Some questions about Qatar (visas, misc.)
I'm a female student travelling to Qatar this week from Canada, for 4 days. I have a few questions for the locals. Sorry if they're answered elsewhere, but it's my first time travelling overseas and I'm not sure if I'm entirely prepared.
1) I heard something about needing to purchase a Tourist Visa once I arrive in Qatar. Do I get this in the airport on arrival, or what? Can I pay with US cash?
2) Are there many flies in Qatar? Should I bring bug repellant?
3) Are public toilets generally western-style, and is there usually a good supply of toilet tissue, etc.?
4) Are there many game arcades around? Specifically... if anyone can tell me if they've ever seen a Dance Dance Revolution game in Qatar, and could tell me where it's located, I'd be quite thankful. Yeah, yeah, I'm a nerd.
I can't think of the other question I had right now, but if/when I remember I'll be sure to ask.
Thanks!
50 degrees - , posts like this make me question the wisdom of what i am doing - i am not a lover of the heat, when it gets to 25-30 degrees, let alone 50
better bring a hat
well i dont know but i guess every one answered all the questions except the dance dance revo thing ;).. i used to be a big fan.. a pro actually :P:P
well yea it's in the city center, 3rd floor , in the X-Treme world place..just ask around... they should know where it is.. and it's 10qr per try (app $3)
:)
You need a credit card to pay for the visa entry they normally don't take cash.
There are a lot of Neufoundlanders teaching here so you will find some help if you need it. I do know one of them, so perhaps if you are stuck I can help you. My e-mail is on my profile.
However, if you are interested you can also hire a limosine with a driver for a small amount of money (depends on the company) who wouldbe able to take you around Qatar for a couple of hours. Much better than an arcade in any case.
Canarybird
Questions:
What Hotel?
It's a whopping 50 degrees here today, you don't have to worry to much about leaving your hotel.
Clothes: bring anything you want.
Questions:
What Hotel?
It's a whopping 50 degrees here today, you don't have to worry to much about leaving your hotel.
Clothes: bring anything you want.
Nah, definitely not the most important thing on my list, it's just that I'll be travelling with two male instructors from a campus here in Newfoundland that I haven't met before, and if they decide to run off and leave me, I'd rather not travel too far from the hotel on my own. If I lucked into having an arcade near the hotel, well then that'd be great ;)
About the tourist visa... what if I don't have a credit card? I'm leaving in 2 days, so I'm a little worried about that.
Basically this whole trip is a total surprise, so I've had no time at all to prepare. My college here (College of the North Atlantic) is having a graduation at their Qatar campus this week, and only Thursday the VP invited me to come, all expenses paid, as I've won a couple of awards they seem to think is worth something. Anyways, I didn't even have a passport until 3 days ago, I'm out shopping for suitable clothes, and I'm starting to run out of time.
i must say ... first time out of North Ameirca ... in Persian Gulf for 4 days most important thing - Dance Revolution - omg u must be so addicted to it.
I personally think its a shame about the mall .. they had quite a modest arcade ...it was pretty crap bust shud have refurbished it rather than out the One and salam or what not in its place
1) Yes
2) No
3) Yes
4) City Center, 3rd flr, near the womens skating rink.
Have fun in Doha. ;)
Hi Kierehana!
Welcome to Qatar - Ahlan Wa Sahlan.
Right, I will try and answer your questions (anyone else reading this please feel free to update or correct me!)
1 - Tourist Visa: You need to have a credit card to pay for your Tourist Visa when you arrive in Qatar. You will get it on arrival at the airport. The fee is QR 55 (roughly US$15).
2 - Flies - Yes, of course there are flies! But not to the extent where they follow you around! Besides, the places where you are likely to hang out - no flies there! At this time of the year, you should be more worried about making sure you are lathered in sun bloc!
3 - Public toilets - 99% western style. Toilet tissue - haven't had a problem so far (in shopping malls that is!) - but always carry a small pack of tissues or wet wipes with you - just in case!
4 - Yeah, there are Game Arcades in City Center and Landmark. I think most of the malls have arcades. Not sure of Dance Dance revolution (some other person might be able to help answer that!)
Hope this helps..