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Dewey Decimal Number: 915 EAN: 9781864501322 ISBN: 1864501324 Label: Lonely Planet Publications Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 240 Publication Date: 2000-06 Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications Studio: Lonely Planet Publications Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Whether you're an expat or an independent traveller, you'll discover all you need to know about these three Gulf States - from chaotic camel races to traditional teahouses - with this indispensable guide.
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 Rating:  - Qatar section terribly out of dateI bought this book to prepare for my relocation to Qatar (from Australia). The book is so out of date it is downright useless. For example, even basic information such as visa requirements is wrong (you *can* get a tourist visa when you turn up at Doha airport). And recommendations about what's on, what's good, what's bad are meaningless - many of the things described don't exist any more or have been superceded. I was seriously considering sending my book to Lonely Planet ... Read More Rating:  - Great tips for Kuwait & BahrainI purchaed this book as was traveling extensively between Bahraina and Kuwait - and it was perfect for this. I found the information contained within to be very accurate, and useful in planning my trip. Bahrain information was spot on - and we managed to follow the complex directions contained to find the Burial grounds, Fort, and basket weavers without hassle. The information on arrival and departure tax into Bahrain was very useful - without this information prior to our travel we might ... Read More Rating:  - Useful, but way out of date...I bought this book for a recent business trip to Qatar, and was dissapointed to find quite a number of things that were very out of date. The phone system has been updated since publishing, and now all numbers are 7 instead of 6 digits. you can fix most by adding a 4 at the beginning of most listed numbers, or a 5 for cell phones. Also, some crucial info, like the address to the US Embassy, was wrong. The Embassy moved several years ago. I found most of the societal and historical info to be very handy ... Read More Rating: - Great guide, great places, enjoy!I have spent time in all three countries and can say that this book will be invaluable for first time vistors and seasoned traveller alike. Bahrain with its charming city of Manama, is a Gulf delight, with so many things to see and do. Qatar and espcially Doha is a gem, and Kuwait is exotic, enchanting and modern all at the same time. There are some great places to eat in all of these places and at good prices (has anyone had a bad meal in the Gulf?) and gives sound advice for people touring ... Read More 
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