Doha - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?
I don't have much experience with this but I would definitely say a hard no! This includes ASD, as they follow the "rules" of Qatar and do not promote LGBTQ what-so-ever. I believe it is illegal to even be homosexual as a Muslim so one can assume the tolerance is minimal of any of these identities. I feel there is no progression toward change in this arena so if this is important to you, re-think Qatar. - Oct 2023
Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar. That being said there is a decent underground population. - Jul 2022
On the surface, no. But having worked with and befriended a few within the LGBT community, I can say that there is certainly a healthy and vibrant LGBT scene in Doha. But it's "don't ask, don't tell," and it's all kept very hush-hush. - May 2017
On the surface, no, for obvious reasons. But there is a gay scene in Doha that is discreet but very active. - May 2017
No, homosexuality is "illegal" here... just like how they're talking about making anorexia "illegal." Yep cause it makes sense. - Feb 2015
No, this is a medieval Muslim country. - Mar 2012
Homosexuality is illegal here, as it is in the rest of the Gulf. There's probably an underground scene, but I don't know anything about it. - Mar 2012
I really don't know. This place is such a melange that I am sure gay people find their niche-- but not necessarily overtly. - Jan 2012
I believe there is a gay community, but they are mostly closeted because of Qatar's strict Muslim principles. - Jun 2011
Uh, NO. This is a Muslim country. - Oct 2010
There are no gay Muslims, right? - Dec 2009
There are no gay muslims, right? So I'd say no. - Sep 2008
