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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Residential Areas
For many cities the geographical map serves as a guide to wealth and social standing, too. You know anyone living in Manhattan or Knightsbridge is unlikely to be short of a few riyals.... read more
Al Khor
A small seaside town about 30 to 40 minutes drive from Doha, there is a lot of building work going on to improve the town and offer more facilities and housing. Nearly every expat who... read more
Al Saad & Around
This is a lively and busy commercial area with plenty of shops, local businesses, cafes, juice bars, and restaurants. It’s ideal for single people or couples with no kids.... read more
Around Villagio Mall (Al Waab)
This area used to be considered a bit out of things, but now, with Doha’s newest mall Villaggio open, it’s proving very popular. Its proximity to several good schools and nurseries, plus... read more
Dukhan
Out to the west of Doha lies Dukhan, home to several thousand employees of Qatar Petroleum (QP). Everyone lives in a walled community, with a few local shops outside. There are plans for... read more
Landmark Mall & Around
This is an increasingly popular family district, one of the very few residential areas with a park, and a very nice one it is, too. It’s also got one of the better malls in Doha as well... read more
Markets Area (Abu Hamour)
This is growing in popularity as a residential area due to the number of the number of new compounds and villas being built, and because it’s close to several schools and nurseries, which... read more
The Mall/Airport & Around
This is one of the older areas of Doha, with busy main roads, but once you get off the main drag it is very peaceful. And, despite its proximity to the airport you’re not actually under... read more
The Pearl
This is the most talked-about development in Doha. Along similar lines to The Palm in Dubai, with smart apartments and villas, shops, restaurants, and schools, The Pearl covers 985 acres... read more
West Bay
This is a relatively new part of town which is home to many embassies – see if you can identify the flags – and the country’s most prestigious multi billion dollar development The Pearl.... read more
