lifestyle

Since I have got a double post I would add that if really wish to stay nearby..it would be great that you wont have to search for a parking in that area at 9:00 AM

The only thing grand about that area is the Grand Hamad Avenue..Or else its better to stay away as far from there...

If you are keen to have a house in that area..make sure you have dedicated parking in the compound or building.

jimroddy ... if u want to ask about Dubai go to britishexpats.com middle east section, lots of guys working in Dubai there.

agree that if u could you should get a job with accommodation. House prices in Doha goes crazy at the moment.

Its fine but even to opt for that one must have the idea of locality. So which one of those happens to be a place for decent living and near to Grand Hamad Avenue

Reasonable rent does not happen in Qatar anymore i would get a job where they provide the acommodation if i was you!

I mean to say that if your work place is Grand Hamad Street which is the best locality to reside

Close to Grand Hamad Avenue with a reasonable rent?

Thanks for highlighting the life style in qatar. Could you suggest some good places to live - preferable a semifurnished accomodation with reasonalble rents in QATAR which is close to Grand Hamad Avenue

Nice comparison Tg.

Do u have an idea as to if one has to go to dubai from Qatar ,wat ar the visa requirments and wat will be the cost of say emirates economy ticket and wat will be the cheapest airline to go to dubai.Thank you in advance.

Let me give you a skewed perspective on this Doha Vs Dubai debate..though you can search around and find out...

Salaries and expenses may be similar..

Add 3 Hours every day in traffic wasted on Dubai roads to Half an hour in Doha...

In dubai you would "see" loads of partying oppurtunities and fantastic night life (the operative word is see) but your employer will load you with enough work that you would only have a thursday (now friday dubai has changed to friday/Saturday weekends like Doha )night to get wild..If you stretched yourself and tried it regularly ..workplace and health will take a quick toll on you.....

In Doha you would "have" loads of time to party...but you wont "see" much oppurtunities other than a couple of jaded "lets get on with it" type, "the only excitment I get from these parties is the one that I generate myself" type gatherings...Loads of forum discussions are definite pointers...

If you are coming to the gulf with a family in tow, and your family prefers quite night outs and get togethers...You would prefer to hear your children converse in the car than loud music..Your destination shall be Doha...

If you are single..and would love to party and have fun...Take a plane to Dubai..Money and savings are not everything if you are young and single..(and ready to mingle)..

So is Doha about to become another Dubai...unlikely..I guess they are content with the "ideal for family" tag.

Qatar is less developed than Dubai but it's on the rise and will be a large construction site for the next decade.

Accommodation is just as expensive in Dubai if not a little more.

Qatar is a less hectic place than Dubai.

If you do a search "Qatar Dubai" on this forum you can get an idea of what has been said in the past.