Any family coming to Doha needs to bring with them a very large pile of money to pay the school fees, plus an even larger supply of patience for when you are told that the school you wanted to send your children to have no places available for your little darlings and that the waiting list is full up.

I would echo the comment made about books, as the bookshops in Doha are very poor.

As for the driving in Doha, I would recommend a life insurance policy, a paid-up funeral plan, a strong faith in God and a LandCruiser.