Quite naturally, life anywhere is subjective.
However, given that Qatar is expanding at rather a phenominal rate, quite literally on the heels of the national carrier ... I would suggest that derisive comments to the like;- 'but youre still in Doha' - possibly says more about the individual than it actually does about living here.
Doha is small and burgeoning, but Dubai or Abu Dhabi it isnt. Know that, understand that and then move on your decision making process. Many people have been told this time, and time again prior to their arrival ... but then still whack away at the 'ol donkey that it isnt one of the two afore-mentioned after their arrival ... as if they had been deceived, blinded by shiny shiny ... wakkawakkadingdong ... OH MAN!!!!! Good Lord!!
OMDB and OMAA evolved earlier than Qatar/Doha ... so quite obviously there will be a natural 'catch up' area.
That stated, in Doha there is much to do and is ever evolving and with a number of other well known middle east destinations geographically extremely close ... any 'short-comings' you feel Qatar might have can be remedied by a quick visit to one of the other destinations.