All the answers above are correct; Qatar is less conservative than KSA but not nearly as open as UAE or Bahrain. It's a great place in the middle. As a man wear your "boy pants" you'll be fine; as a woman same, but more importantly keep the shoulders covered. You'll be comfortable and won't get a second look. Coming from Houston, welcome to the nearest corollary weather-wise...!
All the answers above are correct; Qatar is less conservative than KSA but not nearly as open as UAE or Bahrain. It's a great place in the middle. As a man wear your "boy pants" you'll be fine; as a woman same, but more importantly keep the shoulders covered. You'll be comfortable and won't get a second look. Coming from Houston, welcome to the nearest corollary weather-wise...!