Life in Qatar

Buying a used car in Qatar: 10 tips to help you make the right choice. 20 August, 2022

Buying a used car in Qatar: 10 tips to help you make the right choice.

During our time in Qatar, our family owned a total of 6 cars, 4 of which were bought used. Buying a pre-owned car is always tricky, no matter where you are, so it doesn’t surprise me that it’s one of the most common questions I’m being asked. And so I gathered everything I’ve learned from […]

Qatar: a comprehensive guide to kids birthday party venues. 16 August, 2022

Qatar: a comprehensive guide to kids birthday party venues.

If you’re a parent in Qatar, chances are that at some point you found yourself obsessing over your kids’ birthday party location. Throwing a party in an outside venue is definitely not cheap, but it’s always so much fun for the kids, and a perfect bonding opportunity for parents too 😊 I’ve done some research […]

Umm Bab Coast – a perfect (but not obvious!) anniversary trip! 16 March, 2022

Umm Bab Coast – a perfect (but not obvious!) anniversary trip!

Celebrating anniversary in Qatar without spending tons of money- is it possible? Many people would say “no way”, because the most obvious ways to spend this important day involve heaps of money. Dinners in fancy restaurants, 7* cinema trips, staycations, treatments in spa… The list goes on. There are, however, other ways to celebrate which […]

I walked 50,000 steps in Qatar! 17 February, 2022

I walked 50,000 steps in Qatar!

And what do you do for annual Sports Day? When I asked this question in my Instagram poll, most of you replied that you’re planning to stay at home and relax. This is understandable, especially if you’re working full time (Qatar has very little public holidays compared to other countries!), but I’m here to offer […]

Our favorite playgrounds in Qatar. 12 January, 2022

Our favorite playgrounds in Qatar.

One of the amazing things that all families with small kids appreciate in Qatar is the abundance of outdoor playgrounds, most of which are free for all to access! My boys got so used to visiting a different one each time that when we went to live in Poland for a while, they were upset […]

Christmas in Qatar: do we celebrate? Plus a list of 10 outlets selling Festive decor! 08 December, 2021

Christmas in Qatar: do we celebrate? Plus a list of 10 outlets selling Festive decor!

Hello December! I love this time of the year in Qatar, for two reasons: the weather & Festive vibes. Yes, you read that right! Many of you might think that you will have to forget about celebrating Christmas once you live in Qatar, because in the end: a. It’s a Muslim country, and b. December […]

Best budget breakfast spots around Doha. 25 November, 2021

Best budget breakfast spots around Doha.

Breakfast. The most important meal of the day. Or the most unnecessary one, according to my husband 😉 . Are you all about breakfast, or do you just grab anything you happen to have in your fridge? Or maybe you skip it altogether? I can definitely live without it, but also take immense pleasure in […]

Family trips: our favorite destinations within a 40-minute drive from Lusail. 16 November, 2021

Family trips: our favorite destinations within a 40-minute drive from Lusail.

So you just moved to Lusail and probably started realizing how far you are from Doha. You noticed that places which were within the reach of your hand now require a 1-hour round trip, and that many of your favorite restaurants don’t deliver to you anymore. But what if you look at it from a […]

Doha Metro with (and without) kids – everything you need to know before taking your first trip! 24 October, 2021

Doha Metro with (and without) kids – everything you need to know before taking your first trip!

This post was inspired by the very many people who don’t travel on Doha Metro only because they don’t know how to go about it, and the misconceptions they have about the experience! I’m a great advocate of traveling on the metro, especially now when traffic inside Doha gets crazy! It’s easy, comfortable, and hassle-free. […]

We visited the Children’s Library in Doha, and here’s everything you need to know about it. 18 August, 2021

We visited the Children’s Library in Doha, and here’s everything you need to know about it.

EDIT: As of April 2022, Children’s Library is open. However, an in-library ticketing system is currently used during weekends and school breaks to control capacity, on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are free and can be obtained inside the Library. When the Children’s Library reaches full capacity, visitors are asked to wait. Did you know that […]

My favorite cafes to work remotely around Doha and Lusail. 10 August, 2021

My favorite cafes to work remotely around Doha and Lusail.

