardigan is good!!
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good so now you have all the right to talk about summer and winter of Gulf...
Well...its my 5th summer here in the middle east, bakamuna!
n yeah I do regret not joining QL and meeting all u wonderful ppl any earlier !!
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it can be very cold in winter, and qatarisun does a person has to register in Ql the moment he arrives in Doha? he can live here many years and only today register to this site.... whin how long you been in gulf? let us knw :)
Qatarisun...yes i've been in QL only for the last 10 weeks :-p
I went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke out.
I've only been here through one winter but I was surprised about the temperature. Not so much outside (lowest 15-18)but how chilly my apartment stayed. Bought a heater for my daughter's room (40US) and it took the chill off. My neighbors had a better one that kept their living room feeling pretty good (maybe 50-60US). But,after what you'll experience when you first get here, you'll enjoy it no matter how cold it feels. I would say buy a heater here, not too crazy expensive and the correct voltage (220V). Depending on where you're from clothes-wise: maybe a couple of light sweatshirts/sweaters, light jacket,long sleeve dress and casual shirts. A few heavier pants too, I have 2 pairs of Carhartts that I wore for Jan- Feb then back to the draws. You'll get some use out of them for 2-3 months. When you first get here, you just look at them absurdly. The day will come. You can buy heavier clothes here too and if you're tight on luggage space something to think about, but if not, buy or bring from home.
Good luck and happy travels, DMM
you are only here for 10 weeks.. as i can see.. and we are talking about a WINTER time, not the summer!
specially winter 2006-2007 was extremely cold… you remember guys how all Doha suddenly run out of heaters?? I always use heater in the winter time...
But don’t worry, luke, no need to bring the heater with you.. you can get it here...
temperature can get as low as +8+10, which is really cold in the area of desert! sometimes you feel the cold get into your bones and no way to get rid of it…
bring some warm jacket and some warm clothes for home...most of the time it is hot of course..but couple of monthes a year you have to warm up yourself..
It averages around 10 - 15 C in winter. So don't worry you will not freeze to death in your apartment.
This month i think no need for clothes. NAKED would be good!
oops...i meant if i'm not wrong!!
I went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke out.
this year I found it quite cool in the evening, but a cardigan was fine to stay warm. the days are still very warm even in the winter
Whoever spoke to u abt cold n heaters at this time of the year in Doha has a nice sense of humor. Right now, the whole world feels like a heater and if I'm wrong its 45+ (celsius not fhrenheit) here.
I went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke out.
hahahahaha
is that a joke? comeon u just need to come with ur underwear .. u can wear them in winter and go out .. lol
comeon it's not that cold at all .. no need for heaters or any of these stuff .. somebody have must fooled ya ..
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Welcome to doha.
Which country u r coming from?
Not That much cold as its in your Mind. No need of Heater..