Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Awtar Restaurant review - Eid brunch buffet at Simaisma Beach ,Murwab resort




I went there with great expectations . Their advertisement looked so great ! Fancy style setting of lavish buffet : with prawn Cocktail or Kabees. Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, Greek salad or Caponata Salad .


  THIS WAS THE TABLE WITH WONDERFULLY LOOKING ENTREES IN THEIR ADS



 and this is the photo of what they actually served AS ENTREES




In reality they had some large bowls as entrees with canned mushrooms and canned vegetables that I would be embarrassed to offer to my family on a festive day .




No fresh salad at all ! NO prawns ! No chicken Caesar . No caponata !

They had lentil soup that was so bad that I could not finish . I am great fan of soups - that was the worst one I ever tried .

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The main courses were better . Some Arabic or Indian style stews or curries . I had lamb stew , paneer curry , vermicelli rice , potato dauphinoise . They were all tasty and well cooked .


But where were the live cooking stations that they promised ? Tempura or pasta stations ? There were no live cooking stations at all ! No sign of sushis or any other Japanese cuisine !

 THIS WAS THE DESSERT TABLE IN THE ADS'




The dessert table was full of cooked , sweet rice by the time we arrived there . Nothing else ! The French pastry vanished quickly - some kids were begging for them - but the waiters were reluctant
to serve more cakes .When most of the people left and we started to take photo of their miserable dessert table then quickly they served two more small cakes !
 THIS WAS THE DESSERT TABLE IN THE REALITY !








Coffee came for free !

The service was always polite . We had the coffee in the  terrace with sea view . That was really special .

The food they offered clearly was not worth the 82 rial per person ! For the little selection of food they offered 30 rials would have been reasonable .

It was with Qgrabs coupons .So the original price was double ! I felt it was a scam with all the things promised and the few things they actually offered .

Monday, June 26, 2017

Numbers in Qatar - more than 400 patients at Emergency

 It is just the usual overeating at Eid-al Fitr , at the festival after Ramadan .

 It is just ironic  as some Egyptian TV channel  spread the fake news that we are starving in Qatar .
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No one case was too serious luckily  -but myself I saw kids throwing up at two different restaurants  we had dinner at .   It  really spoils the dinner ! At least we did  not overeat for sure ! But we chose a certain place at the Lagoona Mall because  they have large area with slides for kids . After my kid was playing for 20 minutes  I called him for diner  then I found he was trapped  . A child vomited at the exit of the slides  blocking the way  and the cleaning staff was very slow .After dinner he returned to play just to see that the slides themselves were dirty too . But the cleaning staff just answered " do not use it " and that is all ....








Manhole accident at Wukair - six year old boy dies

 It happened again ! And the same scenario  - family  dines out  and a kid goes missing then they found out too late that he fell in an uncovered manhole !

It happened in Wukair  on the eve of Eid -al Fitr ! 



source 

 In fact  it is very difficult to save someone from a  manhole -  even when  they notice at once that  someone fell into . They are 5 .5 meter deep !

Four years ago another little Indian boy died when walking just some meters ahead of his family . Someone even went down risking his own life  - but the boy fell in coma and later died in hospital .

Another little boy died in the center of Doha  some years ago while his family was dinning -  the little expat  Arab boy fell into an uncovered manhole right in front of the restaurant .











Beauty In Pink And The Beast Poster

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Beauty In Pink And The Beast Poster


Beauty In Pink And The Beast Poster

by pinkpassions


vintage watercolor illustration of the classic fairytale, beauty and the beast. beauty is in a pink dress and red cloak sitting on a chair in front of a table with a white table cloth and having a cup of tea with the beast, a brown bear. cute tea set in blue where beauty is handing over a cup of tea to the beast, sitting opposite her table with white table cloth, pretty blue tea set, silver fruit bowl, and two old world wooden chairs that look like they belong in a castle. beauty and the beast sit at a table drinking tea. beauty has long golden hair with flowers on top. beauty and the beast having a tea party in the beasts home. the beast is a host, has beauty as his guest. vintage painting in brown and pink.

