{"id":3407,"date":"2023-01-26T17:38:02","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T15:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xltravel.co.za\/qatar\/?page_id=3407"},"modified":"2023-01-26T17:38:02","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T15:38:02","slug":"travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.xltravel.co.za\/qatar\/travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Qatar is a destination that offers novel, authentic experiences.\u00a0 Here are some tips that will help better navigate the local culture and fully enjoy your time in Qatar.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Attitudes towards dress in Qatar are relaxed, but visitors (men as well as women) are expected to show respect for local culture by avoiding excessively revealing clothing in public. It is generally recommended for men and women to ensure their shoulders and knees are covered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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This is widely expected at Souq Waqif and other traditional markets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Qatari riyal is the only currency used in the country and can be obtained through ATMs which are widely available in malls, hotels and around Doha.\u00a0The Qatari Riyal (QR) is pegged against the US Dollar at QAR 3.64<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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When bringing local currency (Qatar Riyal-QAR) and all other foreign currencies amounts equal to or higher than QAR 50,000 must be declared on arrival. This includes jewelry, precious metals or stones valued at QAR 50,000 or higher.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Customs regulations<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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To read about customs regulations in Qatar and other related information, click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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  1. The\u00a0Accessible Qatar<\/a>\u00a0smartphone app provides information about accessibility and facilities at different public and touristic venues across the country.<\/li>\n
  2. Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with\u00a0Wheel the World<\/a>\u00a0to offer accessible tourist experiences to differently abled visitors.<\/li>\n
  3. In case of emergency, following specialised services are accessible for the deaf:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n