Public displays of affection should be minimal – holding hands is acceptable but kissing and hugging in public is not. Noise disruptions, bad language, making obscene gestures and showing disrespect in any way to the religion or leaders of the land are all forbidden and may land you in legal trouble.Public displays of affection

Is it illegal to hold hands in Qatar?

No public displays of affection Kissing, hugging, and some places even holding hands. The exception is when greeting: In Qatar, men and women greet friends of the same sex with three kisses on the cheek.

What you cant do in Qatar?

Dont take pictures of the locals, religious sites, construction sites, or military sites. There have been grave consequences, i.e. arrested by the police, for some tourists who have recklessly taken pictures of these sites. If you are a journalist, however, you must first contact QNA, or the Qatar News Agency.

Does Qatar have strict rules?

Qatars legal system is a mixture of civil law and Islamic law. Flogging is enforced as a punishment, and capital punishment, although rare in recent times, was enforced in 2020 for the first time in 17 years.

Can a single woman travel to Qatar?

Traveling to Qatar as a woman is much like traveling to any other Middle Eastern country. Its a great place for a holiday and a favorite among many solo female travelers. Doha, Qatars capital, is also a great stop-over point for many airlines traveling from Asia to Western Europe or North America.

Is hijab compulsory in Qatar?

Dress in Qatar Women do not need to cover their heads, faces or wear a hijab or abaya, but they are expected to dress modestly so as not to offend the local community. Skirts, dresses and loose-fitting pants should be knee-length, and tank-tops and shirts should cover the midriff and shoulder areas.