1. Best value for money compound villas (10,000 QR per month) - You can get some pretty decent compound villas near the airport for about 10-11K/ month

2. Best value for money British Nurseries (for a 2 year old) - Ma'afi ma'aloom :-(

3. Best TV Package Provider (for entertainment and sports) - Qtel Mozaic

4. Best Bank (for service/internet capability) - QNB (Yes they have improved tremendously)

5. Best car rental / leasing agents - None, you'd rather buy one, it's BEST.

6. Best place for a beer! - Belgian Cafe at Intercon has good crowd, but so does the Irish Harp at the Sheraton