As a UK driving licence holder you are lucky that the licence can help get you driving here in Qatar, without having to do another test. However, it often gets asked - how? where do I go? Here's what you need to know:
You need to have your QID - Identity card, You must of done a driving eye test (most opticians do it and the cost is approx.. 50QAR) Make sure you have paper copies of these to hand over (just in case) and then you need to head to the Traffic Department Headquarters (remember to dress appropriately as this is a government building, Shorts and T-shirts will not be allowed) The licences are processed in the morning only and our top tip is to get there first thing, they open early and can get busy.
I hope this helps!
Nicola Jones