Places of worship

While the official religion of Qatar is Islam, the government’s religious tolerance means expats of varying dominations hold regular church services.
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
(442 6831)

Church of the Epiphany
(442 4329)

St Thomas Church
(432 1379)

Mar Thoma Church
(432 3404)

Tourist information

Embassies
All foreign nationals residing in the State of Qatar are advised to register their details with the county’s embassy in Doha.

Britain
(435 3543; www.britishembassy.gov.uk/qatar)

Egypt
(483 2424; www.egyptembqatar.com)

France
(483 2283; www.ambafrance-qa.org.qa)

Germany
(487 6959; germany@qatar.net.qa)

India
(467 2531)

Iran
(483 5300 ; www.iranembassy.org.qa)

Iraq
(467 2237; embiriqa@qatar.net.qa)

Italy
(466 7843; www.ambdoha.esteri.it)

Lebanon
(493 3330; emleb@qatar.net.qa)

Morocco
(483 1884; morocco@qatar.net.qa)

Pakistan
(483 2525; www.pakmissiondoha.com)

Russia
(483 6231; www.qatar.mid.ru)

South Africa
(485 7111; saembdoha@qatar.net.qa)

United Arab Emirates
(483 8880; emarat@qatar.net.qa)

United States of America
(488 4101; http://qatar.usembassy.gov)

Tourist office
The Qatar Tourist Authority: (441 1555)
Be warned that a call to the tourist office may leave you more frustrated and less enlightened than before you dialled the number. Try the comprehensive website, www.experienceqatar.com, for useful information.

Telephone services
Country code: +974
There are no codes for individual towns or villages. Fixed line numbers begin with the digit 4; mobile numbers begin with a 5.

Mobile phones
Qatar Telecom (Qtel) has a pay-as-you-go Hala service.You can get a SIM card and seven-digit number for around QR50. Recharge cards are available in store and you can also recharge at useful automated machines. You will need to show your passport to get your sim.

Tipping
Seventeen per cent tax is added onto many hotel and restaurant bills. Leaving a 10-15 per cent service charge on restaurant, bar, spa, hair and beauty treatment bills is up to you.