- Juan Garcia
The Persian Gulf is a long way from home, so I was especially glad to discover this super expat community for Doha.
InterNations – Uniting Irish living in Qatar
Would you like to get in touch with other Irish in Qatar? Are you in need of help and advice from your Irish compatriots? Or would you like to join other Irish expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the spectacular Khor al Adaid?
Whether you have settled as an expat in Qatar or are still living in Ireland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Qatar offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Irish expats in Qatar, coming from all corners of Ireland - from Cork, over Dublin to Limerick.
Meet other Irish at our events in Qatar
Attend our monthly events and activities for Irish expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other Irish at our events?
Why Irish expats move abroad (& how they like it)
Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Irish members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.
Meet other Irish in Qatar
Our Global Partners
Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.
Find other Irish to share your hobbies with
Find Tips and Advice on Qatar from Irish Expats
Of course, expat living in Qatar is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Irish is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Qatari way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Irish in Qatar, residing in Doha, Al-Khor, Rayyan and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Irish in Doha.
If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Irish food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Qatari InterNations Community:
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Ireland in Qatar.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our Qatar Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get Irish stew in Al-Khor.
- Search the InterNations Places database for Qatar to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Irish embassy.
From the spectacular Khor al Adaid to the booming city of Doha, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Irish expats in Qatar.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Irish in Qatar
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Qatar. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Qatari harees, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Doha’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see Doha's Souq Waqif, the renovated Arabic market quarter as well as other beautiful landmarks in Qatar.
Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Ireland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Dia duit from our Irish living in Qatar!
- Juan Garcia
The Persian Gulf is a long way from home, so I was especially glad to discover this super expat community for Doha.
- Amarilis Castillo
I loved the InterNations expat gatherings in Doha, and I hope we'll have another opportunity to meet up at 'La Villa' or the golf range.
