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(04-10-2018, 06:19 PM)StLucieBengal Wrote: When in Qatar, you should take great care to observe local dress codes. The codes are stricter than in other places. Nudity is not acceptable at any time. This is particularly important for women. It is advisable to be as conservative as possible in your dress. Do not bring a bikini or a blouse with a revealing neckline. Women should cover their hair at all times, especially when in a public place. Men should also be careful dressing. Despite the hot climate, leave the short sleeves and the shorts at home. Apply the same rules of dressing to all your family members including young children. They should also be covered up.

Do Not Insult The Ruling Family

Qatar is governed by an emirate and the head of the government is called an emir. Do not say anything critical of the emir or his family at any time. This includes comments in a private house or your hotel room. You do not know if you are being overheard or watched. Criticism of the ruling family can get you kicked out of the country or even land you in jail. It’s best not to discuss anything political with anyone, even members of your own family. Keep to non-controversial topics.

Do Not Bring Anything Forbidden

Certain things are not allowed in the country. You may like a beer or a glass of wine but local laws forbid alcohol consumption. While people may imbibe such drinks in their own home, you should not bring alcohol with you into the country. The same applies for products that in are in violation of Muslim food restrictions. Do not bring in any pork products. Pork consumption is forbidden. Items will be confiscated and you may face fines or even jail time for smuggling.

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So funny!!  Ok, your source is right about the Pork. They get worked up over that. Leave your bacon at home. They will take it away in the airport. But do bring your bikini. Just don't wear it downtown or by a Mosque.  I don't recall ever seeing a Western woman cover her hair.  No one cares what you say about the Emir. If you painted a big sign saying "HELL WITH THE EMIR" and stood in the Market place you might get arrested.  But you could sit in a restaurant and smoke Shisha and go on and on about "scum" and what a s***hole country this place with better infrastructure than the US is because the Emir is whatever.  People will just think you are crazy.

As far as covering hair--show your tourist warning to the Emir's daughter Mayassa. She is doing it wrong!



Qatar has banned alcohol on the fabulous Pearl Island and the Old Souk, but it is available in every luxury tourist hotel and restaurant.   Here is that balcony I was referring to where we could smoke Cuban cigars while enjoying the view. Seen here from the wet bar.