Beauty and the Beast at Lagoona Mall Qatar



Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage from 25 to 29  JUNE 

Show timings : at 5 pm , 7 pm , 9 pm

Location : North Court Lobby  - Lagoona Mall , Qatar

Sunday, June 25, 2017

Doha Festival City Eid 2017 events

FIVE DAYS EID CELEBRATIONS




 Camouflage Man Act Show

Events will commence on the first day of Eid-Al Fitr and run for five days
LOCATION: Axis Node, Entertainment Node, Atrium Node
TIMINGS:
3:20pm - 3:40pm
5:00pm - 5:20pm
7:00pm - 7:20pm

Museum - Living Statues 

LOCATION: Luxury Court, Clouds Node, Food Court
TIMINGS:
4:30pm - 4:50pm
6:00pm - 6:20pm
7:30pm - 7:50pm



Ice Age Collision Course  - Show

LOCATION: Centre Court 
TIMINGS:
4:00pm - 4:30pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
8:30pm - 9:00pm


Entry is free for all the shows  from Jun 26, 2017 TO Jun 30, 2017


Souq Waqif Eid Festival 2017

What to expect :  an air conditioned tent  for family events .23 booths with
different kinds of skill and virtual
reality games. Children can also
win toy prizes at several booths

  A large mirror maze is the greatest attraction  this year . Ideal for selfie lover teens !


When :  from 25 to 30 June 2017

 What time : every day from 4 pm

 What to expect   .:





Thursday, June 22, 2017

Aspire Park - Eid celebrations 2017

AL SHAQAB Summer Camp - Learn to ride a horse


 6 days summer camp to teach kids how to ride a horse


Eid Festival in Katara -

World's Best Airline 2017 - Congrats QA

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Vintage camels in the desert canvas print

Vintage camels in the desert canvas print


Vintage camels in the desert canvas print

by almawad

Vintage camels in the desert .A caravan is passing in the background . An antique book illustration was edited and applied on this canvas print by Alma Wad .Great Middle Eastern feel . This wall art is available in different sizes !

Numbers in Qatar - 100 baby camels died

Not only  the humans of Qatar were sent out from  Saudi Arabia but the farm animals of the Qatari owners as well . The march in the desert came with the death of 100 baby camel ! 

 Read full story here 

buy Premium Qatari Vegetables

Friday, June 16, 2017

Q Post Global Priority service - DISCOUNT

Made in Qatar products










Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Irish visa application centre in Doha, Qatar

The new facility is located at Third Floor, 301, Jaidah Square, Al Matar Street (Airport Road), Doha, Qatar.

Irish visa application centre in Doha, Qatar

Residents of Qatar can now apply for visas to Ireland at a centrally-located Visa Application Centre launched in Doha by the embassy of Ireland in partnership with VFS Global.Why does it matter ? At such centres the customer service is at higher level than at the Embassies . One can take all the steps to apply at this center .Modern ,pleasing environment .
The applications will be processed by the Embassy itself .

Have you ever considered to go on summer vacations to Ireland ?

Dublin - Qatar Airways New Destination

Monday, June 12, 2017

Doha Fire Station exhibition

Thursday, June 08, 2017

Wednesday, June 07, 2017

The Pearl-Qatar - Garangao night 2017




Garangao night for kids to enjoy fun and entertaining activities

when : 9 JUNE , 2017

what time ; from 8 pm to 11 pm

location ; 29  La Croisette , Porto Arabia ,Pearl QATAR

Garangao at Shaqab 2017


 The popular children festival  , Garangao is celebrated today at the Shaqab .

 When ; June 8 

 What time : from 7 :30 to midnight

 Where : indoor arena , Shaqab

  What to expect ;  bunch of fun activities , games ,  quizzes  , horses

Tuesday, June 06, 2017

HMC's Blood Donor Center is in urgent need of O+ blood.

HMC's Blood Donor Center is in urgent need of O+ blood.
The Center is open throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Sunday to Thursday: 8am to 1pm and 6pm to 12am
Saturday: 6pm to 12am
Closed on Friday
The Blood donor Center is also open throughout Ramadan at City Centre (next to Carrefour):
6pm to 12am
Please call 4439 1081 to check your eligibility

Qatar Airways flights - travel alerts

Timeline of Qatar-GCC disputes from 1991 to 2017

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Zaha Hadid's life in buildings


Curves and unusual shapes  . Challenging conventions and changing architecture for ever .
 I always  enjoy watching her buildings -reading her story .

