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Thinking of applying for a job in Doha. Given that I like cool weather, hills and greenery that seems like it could be a massive mistake, but are there any advantages apart from $$$$$$$$$ ?
Given your 'likes', no. 🙂
it's dead flat and pretty hot. I've visited for work a few times, I could think of worse places to live for a couple of years but it depends on your circumstances. If you want nightlife you'll probably want to fly to Dubai every weekend (1hr). Might be nice and chilled with a young family and the $$$$ is attractive. There is money sloshing around there like you wouldn't believe. You'd probably want to forget about mtn biking and go full roadie.
go full roadie
never go full roadie
Many countries don't have 'countryside' the way that we're used to, just space between cities. I think Doha may be one of those but I'm not sure.
Well it's changed a lot and it's improving all the time. It is much much smaller and quieter than Dubai (which isn't necessarily a bad thing).
There are however a few good hotel bars and a few things to do but it's mainly about the work and then spending your vacation elsewhere. Flight connections are pretty good, India/Himalayas is pretty close if you want to explore there, Oman is stunning.
EDIT: I have friends who live and work there and I visit regularly on businesses, if you drop me an email (in profile) I'll put you in touch with them.
[b]molgrips[/b] - Member
Many countries don't have 'countryside' the way that we're used to, just space between cities. I think Doha may be one of those but I'm not sure.
I think Qatar only has one city ! There are only 300,000 locals