The capital and largest city of Qatar.
Questions tagged [doha]
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Layover: Dubai or Doha
I'm going to book a flight to Tokyo and I have to choose between
Emirates, which stops in Dubai from 6.15 am to 2.15 am
Qatar Airways, which stops in Doha form 4.30 am to 12.30 am (20 hours)
I would like to visit one of the cities. What do you…
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Does the new Doha Hamad International still offer "alcoholic left luggage", and how does it work?
Recently, Doha has switched from the old Doha International Airport to the new Hamad International airport. The new airport looks a huge improvement on the old one, which is good, but the switch does leave some confusion on what advice / information…
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The airline allowed us to travel to our destination without checking our visas. Who is at fault for the incurred expenses?
OK, I will try and stick to the facts to explain this whole situation. I would really appreciate everyone's comments:
Me (Irish passport) my wife (Filipino passport) and 2 year old twins (Irish passports) all live in the UK. My wife has residence…
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Anyone tried to bond merchandise in Qatar airport?
Has anyone tried bonding hand carried merchandise into Qatar for one day stop over? I’ve looked in Hamad airport website if they have that service but couldn’t find any information . I will be travelling to Qatar with precious stones for a one day…
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France to Doha without flying
France to Doha: it seems that France to Dubai, with trains, bus and ferry to Dubai, but does anyone know how to get to Doha without flying ? Is it then possible to purchase visa at airport to stay in Doha ?
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Are there (cheap) boat trips / water taxis / water buses across the Corniche bay in Doha?
One of the focal points of Doha is the Corniche, a 5km long curved bay, running from the new Museum of Islamic Art round past lots of high-rise buildings to by the Sheraton. It has some stunning views across, as you walk round, like this:
In many…
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Scenarios for Indian citizen for missing connecting flight in Doha
I am an Indian student in Germany. I will be travelling to India via Doha in Qatar Airways. My connection time is 50 minutes. I have read a lot of posts where, in case of any delay or connection missed, Qatar Airways gave transit and accommodation…
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Where in Doha can I learn about Qatar's history and culture, while the National Museum is closed?
The website of the National Museum of Qatar seems to suggest that when it's re-opened, it'll be an amazing place to find out about the history and culture of Qatar. It should also have an impressive building! Based on what I saw of the building site…
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As a tourist in Doha, what are the rules on drinking alcohol in hotels?
The Wikivoyage page for Doha has this to say on buying alcohol there:
You can buy pretty much anything you want in Doha, apart from pork products and alcohol (except with a licence or in the major hotels)
That certainly gives you the idea, but is…
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Can an unmarried heterosexual couple share the same room in Doha?
Can an unmarried heterosexual couple share the same room in Doha?
I have found no mention of such restriction in government related travel advice site, only warning about avoid public display of affection, but other sites claim that some hotel can…
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Transit Visa in Doha
I am studying in Moscow.I am about to return to Vietnam from Moscow and will transit in Doha.Is Transit visa required for Doha layover?
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Canberra to Doha via Sydney - can we board in Sydney?
This January my family and I are returning to the UK from a holiday in Australia. The ticket is booked from Canberra to LHR via Sydney and Doha with Qatar, flight 907 I believe.
Because we're finishing our holiday in Sydney (we start in Canberra),…
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Manchester - Doha - Bali
We are travelling to Bali via Doha from UK. Connection to Doha is only 55m. I am guessing because we booked it on the same ticket it should be enough to make the connection? We alre flying with Quatar airlines. Also do we need a visa to be able to…
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Where to rent a portable hotspot in Doha, Qatar?
I'm going to Doha, Qatar, to see the start of the MotoGP championship.
Do you know if is it possible to rent a portable hotspot in the Hamad International Airport?
Alternatively, where can I find information about where to rent a portable hotspot in…
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Doha Layover - Leave the Airport?
I'm looking at flight options for a trip I intend to take. The cheapest option involves changing planes in Doha, Qatar. The options are very similarly priced, one with a 3 hour layover and another with a 9 hour layover.
My nationality is such that I…
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