2017 Summer Courses at VCUQ for children and teens




These are popular courses where your kids and teens can learn new skills and socialize during the summer holidays at VCUQatar in Education City. You can choose from a variety of programs for various age groups in July / August. Classes start on July 9.

Iftar or Suhoor

When you are planning  an eating out with your loved ones at Ramadan you can take  into consideration
that late night meals called Suhoor in Arabic are much cheaper than the sunset meals called Iftar .

 For example this five star hotel offers a late night buffet dinner for QR 145 in a stylish tent set up for the fasting month .


Numbers in Qatar - 650 school staff

650 employees have been dismissed from various government schools across the country

those jobs are of administrative nature

Qatari candidates to occupy some administrative jobs

source

QAFCO Layali Al Khair - Al-Banush Club ,Mesaieed

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Where do Muslims tend to travel for Ramadan

Travelling for  the fasting month is a new trend . Travellers  take in consideration the climate , the  length of the days which  can make the fasting easier . So the top destinations nowadays are not the Middle Eastern countries  because of their hot weather , nor the European countries because of their long days in summer .

 This may change in the coming five years as Ramadan will move to the cooler months  .

 Now let's see the most popular  countries for Ramadan tourists .

1 . Malaysia

2 . Indonesia
3.Singapore
4 .Turkey
5 Brunei
6 South Africa
7 Maldives
8 Iran
9Morocco
10 Jordan


source 

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Ramadan festival at Katara

 You can expect various programs and events at the Katara Cultural Village during the fasting month .

 Religious lectures , Quran memorizing competitions , Play station  championship - FIFA2017 -brain games ( dama , domna , kerem , sabbah )  , fun traditional games , treasure hunting .

Exhibitions by local artists , live painting , palm tree exhibition , tea exhibition , various workshops

 and a lot more  - discover the beautifully lit area  with its indoor and outdoor activities .

 SEE MORE INFO HERE


 Treasure hunting is a fun game  - it us usually outdoors and not long after the iftar . So you have a chance to win as there are not big crowds there . At least this is what I saw  last time I visited the place .

 TEA EXHIBITION  sounds fun . I love  teas and hope to learn about them more .


PALM TREE EXHIBITION also seems interesting to me

date palm is mentioned 20 times in the Quran

it is a staple food around here - or at least it is used to be

still a much respected tree here decorating , parks , promenades , yards







Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Numbers in the Middle East

Numbers of Qatar 7 million children


 Qatar provided educational opportunities for more than 7mn children ,created more than 300,000 jobs .

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Children uprooted


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 an uprooted child travelling alone -  great scene  grabbing the loneliness of kids in similar situation very well - from a famous movie






Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Ruman restaurant - Souq Wakrah - review

It was a Friday afternoon that we decided to visit this restaurant . I had bought coupons and was very curious to see  this place and taste their dishes .

 We arrived around 5 pm . We were shocked to see that we were the only customers . The restaurant is situated inside the Souq not  at the seafront . There was a tree and some chairs in front of the restaurant and that looked inviting . However we were afraid from the flies and decided to go in . It was a charming Indian  interior in rustic style . At first glance I found it lovely until I noticed  those paintings in large baroque frames . They looked awful  and spoilt all the charm of pure village home .

The second shock came when we learnt they had no toilet we had to go outside nearly to the sea shore the find one !

We had to wait minimum 20 minutes though we were the only customers . My butter chicken was tasty but stale . The rice as well . I got stomach ache at once . My husband had mutton and he found it mediocre . Our son was the  happiest among us he liked their hamburgers very much .
Long story short  -  I had this "deja vue "  or " deja mangee" feel ... yes this is  the old Caravan restaurant's style dishes ! It reminded me that place very much !
That old restaurant that burnt down some years ago at the Ramada junction . And officially  they never reopened !  I remember then many people told about them " jack of all trades but master of nothing " -  and really this restaurant offered dishes from India , China , Nepal .
My greatest concern about their cuisine was that it was not fresh at all .!

