Kay F,,,,,there is space in every area here..but i must say as "mirageproperty" said that as u don't have children yet so all you need to do is find a place near ur husband's office...there are tons of compounds here...u will have to exceed a lil bit from this limit of 2500$ for a spacious villa...but i'll still recommend just come her see it urself and then decide which one suits u...all areas a fine but the villas or flats in most of the areas inside doha are expensive and have all the facilities...but as i said getting a driving license and a car ain't a big issue here...Qatar is a small country so no issues ..i can tell u one place its "Ain-khaled compound" ,,,it has villas and flats...nice community with gym,garden,a big grocery shop and a decent place to stay...not too far away from city,,,,,,, u can easily mingle with expat neighbours ... hehe...no they don't live in walled/fenced off compounds...if u can tell where ur husband will work then it will be alot easier to recommend u some specific areas....just keep posting ur questions and queries on QL even after u reach Qatar :)