Qatar is unique as there are diverse and interesting people who are gathered here from all over the world. Finding your tribe can be tricky and there are various classes or groups one can join to meet people with similar interests.
Learn about local culture and make friends
Qatar Museum Culture Pass does a diverse range of tours and interesting workshops which is great to meet new friends. Contact Culture Pass: members@qm.org.qa
Bin Zaid Qatar (Fanar) hosts Arabic classes and Ladies mornings. The ladies mornings are free, showcase different aspects of Qatari culture and you get to meet other expats in Qatar.
Embrace Doha runs workshops showcasing Qatari culture, food and enriching your cultural experience while meeting new people.
Join a talk, workshop, club or class
By joining a class that you like, you will find like minded people who share the same interests and hobbies as you do.
Self Development
Exciting workshops are regulary run by INSPIRE ME, PLAY MEET UP and Innovation Cafe .
Get fit
Join a gym, yoga class or fitness class might be a great way to meet new friends, stay fit and get social.
@qtrrun.ladies has FREE fitness classes for ladies at Oxygen Park every Monday and Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Laqta park at this time is 5pm to 6pm on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday.
Art class
Art classes can be found all over Qatar. MATHAF MUSEUM hosts FREE classes weekly. To sign up, please visit: https://www.mathaf.org.qa/en/ismael-azzam
Art Classes are also held at Artist Cafe at the Pearl, Paint Qatar and Hobby House.
Photography
Love photography and capturing Qatars unique architecture?
Join Phone art Qatar on their regular photowalks around some of Qatars most Instagrammable spots.
Youth Hobbies Centre also has regular photography workshops.
Cooking Classes
Whip up something delicious, learn something new and meet others who love food! City Centre Rotana, Intercontinental Doha The City, Four Seasons Hotel, Marsa Malaz Kempinski and many other hotels regularly run cooking and baking classes.
Online
Internations and Meetup are great online resources for expats to meet other expats in a foreign country.
Join a Ladies group
The following groups have made it their mission to not only welcome ladies to Doha but provide them with opportunities to meet and support other expats in a foreign country.
TLG: TLG is a group of women from all over the world. They meet up weekly and have numerous clubs such as a book club, cooking club and a movie club.
For more information email tlgindoha@gmail.com
Qatar Expat Women: A group of women who have taken it upon themselves to welcome expats to Doha. It is an opportunity for expat women to meet other expats of all nationalities.
To join the group or for more info : http://www.qatarexpatwomen.com/
The American Women’s Association of Qatar: AWAQ is a vibrant and active group for women living in Doha. Providing activities, events and volunteer programs. New members are welcomed and can join year-round.
ALL nationalities are welcome, not just American.
Email: membership@awaqatar.com
www.awaqatar.com
DOHA MUMS GROUP: Doha Mums has members from over 100 different countries. They host meetings, coffees, dinners, holiday parties, playgroups, classes and meetups. For more information go to https://www.dohamums.com
Dear Mama Qatar: A community for mothers in Qatar aiming to support, inspire and enrich other mothers, by giving them a space to grow, learn, connect and heal together.
Follow their Instagram @dearmama.qa and Facebook page for exciting upcoming events.
Community Connect Doha: Community Connect Doha is a forum to help offer support in a child’s life. A support platform that aims to share ideas, resources, and connections to build a stronger community. Community Connect Doha holds monthly coffee mornings for parents to socialize and discuss learnings from their workshops. Website: www.communityconnectdoha.com
QPWN-Qatar Professional Women’s Network: A non profit organization with a mission to promote and facilitate the professional development and advancement of women in Qatar.
They host a monthly panel discussion with different motivating women in Doha.
Follow Qatar Professional Women’s Network on Facebook and Instagram.
The Culture Club For Women: With an aim to create a cultural exchange between Qatari ladies and expats, Tahani Al Hajri has started The Culture Club For Women on Meetup. Events include culture events, gatherings, learnings languages and activities.
Check out The Culture Club for Women on Meetups
With so many ways to meet new friends in a foreign country there is no reason for anyone to be lonely.
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