I've been Qatar for 9 years. And when I first came, expat women used to dress modestly.Their skirts and dresses never went above the knee. short shorts were unseen.

But now it's a free for all. Honestly i think it's very disrespectful to the culture. Not only Qataris and Muslim expats are offended but many Hindus and Christians from the south east Asia do not have that type of dress in their culture either.

I don't think it's asking too much for someone not to wear a halter top or mini skirt in public.