Doha vs Jeddah

MovingToMidEast
By MovingToMidEast

Does anyone prefer one over the other and why? thanks!

By vinoaus• 10 Sep 2009 23:51
Rating: 5/5
vinoaus

Doha is better than Saudi, as women do not have dress restrictions, you can buy liquor, there are parties, and religous workships for other religions. So its more liberal than Saudi.

By MovingToMidEast• 10 Sep 2009 22:52
MovingToMidEast

so Jeddah is actually more fun than Doha?? I really thought it would be Doha bc they do have clubs and bars and potential concerts - all which arent allowed (or in the open in Saudi)...

By leilany2• 10 Sep 2009 20:18
Rating: 5/5
leilany2

Qatar is a nice place though boring,I missed Jeddah so much specially their "haraj" & "corniche",during ramadan some people from Russia and Turkey are selling their goods in a cheaper price.

By anonymous• 10 Sep 2009 19:31
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

Jeddah without a doubt!

Qatar is all hype and no substance. Besides in Jeddah you have access to the sea where as here you go to the corniche and just look at it...I wouldn't be surprised if they start taxing for that soon.

By samia08• 10 Sep 2009 19:19
Rating: 5/5
samia08

I visited all the gulf contry ,I lived 2 years in ryadh and i really felt home i love and miss everything there, poeple are kind,frindly, and helpfull and food is really good eccept "hayat el amr bel marouf "

jeddah is a nice place too .. true qatar is the most boring place but it`s a very safe contry.

By MovingToMidEast• 10 Sep 2009 18:45
MovingToMidEast

thanks!

By britexpat• 10 Sep 2009 18:29
Rating: 4/5
britexpat

Doha is much smaller. Less of everything. Rstaurants are expensive. One other thing is that Qataris are far more easy going than Saudis.

By MovingToMidEast• 10 Sep 2009 18:25
MovingToMidEast

thank you both! BritExpat - why do you think doha is more boring?

By britexpat• 10 Sep 2009 18:22
Rating: 5/5
britexpat

I loved Riyadh. Great social life.

Jeddah is nice too. A strange mix of old and new. Amazing diversity. Much cheaper than Doha.

If you are Muslim, than what more can you ask for than having Makkah and Medina within easy reach. Jeddah is also closer to Jordan.

However, Qatar is a lot more open and freer, but I find it more boring. You can travel out as and when you want. It si very peaceful and people can visit you more easily.

The choice is yours..

By DaRuDe• 10 Sep 2009 18:13
Rating: 5/5
DaRuDe

am i going to compar Doha with Jeddah

yea talk about Riyadh then we can talk

like Alexa who was once upon a time resident of Riyadh and is dreaming of having a dream house in Riyad :D

in life style freedom Doha is alt more better than Jeddah

i have been to Jeddah about 8 times in 8 years its all the same yea few construction might have taken place but i think you will live with ppl and drive on road so

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