As a female in the same age range as you, I 100% agree with the first few responses that don't advocate walking or taking public transport. Even in the Al Gharrafa area, which is fairly new and not too creepy, you likely wouldn't feel comfortable walking alone when it is dark (and it is dark by 4:30 p.m. in the winter...).
If you don't care to drive (as it can be intimidating for some), perhaps you could try to set up a carpool with someone else at your place of work. I'm assuming by your info that you'll be at QCS or CNA-Q, and they usually set up your accommodations so that you'll be in a compound or apartment building with some of your colleagues.
As a female in the same age range as you, I 100% agree with the first few responses that don't advocate walking or taking public transport. Even in the Al Gharrafa area, which is fairly new and not too creepy, you likely wouldn't feel comfortable walking alone when it is dark (and it is dark by 4:30 p.m. in the winter...).
If you don't care to drive (as it can be intimidating for some), perhaps you could try to set up a carpool with someone else at your place of work. I'm assuming by your info that you'll be at QCS or CNA-Q, and they usually set up your accommodations so that you'll be in a compound or apartment building with some of your colleagues.
Stacey