Driving in Qatar
By CHOCOLATEORANGE •
Apologies if this has been done, but I looked at the thread and couldn't find what I am looking for.
I am UK citizen moving out in a week. I want to drive in Qatar. Can someone give me the basics on being able to do this? Is it worth getting an IDP? What will I have to do to drive in the short and long term?
Thanks in advance,
CO
thank you KH!
in this case, rest assured. QF does NOT house its staff in indecent places. However, you can start a forum topic about your question. somebody would know the area closely to reply accurately
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thanks a lot for reply!! we are still in vienna,austria and
will arrive on 25.aug. so, we have absolutly no idea about anything!!!
it should be a newly built building for the members of Qatar National Symphony Orchestra..
Qatar Foundation organized it..
get some energizer batteries :)
Bin Mahmoud is a centrally located area with variety of levels. Do not know exactly about the location you mentioned. Better check the building yourself and notice the level of cleanliness and the neighborhood. Also check for the residents
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Hi people! sorry for bothering you but i just wanna know if anyone knows about this building?
How is Bin Mahmoud District? thank you in advance!!
Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Building
Corner Intersection
Between Aseer Street and Al Reem Street
Bin Mahmoud District
Doha, State of Qatar
I know KH, i had the pleasure of meeting her too..shes a yummy mummy :)
you should see me when we first met. found myself infront of a gorgeous lady. said hi and introduced my excellency. introduced herself "spicemom". I was like HUH? "Spice" yes but "Mom" I doubt.
Later in another occasion we met again. you should see my surprise when SM was accompanied by a lovely guy whom I came to know was her lovely son. God bless
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aint it a wee bit too late to be playing Hide and Seek??>tsk tsk tsk
Life is what you make of it.......so quit B******G about it.
still hiding in the bathroom and locking the door. no connection inside
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hehehhehehehhe @ nadt- no we are 'sistas' simply appreciating each other>winks
Life is what you make of it.......so quit B******G about it.
yep KH, shes spicey ;-)...And no SM im not hitting on you too ;-)
KH - are ya 'hitting' on me??........hope ya aint on anything tonight........>giggles(miss you not seen you in ages- now dont ya go blushing on in here- and say hi to yr gorgeous other half)
Life is what you make of it.......so quit B******G about it.
Thank you nadt for confirming that SM in gorgious. Was doubtful. OPSSSSSSSSSSSSS. Let me hide:)===================================== http://www.qatarliving.com/node/58409
I know its bloody scary, your fate is in the hands of others...
me good too thank you.
hmmm seems like they do enjoy playing 'bumper cars' on the roads here i'dsay, once i saw 6 cars in a row 'bumping ' one another..(pity the guy right at the end as he know not what hit him....lol)
Life is what you make of it.......so quit B******G about it.
lol SM..Last weekend i witesses an accident on those roundabouts, two cars bumbped eachother and we were in the middle, and it just missed our rear car, was bloody scary...
Im good SM, thanks for asking, how are you gorgeous?
well nadt some are already 'history' whilst still many still around, maybe they keepin them coz have seen some motorists who simply love goin round and round and round the roundabt........must be very thrilling for some eh??how you girl?
Life is what you make of it.......so quit B******G about it.
Ive been hearing for a while they want to get rid of the roundabouts, is it likely to happen?
@travel, I agree :) Can't wait until they get rid of the round abouts.
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Mr. Q's Blog - A Qatari's view on Qatar.
Just show original and give a copy of License from USA/ UK/European countries, immediately u will get a Qatari Driving license.
Please beware of the round abouts in Qatar. Be defensive while getting in, whilst in and exiting a round about in Qatar. Rest all as they have mentioned here - You can get an immediate temporary licence which will be valid thru the visa validity period.
I think so, DC-Jaz.
Would the above also apply if I have a New Zealand license?
@meaningul, they forgot nothing, they answered his questions diligently.
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You can't teach experience
well...all what they adviced you is right but they forgot to tell you to be ready facing a very strange drivers in doha! people drives as they fly! so it would be better for you to take very good care when you start driving here. i know this is not what u have asked but just FYI
I dont live with example..Reather I prefer to be an example!
You can get a temporary license by going to the traffic department with your visa, your passport, a photo and your original license. You'll have to undergo an eye test, pay QR180 (or QR250 - can't remember!) using a credit card (no cash accepted) and you walk out of there with your temporary license.
After you get your RP, you go back with your temporary license and your new ID card and get your permanent license immediately (after paying the fee, of course).
Having a UK and West European License , you can get it changed to a Qatar Drivers License by just going through an Eye Test and Pay the fee. This you can do after you have got your RP