Dhow Day Trip December 18th

... I wouldn't be in Qatar ;)

Good call on canceling this trip it turn out.

We would have been drenched by rain had we continued as originally planned.

Thanks Alumnar, can you also predict which way the stock market will move next week ...? ; )

Cheers

SK

(Waiting for the timing for the next trip)

... to the fireworks display - if it happens!

Its not gonna be a good weather for the national day! they now changed friday weather condition from Scattered Showers to Showers!

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

Well I will be sailing on Friday for the Sailing Regatta along the Corniche...:)

Will wait till the next dhow trip is announced.. Good decision Alumnar.

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"HE WHO DARES WINS"

Derek Edward Trotter

oh no, I withdraw what I said, I checked the website again now and they updated FRIDAY status to be Scattered Showers. The weather will always be unpredictable during winter..

So yes lets call it off for now.

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

... and the weather forecast for the last 2 days was sunny/partially cloudy (???)...

My decision is to be on the safe side. I also had several PMs of people expressing their worries. If anybody wants to go ahead and organize this Dhow Trip - be my guest. I won't be doing it this time and I hope everybody understands why.

About the weather we can have a look at the forecast as in weather.com it says that all the 10 coming days will be sunny:

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/tenday/QAXX0003?from=hrly_topnav_business

According to forcasts tonight will be the last day for this storm..

I know that no one can predict weather forecasts %100 correct but it can give us an idea at least, u can also call the Qatari weather authority for forecasts..

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

maybe we'll just all see each other in corniche for the fireworks... thanks alumnar for the info...

You won't fully enjoy a swing unless you raise your feet from the ground......

Ok

When we do it after the New Year it will take around 6 hours - departure at 2pm, return at around 8 pm.

it will take one day all? or hrs

:)

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Anyone Can Die.

... with bookings due to the weather. It seems like the holidays might be called sooner if it continues raining the way it is at the moment. Qatar is flooded as it is, and we can't make plans the way things are going. Who can predict if it is going to be raining and/or storming on Friday?

I suggest we call it off for now and reschedule this trip for after New Year. This way we can arrange it with more detail and also consider safety aspects of it.

Sorry about that - but safety has to come first :)

Would love to join you guys and await further info

Updated list

1. Alumnar + 2 adults + 1 child age 6.

2. Subaqua + Jencake

3. Sabrang + 1 adult and 1 boy (11)

4. Edifis

5. Draj

6. Ganesh

7. Ashish

8. Binam

9. Rahul

10.Zuha

11.me and you + 4 Adults and 2 children 4 + 6.

12.Rehan+1 adult

QLSG is Dead?

Alumnar.. Well done again for organsing a Trip. Unfortunately cannot join you guys since will sailing in the Regatta on the same day.

Have a nice time?

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"HE WHO DARES WINS"

Derek Edward Trotter

Can anybody join the trip? Do I have to register? Or is it only for members? We are 2 adults and 2 kids.

Draj Bro, I may have two more persons added to the list. I will keep you posted if they are willing to join

post more details & updat please...c',)

yeah, view of fireworks from sea near to palm island woud be fantastic... so lets stay till late night so we can have that panaromic view....

Looking forward to seeing the fireworks from the sea, we will have the best seat ever :-)

hey

i am new in the country and would love to join you guys, great way to meet new people.

is booze allowed?? and if it is can anyone get (since i dont have my liscense) will chip in for sure.

Have a great time! :0) The weather should be great around this time.

Dora, I missed last year's trip and will be missing this one too, as will not be around at this time. :0(

I heard from a friend that the camping trip you organized recently was a great success. Hope to join you guys another time.

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The Cookie Monster said it.

You will see them from the sea - a spectacular view as most are shot off over the water to prevent fire.

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"A Wise Man knows what he does not know!"

ALumnar, we need to get back by 7PM as Fireworks Starts at 7.30PM as posted on forum.... so please arrange accordingly.. ortherwise we will miss the great austrailian fireworks...

Updated list

1. Alumnar + 2 adults + 1 child age 6.

2. Subaqua + Jencake

3. Sabrang + 1 adult and 1 boy (11)

4. Edifis

5. Draj

6. Ganesh

7. Ashish

8. Binam

9. Rahul

10.Zuha

11.me and you + 4 Adults and 2 children 4 + 6.

... but I wouldn't advise your pregnant sister to do this Dhow Trip - just as safety precaution.

Great to know you are joining us me and you! So looking forward to having you all with us :) xxx

We are self-catering on this event. The menu offered is not to many peoples' satisfaction and quite poor.

PerfectStranger - when are we meeting up mate?

1. Alumnar + 2 adults + 1 child age 6.

2. Subaqua + Jencake

3. Sabrang + 1 adult and 1 boy (11)

4. Edifis

5. Draj + Ganesh

6. Ashish + 1 Adult

7. Binam + 1 Adult

8. Rahul + 1 Adult

9. Zuha

10. me and you + 4 Adults and 2 children 4 + 6.

