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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Electricity & Water
The Qatar Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) is the sole distributor of water and electricity. When you rent accommodation make sure the electricity and water are connected before... read more
Gas
There is no mainline gas in Qatar, so if you have a gas cooker, you will have to use gas cylinders that will be delivered to your residence. The gas cylinders cost QR 140 for the first... read more
Sewerage
Most houses are connected to the main sewerage system. Many of the new houses have been built in areas which are not yet connected to the main sewerage system; these houses will have... read more
Rubbish Disposal and Recycling
Usually villas have a green bin outside their gates, applied for by the landlord. Refuse trucks come round and collect the rubbish a number of times a week, depending on which area you... read more
Telephone
Qatar Public Telecommunications Corporation (Qtel) is the exclusive telephone company in Qatar. Your sponsor can apply for your telephone line once you have your residence visa, or you... read more
Internet
You can get connected to the internet by applying to Qtel once you have your residence visa. Qtel offers a range of packages and services for internet access, the cheapest of which is the... read more
Bill Payment
Phone bills are paid on a monthly basis in Qatar. You can pay your bills at certain banks (some offer facilities such as telephone banking and direct debit), the Post Office, and Qtel... read more
Postal Services
You will be able to find the Post Office without too much effort. On Doha’s corniche, it is a large building with lots of small arches around the outside. It has a four-level carpark that... read more
