Ahlan wasahlan Doha… your Ubers are arriving now!
Written byOn the eve of Qatar National Day, fighter jets were seen flying over the corniche, scores of vehicles hoisted the Qatari flag, residents were proudly parading at Souq Waqif, and the first Ubers began roaming around the city! Finally, Doha has a fast and reliable transportation option for residents and visitors alike.
Sebastian Soria was the first to grab an Uber in Qatar. The Uruguayan, naturalized Qatari football player had finished up his round at Doha Golf Club, fired up the Uber app, and was delighted to see an Uber roll up within minutes. He told us he now has a keen eye for goal, and a keener eye for Uber!
We also happened to catch Abdul Aziz Dalloul grabbing one of the first Ubers in Qatar, as he was heading from Torch Tower at Aspire Zone to a TedX talk. He travels through Qatar, the UAE, Saudi and Bahrain for his motivational speeches, and was thrilled to know he can get around Doha in the slickest of ways. In fact, he said his motivation to motivate was higher than normal today knowing Uber was around!
Minutes later Mr Q, heard about Uber being in town, fired up the app and requested a ride to start his preparations for the National Day. His site has been an inspiration to many, and Uber is excited to be a part of Qatar’s landscape.
Uber is still in test phase, so only limited vehicles are available and promotional pricing is in place (15% off standard prices). But, don’t worry, we’re working hard and adding additional cars every day to ensure you get a comfortable, reliable, and safe ride. Haven’t used Uber yet? You can enter the promo code “UberDoha“, to enjoy 1 free ride of up to QAR 80!
Don’t forget to check out the Uber_Doha twitter handle to see what the team is currently up to. We would love to hear from you, and always encourage feedback, so drop us a note at [email protected] if you need anything.