and love the life here. It is a small town, yes you do see the same people all the time .. but there is so much to offer in the way of family life and quality time. It's a very safe town to bring up children ... we have excellent sporting facilities and a few small shops to get the bare essentials. Although you will find you need to go to Doha to get a better variety .. we tend to shop fortnightly.
We are members of the golf club, beach club, Recreation Centre .. my husband sails, there is always something being organised in the way of social events. It can be a very busy place if you want it to be.
There is a ladies shopping bus going to Doha every weekday.
I lived in Doha about 6 years ago for 18 months and prefer Dukhan hands down.
If you are willing to provide your contact details I will email you with more info.
Have you been confirmed a house in Dukhan? There is a shortage at the moment. The Dukhan Doha road is a nightmare. Really try hard to confirm you have a house.
Good Luck. If you like small village life, then you will be fine. It's down to what you make it.