We had the dessert outside under a tree . The sea smell reached this terrace , the heat was bearable - we were sitting and relaxing  there watching the small clouds in the blue sky . It was nice and memorable . What a luck that nobody can put baroque paintings on the sky - i thought . If one day I return then it will be for these chairs and tree  and the memory of the sky .

 If I long for Indian flavours in the future I  would choose rather Zaoq or Black pepper  .

Saturday, May 13, 2017

KidzMondo Doha & Qatar Airways



 At KidzMondo Doha, Qatar
Airways  offers a role play

for children . They can act as
passengers, as well as airline staff ,
within the specially-adapted real
aircraft model.What a great experience  !

 It is not cheap at all ! The entrance fee is
135 rials  for kids 90 rials for chaperons /parents
 no food is allowed - you have to buy food inside the place
  however for this money the  child can play all day long !




Wednesday, May 03, 2017

The Park Bazaar has been extended through to the holy month of Ramadan.






"During the holy month of Ramadan the Park Bazaar will be open every Saturday from 5pm to Midnight.​"

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Losail International Circuit - Ladies only training days in May



This place is about half way between Doha and Al- Khor . From the City Center Mall it takes 30 minutes to get there by car . You can rent a bike but you must wear helmet . It is not clear if they provide the helmets or you have to bring it with you .
Every Monday ! Even during the Ramadan from 8 30 to midnight !

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Ming Pei Architect is 100 year old on 26 April


 Happy Birthday  mr . Ming Pei  - 100 years !What  a life - what an age !

  I am  one of those lucky ones who  can enjoy your wonderful design  every time I visit the Museum of Islamic Art  and its surroundings   . It has some special atmosphere and most people find it very attractive .




Numbers in Qatar -12 new routes in 2018

12 new routes are planned by Qatar Airways next year

 the exact destinations were not revealed but one of them would be
 San Francisco

 source



Kite festival at the Aspire Park - 25 to 29 April



what to expect : kite flying competitions for international teams from 30 countries
and activities - best kite flyers
from around the world -night flights - workshops about kite making and decorating - photo and poster competition

when :9am to 7pm

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 According to Gulf Times it was a great success  - 40 000 visitors
 visited the event .  Kite festival  next year can be expected in Doha again .

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Students exhibition at VCUQ - April 29

Saturday, April 15, 2017

The largest MONOPRIX in the world is OPEN


 I am very much eager to see that new supermarket . They promise a lots of brands that can not be bought elsewhere in Qatar . Will there be some  Hungarian / Eastern European products that I have missed for long ?
Next week I might tell you more !___________________

 Well - I visited the  " largest Monoprix of the world "  - it was a big disappointment for me . I  do not know how big are the other Monoprix in the world but this one was not very big .Not bigger than other French supermarkets .  There was nothing  new for the Central/ Eastern European customers .I found Hajdu cheese like in any other major supermarket .  The selection of items was not impressive except for the chocolate section . There were a lots of chocolate brands that you can not find at other places . Even limited edition chocolate boxes  . Expensive canned tunas  - over 200 rials . Organic grocery products . Nice selection of alcohol free wines . I think that  one can find a good selection of gourmet gifts here . But nothing special for everyday consumption . The bread shelves were nearly empty - we had to wait at the bakery counter to be served and it was very crowded . The frozen section  consisted of limited items . You can find more variety at Megamart   or at Spinneys .  There is a salad bar  a grill bar  and a pizzeria inside the supermarket . They all looked wonderful .

After the supermarket I walked to the IKEA - I  had the impression that there was more special items in the Swedish  grocery there than in the Monoprix .

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Pictorial diary of people and lifestyles




The exhibition taking place from 12-15 April 2017 at Dubai World Trade Centre. This is an affordable art fair - there is something for every budget. Expect global collections of art from $100-$20,000 !

Messenger of Peace - Malala

Monday, April 10, 2017

Thai Water Festival in Doha - April 12



celebrate Songkran 2017 in Doha


When : Wednesday evening 12th April

Where : in the lush gardens of Grand Hyatt Doha

What to expect :Thai New Year Gala Dinner at Hotel garden on 12 April, 07:00 PM onwards -
Transitioned into days of fun-filled water-fights, revelry, feasting and celebrations
Price :
Soft beverage package at QAR 299































Saturday, April 08, 2017

Birth of a baby on Turkish Airlines flight

It was a short flight between Guinea and Burkina Faso

 baby was born on 42 ,000 feet

 nice to read about birth and not death when you hear  about this airline !


