Community · Doha, Qatar
Indians in Doha
The Indian and South Asian community in Doha, in one place: upcoming community events and 13 Indian businesses and services. Everything is local — ranked by how far it is from you in the app.
Qatar’s largest expatriate community: the Indian Cultural Centre and the Indian Community Benevolent Forum under the Embassy of India, the Kerala, Tamil and Telugu associations’ Onam, Pongal and Diwali programmes, and the cricket leagues and Indian schools of Doha.
About 830,000 overseas Indians (Indian citizens and people of Indian origin) live in Qatar: 830,491 in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ estimate for January 2026. That is a national figure, not one for Doha alone. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India — population of overseas Indians
Guides for Indians in Qatar
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Jobs in Qatar for Indians (2026): the work visa, the Qatar Visa Centres, salaries, your rights and the honest odds
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Indian passport renewal in Qatar (2026): the Embassy and ICBF (no VFS or BLS), the new QR fees, documents, tatkal, children and lost passports
Renew an Indian passport in Qatar (2026): Embassy or ICBF, no VFS or BLS; QR 447 normal, QR 893 tatkal since 1 July, plus QR 7 ICWF; documents, children, QID.
What’s on in Doha
Every event →Festivals in Doha
- Diwali in Doha 2026
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Indian businesses and services in Doha
The directory →Al Kousar Juice Stall
Restaurants · Doha
Caravan
Restaurants · Doha
Dosa Factory
Restaurants · Doha
Dosa Kadai
Restaurants · Doha
Gram Bangla Restaurant
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Jwala
Restaurants · Doha
Questions
How many Indians live in Doha?
About 830,000 overseas Indians (Indian citizens and people of Indian origin) live in Qatar: 830,491 in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ estimate for January 2026. That is a national figure, not one for Doha alone. The ministry gives 830,491 Indian citizens and no figure for people of Indian origin. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India — population of overseas Indians.
Where do Indians meet in Doha?
At community events — coming up: QTS Teachers' Day Celebration 2026. All of it is on this page and in the free Namaste Community app.
When is Diwali 2026 in Doha?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Community celebrations in Doha are usually on the nearest weekends — each one is listed with its own date.
Where can I find Indian shops and services in Doha?
The Namaste Community directory lists 13 Indian businesses and services in Doha — grocers, restaurants, tailors, beauty, tutors and more — with reviews from members.
Everything in Doha, ranked by distance from you — events, groups, questions and businesses, in the app.
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