If you’re anything like me, you have probably welcomed the concept of “work from home” with your arms wide open. Because of the current situation, more and more companies are allowing their employees to continue working remotely, at least for a part of a week. Luckily for us, work from home does not actually have […]

Living in Lusail – is it worth the hype? Plus: tried and tested ways to find a perfect apartment! 03 August, 2021

Living in Lusail – is it worth the hype? Plus: tried and tested ways to find a perfect apartment!

Those of you who follow me on social media already know that back in June we’ve moved out of Doha, and we are now living in Lusail. One month in, I’m keen to share with you my insights about how the experience has been for us so far. Was it worth it? Or maybe we’re […]

Top 10 cafés in Msheireb Downtown that deliver! 09 April, 2021

Top 10 cafés in Msheireb Downtown that deliver!

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably figured out that having a coffee in Msheireb has recently grown to become my #1 morning activity. I absolutely adore Msheireb Downtown. It’s calm, sophisticated, walkable (!!), NOT located a million miles away from my house (sorry, Lusail Marina!), and bursting at the seams with hip eateries […]

Having a baby in a pandemic: WWRC, Qatar. 10 February, 2021

Having a baby in a pandemic: WWRC, Qatar.

Hello after a long break! As some of you might already know, back in December I’ve had my 3rd (oh dear!) child. Baby Alex, aka our “Covid Baby”, is doing great! Since I am quite active on the birth-related Facebook groups in Qatar, it is clear to me that many ladies are anxious and confused […]

Amazing businesses led by women in Qatar. 24 November, 2020

Amazing businesses led by women in Qatar.

UPDATED: July 2021 So I have been thinking. Mostly about my future and how to steer my career now that I found myself without a job. I feel free, but honestly have no idea which direction to go. Diving into this subject made me think of all the amazing, talented, and passionate women out there […]

How I quit my job, and the important lessons I’ve learned about working in Qatar. 21 October, 2020

How I quit my job, and the important lessons I’ve learned about working in Qatar.

As I mentioned briefly in my previous post, I have recently quit my job. It was my own decision, even though I did feel forced to do it. I consider myself a dedicated employee and a person who doesn’t take their work responsibilities lightly (Type A, hellooo…). That definitely made me stay much longer than […]

7 interesting things I discovered while driving a land cruiser in Qatar. 07 October, 2020

7 interesting things I discovered while driving a land cruiser in Qatar.

I haven’t posted anything for a long while… This had a lot to do with my situation at work and all the unnecessary stress it has been causing me. Every afternoon after coming back home I would feel completely drained and the only thing I wanted to do was to lie on the sofa and […]

Beaches in Qatar, PART 2. Three great beaches you’ve probably never heard of. And one to avoid! 03 August, 2020

Beaches in Qatar, PART 2. Three great beaches you’ve probably never heard of. And one to avoid!

Now that you know what are our family’s beachgoing habits (if you missed my last post, you can read about it HERE), the time has come to reveal our favorite beaches this season! And, as a bonus, to tell you which one is totally NOT worth the trip. As a quick reminder, our family is […]

Beaches in Qatar, PART 1. Organizing family beach trips with small kids. 02 August, 2020

Beaches in Qatar, PART 1. Organizing family beach trips with small kids.

With the pandemic messing up our holiday plans, Qatar’s scorching heat, and many indoor establishments still closed, it’s not easy to find ways to spend time as a family. In the past, we would never even consider visiting any beaches in Qatar between June and September. With the heat and humidity reaching ridiculous levels, we […]

10 things that are keeping me sane during self-isolation in Qatar. 27 May, 2020

10 things that are keeping me sane during self-isolation in Qatar.

Hello after a long break! I apologize for keeping quiet. If you follow my social media, you probably already know that I’ve recently started a new job, and it keeps me busy beyond what I’d imagined! At the same time, I’m still a mom of two without a full-time helper around, so I guess you […]

6 ideas to keep your kids busy during self-isolation in Qatar. 17 April, 2020

6 ideas to keep your kids busy during self-isolation in Qatar.

