Clothes
From Alhannah
What to bring
Qatar's climate is hot and humid in the summer. Natural fibers are great during the heat. Everyplace is air conditioned, and most are quite cool, including CMU-Q, so many employees keep a jacket or sweater in their office.
During the winter months (November to March) it can get cool, down to the 50’s at night, and high 60’s during the days. You will want to have a light jacket. There is not much rain, and usually it only lasts a short while.
Special sizes (large, petite, tall) are hard to find here; you may want to stock up before you come. There are some larger shoe sizes, but if want a choice of styles, plan ahead.
Appropriate clothes
Qatar does not require non-Muslims to abide by Muslim standards of modesty, but it's always a good idea to be considerate of our host culture's mores. Outside of Western compounds, a good rule of thumb is: shoulders should be covered, and skirts/shorts should come to below the knees. Young children can wear shorts, but teens and women should not be out in public in shorts, shorts skirts, or shoulder-baring tops. Swim suits can be worn at pools, and on the beaches, but cover up elsewhere.
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