# Event Details

- **Event Name**: City of One Thousand Tales | Weekend in Baghdad + Samarra, Iraq
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 10:25 pm (+04:00)
- **Event Description**: Baghdad, a city of uber rich history, mix of races and religions that extends for centuries, has been often referred as a Cradle of Civilization, New Babylon or even Gate of Gods. It is indeed the original trading hub of the Islamic Empire and the birthplace of cosmopolitanism, where cultures collided peacefully and created one of the first learning center for the rest of the world, in a form of Mesopotamian arts, science and literature

Today, over short walk you can experience here The Tales of the “One thousand and one nights” with Shehrazad statue sitting on the riverside of Tigris and watching the old streets and markets, pass by worship places from the shrine of Imam Musa al-Kadhim, Abu Hanafieh al-Nu’man to the Church of the Virgin Mary and all the way into busy streets of bustling modern metropolis, that has already forgotten the recent years trouble and craving to enter new golden era.

Let's go!

Day 1 // Friday

Meeting at Dubai Terminal 2 for a direct flight to Baghdad; arrival, immigration procedure, dinner, overnight in the hotel.

Day 2 // Saturday

After breakfast we will take a short drive to visit the Martyr Monument dedicated to Iraqi soldiers who died in 80’s Iraq-Iran war, Iraqis today generally consider it a commemoration of all the martyrs of Iraq.

Continue to remaining ruins of what has been appointed as Babylon – cradle of Mesopotamian civilization dated 18th - 6th BC, with the Hanging Gardens, that were supposed to be attached to the Palace of King Nebuchadnezzar. Appointed as Seven Wonders of Hellenic World, have presence in various literature sources but its physical existence has never been proven.

Located nearby Babylon, in fact overlooking it from atop a hill, stands proudly Saddam's Palace. Once a symbol of dictatorship powers, today covered with graffiti, is a remarkable symbol of passing away and indicates a warning to future generations.

Next point on our map is Babylon Theater, one of the most important Hellenistic monuments in the city and Mosque Al-Kadhimiya Shrine (Golden Dome) - the tomb of Imam Musa al-Kadhim and his grandson, Imam Muhammad al-Jawad, one of the most prominent Muslims and the seventh imam of Twelver Shiites.

Dinner, overnight in the hotel.

In the evening, check on the local nightlife.

Day 3 // Sunday

Check out from the hotel and hit the road to the city of Samarra. We will visit Samarra spiral minaret - one of the prominent distinctive landmarks of Iraq, due to its characteristic shape of the ascending spiral conical design.

After lunch, last point of our journey will be Save the Iraqi cutler monument. The monument is a broken and crumbling cylindrical stone column representing Iraqi culture. Souvenir shopping on the way to airport and fly back home.

Level of difficulty: Easy, available to everyone

Activities: sightseeing and getting amazed with uber rich Iraqi culture

Rooms & meals: 4 star hotel - sharing. Meals excluded.

Cost: 4,900 AED excluding flights until SEP 06.
Payment by cash only, during briefings.

Specifically excluded: Meals, visa, OK to board.

Visas:
Western passports: e-visa or pre-arranged visa at 180 USD. More info here.
Other passports: visa lead-time minimum 2 weeks, 180 USD.

Ok to board:
For certain passports, it may be required to obtain an “Ok to Board” (OKTB) approval from the airline office prior to the flight. Management of the OKTB is excluded from Trekkup’s scope of services and remains the sole responsibility of the traveler.

See yah in Baghdad x

Trekkup Crew
Whatsapp 050 4848238 / info@trekkup.com
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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubai/city-of-one-thousand-tales-weekend-in-baghdad-samarra-iraq/200030655679712
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, business, parties, sports, meetups, entertainment, science-fair, theatre, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dubai
- **state**: DU
- **country**: United Arab Emirates
- **location**: Dubai Airport  Terminal 2
- **lat**: 24.99049
- **long**: 55.19807
- **full address**: Dubai Airport  Terminal 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is City of One Thousand Tales | Weekend in Baghdad + Samarra, Iraq being held?
  - **A:** City of One Thousand Tales | Weekend in Baghdad + Samarra, Iraq takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 10:25 pm at Dubai Airport  Terminal 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- **Q**: Who is organizing City of One Thousand Tales | Weekend in Baghdad + Samarra, Iraq?
  - **A:** City of One Thousand Tales | Weekend in Baghdad + Samarra, Iraq is organized by Trekkup Dubai.
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  - **A:** City of One Thousand Tales | Weekend in Baghdad + Samarra, Iraq is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dubai, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If City of One Thousand Tales | Weekend in Baghdad + Samarra, Iraq sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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