Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood Guide in Baghdad, Iraq

Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood Guide in Baghdad, Iraq

Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Baghdad that has a strong and rich history. Many wealthy families live in this neighborhood and are known to work in goldsmithery where the most famous gold market in Iraq is located. Al Kazimiyah is considered an important religious site to Shia Muslims. It is also home to plenty of basic and recreational facilities such as  restaurants, cafes, and national and international hotels. 

Highlights 

  • A fancy area with a rich and long history.
  • A great area to live in due to its beautiful nature and nice weather.
  • Has a large number of  restaurants and cafes.
  • Has various markets and stores.
  • There is an abundance in basic facilities like hospitals and schools.
  • There are quite a number of apartments for sale with different sizes and options.

Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood Location

Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood is located near Al Karkh, on the west side of Baghdad, specifically on the west bank of Tigris river, and is 5 km away from the capital city. Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood is linked to Al-Adhamiyah area by Al-Aimmah Bridge, and linked to Ash Shalchiyah area by the 14 Ramadan Bridge nearby Al-Rusafa area. It is worth mentioning that in the past Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood was connected to Baghdad by a railway but the line closed in 1946.

Surrounding Areas to Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood

Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood is bounded to the east by Tigris river, to the west by garabyah lands, to the north by Al Taji area, and to the south by Al-Uqaydat.

Landmarks near Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood

There are many great places not to be missed in Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood. Here is a closer look at some of these places:

Name of LandmarksDistance/by car
Tombs of Imams Musa al-Kazim and Muhammad al-Jawad598.56 meters
Al-Aimmah Bridge1.8km
Baghdad city7km
Al Kazimiyah mall900 meters
Iraq museum 6.7km

Transportation in Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood

There are many public transportation providers around the city which makes it more convenient for the people. Here is a look at these stations and their location:

  • Al-Jihad bus station.
  • Northern Alawi station.
  • Bab Al-Mu’azzam.
  • Rusafa bus station.
  • Saed Mohammad station.
  • Orouba Square.
  • Al-Kadhimiya Mosque.
  • Aldujail Bus Station.
  • Liqaa Square Bus Stop.

Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood on The Map 

Advantages of Living in Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood

Al Kazimiyah is known for peacefulness and breathtaking nature. It is a coastal city with nice weather. It provides various basic and recreational facilities, in addition to many services, stores, markets,  restaurants, etc. making it the most in-demand city for renters in Baghdad.

Basic and Recreational Facilities in Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood

There is a wide range of places that residents can visit to eat, drink, and celebrate with family and friends in Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood. There are also many unique cafes suitable for gatherings and shopping malls and markets to buy clothes. In addition to electronics stores, furniture stores, salons, supermarkets, etc. Here is a look at some of the facilities in the area: 

 restaurants and cafes

 restaurants 

restaurants Type of food 
Al Kazimiyah  restaurant Various 
Set Al ShamSyrian
Chicken House kazimiyahFast food 
Chicken RecoFast food
Kabbah alkadhimiya  restaurantKabbah kadhimiya
Baldawi  restaurantvarious 
Falafel al maoqed falafel 
Abu durgham  restaurantVarious 
Jawharat alkadhimiyaVarious
Al haydari  restaurantPizza/ snacks
Kass al sultan  restaurantIraqi  
Zamzam  restaurantVarious 
Al-Mudhif  restaurantVarious  
Fire fire burger Burger 
Ayam Zaman  restaurantVarious  
Al-Zaytouna  restaurantFast food
Mahlabi al shita’Various 
Al-Shami  restaurant and grillsVarious 
FoodLand KadhimiyaVarious 
Falafel Al HulwahFalafel
Dhiya’ darosh kubbahKubbah

Cafes 

  • Um kulthum cafe.
  • Marsa AlKadhimiya cafe.
  • Rashid al anbari coffeehouse.
  • The Lion of Al-Dujail coffee.
  • Mohammad center cafe.
  • Chocolate bar.
  • Hasan kurabah cafe.
  • Al basha coffee shop.
  • Balshah cafe.
  • Black bell coffee shop.
  • Sawalifnah coffee shop.
  • Kirar balshah coffee shop.
  • Kushmushi coffee shop.
  • Haji najim cafe.
  • Lyalina coffee shop.

Shopping Malls and Markets

  • Al kazimiyah markets.
  • Al kazimiyah mall.
  • Baghdad markets.
  • Bab al-Derwaza Market.
  • Janat al montazar grocery store.
  • Safeway stores.
  • Al rayan stores.
  • Ali ni’mah stores.
  • Al kazimiyah center.
  • Baby dora center.
  • Al nakhlah fabric market.
  • Al omdah mall.
  • Abu abeer stores.
  • Al mithaq stores.
  • Souk Al Nahrain.
  • Asad baghdad for shopping.
  • Al arabi souq for men’s clothes.
  • Gold market.
  • Baghdad grocery stores.
  • Al-Fadua Market.

Gardens and Parks 

  • 14 Tammuz Park.
  • Al kazimiyah corniche.
  • Al akhtal park.
  • Haji basra garden.
  • Corniche Al-Adhamiyah Park.
  • Al saha  restaurant and garden.
  • Sector 74 park.
  • Utaifiyah Park.
  • Railway garden and stadium.
  • Ash Shalchiyah park.
  • Al Ghadeer garden.
  • Medical City garden.

Schools and Universities 

  • Al kazimiyah middle school-boys.
  • Al kazimiyah Preparatory school-boys.
  • Al kazimiyah kindergarten.
  • Al kazimiyah primary school.
  • Al kazimiyah occupational Preparatory.
  • Tigris School for Boys.
  • Al zahra’ national secondary school.
  • Al Mufeed Elementary School.
  • Al-Thaqalayn college.
  • University of baghdad.

Hospitals and Clinics

  • Al kazimiyah children hospital.
  • Al kazimiyah private hospital.
  • Al zahra’ hospital.
  • Al zahra’ al batool hospital.
  • Al Drgham Private Hospital.
  • Al batool medical complex.
  • Al kazimiyah hospital.
  • Al Banafsaj Dental Clinic.
  • Kadhimiya Teaching Hospital.
  • Baghdad clinic. 
  • Al zahra’ infirmary.

Hotels 

  • The Khafaji Hotel.
  • Hijri hotel.
  • Dijlat Al Khair Hotel.
  • Hotel Rukn Kahramana Baghdad.
  • Shanashel Palace Hotel.
  • Almansour Hotel.
  • Bilitom Hotel.
  • Oscar Hotel.
  • Babylon hotel.
  • Uruk Hotel.
  • Coral Baghdad Hotel.
  • Inter Hotel.
  • Ishtar Hotel.

Beaches 

  • Al kazimiyah beach. 

Properties in Al Kazimiyah Neighborhood

There are a number of apartments for sale in al kazimiyah Neighborhood. They are classified on OpenSooq according to the following amenities:

Number of rooms

  • 3 bedrooms.
  • 2 bedrooms.
  • 1 bedroom. 

Number of bathrooms

  •  2 bathrooms.

Floors 

  • Fourth floor.
  • Fifth floor+. 
  • Second floor.

Furnished/unfurnished

  • Furnished.
  • Unfurnished. 
  • Partially furnished. 

Payment method

  • Cash only.
  • Installments only.

For more options, find the latest advertisements for apartments for sale in Al Kazimiyah on OpenSooq.

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