Really looking forward to the trip Alumnar hun. xxx

last time when we did a Dhow trip with QLSG it costed about Qr. 120/= inclusive of Buffet Lunch & Transfer from boat to island. Please consider the full option with Buffet Lunch/Dinner..

alumnar, how do we get it on small boat from big one?? i have my preg sister who is willing to go but i fear about transfering from boat to boat....

I am interested.this is really a good idea...pls post the details pls..

where to pay and when is the last day..

what time will the dhow trip start and end and where to

meet..

bring own food or not..

pls PM me the contact number of the person

organizing..in case i have some more questions to

ask..

thank you

I wish to join too if it is after 2pm.

By the way the national day celebration is on 18th, Only Government offices day off on 17th.

here is the updated list.

1. Alumnar + 2 adults + 1 child age 6.

2. Subaqua + Jencake

3. Sabrang + 1 adult and 1 boy (11)

4. Edifis

5. Draj + Ganesh

6. Ashish + 1 Adult

7. Binam + 1 Adult

8. Rahul + 1 Adult

9. Zuha

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Hi Alumnar,

i havent been to any of QL outings, thou i wanted to be part of so many times for various engagements and reasons i couldnt, but this time i believe i ll make it.

if everything is confirmed about the timings and permissions, please let me know where is the next meeting point for the payment, i am in..

and yeah, if you can send some pictures of the dhow tat will be nice, here is id [email protected]

cheers,

www.zuhaarmar.com

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Updated List

1. Alumnar + 2 adults + 1 child age 6.

2. Subaqua + Jencake

3. Sabrang + 1 adult and 1 boy (11)

4. Edifis

5. Draj + Ganesh

6. Ashish + 1 Adult

7. Binam + 1 Adult

8. Rahul + 1 Adult

.... to organize details...

No problem at all. Just bear with us until we have everything sorted :)

Oops, my baad....

From your first post, I thought we will meet on Wednesday evening before the trip to finalize the number and collect payment . Obviously I am wrong.... sorry.

OK I'll just sit down quietly and wait for instructions on how-where-when to pay and to gather before the trip.

Cheers

SK

... who said we are gonna meet the eve before? Payments will have to be made 5 days before the event.... at least! The eve before I will be preparing picnic baskets ;)

If the info on the other thread that traffic will be diverted from/into Corniche on the 17th is correct, will it affect the plan to meet in Souq Waqif that eveing ?

Cheers

SK

... as soon as we have finalized arrangements we will inform everybody on this topic how much to pay and where we can meet.

Thanks :)))

i would love to join when do i meet with any of the organizers to pay?

I dont think the corniche sea will be closed on friday the official National Day is on saturday according to the Peninsula today.

wow... national day on 17th..thursday.. so we can stay till late night on 18th.. no worry about fire works.. so confirmed... as below..

Updated List

1. Alumnar + 2 adults + 1 child age 6.

2. Subaqua + Jencake

3. Sabrang + 1 adult and 1 boy (11)

4. Edifis

5.Draj + Ganesh

... you are so welcome. Of course I am always thinking of our camping team and how nice it will be to see you again.

Tony and PerfectStranger are gonna look at smaller capacity boats - say 25 people. We will start with that first, then if we get more people we will upgrade it. It might end up around QR 100 as we also need to pay for the boat to take us off the Dhow and onto the Island, but still that is nothing really if you consider a days fun. We will do our own BBQ at the Island and enjoy. Self-catering is a yes for sure. Nothing wrong with that as the food on offer never suits everybody and is overpriced.

We need numbers in the next 3 days though, as we have to make a downpayment and we also need to collect the money from everybody at certain meeting points.

Thanks Alumnar for considering the prayer timing. The speed boat idea is cool too. I think the self catering option is better because QR 75 price will attract more people (with the hope that we can rich 45 people).

I will check how many of my friend want to come then I will list our names..

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

Updated List

1. Alumnar + 2 adults + 1 child age 6.

2. Subaqua + Jencake

3. Sabrang + 1 adult and 1 boy (11)

4. Edifis

... tonight. We will keep you updated after the weekend and after having done some more investigation and negotiations.

Good night to you all.

If it started after the Friday prayer then I'm in....

Looking forward for further info (rendevouz time and places, what to bring etc)

1. Alumnar + 2 adults + 1 child age 6.

2. Subaqua + Jencake

3. Sabrang + 1 adult and 1 boy (11)

Fireworks probably starts at 9 on the night..

For now we should be able to sail off from opposite the National Museum at 2 pm, but it will have to be confirmed 4 days before the event by the Coast Guard.

