What do you love about Qatar?
A family of five from the UK has put together this list of what they love about life in Qatar. This is all from just living here for one year:
The feeling of sunshine on your face, everyday.
Cloudless blue skies.
A newfound appreciation for things we simply took for granted. My current favourites are green grass and big old trees. Actually any green vegetation. Oh, and Autumn.
Seeing camels. Camels are just comedy.
Seeing palm trees. For me, they will always be reminiscent of summer holidays.
The sea and knowing you can dip your toes in it everyday if you wanted – and knowing it will be warm.
Stunning sand dunes are your new landscape – plus you’ll experience the exhilaration of driving down them in a 4×4.
Camping in the desert and learning that a shovel, 10 litres of water and tyre traction pads will become your new best friends.
The freedom of the ‘compound kid’. Seeing our children playing out with friends, on bikes, in the playground, at each other’s houses. Children knock for each other all the time here. No doors are locked behind them. No texts are exchanged. No diaries are checked. No numbers are given. No pickup arrangements are made. They just go out and play… until they need to come in for dinner. Those who can tell the time may have a watch, some will have a phone, while some will simply use the evening call to prayer or the powering up of street lights as their indicator to make their way home. It’s a simple life.
Seeing our children grow in a multi-cultural environment. On average there are 11 nationalities in each of our children’s classes.
The speed in which friendships are made.
Sitting by the pool with friends, a glass of wine in hand and an occasional quick dip.
Fridays always feel like you’re on a skive as Thursday night marks the end of the week.
Being part of a neighbourhood community, where people say hello and often know your name.
Going swimming without getting in a car or packing a change of clothes.
Access to sports. Our children’s school sports day was held in one of the leading sports arenas. They have learnt to sail, play tennis, football, gymnastics and of course swim.
Staff! There’s always someone willing to fill your petrol tank, your shopping bags, your car, your washing machine.
Throwback radio stations – being reminded of some pure classic tunes each day. (Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty of dross too, but this is a positive list!)
The warmth of the sun on my left arm in the car, while my right is almost frozen by the air conditioning.
The need to wear sunglasses every day – it’s not even an option. The quickest, easiest way to hide your 5.30am eye-bags.
Dry air and no drizzle sees the end to frizzy hair.
Access to a new list of travel destinations, all within a two hour plane ride.
Languages. Our children study French and Arabic as part of their national curriculum.
Watching our children’s confidence grow with all of these new life experiences.
Easy access to some top rated restaurants.
Cheap petrol.
Cheap energy bills.
Free parking (99.9% of the time).
Cheap or free arts and culture.
No tax. Of course. No tax!
What do YOU love about Qatar?
Seems like everybody is enjoying life here in Qa so I should also be! -:) LoL, wish me best for the coming days fellas that I found another offer of my terms. Only need enough for my responsibilities and Saturday off.
Qatar is a country with a very low crime rate. One can enjoy a peaceful night's sleep in this country.
The one reason I love, In last 2 years of stay I haven't found much difficulities which differs staying on my own land or in Qatar, even with certain limitation which I can do in my country with freedom.
Agreed with everything said above. Finally, after contemplating a move to Qatar for many years, I have decided to move to Doha. Will be arriving second week of August. Really looking forward to it.
i born here in qatar in 1963 and spend my all years here with love and peace ... all my three kids also born here ... and lovable country to live is qatar ... Human of all color and cultures live here with peace ... Follow the law and wonder of qatar are endless ...
90% + expats are here for money I guess!! On a side note, I agree with this article and can't say enough thanks to Allah for blessing us with so many facilities of life here!!
Lol well I'm a westerner and we don't live like that. It is nicer having cheaper petrol as in New Zealand prices are high.
PL , Interesting, really.
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Only Money :)))
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What about Khaboos Eyad ?
People often forget their childhood , I am sure Khalli had missed to mention his daily camel milk intake @ 3.5 kgs since 1994 ............. Sat , 26.07.2014, 08.00 hrs
petrol is cheap
Off course. .money can buy you happiness. .many of us don't experience that. .swimming pool. .living in compound. .travelling. ...so let's try to make a list for the majority not Westerners..