is qatar a strict country like saudi arabia?

rpd6
By rpd6

1. do women have to wear abaya when out?
2. can women drive cars?
3. do shops close down during salah or prayer time?
4. is there restricted entry for single males in malls or restaurants in weekdays/week ends?

i just need a comparison of saudi and qatar..thanks for the help

By claudia73• 9 Jan 2012 19:41
claudia73

sorry i just read that women don't wear abaaya in qatar :D :D :D so what i see are just black clothes , not abaaya :D

lets' say here is not compulsory to wear like is in saudi arabia.

By kkforever young• 9 Jan 2012 11:49
Rating: 5/5
kkforever young

You are slightly better off in Qatar (but not as good as in UAE)

And yes, women are allowed to drive. I love to go the the supermarket on friday morning as those supermarkets that are open are deserted. I have no clue about bachelor rules, but still a long way to go; I have seen bachelors denied access to malls (yes, it is apartheid).

By smiley27• 9 Jan 2012 11:33
Rating: 5/5
smiley27

Women is not wearing abaya even out in doha.

Women is driving in qatar

They are not closing for prayers

and Malls during friday are open for family and ladies only.

Bachelor or male have certain time to go inside the malls. Like 8PM..

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