Think this is a good idea, to share housing the first month and start to look for an apartment slowly myself. Housing sounds to be a real problem for everyone as I read here. I couldn't believe the BIG rents for 2 or 3 bedrooms apartments - that is making it impossible for families in Qatar!!!

But how do natives live there by the way?? Can they afford the increasing rents or they just own their houses?

And I was wondering if housing is very expensive like that in ALL Qatar or just in Doha??? I know Qatar is a small country and it should not be a problem for anyone - me at least - to live more comfortable outside Doha and drive a longer time to work?!!