1902 Vintage Bicycle Patent Blueprint / Art Print

New path for cycling /walking / jogging

For the bike fans  -  what great news ! In the area of the Ikea there is a new place where on can ride his bike safe ! Three kilometer path  !

 Enjoy and ride safe !



Sunday, April 02, 2017

World Autism Awareness Day in Doha - light it up blue



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Medical College Summer program for prospective students

Where :WCM-Q - Education city Summer Enrichment Program

For who : for prospective students at the Medical University / for students entering grade 10 /11 next year   - only for students  who
 got good foundation in biological sciences and English and can get reference letter from their teachers .

 When : two weeks in July  starting from June 9 2017

  What to expect : hands-on experience on Medical College by mimicking
 the current students programs to study

   To Apply  and learn more click here


Nesting season 2017 - Fuwairit beach closed to protect turtles


Saturday, April 01, 2017

Massive Structure Fire - Downtown Dubai

Friday, March 31, 2017

Today at QIFF 2017

Thursday, March 30, 2017

NO ladies only days in Aquapark Qatar for the 2017 season

See the fares





😠😠

Reading their FB page I was shocked to read that the Ladies Only Day no longer exists in Aquapark Qatar . It was always full - it was a real fun day for so many ! What makes the management to decide like that ? 😠😠😠


Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Numbers about Qatar - 32 thousand tourists

More than 32 thousand Qatari tourists visited Turkey last year . That is nearly 10 % of the Qatari population ! In spite of the security concerns  - the number of visitors is growing . Turkey saw the opportunity in the "halal" tourism  -  they have some hotels , resorts where women and men can enjoy the sea on segregated beaches /pools . These are also dry hotels ( no alcohol ) and are serving food suitable for Muslims .
Reading reviews on the net I find Turkish hospitality industry excellent ,generous , well -organised .From non-Muslims and Muslims as well - I read the same . If only the political situation was more balanced ! 2016 was especially bloody year  with the attack of the Istanbul airport& the Istanbul night club attack at New Year's Eve . Read about safety records here !



Collection Al Thani - Grand Palais , Paris




Crowns, jewels,  weapons and more… Priceless pieces that tell  the extraordinary story of the traditional jewelry trade between India and the West.

From the Mughal Empire to  the Independence era ,  French and British colonial era. Jewels takes us on a journey between fairy tale fantasy and historical reality.

The Exhibition "From the Great Mughals to the Maharajas - Jewels from the AL THANI collection" is at the Grand Palais from 29 March to 5 June 2017

Saturday, March 25, 2017

Space Light, Space color - Zuhair Shaaouni

Friday, March 24, 2017

Earth Hour in Qatar 2017 -25 March 8:30







Thunder storms - be cautious


Again a day with showers and thunders ahead of us . Be cautious ! Stay away from the sea ,high places ,electricity poles ,trees ! Unplug your devices at home! Do not use water at home during the storms ! Close your  car's windows!

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Doha Festival City - April 5 - Opening Day

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Monday, March 20, 2017

Mother's Day workshop for kids - City Center Mall



 21 March is Mother's Day in many Arab countries . City Center Mall set up a craft area near the Carrefour supermarket  for children can make their  own handmade gifts for their moms . They can arrange bouqets , beads , color aprons and more .

 Only today and tomorrow  :  from 1pm to 9pm 

Sunday, March 19, 2017

season of sudden weather changes - AlSarayat

History of the Kufic Script - free training workshop

Temporary diversion of Oryx Intersection in Doha

Saturday, March 18, 2017

Mother's Day Free Fitness Classes -Anytime Fitness

New Indian Schools to Open next year



Qatar has a large Indian expat community .The parents prefer sending their kids to Indian schools . School seats for the Indian children living in Qatar are simply not enough . MES is one of the largest school .It has currently 8000 students when the its buildings were designed for  5000 students  only -  the same goes for Ideal Indian School with 6000 students instead of 2800  .

