Doumbek players will get ideas and inspiration from listening to Middle Eastern music. Some drums are played between your legs, some on your lap, some strap onto your body, some can rest in a stand, you can play some sitting and others while standing. Find out what is comfortable for you. You have a choice to make here, since both natural hand made and factory made synthetic drums are available. The two types feel different so try them out and see what resonates with you.
Some people prefer wood drums with natural skin heads for their superior sound quality.
Also, I feel like my drums are living, breathing entities because they're constructed from wood and animal skin and that gives them a certain energy. Remo makes some synthetic drums that have a good quality sound. Another consideration is that they are not sensitive to the weather and, while I don't recommend playing in the shower, they are reported to be waterproof. Combined with their lightness and low maintenance that makes them very popular drums. Walking into a well-stocked drum store is thrilling and may sometimes over stimulate the brain's drum center.