Biryani ----------------------

huwaaaaaa keif halak? sarap biryani mura lang about 5 riyals magsusuka ka sa kabusugan sa sobrang dami masusuka karin

try niyo thobe? well i use to wear that especially prayer time "jumaa" feeling qatari ako

Allow me to share to you my travels in Doha...

The first time I set foot in there was when I first flew with Qatar Airways. I had about just three hours of stop. But since the airport was not finished and there was construction all around, the airline company set me up for a stay in on hotel, I think the name had the word Palm in it, that was 2003. All I saw was establishments made of stone, not much design I supposed. I assumed there was not much thing to do. I left for my flight after a few hours and thought that this is a place that I will not remember at all.


The second and third were just mere stop overs of two hours, so I did not go out of the airport. There was nothing to see, anyway, I told myself. Comes the 4th, stop over was 9 hours. Although, all I have seen was the four corners of my hotel room, again. So I decided that I will explore this city, one day. As it was quite unfair of me to be thinking that this place does not have any life into it.

February 14, when I left London for a 4 day stay in Doha. I checked in the Four Seasons Hotel. The moment my foot landed on the first step of the hotel, I felt it. I was home. It was so beautiful, the Marriott which I have visited a couple of times before was nothing compared to the aesthetics and grandeur of this. I was shown my room. I first headed for the window and saw the waters of the Gulf. My goodness! It was lovely!


Visas

You MUST secure a visa prior to your arrival in Qatar if you are a holder of a Filipino passport. There are different ways for you to get one. YOu could have a sponsor, it might be a family member, a hotel, or a friend who you are going to stay with. It usually costs about QR55.00 for a 7 day visa.

Citizens of the UK, USA, and Australia could obtain a travel visa in the airport upon arrival and valid for two weeks, payable only with a credit card.

Visit http://www.e.gov.qa/eGovPortal/visaservice/visaservicedetails.jsp
for further information.

Clothings

Should be modest. Qataris are not yet open to the idea of seeing girls in mini skirts and sexy tops. You can wear this in hotels or inside bars but make sure you have something to cover yourself when out in the streets.


Religion

Being a muslim country, we have to respect their values and traditions. You could hear the Ajan at specific time of the day. They also would go to their mosques on Fridays for the Jumaa. I do not recommend travelling to this country during Ramadan, as fasting is being done and it will not be nice that you are celebrating while everyone is humbling themselves.It will be best if you read the DO's and DONT's first before coming to this place.



Shopping

We went to the Mall ?Carrefour, which I could not remember the name. It was alright. Just a typical place for you to buy stuff. But I recommend shopping in The Royal Plaza, the good shops are here! You can purchase the things you want without the VAT that the UK and EU had on everything. Definitely, a good place.


Nightlife

THere are more than a couple of place to go. But I only have been to the Qube. You should be aware that the 1st floor is set for women and their guests. The guys will not be allowed to use this facility without a woman in their arm. So, I suggest that you bring your girl or perhaps GrandMa? Just kidding. There are a lot of foreigners as well on the look out for some gorgeous Filipinas, be aware that sometimes they could be so forward that they will keep on staring even if you have your man with you. Alcoholic drinks of your choice are served here without restrictions.


Places to Eat

You can eat seafoods at its best at the Italian restaurant of the Four Seasons Hotel. But be careful the price of dinner for two with a glass of champagne is almost the same rate of the accomodation per night. Although the ambiance, is so perfect. Be sure to have that special someone holding your hand. Live music, a violin or a piano is also being played while you dine. Perfect for anniversaries.


Public Transport

The bus system or public transport is absolutely rubbish. Try to ask your friends to give you the phone numbers of private taxis. Precaution should be taken when hailing a cab from the streets if you are a woman and travelling alone, which is something I do not really recommend.

this is a very nice article,
well i can relate to the topic and i can hardly figure out why some guys would keep on staring on another lady eventhough these ladies are with their man..........

Mind me handling the empty bottle? Or if i have this , I'm gonna shoot them with loads of bullets inside my gun

share ko rin sa inyo mula ng makain ko yang tinatawag biryani una sa lahat ayaw ko nayan dahil di ko type at ayaw ng tiyan ko
kasi maango ang dating, tinawanan panga ako ng office mate
ko at lalo na ng makita ko kung pano cya gawin with matching tapik tapik pa ng india sabi sa sarili ano ba naman ganito ba dito. then my friend is asking masasanay ka din dyan dahil 2years tayo sabi ko i try to eat habang tumatangal masarap pala ang biryani then feeling ko now isa na ming arabic hahahaha... saya ko no





airman........michaeln9t

hahaha ako walang choice kundi............. kakain ng biryani kasi mura sa cafeteria namin. haha nakakasawa man pero masarap parin.. wag lang mattan malansa...... yoko hehehe chicken biryani the best

dati ayaw ko nayan pero sempre masarap na para sakin lalo chicken biryani wala sa puinas nayan dito lang sa arab country .....

may kilala ako na.. pinapa avoid ako kumain ng madalas na biryani hehe.. eh kasi raw.. eh i don't argue with her baka hampas ang aabutan ko

Biryani? Ayaw....

Chicken Curry that I prepared myself. Yes. Mum will not even allow us to eat anything cooked by an Indian. God knows why.

Nothing else. The first and last time that Biryani touched my palatte was in Dubai, during a desert safari. I don't think my system could take even just a little more.

Otherwise, I would have to be admitted in Labour Ward for Food Poisoning again. Remember the Posh na Dried Fish from Alabang? Cost me 2 litres of 0.9% Saline, given STAT.

Yoko na..






Skyflyergirl

i haven't touch any biryani in desert saffari i dont trust the viand in that place , it like they were doing the instant food serve but but i cant do anything but to try the other cuisine for i was so starving that time.. but really didnt touch the biryani..

niyahahaha:lmfao: it was not a biryani hehehe.. it was a yellow plain rice indeed..

busy ka lang kasi that time Safe sa belly dancer. Ano ba name nun? Ahh.. Alyah. Ayun, ikaw tuloy mag-isa nanood!

late kasi kumain kaya wala ng biryani hehehehe ayun naunahan ng mga d pa naka experience kumain ng biryani hahahaha... belly dancing hehehe tigas nga ng katawan na yun

wushu!!! kaya pala.. balita ko eh, deadma ka ng baby mo. for hours. maraming witness!


or na ka?

deadma ba? i don't think so hehehe.. actually not deadma eh.. totally upset.. parang ihuhulog sakin ang buong buhangin ng desert eh.

na ganon ako o pero ok naman kasi.. d rin ako matiis non eh