I have also enquired about the rental of a speed boat for those hours to make sure that whoever wants to can get off the boat onto the Island. I am waiting for price confirmation on that too.

Perfect Stranger, when does it suit you to go and check the boat to see if it is good enough spacewise for us?

Draj, what time are the fireworks? On the Corniche?

will we be back for the fireworks then...

Great Idea for meeting people in Qatar when you are new ! Unfortunately I will not arrive in time for the same, maybe Next Time !

... will take place starting 2 pm to allow everybody who wants to join time for their prayers. I am just waiting to hear back from the Port Authorities for permission to sail out at 2 pm.

Previous trips were taking place from 10 AM till 4 PM.

Food served by the Dhow crew ended up to be cold and insufficient. So I recommend self catering.

We used to hire a small boat to transfer us between the dhow and the island. THat cost is extra.

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... the organizer of the above dhow trip will let me know by tomorrow if we can sail off opposite the National Museum at 2pm on the 18th. I will let you know more details when he has given me a confirmation by tomorrow morning.

So now it's time to start the list!!! Please inform how many adults and children and what age the children are so we can check if we can arrange to allow the children to sail cost free. It all depends on the numbers we get together.

Remember - paste and copy the names, add yours onto the list!

1. Alumnar + 2 adults + 1 child age 6.

2. Subaqua + Jencake

Al Ajhar Dhow

Dhow Cruising or Moon Dhow Cruising

Description: Our Traditional Qatari Dhow will take you cruising around the palm tree island to view the magnificent City of Doha from the water side, then we head towards Al Safliya Island where we will anchor approximately 50 meters away from that island, during this time you could enjoy a nice swim while our chef prepares and serves the BBQ Lunch or dinner buffet. Our Dhow is equipped with safety equipments like life rings, Life jackets, Fire Extinguisher and a First Aid kit. Our Dhow also accommodates a unique closed air condition cabin & a very nice seated area on the upper deck.

Duration: 4-6 hours

Time: Day and Evening time

Price with BBQ buffet: QR 150.00 (minimum 20 people & maximum 45 people).

Price for Dhow only: QR 2000.00 week days (maximum 45 people). QR 2500.00 weekends from Thursday- Saturday (Maximum 45 people).

This boat has been used in the past for QL Dhow Trips. I have been emailed photos of the boat and I think that the capacity is perfect to keep everybody on the same boat. I totally respect your prayer times and I suggest we start the Dhow Trip at 2 pm and go on until 8 pm. We can cater for ourselves (depending on what people want). If we go for self-catering, the cost of the trip for the full boat will be QR 56 per person - we will be charging QR 75 per person to be able to buy prices and any necessary items to organize games for everybody. Please let me know your thoughts on this.

What do you all think, would you like me to check this boat out? If you would like me to forward you the photos of the boat please give me your email address and I will be happy to forward them to you.

Thanks everybody! :)))

Yea me too agree with whaiQL we muslims can't miss the prayer in this day So it would be better if trip started like last time ( 12 - 1 pm ) we can stay till night because sailing at night is nice too. Or we can make it on Saturday if the cornish is closed for the national day.

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

... to you all.

The only problem is that it is conducted on Friday when Muslims need to offer a Friday prayer starting at around 11.15 AM. So I definitely pass this.

This also happens to any rambles and field trips arranged by Qatar natural and history group.

Have fun though!

You won't fully enjoy a swing unless you raise your feet from the ground......

yeah 18th is the national day and no dhow allowed.. so please confirm again...

the corniche will be close for the National Day Celebration.

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Have Courage To Live.

Anyone Can Die.

We had organized the last 2 Dhow cruises for QL and each of our Dhows can take up to 45 people, it is luxurious and equipped with all the safety requirements…….if you are still interested send an email to [email protected] we will be more than happy to serve QL

Alumnar I will let you enjoy this one so the devil won't go ;)

So it will be only a Dhow trip with no camping... :(

For how long will u stay on sea and where will u sail?

BUT WAIT A MIN!

THIS DAY WILL BE THE NATIONAL DAY so the cornish sea will be closed on morning for army ships show! won't we sail from cornish?

maybe its better if u start the trip at 1 when the cornish is opened again.

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

i just want to know how the trip will be where we will go and is it going to be the full day event ??

thx

And can we see the Nat'l Day Lightings at the corniche from the Dhow?

But I don't know where exactly at Souk Waqif you met before? Will you wave a red hanky? or give me the coordinates so that I may check google.

Put us down for two spots - Jencake and I :)

Pay and you are in! :)))

I want to go! Can I?

Here is the meeting point to discuss entertainment and plans for that day:

In front of the Coffee Beanery there is a SHISHA shop, Faezi will reserve seats for a group of us.

Wednesday the 9th of December, 8,30 pm. Whoever wants to join the event can pay on that evening - first meeting point to receive money.

I will update the list according to those who have paid.