Can women enjoy public beaches?

sunflowergirl
By sunflowergirl

Hello,

been driving around yesterday and saw a few very nice beaches. But as hardly anyone was in the water, and there were hardly any women on the beaches I wonder if I can go swimming here or if it's something I should rather not do.

I'm not talking about beach clubs where I have to pay an entrance fee but just nice stretches of coast with no houses nearby. What is common practice here? And if I can go swimming what swimming clothes are appropriate for women? Bikini? Bathing suit? Shorts and tshirt? Btw, the same question for a diving course as well.

Earlier this week we did find a very nice and completely empty beach where we took a quick swim. Another time we were just about to get changed when a local couple turned up and we decided to drive on.

Thanks for your advice.

By funny• 28 Sep 2009 19:18
funny

just i was kidding.... u wear what u wish ..if u expect from others u get all free advise of no use.our mind will accept what it wish....

By sunflowergirl• 24 Sep 2009 16:44
sunflowergirl

OMG, now I have the picture of a sexy blond in my head, wearing baggy pajamas with a teddy bear on the top O_o

By anonymous• 24 Sep 2009 16:30
anonymous

WHAT HAHAHAHHAHAH LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL SWIM IN PYJAMAS! O.M.G. LOOOOOOLZ

By funny• 24 Sep 2009 15:01
Rating: 5/5
funny

sterday i saw DUKHAN beach was empty by 8p.m no one was there except both of us.it was good weather with cool breeze i enjoyed sitting on the beach for one hour....select the time and place like this to go for a quick bath but not for swim should b very careful...pyjama and t.shirt is good and comfortable for swim...don't bother about stares...we live for our happiness...but decently.t.shirt shouldn't b low necked...

By sunflowergirl• 24 Sep 2009 15:00
sunflowergirl

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By anonymous• 24 Sep 2009 14:28
anonymous

So you are nice girl sammy

By blue nails• 24 Sep 2009 14:25
blue nails

you ask if people can enjoy the beach? some say no, some say yes.. Id say dont ask around, just stay home. duh!!

By anonymous• 24 Sep 2009 13:28
anonymous

so what!

"There is no need to be further hurt by the unpleasant event after it is over."

By anonymous• 24 Sep 2009 13:22
anonymous

Double post indicites that you were not saying the truth sammyblue.

By anonymous• 24 Sep 2009 13:10
anonymous

double post! 'sorry!

"There is no need to be further hurt by the unpleasant event after it is over."

By anonymous• 24 Sep 2009 13:09
anonymous

Can women enjoy public beaches?

of course! I just did! just wear shorts t-shirt and your flipflops thats it...

'don't mind the stares...you'll get used to it!..lol!..

"There is no need to be further hurt by the unpleasant event after it is over."

By poolplan• 24 Sep 2009 12:38
Rating: 2/5
poolplan

yes.

By anonymous• 24 Sep 2009 10:59
anonymous

Last report in the newspapers about girls wearing bikinis....

http://www.qatarliving.com/node/643520#comments

By edifis• 24 Sep 2009 10:14
edifis

Pajju, Can you turn your head 360 degrees. Oh I forgot Indians have this ECNR stamp on their passport, which exempts them from having to undress in a nude beach!

By Hu Wan• 24 Sep 2009 10:07
Hu Wan

but exclusively for members only. Dress code: 3-parts suit: hat, pair of sunglasses, and flipflops. :)

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By sunflowergirl• 24 Sep 2009 08:21
sunflowergirl

LOL! Good try, pal. This turned into a rather funny thread. Will see what to do I guess. Empty beaches enough, and different types of swimming wear available as well. Anyway, resorts are out. I don't see myself paying entrace for some 30 minutes of swimming, and then driving on again. Tanning on the beach? With these temperatures? Some people must be crazy!

Oh, and btw guys: Please stop sending me invites. I am married. Happily :D

By anonymous• 23 Sep 2009 22:51
anonymous

YEAH OF COURSE THEY CAN GO NAKED AND TAN ALSO AS THEY LIKE THE PEOPLE ARE NOT IN CHARGE IN THE WOMAN LET THEN TO DO WHAT EVER THEY WANT

By anonymous• 23 Sep 2009 22:42
anonymous

sunflowergirl you better drop the idea of going to the beach. Take shower home and wear whatever you like.

By one_shot• 23 Sep 2009 22:20
one_shot

Look, it is impossible for you

the Only solution you got

step1:

bring 1 kilo of salt

step2:

fill your bathtub

step3:

put the salt inside the bathtub

step4:

bring a heater

step5:

put your sun glasses

step6:

get inside the bathtub

step7 :

Close your eyes and imagine that it is the beach

we recommend the following to bring the reality to your enjoyment :

1-put some see fish 2 to 5 in the bathtub

2-get a poster of a beach and put it in front of you

3- bring some sands and fill the bathroom .

4-try to get some real sound of people playing in the beach "you can get for free from the internet"

Have fun ;)

By Pajju• 23 Sep 2009 21:49
Pajju

edifis i am really drunk :) and enjoin rain and thunder :)

By edifis• 23 Sep 2009 21:45
edifis

So if you don't wanna be photographed too much,wear a bikini.

By Gypsy• 23 Sep 2009 21:44
Rating: 4/5
Gypsy

I like the Inland Sea. But there's a nice one up near Al Khor as well.

