Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Qatar, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Money
Cash is still the preferred method of payment in Qatar, especially in smaller shops and the souks, but major shops, hotels and restaurants do take credit and debit cards. Cheques,... read more
Local Currency
The monetary unit of Qatar is the Qatari riyal (QR). It is divided into 100 dirhams (not to be confused with the UAE dirham, which has almost the same value as the Qatari riyal). Banknote... read more
Banks
Qatar is fairly well represented by various national banks and a number of international institutions, including HSBC and Standard Chartered. The main branches are concentrated along... read more
ATMs
The capital has a large number of automatic teller machines (ATMs or cash points). All local banks provide them onsite but many malls also have the odd ATM. Many of the larger hotels have... read more
Money Exchanges
Major hotels offer exchange services for some of the main currencies, however independent money exchanges tend to have better rates and a broader number of currencies. Banks also provide... read more
Credit Cards
Qatar is becoming more and more accustomed to plastic, with credit cards accepted at the majority of outlets. Most retailers in the capital and major retailers in the suburban communities... read more
Tipping
Tipping is not as regimented in this part of the world as it has become in Europe. Tips are most common in restaurants, averaging 10%, although some establishments automatically add a 10%... read more
