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If you’re downtown at the Tehran Grand Bazaar  why not try on one of the eateries in the bazaar otherwise called the “city within a city,” several of them are tucked away in nooks and crannies all over the bazaar, and the food is just…

Spring is upon us, and it is time to buy your flowers for your Haft Seen. Tehran Flower Bazaar (Bazaar e-Gol) in the very south-east of the city is the best place in the town to save a fortune on all types of flowers and garden equipment.…

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…

The concept of remote work, or living as a 'digital nomad,' might seem implausible to some, particularly when considering the Iranian capital city of Tehran. But as we delve deeper, the potential of this idea begins to unravel, painting an…

We're two days away from Nowruz or the first day of spring which is celebrated across Eurasia is several countries.As part of the celebration, across the region, homes are decorated and cleaned in preparation to welcome spring. But…

About half a century ago, Lalehzar Street was known as the city’s cultural hub. In its prime, it was home to 16 cinemas and six theatres! Some of Iran’s most famous singers and actors made a name for themselves performing in the plethora of…

Tehran has several great bookstore brands with some becoming the staple academics and bookworms alike. Today we’ll highlight some of the most famous brands currently offering books, toys and much more across the capital.A big growth in…

One of the most historic cafes still operational today in central Tehran is the Gol-e Rezaieh Café on 30 Tir Street.Originally opened by an Armenian chap called Gargen Avansian in 1932 (1310 in Persian calendar), the centrally located…