Thanks for all the info guys, it's really appreciated. (it makes me laugh how easily some people fall out with each other on this forum!)

I must admit I am having doubts now due to the marriage laws. Are all schools close enough to each other in Qatar for us to apply to different schools, get seperate accomodation yet still be near by.

Are all countries in the area the same?

What are the standards of school provided accomodation like? We would be interested in getting quite a 'classy' flat/apartment so was wondering whether it would be best for us both to get seperate jobs with accomodation allowance and then to rent.

Thanks again.