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 New Indian schools are needed very much .An official of the Education ministry promised new Indian Schools for 2017/18 year . But no more details about them .
As the Indian School Year starts traditionally not in September but in April  - it looks like that many Indian kids  in Qatar will be out of  formal education .

No wonder that online schools are advertising themselves intensely  at social pages nowadays . Home schooling is not unknown for Qatar expat community ,  either .

 source

Friday, March 17, 2017

rainy weather may return from Sunday

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Qatar Music Academy's concert in Lagoona Mall

THE WORLD'S TOP 10 AIRPORTS - HIA on the list


2017 Skytrax World Airport Awards


Singapore Changi Airport number 1
Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)
Incheon International Airport
Munich Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Hamad International Airport  -number 6
Chubu Centrair Nagoya
Zurich Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Joue Club Qatar - Grand Opening




on Saturday March 18, 2017 at 4:30pm

Lagoona Mall

Educational Festival in Qatar

Babyshop - drawing competition

Babyshop present 2nd Season of “EXPRESSIONS” Freedom with colours.

Inviting all children’s in Qatar to enroll for one of the biggest drawing competition to be held on 1st April 
2017 at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, Nr. Al Sadd sports club.

NO FEE -FREE Online registration, using the link below.
Link : http://bit.ly/bsexpressions

Age Groups:
Group 1- Age 5- 7 years
Group 2- Age 8- 10 years
Group 3- Age 11- 14 years

All winner’s gets participation certificate and big rewards.
Loads of Fun and Gifts during the event. Hurry enroll now or visit nearest Babyshop store for more details

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Nutrition in children - Ask the Expert at WCMQatar



Our children's health and the food we eat . This is a pressing health issue that can be discussed at the Weil Cornell Medical College in Qatar . This is a public gathering open for anyone -  admission is free . A great occasion to educate yourself about kids health .

Saturday, March 11, 2017

French patriotic napkin




Custom napkins with French Patriotic design . It features the Eiffel Tower and the principles of equality, citizenship and inalienable rights.It is designed in the colors of the national flag of France .Design by Alma Wad .

GOÛT DE FRANCE - GOOD FRANCE in Qatar 2017


 This is an international event to celebrate the  French cuisine . Qatar will take part in it . IDAM  restaurant will offer French dinner on the 22 MARCH .The following restaurants will offer French dinner on 21 March .

  • La Mer Bistro (The Ritz-Carlton, Doha)
  • Coral All-Day Dining (InterContinental Doha)
  • Liquidity (Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park)
  • Prime (InterContinental Doha The City)
  • La Villa (Mercure Grand Hotel)
  • La Varenne, Trader Vic’s (Hilton Doha)
  • Yum Yum (K108)
  • Market by Jean-Georges (W Hotel)
  • Al Dirwandi (Adagio)


Food Makes Me Feel Better no3 All-Over-Print Shirt

Food Festival 2017 - 29th March – 8th April



Qatar International Food Festival,2017

Location: Hotel Park – In front of The Sheraton Hotel Doha

29th March – 8th April

What to expect :  unique dining options, celebrity chefs entertainment, competitions, and activities for the whole family









Learn more here  

Wednesday, March 08, 2017

Grocery Store Delivery App Doha, Qatar - Baqaala

Baqaala is  Doha grocery delivery service 
​
 fresh groceries from your favorite local stores to your door within 30 minutes


How  it works ?

1st - Download our app. It won’t take long.

1st - Download our app. It won’t take long.

1st - Download the app

2nd – Choose a store in your local area

3rd - Pick items and confirm the order

Payment : only cash on delivery for the moment

Areas they deliver now : WEST BAY, LUSAIL, PEARL QATAR, NAJMA, MUNTAZA, MANSOURA, HILAL,UMM GHUWAILINA, AL GHANIM

When Girls Do Better ...


 I  found this ad of UNICEF so much captivating !  Improving women's lives will improve all the society ! It is not just for them or against men  - it is for everyone !

Tuesday, March 07, 2017

Free fitness classes for International Women's Day

Black Pepper restaurant - review

  It is a fine dinning Indian restaurant located at Bin Mahmoud road . It has very strange location  as  this street is rather famous for the cheap eateries   than  for the  haute cuisine .