By Pajju• 23 Sep 2009 21:44
Pajju

edifis u know onethin .. when i was in nude beach n ibiza .. some gals came and told me to be nude .. i told them no sorry i cannot .. :) after they askd me r u indian ? i said yes .. then ok u enjoy us :P

By wacky_baby• 23 Sep 2009 21:42
wacky_baby

just avoid a very crowdy part of the beach...and just to be on the safe side, not in a bikini. because even if you were in a shorts and shirt, guys will definitely stare. and even snap a picture of you which is really annoying! grrrrrr!

By edifis• 23 Sep 2009 21:40
edifis

Pajju have u got that disease called neckturnomania.

By Pajju• 23 Sep 2009 21:39
Pajju

Gypsy ur fav beach ? :)

By Gypsy• 23 Sep 2009 21:33
Gypsy

You're right edifis, she shouldn't listen to me. She should go to the beaches herself, see for herself and see how she feels comfortable.

By me and you• 23 Sep 2009 21:31
me and you

Day time at Wakra beach was beautiful for me and my family. Bikini, laughter and lots of sun.

However, stay away at nights!!!! Full of "certain" people who don't give a s**t about what they do. ie Spit, rubbish and completely take over the beach!!!

By edifis• 23 Sep 2009 21:30
Rating: 4/5
edifis

General rule of thumb in Qatar is not to listen to what people on QL advise you to do. So don't listen to what Gypsy says and don't listen to what the others say.

So the conclusion is:

Do not wear Abaya to beaches

Do not wear T-shirt and shorts.

Do not wear Bikini.

So I would advise you to go naked!

But follow the thumbrule and do not listen to me too!

By DaRuDe• 23 Sep 2009 21:26
DaRuDe

even men go to beach in bikinis :D

By britexpat• 23 Sep 2009 21:21
britexpat

Gypsy is right.. I often wear my thong to the beach. No one bothers me ..

Just let me know which beach you are goint to ..

By Bunga• 23 Sep 2009 21:16
Rating: 2/5
Bunga

I saw many ladies in bikinis in Fuwairit...so I guess its OK.

*Bunga*

By Gypsy• 23 Sep 2009 21:15
Gypsy

Don't listen to any of these people. I go to the public beaches all the time in my bikini. Nobodies ever said a thing or appeared to even give a crap. General rule of thumb in Qatar is not to listen to what people on QL advise you to do, frankly given some of this advice I wonder if any of the responders have ever actually BEEN to a beach in Qatar.

By ajinasma1• 23 Sep 2009 20:56
Rating: 5/5
ajinasma1

If nobody around you can try without dress..But as a common practice here better to have an abaya...

By nomansland• 23 Sep 2009 20:06
nomansland

abomaid where ur going to enjoy

By abohmaid• 23 Sep 2009 20:05
abohmaid

especialy when i can enjoy with here

By abohmaid• 23 Sep 2009 20:03
abohmaid

sure sure

By nomansland• 23 Sep 2009 19:59
nomansland

hmmmm may be i will try tomorrow night

By anonymous• 23 Sep 2009 19:55
anonymous

nomansland you can. poolplan has a first hand experience with this.

By nomansland• 23 Sep 2009 19:51
nomansland

hmm poolplan i cant rotate my neck 360 degrees

By anonymous• 23 Sep 2009 19:46
anonymous

poolplan, Is it only Indian men?

By poolplan• 23 Sep 2009 19:42
Rating: 5/5
poolplan

It's best to stick to private resorts such as hotels and Sealine. If nobody complains, you will be stared at by Indian men, the type that can rotate their necks through 360 degrees.

By sunflowergirl• 23 Sep 2009 13:02
Rating: 5/5
sunflowergirl

Thanks for your answers. I'd rather not go to resorts as they are... you know... resorts. I don't care about shower rooms and bars, and there's generally less to see under water, be it a lonesome fish, bit of coral or some weathered rocks and instead lots of noise. We both don't like spending a whole day at a beach but rather go for a quick swim after having toured the desert.

Need to think about what to do I guess. Will only use my bikini at my compound pool though.

By blue nails• 23 Sep 2009 11:37
Rating: 5/5
blue nails

went to mesaieed and to al khor during the holidays.. a lot of trash already. yes you can swim if you dare but theres no shower room. Better to just pay entrance at sealine beach resort.

By anonymous• 23 Sep 2009 11:23
anonymous

Can I swim? Of course you can.. only if you know swimming.

By salman icon• 23 Sep 2009 11:14
Rating: 5/5
salman icon

you can swim in decent (full dress) any where in Qatar. but in bikni, u can go to far places where u do not find any one especially locals. I have been to Zakhira Beach and i saw several girls were swimming in bikni.

Bikni is not permitted in Qatar so u have to be careful until nobody see u especially locals.

By Hu Wan• 23 Sep 2009 11:08
Rating: 5/5
Hu Wan

but by yourself, unfortunately, only beach clubs or hotels would accord you that privacy you want. Shorts and t-shirts would do- even if you're not used to it. You know the culture here. Diving lessons are done by 5-star hotels mostly. But quiet expensive. Just wonderin though why they stopped that public resort on that island by the bay. We used to swim there. 15 riyals for the roundtrip Dow, and they have restos in the resort for your food, but we try to sneak in our own food, which were not allowed. hehe

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By anonymous• 23 Sep 2009 10:52
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

You can swim if modestly dressed but don't wear a bikini or you'll get stoned to death..... of course I am joking but certain self righteous people will come on QL and bemoan the fall of civilisation and that you must be a prostitute.

By messymiss• 23 Sep 2009 10:20
Rating: 5/5
messymiss

u could swim in wakra beach or measied one to swim.........better wear t-shirt & shorts....i hv seen countless women swim..

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