Miss Canada I am sorry it seems like this thread is going to be hijacked just like the rest of them. Before that happens let me answer few of your questions.
Yes do leave your miniskirts at home. Shorts are OK on the beach, longer shorts (knee length) are OK everywhere. We say that it's best to cover your shoulders (tshirts are great), but the truth is you see tank tops and barely there tops all the time, so this depends mainly on how comfortable you feel knowing that this is something that locals frown upon.
Significant changes? Everything will be a significant change. I'd say weather and traffic were the worst for me. Also the hierarchy of the society. You will get used to it soon enough though. You will move here in the middle of Ramadan it seems, so you will have to deal with the fasting as well. You won't be able to eat or drink in public until the sunset (not even in your car!).
You can find most of what you will need in Doha, unless you require medicines that Doha might not (and probably will not) have. Make sure you stock up.
Miss Canada I am sorry it seems like this thread is going to be hijacked just like the rest of them. Before that happens let me answer few of your questions.
Yes do leave your miniskirts at home. Shorts are OK on the beach, longer shorts (knee length) are OK everywhere. We say that it's best to cover your shoulders (tshirts are great), but the truth is you see tank tops and barely there tops all the time, so this depends mainly on how comfortable you feel knowing that this is something that locals frown upon.
Significant changes? Everything will be a significant change. I'd say weather and traffic were the worst for me. Also the hierarchy of the society. You will get used to it soon enough though. You will move here in the middle of Ramadan it seems, so you will have to deal with the fasting as well. You won't be able to eat or drink in public until the sunset (not even in your car!).
You can find most of what you will need in Doha, unless you require medicines that Doha might not (and probably will not) have. Make sure you stock up.
:^)