Shopping

From Alhannah

You can find just about anything in Doha if you are willing to ask enough questions, or to pay enough. Occasionally the stores will be out of something and if you ask it will always be â??next weekâ? when they will be getting it. That may or may not be true. A good rule of thumb is to always have an extra of any necessary item on hand in case you canâ??t find it for a few weeks. Many expats get into the habit of buying 3 or 4 of something when they see it.

There are lots of clothes shops, with sizes on articles listed for several countries. The tailors in the souqs are awesome. You can take an article of clothing in, pick out fabric, and have the item copied in a short amount of time (except during holidays) for a reasonable price. Or show them a picture, be measured, and have a custom sewn outfit made. Most of the CMU-Q community has done this and have favorite tailors. Ask around.