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Post by selsigdeganwy on Nov 1, 2022 15:32:46 GMT
Just on the subject of these battery/power packs, I was watching a video on YouTube earlier showing to how use the app at the stadium etc. and it said your battery needs to be at 100%. They said the same thing for the Euros last year IIRC. For those who went, was that actually the case? Quite why the battery needs to be full beats me. This was interesting regarding activation of tickets on match day. Notes: Match tickets are activated via Bluetooth, make sure to open the FIFA World Cup 2022™ Tickets app with Bluetooth turned on. No internet connection is required. For Android users, enable "Location Services" in "Privacy settings" and activate your app notifications. www.iloveqatar.net/qatar2022/guide/fifa-world-cup-tickets-mobile-app-application?fbclid=IwAR0_dcXBFYdld6af9kDSoLOmXsgdCHP80g58ObAtEscELbEQIDq79J6kgBk |
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Post by rhys on Nov 3, 2022 14:41:16 GMT
Vodafone are offering free sims. They also have a $20 plan for 7 days with international minutes and 22gb of data.
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Post by massivefloodlights on Nov 3, 2022 21:19:57 GMT
Just on the subject of these battery/power packs, I was watching a video on YouTube earlier showing to how use the app at the stadium etc. and it said your battery needs to be at 100%. They said the same thing for the Euros last year IIRC. For those who went, was that actually the case? Quite why the battery needs to be full beats me. This was interesting regarding activation of tickets on match day. Notes: Match tickets are activated via Bluetooth, make sure to open the FIFA World Cup 2022™ Tickets app with Bluetooth turned on. No internet connection is required. For Android users, enable "Location Services" in "Privacy settings" and activate your app notifications. www.iloveqatar.net/qatar2022/guide/fifa-world-cup-tickets-mobile-app-application?fbclid=IwAR0_dcXBFYdld6af9kDSoLOmXsgdCHP80g58ObAtEscELbEQIDq79J6kgBkI’m told it’s a nerve wracking experience. You tkts aren’t activated until you are within range of the Bluetooth signal. Literally within yards of the turnstiles. |
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Post by iantov on Nov 4, 2022 3:46:37 GMT
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Post by Martyn Moses on Nov 4, 2022 7:31:55 GMT
Vodafone are offering free sims. They also have a $20 plan for 7 days with international minutes and 22gb of data. Best that UK Vodafone can offer me is £6 per day on top for roaming charges |
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Post by iot on Nov 4, 2022 8:31:22 GMT
What's the latest on the mobile phone situation? Remember reading earlier in the thread that some phones may not be compatible - has anyone found out more about that? Or is it fine for all smart phones as long as you use the Qatari sim card?
The roaming charges for those of us staying in Dubai look pretty shocking! With EE, you can buy a Travel Data pass for around £7 but it only covers 500MB - i suspect i will be using more than that every day considering the need to find my way around the place. It's £2 per minute to make a call, or £7 daily for unlimited minutes, but that deal only works within the UAE as far as I can see.
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Post by eppingblue1 on Nov 4, 2022 10:16:32 GMT
I see the transport on the day of the Iran game doesn't start until 9 am with a 1 pm kick off. Will be packed on those metros I think. |
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Post by manulike on Nov 5, 2022 19:31:58 GMT
What's the latest on the mobile phone situation? Remember reading earlier in the thread that some phones may not be compatible - has anyone found out more about that? Or is it fine for all smart phones as long as you use the Qatari sim card? The roaming charges for those of us staying in Dubai look pretty shocking! With EE, you can buy a Travel Data pass for around £7 but it only covers 500MB - i suspect i will be using more than that every day considering the need to find my way around the place. It's £2 per minute to make a call, or £7 daily for unlimited minutes, but that deal only works within the UAE as far as I can see. There is sure to be a local sim card that allows roaming in all GCC countries. I found a Vodafone deal in Muscat that gives you 28 days of roaming (including 300 free minutes to the UK) and 15gb data for £20... |
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Post by manulike on Nov 5, 2022 20:31:56 GMT
Does anyone know of an OFFLINE Voice Translator?
