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Welcome to Najaf

Named as the Islamic Capital of Culture for the year 2012 Najaf is a bustling city with much to see.

Please check with your embassy to find out about any travel restrictions before you travel.

Top things to see and do in Najaf

  • Be dazzled by the glittering dome of the Imam Ali Mosque. An amazing 7,777 pure gold tiles cover the dome and the two 35 m high minarets are each made of 40,000 gold tiles. The mosque is also home to treasures donated by various sultans.
  • Lose yourself in the Souk Elchibeer or grand souk. There you’ll find pottery, spices, worry beads, perfumes and carpet shops.

Tips for travellers

Kufa is just 10 km away from Najaf on the edge of the Euphrates River and home to the second oldest mosque in Iraq.

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Useful information about Najaf, Iraq

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  • Iraqi dinar Currency
  • Arabic/Kurdish Languages
  • 230 V, 50 Hz, type C/D/G plug Power adapter

You can get around Iraqi Kurdistan by private taxi or shared taxi. Shared taxis are the cheaper form of transportation and drivers will usually wait till the taxi is full. Whether you take a private or shared taxi, you may need to agree a fare with the driver before you start your journey.

Our destinations are split into 8 different zones. The cost of checking in baggage per kilo depends on what zone you’re flying to and from.

For more information, please visit our Airport baggage rates page.

Before you fly, please make certain you have the correct visa and documents required to enter the country. Check with the relevant embassy to find out what you need.

Travel Guard for flydubai is the travel insurance provided by flydubai’s travel partner, AIG Inc. It can cover you if:

  • you have to cancel your trip 
  • you need emergency medical treatment while you’re away 
  • you need to fly home early

For more information about how you can take out your travel insurance when you book your flydubai flight, visit our Travel insurance page.

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