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Slides are just for kids, right? Well, not according to the organisers of this new mega slide in the west of the capital city. Yes, that’s right, there is a several-story-high slide open in the west of Tehran called “Freefall”. The…

Tehran’s shutdown antique Theatre Nasr has reopened for one week only event! Situated on the once hip Laleh Zar “Tulip Fields” Street in downtown Tehran, the theatre hall has been left neglected since 2002 when the building closed its…

Looking for a new spot to spend your evenings or weekends in Tehran? Why not try the recently opened Fly Land Food Park, a new eatery placed pretty much on top of the city! Situated in the Parvaz Park which was built several years ago,…

In our previous post, we had reported different means of paying the"Khorooji" or the departure tax for Iranian travelers who leave the country. Now officials at Iran's Tax Organization have announced a systematic procedure to get a refund…

Under Iran’s National Mobile Registry Scheme which was implemented starting October 2017, all new mobile phones purchased inside Iran or imported by travelers visiting Iran must be registered to work with Iranian SIM Cards. Since its…

An official at Tehran municipality says passengers with folding bicycles can now bring their bike to metro wagons every day. According to Ali Pirhossein-Lo, advisor to Deputy Mayor for Transportation, all passengers with folding…

Shopping in Tehran As the bustling capital of Iran, Tehran is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and dynamic shopping scene. Offering an array of modern shopping malls, Tehran provides locals and tourists with a diverse range of…

The managing director of Tehran’s Metro Company has announced that passengers can now bring their bicycle with themselves when traveling with metro on weekends and national holidays. Farnoush Nobakht told reporters that the pilot scheme…

Looking to do your weekly shop, then check out these great online supermarkets in Tehran! Tehran boasts an array of exceptional supermarkets, each offering their unique appeal. From Hyperstar with its outstanding French bakery section to…

Renting an apartment in Tehran can be a confusing affair, as the local rental system in place is defined in two separate ways. Rental options Rahn (Deposit) According to several experts in the industry, the full down payment…