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  1. enroc avatar

    One way ticket Bangkok (Qatar Airways) & visa

    by enroc 30 May 2012

    Hi, The 19th of July I am flying to Bangkok with Qatar Airways, through Doha. I will be arriving in Bangkok and travel from there, over…

  2. Rezinka avatar

    RE: Bugger

    by Rezinka 30 May 2012

    Yeah, the triplets in Doha left me a blubbing mess, too. And there has been a case here recently of a man killing his girlfriendĀ“s 18…

  3. littlevixen avatar

    RE: Bugger

    by littlevixen 30 May 2012

    unusually for me, I had something in my eye twice last night. The first time watching Downton Abbey. The second time watching the news…

  4. k2w3 avatar

    Poor bastards

    by k2w3 28 May 2012

    Terrible for the parents - triplets killed in Doha fire. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10809197

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    RE: See the Corniche at Night

    by djdesi 28 May 2012

    Corniche is 10-15 minutes walk away from the arrivals lounge. As soon as you get out of the airport, turn right and keep walking until…

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    RE: Climate in Doha

    by djdesi 28 May 2012

    Sandstorms are not everyday, maybe once a month or once in a few months, but they are here. The weather can reach up to and sometimes…

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    RE: Day trip to Iran from Doha - IS IT POSSIBLE?

    by djdesi 28 May 2012

    Day trip to Iran... hmmm... Its not possible to have a day trip to Iran via a boat/ferry/ship unless you are flying into Iran. There…

  8. ansanziah avatar

    Re: Day trip to Iran from Doha - IS IT POSSIBLE?

    by ansanziah 27 May 2012

    Hi, I can only recommed you that Oman (Muscat and some places nearby) and UAE (Dubai, Abu dhabi) are good choices for touring in this…

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    Re: Doha - long nightly stopover with todler - hotel??

    by ansanziah 27 May 2012

    Oryx Rotana is a recommended one by Qatar Airways. However, there are many other hotels as well. You could check Mariott too which is…

  10. traveler2persia avatar

    RE: Day Trip From Doha OR Muscat to Iran

    by traveler2persia 23 May 2012

    For a day trip, It's not recommended to take a ferry,If still there is any! Any way why don't you check Iran Air website. I think they…

  11. edulopes10 avatar

    RE: Day Trip From Doha OR Muscat to Iran

    by edulopes10 23 May 2012

    Thanks guys!!!! I checked Qatar Airs and the flights is around $ 450 USD dollars on way : ( Any other way to go from Qatar to Iran?…

  12. dxb1969 avatar

    RE: Day trip to Iran from Dubai - IS IT POSSIBLE?

    by dxb1969 22 May 2012

    I doubt it would be worth the hassle and expense of getting the visa but it is possible to go for a day. Flight schedules would allow…

  13. traveler2persia avatar

    RE: Day Trip From Doha OR Muscat to Iran

    by traveler2persia 22 May 2012

    It is recommended to visit Shiraz & Persepolis for a day trip.If you take Qatar Airway,it normally arrives very early in the morning,…

  14. hurricanebertha avatar

    RE: Day Trip From Doha OR Muscat to Iran

    by hurricanebertha 22 May 2012

    If you get a proper visa beforehand you could fly straight to Shiraz, the flight is about an hour. You could then see the ruins of Persepoli…

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    RE: Day Trip From Doha OR Muscat to Iran

    by iranexpert 22 May 2012

    For a day trip, it is recommended to fly to Kish where you have no visa requirement as a free zone.

  16. edulopes10 avatar

    Day trip to Iran from Dubai - IS IT POSSIBLE?

    by edulopes10 22 May 2012

    Hi All, How are you guys? Trying to plan a trip for october..... I'll be heading to Dubai and want to explore Dubai, then Abu Dhabi,…

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    Day trip to Iran from Muscat - IS IT POSSIBLE?

    by edulopes10 22 May 2012

    Hi All, How are you guys? Trying to plan a trip for october..... I'll be heading to Dubai and want to explore Dubai, then Abu Dhabi,…

  18. edulopes10 avatar

    Day trip to Iran from Doha - IS IT POSSIBLE?

    by edulopes10 22 May 2012

    Hi All, How are you guys? Trying to plan a trip for october..... I'll be heading to Dubai and want to explore Dubai, then Abu Dhabi,…

  19. edulopes10 avatar

    Day Trip From Doha OR Muscat to Iran

    by edulopes10 22 May 2012

    Hi All, How are you? Trying to plan a trip for october. I'll be heading to Dubai and want to explore Dubai, then Abu Dhabi, Muscat…

  20. jonny_47 avatar

    Jerusalem - Amman & VISA issues throughout the middle east

    by jonny_47 21 May 2012

    Hello everybody, I am a Swiss national travelling together with my girlfriend, a Hungarian national, and I was wondering whether it is…

  21. davdfoge avatar

    RE: Incense, and oils. Good places to buy in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, etc.

    by davdfoge 21 May 2012

    You can even buy it online with free shipping, but before going for any deal check out this wonderful guidelines by Code black, [herbal…

  22. dea86 avatar

    RE: Climate in Doha

    by dea86 21 May 2012

    Hello! Thanks for the reply! Even if it isnt positive, it means a lot to me, because I dont know anyone who is there and suffers from…

  23. quetzal avatar

    RE: See the Corniche at Night

    by quetzal 20 May 2012

    It is Doha not Kabul.... ! totally safe and if you go down by the Sheraton end it will be quite busy....

  24. quetzal avatar

    Re: Climate in Doha

    by quetzal 20 May 2012

    Hello - I have friends who suffer from asthma. The main problem is the sandstorms. yes it does cause serious health issues and a friend…

  25. charlestaylor avatar

    Are the following cities similar to Dubai?

    by charlestaylor 20 May 2012

    Are the following cities very similar to Dubai?: Abu Dhabi (U.A.E.) Sharjah (U.A.E.) Doha (Qatar) Lusail (Qatar) Manama (Bahrain) Ri…

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