Raise your hand if during the past couple of weeks you’ve reached a whole new level of appreciation for every teacher’s job. I know I have! Suddenly, you went from working full time and going out and about to voluntarily locking yourself up at home with your spouse and kids. The first few days were […]

Living in the Covid-19 crisis: why I chose Qatar over Poland. 04 April, 2020

Living in the Covid-19 crisis: why I chose Qatar over Poland.

There it is, my first post about the current crisis. I apologize to those of you who are sick and tired of reading about it. I do have some points to raise, though. It’s mostly because of people’s reactions to what’s happening in my life at the moment, and their follow-up questions 🙂 . Also, […]

Qatar: a comprehensive guide to hiring a house helper. 25 March, 2020

Qatar: a comprehensive guide to hiring a house helper.

So we are back in Qatar. Circumstances back in 2020 (namely: early lockdown in Poland and closure of the borders) forced us to make a difficult decision on the spot: should I stay in Poland with the kids and not be able to join my hubby in Qatar for God knows how long, or should […]

Everything you need to know about online shopping in Qatar. 12 March, 2020

Everything you need to know about online shopping in Qatar.

UPDATED: July 2021 During the peak of the pandemic, we’ve learned to avoid crowded places such as shopping malls, and the popularity of online shopping skyrocketed. Now, the situation is getting better, but the habit of buying stuff online stayed with us for good. I’m happily on board with that, as I believe that while […]

14 Signs You’ve Been Spoiled by Life in Qatar. 05 March, 2020

14 Signs You’ve Been Spoiled by Life in Qatar.

We’ve all been there: upon returning to our home countries, be it for vacation or for good, we immediately start complaining about certain things, because they are not how we want/expect them to be! What seemed completely normal to you before moving to Qatar is now bringing a deep frown to your sun-beaten face, and […]

Happening in Qatar: March 2020. 25 February, 2020

Happening in Qatar: March 2020.

Here are some events to keep you busy in Qatar, in the month of March 2020. FAMILY FUN Whiskers & Purrs Community Cat Show When & Where: Mar 7 (1pm-6pm), Tennis Courts @ The Pearl. Fees: FREE! About: a great family event dedicated to kitties! Apart from the show, there will be plenty of activities […]

Qatar: a comprehensive guide to nurseries. 18 February, 2020

Qatar: a comprehensive guide to nurseries.

UPDATED: July 2021 In this update, I have removed some nurseries from the list. Some closed down, some were unresponsive and had no online presence. In case a nursery is active online, but did not respond to my request for updated information, I kept the last known information in the spreadsheet and made a note […]

Qatar: a comprehensive guide to house-hunting. 10 February, 2020

Qatar: a comprehensive guide to house-hunting.

So my previous post about Private Schools in Qatar turned out to be a huge success. I’m honestly overwhelmed by the amount of positive feedback as well as the number of downloads! Encouraged by the response, I decided to cover another topic very close to our hearts: house-hunting in Qatar! During the 9+ years spent […]

Qatar National Sports Day 2020. 07 February, 2020

Qatar National Sports Day 2020.

Each year, on the 2nd Tuesday of February, people in Qatar divide into two camps: “It’s Sports Day, no work today!” camp, and “It’s Sports Day, let’s go out and do something fun! (And, there’s no work today!)” camp. Please read on, if you think you might belong to the second group. 🙂 Qatar National […]

5 truths about raising an expat child. 05 February, 2020

5 truths about raising an expat child.

“Where are you from?” – I asked Adam once, quite curious about what will he say. He was 3 years old at the time. “Germany!” – he answered, without any hesitation. Wait, what!? I was expecting “Poland”, maybe “Tunisia”, but why on earth would he associate himself with a country he has no links to? […]

Happening in Qatar: February 2020. 28 January, 2020

Happening in Qatar: February 2020.