 We tried the  take away service .  It was easy to order   - the person who took the  order was very happy to serve us , was courteous  and his English was easy to understand . If you order food often in Doha  - like me -  then you must know this is not always the case here!

 We like the Zaoq restaurant - North Indian style dishes . But it is far   - so we were happy to explore this place . We ordered a Rogan Josh - it was explained on the  menu what to expect : " Classic boneless cubes of lamb in brown onion curry "   We were very much pleased with it . It was 55 rials and  a naan was 7 .

  Reading the reviews I see that everyone is happy with this place   and they mention  the friendly staff , the nice atmosphere , the real Mughal taste .

Sunday, March 05, 2017

Rains (thundery at times) expected to continue until Monday morning

CHI -Shaqab -visiting with a kid - my experience

This was not the first time we visited this international horse riding competition with children . We had nice memories about the entertainment for kids and the modern facility .

This time we were truly disappointed by the Kids Zone activities . As we entered we had to pay QAR50 - and we were told that it includes everything . There were two stages for kids entertainment - we came on Friday afternoon and stayed until the evening but we saw no one performance there . Only kids were jumping around .

It seemed that we had to pay for many things : keeping the falcon for 10 seconds for a photo was 5 rials , Qatari food 5 -10 rials , pony riding - oh no at that place my kid gave up seeing the long line - bouncy castles - yes  it will be real fun  and it would have been free if it  hadn't deflated just as we arrived - the air was leaking and it went totally down -luckily no one was hurt but I heard at that time " Mom let's go home - there is nothing fun to do here " it seemed that it was not our lucky day there .

I managed to persuade him to go to the main building and check out the competition /the buffet and the modern facility .Oh Gosh ! We were not allowed to enter because "it was full" . We were forced to sit at the other side of the arena . The competition was nice and we were and even able to see the practicing riders from really close . But we missed all the modern facility !

Going home by taxi was very difficult . Such a big international event and there was no any kind of public transport arranged ! Not even a small taxi station or a waiting area in the parking !I tried to book taxi from there but the operator did not understand where we were .After one hour we found finally a free taxi . Our feet were aching .

I do not think I will visit this place in the near future again with kids . That is sad because it used to be my children's favorite in Qatar . Perhaps smaller kids enjoyed it more  - I saw little children with beautifully painted face and henna . and riding  the pony happily .But they did not have much thing for a preteen .  And I think this is a serious problem in Qatar  when living with kids here -  preteens and teens just do not have many "fun things to do "  .

MASTER CLASSES of haute cuisine at IDAM



when :March 10th and 17th at 2-5PM

where : IDAM , Museum of Islamic Art

price : QAR 500

what to expect : three hour Master Class, a booklet, apron, recipe information – and an exclusive tasting of the dishes prepared  by Executive Chef Damien Leroux and his team

 Call : 974 4422 4488 or email IDAM@qm.org.qa

Wednesday, March 01, 2017

Numbers in Qatar - 150 babies





 more than 150 high-risk babies transported to Women Hospital by Qatar Neonatal program
last year




Numbers in Qatar - 2 6730 22

 This is not a phone number  - do not dial it ! :)


  This is the number of people who lives in Qatar in February 2017

Males

 2018190

two million, eighteen thousand, one hundred and ninety 

Females 


 654832
six hundred and fifty-four thousand, eight hundred and thirty-two 

scattered rain over the country


 This might be a wet weekend  again .



Arabian horses -collection by Alma Wad

Arabian Elegance: A Tribute to the Iconic BreedDiscover the timeless beauty of Arabian horses in this unique collection. Featuring vintage horse illustrations, each item celebrates the grace and heritage of the world-renowned Arabian breed. From stunning home decor pieces to elegant paper products, this collection brings the charm of these majestic horses into your everyday life. Perfect for equestrian enthusiasts and lovers of classic art alike.



CHI ALSHAQAB - 2-4March - international equestrian event



  when ; March  2 ,3 ,4



  where  : see how to get there



  what to expect ;  horse riding competitions  with international riders , family friendly atmosphere ,  food court , kids zone with pony riding , toddler's zone - day care center , cultural tent with henna , local food , falcons , 



 tickets  :  QR 35 for adults / QR 15 for kids


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