Doha Local Custom Tips by bpwillet

One of the greatest things that you can do in any country is just say hello. English is widely spoken in Qatar and quite well. It is looked highly upon if you start a conversation first with a merchant or anyone else you may require something from. Qatar is a very modern country but the form of Islam practised is very traditional. Many of the women will be fully veiled and many of the men will be dressed in the traditional white gown. Any type of dress that you feel may be appropriate will be acceptable in most locations in Qatar.

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One of the first things you will notice about Doha is that the majority of the local women are fully veiled and wearing the traditional abayyiah. It is not polite to stare and if you are a male you may not be acknowledged by them at all. It is an amazing thing about their culture and very different than western styles of dress. However, it is one of the great aspects of being in Qatar.

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There are not too many outdoor coffee houses and fewer traditional coffee houses in Doha. With the "new" old souq area there are now quite a few that have sprung up. As you zig-zag past shops and shop owners hawking their wears, you may find yourself down an alley that opens up to a coffee shop. There are a few to choose from in the souq area off Hamdan road. You will find many men sitting talking, playing backgammon, smoking sheeshas, and drinking coffee.

The coffee is inexpensive and the atmosphere is lively.

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