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New aerial photos reveal giant scale of the $1bn+ Jewel of Baghdad project
Baghdad ( – New aerial photography has revealed the immense scale of the 'Jewel of Baghdad,' a new mixed-use development valued at over $1 billion that is set to become Iraq's largest integrated tourism, entertainment, and residential project.
Located in the Al-Dura district near the Two-Story Bridge, the development consists of three main parts. The first, a massive commercial and entertainment hub named Iraq Mall, is reportedly near completion and scheduled to open soon. This will be followed later by a hotel resort, whose structure is complete, and a residential section featuring 13 towers, each 31 stories high.
The project's features underscore its colossal scale: a 600,000 sqm shopping center with 600 stores, 125 restaurants and cafes, a 40,000 sqm interactive dancing fountain, a large indoor amusement park, and a 14-screen cinema complex, all supported by parking for 7,000 vehicles.
Aerial view of the Jewel of Baghdad construction site showing the scale of the project
The Jewel of Baghdad is poised to transform the Al-Dura area, creating a new, vibrant hub for life, leisure, and commerce in the capital.
