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| The new Maximall in Baghdad, January 2012 (Reuters) |
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| Inside the new mall (Reuters) |
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| Another shot of the interior of the new mall (Reuters) |
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| Another shopping center under construction in Baghdad (Reuters) |
Friday, February 3, 2012
Malls In Iraq's Baghdad
Iraq may have a state-dominated, oil dependent economy, but that doesn't mean Iraqis and foreign investors aren't trying their hand at new private businesses. Below are some images of a new shopping mall that just opened in Baghdad, and another under construction.
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5 comments:
Crazy. Any idea what neighborhood that's in? The Green Zone?
The captions to the original photos didn't say.
According to Google maps it's in Karrada.
Great to see the pics.
Mall envy is a powerful force.
Steve
Thanks Muhannad. I google mapped it as well. It's on Arafat Street by the Swiss Embassy and the Planning Ministry.
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