I have been there a few times with my previous company. For a couple of days at a time.
Let's be realistic it isn't Dubai.But I went to a couple of different bars and they were all packed with people.
I guess its what you make of it. At least with this job your training batch is an in built social network.
Not sure how much interaction we have with Qatar Airways crew. The 2 companies are completely separate now. Socially I don't know... From what I hear they keep a pretty tight leash on their cabin crew. They have a curfew and have to swipe into their building 12 hours before a flight etc etc
Not sure about the long distance thing....
I used to have a boyfriend in London when I lived in UAE but I was flying commercially so would always request/swap for UK flights and could visit on days off. But with no schedule and no id90's not so easy.