NEW TO QATAR!

kathmandude

New member

Member since 17 February 2011

Doha

kathmandude

17 February 2011 00:27:42

kathmandude

17 February 2011 00:27:42

Doha

Greetings/Salaam:

My wife and I moved to Qatar nearly a month ago, and I just wanted to share my initial observations thus far...

1. It's really sunny here, but I suppose that goes without saying.
2. Nothing is better than a casual walk along the Corniche.
3. West Bay is a great meeting place for fellow expats, especially the hotels.
4. Contrary to popular belief, you can find alcohol in Qatar.
5. I'm currently using mobeefree to call home (Nepal and USA), my wife uses it to phone her family in India, and we both agree that it's one of the cheapest options available.
6. [Moderated] is also another great resource for travel advice/tips.
7. Spinney's, at The Mall Doha, is a great store to purchase Western products from.

Yud

ViP

Member since 08 November 2010

Sydney

Yud

17 February 2011 07:47:07

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Yud

17 February 2011 07:47:07

7031

Sydney

Welcome on board kathmandude

Thanks for sharing your views! May be you can also tell us about your hobbies.

Regards

qatarisrilankan

Member

Member since 17 February 2011

Doha

qatarisrilankan

17 February 2011 22:44:36

qatarisrilankan

17 February 2011 22:44:36

Doha

Thanks for the post. A few questions:

1. Can i get an iphone at spineys?
2. where can you get mobeefree cards? I have never seen, just actionvoip and rynga?

kathmandude

New member

Member since 17 February 2011

Doha

kathmandude

17 February 2011 22:49:15

kathmandude

17 February 2011 22:49:15

Doha

Sure. I like to exercise, read, travel, and of course, spend quality time with the wife.

If anybody could also recommend a great place to enjoy any of these things, please post a reply. I'm open to any suggestion.

1. Can i get an iphone at spineys?

No, they sell groceries.

2. where can you get mobeefree cards? I have never seen, just actionvoip and rynga?

You can buy calling cards (coupons as they call them) from a mobeefree agent in your area. You must register for an account in order to find one. I've used actionvoip before switching to mobeefree, and though they are better known, mobeefree has the better rates and call quality.