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Qatar is a very tiny nation in the Persian Gulf. In fact, the nation of Qatar covers a tiny peninsula around 100 miles long which juts out into the Gulf from Saudi Arabia. Apart from the Saudi border to the south, Qatar is surrounded by the blue waters of the Gulf.

 

Officially, it has a population of less than one million people, though the UN estimates it to be closer to 1.4 million, especially when the many and diverse expat workers are taken into account. Most of the land area of Qatar is covered by a low, infertile and sandy plain. There is an area of stunning sand dunes, everyone's fantasy idea of the perfect desert, called the Khor al Adaid, an 'inland sea.' It's around 60km from Doha and is UNESCO listed, for its unique geogrpahical features, but also for the wildlife in the areas.

 

Customs and Dress

Qatar is a relatively progressive Islamic nation, with more liberal laws than Saudi Arabia, but more restrictive laws than found in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Women are allowed to drive and need not cover their hair. However, both men and women should dress conservatively to avoid causing offense and being stared at or made to feel uncomfortable. Neither men nor women should have bare shoulders or wear skimpy tank tops. Shorts are not appropriate for men or women, though ¾ trousers are acceptable for everyone. Women should avoid low cut tops, see-through clothes, shirts which expose their midriffs and skirts which are knee length or shorter. Because of the extreme heat of summer loose flowing skirts and shirts and natural fibres such as silk, linen and cotton are much more comfortable (and modest) than clinging garments made of synthetic fibres.

 

While you can find and drink alcohol in bars, clubs and restaurants within hotels, most restaurants outside major hotels won't serve alcohol. It is not appropriate to drink alcohol in the street. Otherwise, Qatar provides very comfortable travelling conditions. It is an affluent country, with clean streets and lovely shopping precincts where one can wander untroubled.

 

Qatar Airport, Customs, Visas and Imports

Qatar is served by the Doha international airport. It is a comfortable airport undergoing expansion and renovation. It has numerous places to eat and several suppliers have desks for you to collect your easy and convenient Qatar car rental.

 

Nationals of 33 countries can now obtain a one-month visas on arrival, for a fee starting from 100QR per passenger for single entry. You should always check your own visa requirements prior to travel for accurate and up to date advice. Tobacco products attract a 100% tax and alcohol cannot be imported, so leave your duty free shopping for another time.

 

Health care in Qatar

There are several very high quality hospitals in Qatar, capable of diagnosing and treating complex illnesses. Travellers in Qatar should observe road safety in the Qatar car rental at all times, by wearing seatbelts, driving within the speed limit and not driving under the influence of alcohol. Travellers should take care to avoid dehydration and sunstroke in the summer months in Qatar by resting during the hottest parts of the day, drinking plenty of water and not staying under the sun for long periods.

 

Driving in Qatar

In general, driving on-road in Qatar is pleasant and easy. Roads are well-signed in English and Arabic. Traffic is not usually heavy in Qatar, though it can get a bit slow in Doha at certain peak hours and is a nightmare around public holidays and on the day before National day. There are plenty of places to park your good value Qatar car rental, especially in hotels and around shopping malls.

 

Khor al Adaid can only be reached by 4WD or SUV. Our on-line booking engine can provide you with a list of SUVs and 4WDs to rent in Qatar, though you need to check the rental conditions carefully to make sure off-road driving is permitted and which areas of Qatar you're not allowed to go to. When driving to Khor al Adaid, you should always travel in convoy with at least one very experienced off-road driver, as the conditions are as challenging as the landscape is beautiful.

 

For mor information please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar