Realistically idealistic daydreamer, seasoned procrastinator, atheist and monarchist with a secret agenda and a slight inclination towards voodoo practices.
It's funny how there were soo many little things I hated about living in the Middle East, when I did, but now that I'm in Canada, there are lots of things I miss about there. I don't know about Doha, but Dubai is spectacular at night, I miss the warm nights and gorgeous dinners at nice hotels. I think it's the international atmosphere that I most miss, somethings always happening, and the city seems to almost always be intensely alive. Shopping too, I miss the shopping. Oh god, shopping here in this small city sucks. Anyways, There is a lot to be said of the beauty and mistique of that part of the world. I can't wait to go back.
You're most welcome. You were my inspiration for this post :^)
Matt,
I SO know what you mean! Life is just different here...
Princess,
I wonder what changes he is talking about. If you want to come for a visit - now is as good as any other time. But oh well, if it's Asian Games that puts you guys off - then I can't disagree. Construction everywhere (as you can see) and horrendous traffic! You might want to wait till AFTER the Games :^)
I have no idea. The GCC citizens went crazy recently over the Rayyan Bank shares here in Qatar.. Glad it's over! Not like Doha could handle extra traffic.
Jaguu,
Yeah, I have an audience at the Emiri Diwan tomorrow. Wish me luck!
Pearl,
Hehe well it's a matter of taste, really. I am sure the owner of the ugly villa would disagree with you. And yes, you should come visit. Doha is beautiful.
That building in the first and fourth pictures?? That's awesome! Is it what it looks like in the pic? It looks like a beautiful glass sky scraper (modern) where the base is disguised/paired with a traditional-architectural overlay. Wow, very cool. Can't wait to come back during the day! Ready to be my tour guide??
WTF?? I answered to everybody, but my comment never appeared! I am so not happy :scowls:
Anyways to sum up the long, coherent and comprehensive comment that is now sadly lost, I said something like yeah its nice and no it's not like Dubai/Abu Dhabi and hey I am the one who meows and thanks for driving around while I was taking pics and yeah Barzan Tower rocks.
Muscat looks better on a whole different level, it's in the landscaping.. All these mountains are fantastic, and I loved the mosques! Plus it's so green (at least it was when I went there).
But I prefer the buidlings in Doha :^) And when these pretty tall ones are ready, then I am sure the city will be even more gorgeous.
Qatar Cat Being an architect, I am specially interested in these beautiful pictures you posted :) Also the ones with under construction buildings ;) You have amazing, interesting buildings!!
What i dont understand is how can anyone call Doha beautiful?? based on what? where have you lived before i have been all around the world and this is the ugliest place i have even seen the roads, the sand, the ugly buildings... look around you and then judge dont take selective pics, look at the big picture around the tower there r tens of shabby houses.. it will never be dubai...
Beautiful pictures, I have never been to Qatar althoguh I have been to all the other GCC countries, I wonder why?
Now that I saw your pictures, that is one more reason why I should definetly go there.