Here are some events to keep you busy in Qatar, in the month of February 2020. Please note that Sports Day activities are excluded! There will be a separate post covering those – watch this space! 🙂 KIDS ENTERTAINMENT Exploratorium: The Exploration of Sciences and Arts When & Where: Feb 22 (3pm-6pm), Oxygen Park (Education […]

Qatar: a comprehensive guide to private schools. 27 January, 2020

Qatar: a comprehensive guide to private schools.

UPDATED: July 2021 As some of you might already know, after moving back to Poland for 8 months, we had made a decision to return to Qatar!. We all love it here and can’t stay away! 🙂 This means that we had to look for a school for Adam (agaaaain…). Being an obsessive planner, I’ve […]

Life in Qatar: on a mission to maintain a healthy lifestyle. 17 January, 2020

Life in Qatar: on a mission to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

A lot of people who I talked to in Qatar seem to have one thing in common: after a couple of years in the Middle East, somewhere between long working hours and questionable lifestyle habits, they managed to gain an impressive amount of weight. Myself included. One of my colleagues (+8 kg in 5 years) […]

Happening in Qatar – December 2019 29 November, 2019

Happening in Qatar – December 2019

Here are some events to keep you busy in Qatar, in the month of December. KIDS ENTERTAINMENT Peekaboo Baby Theater – “Wendy Frost” When & Where: Dec 14, Sharq Village & Spa Fees: 180 QAR (children, inclusive of a small gift), 90 QAR (accompanying adults) About: a fairy tale about a little girl called Wendy […]

Perfect winter holiday destinations, if you’re based in Qatar. 19 November, 2019

Perfect winter holiday destinations, if you’re based in Qatar.

UPDATE: before you choose your destination, check the current covid situation there to make sure you’ll be allowed to enter the country, and what documents you need to present! So this one is for all of you Qatar-based families who are still not sure where to travel for the winter break. Been there, done that! […]

Having a baby in Qatar? Here’s my experience with the Cuban Hospital. 12 November, 2019

Having a baby in Qatar? Here’s my experience with the Cuban Hospital.

UPDATE, 2020/2021 – Cuban Hospital is currently assigned for Covid-19 patients and is not admitting pregnant women for checkups or delivery, until further notice! Hold your horses, I am NOT pregnant again! 😀 This post is completely spontaneous and refers to my previous experience with the Cuban Hospital in Qatar. Ok, there’s a risk that […]

Qatar: is it a good place to raise your children? 25 October, 2019

Qatar: is it a good place to raise your children?

Imagine you’ve landed your dream job. Trouble is, the job is in the Middle East and accepting the offer would mean that your whole family has to relocate. I had it easier – when I moved to Qatar, there were only two of us. We then smoothly transitioned into a family of five. 🙂 But […]

Finding a job in Qatar. 18 October, 2019

Finding a job in Qatar.

I never actually planned to write a whole post on job hunting in Qatar. I did, however, receive plenty of questions related to this subject. So, instead of replying to each message separately, I decided to do a bit of work-related FAQ on my blog. “So, what’s your story?” You can read about it all […]

Our family. 10 random facts to keep you entertained. 04 October, 2019

Our family. 10 random facts to keep you entertained.

“Who are those guys?” – you might wonder. I did post about the beginning of our life together HERE, but that’s all that some of you know about us so far. So in order to introduce our family a bit better, I’ve decided to entertain you with some trivia. Enjoy! 1. Before Khaled met me, […]

It’s complicated: my relationship with Qatar. 14 September, 2019

It’s complicated: my relationship with Qatar.

“You’re moving WHERE???” asked another one of my friends, when I informed him that I’m planning to settle down in Qatar. Once again, I had to explain that I’m not planning to live in a village in the middle of the desert, rolling my eyes at lousy jokes about being sold to a savage desert […]

How I met a tall dark stranger. Our story. 10 September, 2019

How I met a tall dark stranger. Our story.

Once upon a time, one adventurous Polish girl met a tall dark stranger… The rest is history 🙂 My parents were both lawyers and, as it often happens in such circumstances, I was expected to follow the same path. Not that I had much against it. I pictured myself in an Ally McBeal-ish setup: smart, […]