Qatar Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Qatar
999
General Emergency
999
Police
999
Ambulance / Medical
999
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Doha
Currency
QAR (QR)
Official Language
Arabic
Country Code
+974
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Qatar
Urban / City
50-80 km/h
Rural
80-100 km/h
Highway
100-120 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No road toll fees in Qatar.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 10 to 15 percent customary. 10-15% tip is standard in restaurants if not already included. Rounding up taxi fares is appreciated.
- DO Dress modestly covering shoulders and knees in public spaces and malls.
- DO Remove your shoes before entering mosques and private homes.
- DO Always use your right hand for greeting, passing items, and dining.
- DON'T Do not bring alcohol or pork into the country (strictly confiscated at airport).
- DON'T Avoid public displays of affection (kissing/hugging is strictly penalized).
- DON'T Do not photograph government buildings, military sites, or local women.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type G (230V, 50Hz). UK 3-pin adapter required.
Tap Water: Technically safe and desalinated, though bottled mineral water is widely preferred.
Insider Tip: In Souq Waqif, modest dress covering shoulders and knees is mandatory. Taking photos of locals without permission is strictly prohibited.
