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donsut
By donsut

We are hoping to move to Doha in a few months and would like to know more about what everyone gets up to - what is a typical week for a british expat family?

Our girls are 12 11 and 7 and enjoy all the usual dancing, karate, ice skating, cinema, bowling, shopping..?

By Minoush• 20 Aug 2011 05:03
Rating: 4/5
Minoush

One of the reasons why I looked forward to moving to Doha was to get out of the "rut" of everyday life.  Well, only after a few months the rut was back...School, grocery shopping, swim practice, soccer practice, birthday parties, etc...Same rut, different locale. (Only difference is the shopping is more expensive but house cleaners are cheap!) 

By Minoush• 20 Aug 2011 05:03
Rating: 5/5
Minoush

One of the reasons why I looked forward to moving to Doha was to get out of the "rut" of everyday life.  Well, only after a few months the rut was back...School, grocery shopping, swim practice, soccer practice, birthday parties, etc...Same rut, different locale. (Only difference is the shopping is more expensive but house cleaners are cheap!) 

By britexpat• 17 Aug 2011 07:45
Rating: 5/5
britexpat

At their ages, they should have a good time. Its when they get into the late teens that the boredom sets in. Good Luck!

By anonymous• 17 Aug 2011 07:44
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

1- ICE SKATING AND BOWLING THEY CAN DO at  City Center.Both things are very close to each other.2- Karate u have to hire somebody or enroll urself in a club.3- So many cinemas here already.4- Shopping is the only thing u will do here in as nothing else is available except seeing so many clean and cool beaches... :)

By mikee_08• 17 Aug 2011 07:39
mikee_08

thesame things as u usually do

By anonymous• 15 Aug 2011 12:31
anonymous

They "usually" dance on the Corniche.

By anonymous• 15 Aug 2011 11:55
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

For a family, you will have all what you need here. Moreover, there are plenty of British expats whom you can get associate with. It will be fine for you and your family. It's a safe country and you can have peace of mind. Welcome :)

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