Living in Qatar

Welcome to Marhaba’s
guide to Living in Qatar!

First-time residents will find this section invaluable, providing the latest updates on where to live, eat and relax, as well as how to access government services.

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Latest News

Setting Up Life in Qatar

Accessible Qatar

Interesting Reads

Where to Dine

Cuisines From Round The World in Qatar

Spas & Beauty Centres

Beauty & Wellness Tips

Recipes To Cook At Home

What To Watch, Read, Listen To

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Life In Qatar

Day-to-Day Qatar

Whether you are a resident or a visitor to Qatar, there are many things to know about your stay in Qatar from day to day activities to government tasks. Visas…

Housing, Utilities and Services

There are various housing options in Qatar. Most expats choose to rent as non-Qatari residents have a few opportunities to purchase homes in the country. Many employers provide housing or…

Emergency and Important Numbers

Should you need emergency assistance for a medical, fire or traffic crisis, dial 999. In case of a serious emergency and explain the situation to the call handler. Before or…

Qatar’s Impressive Digital Services

The ministries in Qatar are joining together to accelerate digital government initiatives in a bid to make their services more efficient, effective, accessible, and customer-centric. Building on the progress made…

Sports in Qatar

Qatar is passionate about all sports, from traditional activities such as falconry and equestrian sports, to international events like the FIFA World CupTM , Asian GamesTM and Formula OneTM . Qatar Olympic Committee…

Pet Relocation in Qatar

The Ministry of Municipality’s Department of Animal Resources is in charge of animal control and veterinary supervision of animal diseases. The department issues import permits, and oversees the exportation, transfer…

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Accessible Qatar

Accessible Qatar – Important and Useful Platforms

In Qatar, there are many sectors that cater to people with special needs, especially in education and healthcare. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ played a transformative role in making…

Accessible Qatar – Travel and Transportation

In Qatar, there are many sectors that cater to people with special needs, especially in education and healthcare. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ played a transformative role in making…

Accessible Qatar – Healthcare (Therapy and Support) Centres

In Qatar, there are many sectors that cater to people with special needs, especially in education and healthcare. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ played a transformative role in making…

Accessible Qatar – Leisure and Entertainment

In Qatar, there are many sectors that cater to people with special needs, especially in education and healthcare. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ played a transformative role in making…

Accessible Qatar – Educational and Learning Centres

It is Qatar’s national policy that every child should be provided with education to help them reach their full potential, and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) is…

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Interesting Reads

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Dining Offers This Month

Best Happy Hours and Ladies Nights in Doha

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Where To Dine

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Cuisines From Around The World In Qatar

Marhaba Food File #21: Yemeni Cuisine

Yemeni cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines in the region. Their dishes are well-known such as the best-known mandi, as a staple in many homes in the region….

Marhaba Food File #20: Egyptian Cuisine

From pyramids to the Nile River, Egypt is one of the most celebrated countries in the world. But what about their cuisine? It’s equally rich with legumes, vegetables, and fruit…

Marhaba Food File #19: De Nada, Brazil!

Brazilian is more than football, carnivals and Amazon Rainforest. Its cuisine is one of the country’s greatest attributes, becoming popular across the world. Brazilian cuisine slowly becoming a favourite in…

Marhaba Food Files #18: Spanish Fiesta

From Moorish mosques to FC Barcelona, there’s much to know and see in Spain. There’s also much to eat. Spanish cuisine is rich, consisting of many cooking traditions and practices and…

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Spas & Beauty Centres

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Beauty & Wellness Tips

Every Little Thing You Need to Know About Sunscreen from Desert Princess Salon!

How much sunscreen should you use? What’s the best time to apply it? What type of sunscreen? We’ve got the advice for you. We don’t need to tell you why…

Take Care of Your Hair at Home with Roots Hair & Beauty

Sadly, hair salons and beauty parlours are not open… yet! Phase 3 in the governments plan to ease restrictions will mean that salons will finally be allowed to open again….