The usual suspects Google / Microsoft / Triplingo only do the voice translation online ...
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Post by iantov on Nov 7, 2022 10:57:30 GMT
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Post by eppingblue1 on Nov 8, 2022 8:49:44 GMT
Officially £ 16.50 a pint then. Was hoping for a good bit less than that to be honest. Claims that it was going to be a fiver seem to have been well misguided. I think Doha is going to be ripping us off at every opportunity.
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Post by kingstonred on Nov 8, 2022 9:30:02 GMT
Where have you read £ 16.50 a pint?
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Post by cantonwelsh79 on Nov 8, 2022 9:32:36 GMT
Definitely looks that way - I've been looking at the excursions out to the Desert or up North. Some of them have tripled in price - some of them have gone up ten fold.(One trip was £85 in October, it's up over £800 now!)
Terrible. Robbing fuckers!
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Post by kingstonred on Nov 8, 2022 9:39:51 GMT
I've booked a Safari package with Sandline Dunes, one of the only companies that haven't hiked their prices up! Safari package( 4hrs) Quad biking 15 min camel ride 4X4 land cruiser cars Dune bashing( inland sea & Saudi Border 45km) Picture spots over the dunes Picture spots Swimming at beach Pick up and drop Water, cool drinks The above is 900 QAR for 4 people which works out around £57 per person (+ the cost of the Quad Bike Hire which ranges from 250 QAR pp to 450QAR pp depending on the amount of cc you want) John is the contact I have been speaking to, details below: sandlinedunes@gmail.com +974 7771 6428 (Whatsapp) www.quadbikejetskiqatar.com/ |
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Post by welshmatt on Nov 8, 2022 9:54:02 GMT
Where have you read £ 16.50 a pint? The article claims $11 for a 330ml bottle which is just under £10 these days. Scale up to 568ml for a British pint and voila. |
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Post by colufan on Nov 8, 2022 10:14:17 GMT
But the article linked to was quoting another article from 2021, which gives the price of a bottle of Bud then in Qatar, which would be the price being charged in the bars and restaurants of the hotels that are licensed.
There's no doubt a pint in the various fan areas is going to be pricey, but I suspect they'll set it at lower than you'd pay in one of those hotels at regular times. It will probably be closer to their happy hour prices, which many are pulling for the duration of the tournament I've been told.
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Post by daearegwr on Nov 8, 2022 10:18:04 GMT
Officially £ 16.50 a pint then. Was hoping for a good bit less than that to be honest. Claims that it was going to be a fiver seem to have been well misguided. I think Doha is going to be ripping us off at every opportunity. Looks that way doesn't it - seems a real shame but they probably know most people will never come back again so aren't worried about ripping them off. I've seen a few posts for drinks at bars etc and places charging £40 just for entry! Insane. If people do come across any reasonable places to eat and drink share them here please! I'm a big fan of middle eastern cuisine so if you find any good places doing kebabs, rice dishes etc share the info! |
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Nov 8, 2022 10:21:01 GMT
Is alcho in fans zones?
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Post by daearegwr on Nov 8, 2022 10:27:51 GMT
In the main fan park at Al Bidda and in the area around the stadiums before each match. Not sure if the other fan zones they have set up will sell alcohol - suspect not. |
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Post by colufan on Nov 8, 2022 10:32:39 GMT
And only after 6.30pm in the main fan park.
I have tickets for at least one game every day I'm out there so think that around the grounds is where I will be doing most of my drinking. They are serving 3 hours before and one hour after each game apparently.
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Post by iantov on Nov 8, 2022 11:31:19 GMT
If anyone is still in need of accommodation in Qatar, please let me know. I have a contact who has a contact who has furnished apartments in Doha!
