Ahvaz

[[file:Ahvaz banner.jpg|1280px|Ahvaz Bridge}} Iran - Khuzestan - Ahvaz - White Bridge & Karoon River - |White Bridge Ahvaz ([https://ehalal.io/fa/muslim-friendly-travel-2023/{{urlencode: Persian: اهواز, also Romanized as Ahwaz) is based in Khuzestan Province in southwestern Iran.

Introduction

Ahvaz is located on the banks of the Karoun River, which splits the city into two large neighborhoods. The Western half is mostly housing with some government departments. The eastern half is both residential and Industrial. The main train station is on the Western side and the airport is on the eastern side. It is extremely hot in the summer. Expect 45°C in July and August.

Travel to Ahvaz

Travel by plane to Ahvaz

There are daily Flights to Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz. There are weekly Flights to Dubai -Kuwait City -Mashad. Airlines serving Ahvaz airport are Iran Air-Caspian Airlines-Mahan Airlines-Eran Air-Aria Air-Iran Air Tours-Iran Asseman Airlines. There are many travel agencies. OXIN travel agency sits on the junction of the 7th street in Kianpars. They have flight tickets for all the destinations in Iran and provide vacation tours to Asian countries like UAE, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Japan and Vietnam.

Travel by train to Ahvaz

There are daily train services to Tehran-Khorramshahr and Bandar Imam Khomeini. Ahvaz is the major junction for trains heading from the southern ports to Tehran and from Tehran you can change trains and go further to Mashad or Tabriz. There are 3 daily train services to Tehran. Ahvaz train station GPS 31.324004,48.664047 (ایستگاه راه آهن اهواز) is located on the Western side of the city, with Saat (ایستگاه مترو ساعت) being the nearest metro station.

Travel by vehicle to Ahvaz

There are several highways that lead to Ahvaz, including Route 5, which goes to Ahvaz from the capital of Iran, Tehran. There are daily buses to many destinations in Iran:

Ahvaz-Tehran
Ahvaz-Isfahan
Ahvaz-Shiraz
Ahvaz-Mashad
Ahvaz-Khorramabad

The main bus station is located in Kampelo for buses headed north (i.e., Tehran). For buses headed east (Isfahan and Shiraz-Masjed Suleiman) the station is at 4 Lions Plaza. Southbound buses leave from Khorramshahr Plaza.

Travel by boat to Ahvaz

Getting around

Taxis roam around the town 24 hours a day and are relatively affordable. Around 30,000 rials for the longest trip in the city. There are also taxi agencies everywhere, if you can't find one on your own, all the hotels have taxi agencies. Buses ply most inner city routes and are very cheap.

Sightseeing Tips

Karoon county or known as "Kut Kut" is where most of the Ahvaz tourism attractions are gathered. Kut Kut is the home to water buffaloes. here local Arabs with their one of a kind culture in the nation, live a simple village-like life just 10 minutes drive away from town center. they answer every " Hello " with sincere " welcome ". they bring their cattle to the water during the day, making a breath taking view. also their simple yet strong breakfast is offered to every traveler who knocks on the door.
Ghazaviyeh Village is one of the most elegant villages in the region. it is 6 kilometers away from the city, filled with date palm farms and vineyards which are all green even in the dead of summer. here, you can see the famous classic Arabic gatherings every day at noon and participate in their coffee ceremonies hosted by the head of the village.
Riverside Park | Riverside Park the oldest park of the city. It is located in Kianpars and beside the White Bridge. The view of Karoun river, white bridge, other side of the city and the islands are interesting.

The best places in Ahvaz are situated alongside the river. The river boulevard is a nice place to stroll and has many parks.

White Bridge | The white bridge was the first bridge crossing Karoun river made by (German) engineers in the 1930s. The bridge is now considered as the main symbol of the city.
One of the attractions of Ahvaz is the oil well flares situated on the border of the city, but it's only nice at night time.

What to do as a Muslim in Ahvaz

Sailing on the river - You can rent a boat and go sailing on Karoun river in many parks nearby the river.

Muslim Friendly Shopping

All the Ahvaz neighborhoods have a local market place and the upscale shops are mostly situated alongside Chamran Blvd.(Kianpars), Zeitoon Karmandi (Cheetah Plaza) and the main bazaar is on Taleqani Street.

Halal Restaurants

Please be informed that on some destination such as Ahvaz we had no local Muslim that has researched some of the area. If you are a Muslim/Muslima and have been to Ahvaz or would like to maintain the eHalal Guide to Ahvaz, please contact us at guides@ehalal.io and email us your updates.

There are many sandwiches shops and fast food shops in the city. Most are average. A good ice cream store is in a cellar below a cake store. Haji Baba Coffee Shop can be found next to the bazar, heading towards the white bridge.. No English spoken. Oxin Hotel Restaurant- Try the Shir Mahi (fish) Halal Kebab and they also serve great Meat Kebab. They have specials that change daily. Athena Pizzas in Kianpars serves excellent deep dish Pizzas.Astoria Hotel Restaurant-Expensive and below average food. There are many good fruit juice shops in Ahvaz and you will find them easily. In the summer stay away from cantaloupe juice and banana milk shakes.

Where to stay

There are many mehmansara (guest houses) in Ahvaz. Most don't admit foreigners and the ones that do are not up to foreign standards. But they are affordable. Naderi Hotel is a nice one.

Oxin Hotel is near the airport and is moderately priced. It has an excellent restaurant and the rooms are clean and they have great air conditioning. They also have large screen televisions in the lobby and mostly show football games. They speak very good English and can help you arrange any kind of tour or transport. Hotel Iran is reasonably ok - ask for a renovated. room Basic English spoken. Restaurant good and reasonably priced at around 90,000 rials for a Chicken Kebab. Plenty of hot water and good AC in refurbished rooms.

Hotel Pars - هتل پارس | The former Astoria Hotel, now Hotel Pars, is the best hotel in the city. It is located by the riverside and has great views, however it's expensive and not fully up to international standards.

Telecommunication

Stay Safe

Iran is generally a safe country. Standard advice to keep your bag secured and safe and to leave personal and valuable belongings in your hotel room or hotel safe should be regarded.

Emergency services

Police: 110
Fire department: 125
EMS: 115
Road EMS: 115 or 112

Medical Issues in Ahvaz

Ahvaz, in Iran according to a 2011 WHO survey is found to be the worst air polluted city in the world. People with respiratory problems, for example asthma patients, should consider before visiting.

Cope in Ahvaz

Not easy without Farsi or Arabic. The Arab visitors to Ahwaz have little trouble in communicating as the majority of the city's population are Arabs (almost 70%), so the local residents can communicate with Arab tourists and visitors or can act willingly as interpreters from Farsi to Arabic and vice versa.

Ahvaz Halal Travel Guide

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