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Question: I’m planning on visiting Iran before the end of the summer and don’t know what to wear? Here are Hijab rules for visitors to Iran! Answer: Dress codes for female visitors are specific and defined and there are some guidelines…

Tajrish, the capital of Shemiranat Country in northern Tehran, has long been regarded as a cool  summer resort for the citizens of the Iranian capital, however in recent years it has been heavily urbanised. Tajrish neighbourhood, which…

All passengers over the age of 12 years old who wish to enter Iran (including Iranian nationals) are now required to be fully vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19) and provide a negative PCR test completed at least 72 hours before…

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, starts on March 20 each year with an extra day before for Oil Nationalisation unofficially kicking off the two-week long holiday. Officially Nowruz finishes after one week, however, unofficially the city and…

Interested in finding a place to take the kids one weekend in Tehran? Well, we’ve got a treat for you with this recently opened centre for children at the base of Milad Tower in the west of the city. Called Karbazia “Work & Play” the…

Can we get electric bikes in Tehran...Yes! A global trend in green transport is not missing Tehran and as such our intrepid researchers have had help this week via Mansour Kiaei on Twitter, our resident cyclist. There is a common myth…

Balloonia Playhouse and Café is a great new location in north Tehran for those with small kids! Many people with children will understand that having little ones in Tehran can be hard sometimes, as the city’s many cafes and restaurants…

Check out this new Iranian startup company called RoRo offering scooter rentals in Tehran!

Pakistan English International School Are you moving to Tehran with kids? Which international schools are there in the city? Living in Tehran can guide you in the right direction and give you tips according to your living accommodation in…