Where do women go to keep from going mad during the day in Qatar?
Hello. I have just moved out to Qatar with my husband and am feeling a little lonely while he is at work. Are there any groups in Doha, where women meet up during the day? In Abu Dhabi, where we were previously, there were all sorts of groups including book clubs, craft groups etc. Are there any in Doha?
Many thanks
Lots of groups for ladies, and once you've joined one you find out about others
International Ladies Potluck Group
Tuesday Ladies Group www.tlgdoha.com
American Womens Assoc (you don't have to be American to be a member) has several activity groups incl scrapbooking, stitching, book group, bridge, etc
www.awaqatar.com
I too lately moved to Qatar from Canada and I found this site very decent and interesting, but unfortunately I was shocked to see the reply from one of the members saying " find a boy friend". There is a lady who wanted to know about the female activities and what immpression she will get from the members of this site. Frankly speaking, I am totally upset with such an answer and would request the administrator to ban people having such a cheap mentality. I am sure other members who are really decent and family oriented would agree with me and please don't forget we are not in West, we are in Islamic country and Islam teaches us to respect the members of opposite sex.
go buy a copy of the MARHABA
book. It literally lists hundreds of activities from tennis lessons to dancing to cooking to book groups etc. I also know women who volunteer at their kids schools and others are taking on line college courses. There is an unlimited number of things to do---you just have to make an effort to find those that interest you.
Why you have to waste your time for cofee mornings and so so...go for a job...if u dont need the money from job give it the needy people....dont waste your life sitting idle.
No unfortunately there isn't a great deal. You could get a job or alternatively you can jack it in and head home.
HI - There may be not as much here but check out www.expatwoman.com and click under Qatar sor some activities etc, also try www.dohahappenings.com, www.dohaexpatmumsandkids.com
There are various coffee mornings, trips etc for ladies.
Hope this helps.
have a boy frind
Wendy -
Do you have kids? If so, you might be interested in joining Doha Expat Mums & Kids (http://www.dohaexpatmumsandkids.com) . If not, you are still more than welcome to join us for our activities - we have HEAPS AND HEAPS of stuff on for March. Cooking classes, beauty events, afternoon teas, etc. Most of the daytime events don't involve kids...well, the coffees do but not the beauty, cooking, etc. events.
Give me a shout if I can help you with anything.
Just keep on logging in to Qatarliving.com.... you would start taking interest in it. Apart, click on the "Groups" tab above...go through the groups list...there are a few for ladies in doha...join them and hope you enjoy their company. They have regular meet ups as well. :-)