Your stay — Sun city
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: جامعة الخلافة الراشدة (479 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: مزگەفتا ئيمان (716 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: جامع القدوس (799 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: مزگەفتا نور (834 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
institute park — 581 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 235 m · ~3 min walk
صيدلية هاريكار — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Ari Bazar — 729 m · ~9 min walk
Emergency Contacts
ZaxoFor emergencies in Zaxo, dial 104 for police, 122 for ambulance, and 115 for fire. These are national emergency numbers in Iraqi Kurdistan. Note that response times may vary; keep a local contact handy.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Zaxo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Sun city
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 235 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · صيدلية هاريكار — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Zaxo Airport (ZKO) → Zaxo Bus Station
💡 This minibus service is a good budget option, but be prepared for a rough ride.
Zaxo Airport (ZKO) → Hotel AA14
💡 Driving in Zaxo can be challenging, especially for those not familiar with the local roads. Make sure to rent a 4x4 vehicle and drive carefully.
Zaxo Bus Station → Dohuk (main bus station)
💡 This bus service is a good option for getting to Dohuk city, but you'll need to change buses to get to Zaxo from the airport.
Zaxo Airport (ZKO) → Hotel AA14
💡 Taxi drivers may not speak English, so it's a good idea to have the hotel's address written down in Kurdish and Arabic characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Sun city?
Check-in at Sun city is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Zaxo
💡 Remove your shoes before entering the prayer hall. Non-Muslim visitors are welcome outside prayer times – ask a local for the imam’s permission.
💡 Haggling is not aggressive here – vendors offer fair prices, but you can try a small discount on larger purchases. Bring cash, as cards aren’t accepted.
💡 Best visited just before sunset – the light is beautiful and it’s cooler. Look out for the old stone bridge remains further downstream.
💡 The site is unguarded and unmarked. Park by the water tower and walk up. Watch your step – there are loose stones and occasional thorn bushes.
💡 Go early in the morning (around 6 am) for the clearest views before the heat haze sets in. Take water and good shoes – the paths are rocky.