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City in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
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Dahuk (also spelled Duhok or Dohuk; Kurdish: دهۆک, Dihok; Syriac: ܢܘܗܕܪܐ Nūhadrā; Arabic: دهوك Dahūk) is the capital of Duhok Governorate in Iraqi Kurdistan, it is a Kurdish city with a population of approximately 250,000 inhabitants, consisting mostly of Kurds and Assyrians. The city is encircled by mountains along the Tigris River.
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Not quite the dream you imagined, but between Dream City and the park near Dohuk Dam we have the reason this is similar to Vank. This is a theme park full of rides and a few food outlets. It’s basically a fun fair and this type of thing is becoming cool in Iraq these days
This might just be your highlight from Dohuk. Walk out of town and you will see a massive dam which has been built against completely immaculate and scenic countryside. The walk takes you up a hill past a proud Kurdistan flag and then there it is – the Dohuk Dam.
First of all – these waterfalls are fake. They are not natural at all. Sometimes they are turned off! However this doesn’t stop the locals from going and enjoying them and you’ll want to get your photo taken anyway as you walk past.
It seems that, in every city or town of any decent size in Iran, Iraq and Turkey, there's a bazaar. Dohuk’s is colourful and has all the usual stuff – fruit and veg stalls, drinks, clothes, nik baks, electronics etc
This place has a load of Kurdish art, said to be unique and interesting.
There are Christians and Armenians in this region too so the Church of St. Ith Llaha is worth checking out.
Contain the Assyrian relief carvings known as the Maltai reliefs.
Medical Bar/Chemical Bar
Very nice bar, with good food and a garden in the summer. It is officially the social club of the medical university, hence the name. Beers are cold and cheap.
Coffee shop. Cozy, quality Western-style cafe with proper espresso machines and the best cheesecake you can find in Duhok. One of the few places in town to enjoy coffee and conversation without inhaling cigarette/shisha fumes. No outside food or drink.
In the city center, clean and modern.
Good hotel, room rate includes a buffet breakfast.
South of town, part of a large Turkish chain.
In the city centre. Basic rooms with bathroom, TV & AC. No breakfast.
By plane
Fly to Erbil or Sulaymaniyah Airport and from there by bus or taxi to Duhok.
Taxis within Dohuk should cost around 3,000 dinars. Public transportation can be found on and off the main street at the bus station and nearby taxi stands. Buses stop in front of hotel "Baghdad".
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