Shopping in Iraq's Capital

Iraqis have always loved to shop, and now they have more reason to with brand new malls springing all up all over the capital bringing with them designer brands. The Baghdad Mall is the most ambitious of these mall projects, set to open in 3 years time as Baghdad's largest entertainment and retail precinct, featuring a 5-star hotel, outdoor shopping promenade and entertainment to keep the locals happy.

Maximall in the posh Mansour district of Baghdad

car dealerships are springing up all over Baghdad

International brands have given Baghdadis greater choice

The under-construction Mansour Mall will bring luxury brands to those lucky to live in the neighbourhood

 

The ambitious Baghdad Mall project will not only bring a new era of shopping to Baghdad but it will also be the largest mall in Iraq when completed. Featuring a 5 star hotel, outdoor shopping promenade and international brands this mall will be sure to impress even the discerning shopper.

the brand new Maximall in Aadamiyah, there are now 3 Maximall department stores in Baghdad with further expansion plans underway.

Baghdad's Fountain Fixation

Fountains to baghdad are like cobblestone streets to Rome. Since the birth of the city, fountains have played a major role in beautifying the city. This tradition has continued with fountains popping up at roundabouts, squares, restaurants and parks all over the capital in recent years. In late 2011, five floating fountains were installed in the Tigris River in an effort to revitalise the corniche and beautify the city.

The Restaurant Renaissance

The river-side restaurant at the newly opened Lebanese Family Club

For decades, the favourite past-time for Baghdadis has been to dine out, whether be it on the Tigris for 'masgouf' or at a cafe in down-town Baghdad. Recent years have seen a resurgence in new quality restaurants in a city where choices were limited during the sanction years. Today, Baghdad offers some of the finest cuisines available ranging from Chinese to traditional Iraqi. Depending on your taste and budget, these restaurants are sure to tempt your taste-buds.

Mazaya, a sophisticated modern restaurant in the Karrada district.

The dramatically themed black and white Lebanese restaurant at the newly opened Lebanese Family Club in Karrada. 

If you're naturally indecisive, Stella 62 is the place for you. Offering 4 levels of cafes and restaurants, this newly opened establishment caters to all. 

An old favourite, the Al-Reef Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria is a little piece of Rome in the heart of Baghdad. 

Al-Faqma is an institution on its own serving ice-creams and desserts that will surely satisfy.

The Chinese Restaurant offers something different for locals seeking to diversify their tastes

This turkish chain 'Pizza Pizza' offers pizzas amongst other things. It offers a relaxed and contemporary atmosphere.

Ice Pack Ice-creams and cafe in Karrada

Al Ameerat Restaurant inside the Iraqi Hunting Club

 

VIPs get special treatment at Baghdad International...

Business executives, government officials, CEOs and VIPs now have the option of leaving Baghdad's traffic jams and searches behind by checking into the brand new VIP Baghdad International Airport Terminal featuring a luxurious hotel, meeting rooms and chic lounge areas.

Zawraa comes back to life

Luxury returns to Baghdad

Baghdad's newest destination, the $23 million Lebanese Family Club