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Post by londonexile on Nov 8, 2022 16:22:33 GMT
Officially £ 16.50 a pint then. Was hoping for a good bit less than that to be honest. Claims that it was going to be a fiver seem to have been well misguided. I think Doha is going to be ripping us off at every opportunity. Looks that way doesn't it - seems a real shame but they probably know most people will never come back again so aren't worried about ripping them off. I've seen a few posts for drinks at bars etc and places charging £40 just for entry! Insane. If people do come across any reasonable places to eat and drink share them here please! I'm a big fan of middle eastern cuisine so if you find any good places doing kebabs, rice dishes etc share the info! That's my concern at the moment, outside of fan zones the only place to get a drink, atmosphere etc will be in the big hotels...and looks like they are putting in place packages for food and beverages..basically a minimum spend. I dont drink at all but getting a bit concerned that just to get in and be part of the atmosphere will be costly and wont be value for money for just a few waters or soft drinks. As lot riding on the fan zones I feel. I think only one is charging £75 a day entrance (?), their glasto experience, I can imagine that being empty. Not long to find out I suppose! |
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Post by bobbyghoul on Nov 8, 2022 18:35:44 GMT
Atmosphere? Qatar?
Mega lolz!
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Nov 9, 2022 6:01:20 GMT
Atmosphere 😏
Talking to someone who worked all over Middle East and the most advice he said is behaviour and swearing ffs
So not sure how the f*ck the union jack etc songs will go down lol
Never mind the sheep shagging bastards 😁
Waiting on the approval of flag as its slightly oversize , had issues in Rome not just with size but they thought it was not appropriate with welsh rams on it 😉 was only the intervention of welsh police there that explained what it meant
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Post by kingstonred on Nov 9, 2022 11:19:45 GMT
The Red Lion in Doha looks like a great option for drinking & watching games.
They're running happy hour all day, and its 175 QAR for 6 drink tokens, which works out at 7.30 pounds a pint roughly
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Post by bluetone on Nov 9, 2022 12:07:47 GMT
Sounds like a great place but there’ll be so many fans trying to get in these places too
I’ve emailed a few bars & hotels and the ones that have replied state there’s no bookings and its a first come first served policy
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Nov 9, 2022 13:55:20 GMT
Sounds like a great place but there’ll be so many fans trying to get in these places too I’ve emailed a few bars & hotels and the ones that have replied state there’s no bookings and its a first come first served policy that's good to know.... any particular bar hotels.... for a ' friend' who is to lazy to look himself |
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Post by kingstonred on Nov 9, 2022 14:43:35 GMT
I emailed yesterday to book a table for 7 for the Spain v Germany game on 27th Nov and got this reply:
<info@redliondoha.com>
Thanks for your interest in the Red Lion Pub & Restaurant.
We will be pleased to welcome you on Sunday 27th November from 9.30pm for 7pax.
In order to confirm your booking, kindly complete our attached World Cup Booking Form and return it to us ASAP please.
FYI, we will be offering discounted beverage coupons which can be used in conjunction with our World Cup Drinks menu, which includes draught beer, bottled beer, house spirits, wine and cocktails.
This Promo will be 3 Coupons for QAR 99 or 6 Coupons for QAR 175.
Our "Lucky Hour" House Beverage Menu (approx. 30% discount) will also be available.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards
Carmela Aguirre
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Post by Martyn Moses on Nov 9, 2022 15:43:57 GMT
Just seen the Red Lion stuff pop up and sounds like great deals , bar is about 30 mins walk from our apartment . Not sure how good public transport is to get there but taxi could be an option I guess. Our closest bars are inside the Radisson Blue which we are going to try for our 1st night on Sunday, about 15 min walk there.
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Post by idj68 on Nov 9, 2022 18:24:46 GMT
Just seen the Red Lion stuff pop up and sounds like great deals , bar is about 30 mins walk from our apartment . Not sure how good public transport is to get there but taxi could be an option I guess. Our closest bars are inside the Radisson Blue which we are going to try for our 1st night on Sunday, about 15 min walk there. It’s about 23 min walk from my hotel so I’m up for checking it out during the week I’m out there ! 🏴 |
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