Where to Buy Your Favourite Home Spa and Skincare Products

During this time of self-isolation, if you can’t go to the spa, bring the spa to you! Enjoying a home spa experience has never been easier: use these gorgeous products…

Online Courses To Expand Your Horizons

Whether you are working from home, or doing a six hour work day, you might find that you have quite a bit of spare time on your hands. What better…

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Recipes To Cook At Home

Jules of the Kitchen Recipe: Shepherds Pie

In this recipe series, we bring you recipes by Julia Toon, culinary motivator and author of the book ‘Good Eating: A Taste of Qatar’. New recipes every week, straight from…

Jules of the Kitchen Recipe: Root Vegetable Soup

In this recipe series, we bring you recipes by Julia Toon, culinary motivator and author of the book ‘Good Eating: A Taste of Qatar’. New recipes every week, straight from…

Jules of the Kitchen Recipe: Sugarless Strawberry Muffins

In this recipe series, we bring you recipes by Julia Toon, culinary motivator and author of the book ‘Good Eating: A Taste of Qatar’. New recipes every week, straight from…

Jules of the Kitchen Recipe: Star Beef Pie

In this recipe series, we bring you recipes by Julia Toon, culinary motivator and author of the book ‘Good Eating: A Taste of Qatar’. New recipes every week, straight from…

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What To Watch, Read And Listen To

This Week’s Top Choices to Watch, Read and Listen to | 9 May – 12 May

Discover this week’s top picks for entertainment at home. From must-watch movies and TV shows to captivating reads and sensational music, find the best options to elevate your leisure time….

This Week’s Top Choices to Watch, Read and Listen to | 2 May – 5 May

Discover this week’s top picks for entertainment at home. From must-watch movies and TV shows to captivating reads and sensational music, find the best options to elevate your leisure time….

This Week’s Top Choices to Watch, Read and Listen to | 25 April – 28 April

Discover this week’s top picks for entertainment at home. From must-watch movies and TV shows to captivating reads and sensational music, find the best options to elevate your leisure time….

This Week’s Top Choices to Watch, Read and Listen to | 18 April – 21 April

Discover this week’s top picks for entertainment at home. From must-watch movies and TV shows to captivating reads and sensational music, find the best options to elevate your leisure time….

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Latest News

Al Wakrah Unveils Visually Impaired-Friendly Waterfront Promenade

The Ministry of Municipality inaugurated the sustainable waterfront promenade for visually impaired individuals at Al Wakrah Public Beach. The inauguration was attended by several dignitaries, heads of diplomatic missions accredited…

‘Empower Ability’ Programme Trains PWDs for Employment

The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with the Qatar Career Development Center, recently organised a training course aimed at equipping individuals with disabilities with the necessary skills for employment under…

Qur’anic Botanic Garden Earns Global Accreditation for Plant Conservation

The Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) affiliated with the Qatar Foundation (QF), has obtained notable global accreditation in the conservation of plant resources…

Education Above All and Partners Unite to Support 100,000 Out of School Children in Nigeria

A ground-breaking partnership between Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, Islamic Development Bank (IDB) & Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and Save the Children…

United Development Company Leads Successful Seabed Cleanup Campaign at The Pearl Island

United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, recently spearheaded a highly successful seabed cleaning campaign of Porto Arabia marina on The Pearl Island, coinciding…

Kahramaa Launches ‘Qatar National Renewable Energy Strategy’

Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation ‘Kahramaa’ announced the launch of ‘Qatar National Renewable Energy Strategy’ (QNRES), having coordinated with 22 key energy actors in Qatar, a step that reflects…

Ministry of Municipality Inaugurates Mesaieed Park

The Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah inaugurated the Mesaieed Park (belonging within the geographical scope of Al Wakrah) on the morning on 23 April…

HH The Amir Arrives in Nepal

HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani left Dhaka today after a state visit to the friendly People’s Republic of Bangladesh, heading to Kathmandu for a state visit to…

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