JJH gave a pretty good account of the living area. Al Zahoor-2 is near 2 large shopping centres and many of the larger international schools (American School or Doha College). The only thing I would say is the villa/apartments are dealt out by degrees and departments. Masters get apartments/PhD’s get villas. Of course there are some exceptions but I'm married with a child as are 4 of my neighbors and we all live in an apartment. I would say if you are working for Foundation and have a Masters you can expect an apartment, which are pretty nice and big. Once you get them cleaned and your own personal touches on them they are very livable. There is a swimming pool in the complex and a fitness room. The fitness room is useable but many people join outside gyms like Aspire (10 minutes away).
As for not joining a committee, I would disagree with JJH about the reason. Many people have tried to make the place look nicer and stay cleaner (more greenery, outdoor lighting, cleaning, etc...)because it needs it. This in itself is very frustrating. It was made very clear that the complex is what it is and changes or more investment by the owner will not happen. For this reason joining this committee can be very embittering and this could blanket your whole experience with the place. Plus, your students and portfolio will bring you enough blood rising. This may be a better reason to avoid these committees. But, if you are a champion for a cause, you can get in the mix. Fighting city hall or join the new Al-Zahoor Sheriff flyer ticketing group. Clamp down on double parkers!!
OK, good luck with the move. I imagine you arrive Aug 24th or so, get ready to be on a bus going from one place to another for the whole week. You will particularly enjoy the medical commission. Don't worry you are not joining the Army. And, because you work for QU, you'll get VIP service. This means no waiting outside in sun like the construction workers. Wahoo!! Good times!
JJH gave a pretty good account of the living area. Al Zahoor-2 is near 2 large shopping centres and many of the larger international schools (American School or Doha College). The only thing I would say is the villa/apartments are dealt out by degrees and departments. Masters get apartments/PhD’s get villas. Of course there are some exceptions but I'm married with a child as are 4 of my neighbors and we all live in an apartment. I would say if you are working for Foundation and have a Masters you can expect an apartment, which are pretty nice and big. Once you get them cleaned and your own personal touches on them they are very livable. There is a swimming pool in the complex and a fitness room. The fitness room is useable but many people join outside gyms like Aspire (10 minutes away).
As for not joining a committee, I would disagree with JJH about the reason. Many people have tried to make the place look nicer and stay cleaner (more greenery, outdoor lighting, cleaning, etc...)because it needs it. This in itself is very frustrating. It was made very clear that the complex is what it is and changes or more investment by the owner will not happen. For this reason joining this committee can be very embittering and this could blanket your whole experience with the place. Plus, your students and portfolio will bring you enough blood rising. This may be a better reason to avoid these committees. But, if you are a champion for a cause, you can get in the mix. Fighting city hall or join the new Al-Zahoor Sheriff flyer ticketing group. Clamp down on double parkers!!
OK, good luck with the move. I imagine you arrive Aug 24th or so, get ready to be on a bus going from one place to another for the whole week. You will particularly enjoy the medical commission. Don't worry you are not joining the Army. And, because you work for QU, you'll get VIP service. This means no waiting outside in sun like the construction workers. Wahoo!! Good times!
Cheers, DMM