Doha on a Friday
Feb 8, 2007 | 8:58 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Doha on a Friday
I've just booked myself arriving DOH early morning, flying out just after midnight - a stop of about 17 hours. Was hoping to do some sightseeing in Doha (and rest my head in a hotel briefly, thanks to QR). Alas this scenario is booked for a Friday... how closed/dead/uninteresting will Doha be on a Friday? My primary interest is food/society/markets and maybe a short excursion. Should I absolutely change the date?
Feb 10, 2007 | 9:00 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: United Arab Emirates & Arizona, USA
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No need to absolutely change the date. Markets and stores will be mostly open. I am not sure about cultural events, however.
In fact, Qatar has been considering changing its weekend to Saturday and Sunday!
In fact, Qatar has been considering changing its weekend to Saturday and Sunday!
Jun 25, 2007 | 7:25 am
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Well what is there to do in Doha on a weekend? I'm thinking of giving it and QR a try this weekend.
People have said it is like DXB was 10 years ago. True?
People have said it is like DXB was 10 years ago. True?