KISH ISLAND, IRAN
Perhaps you might not know about Kish Island in Iran, especially when you not used to stay in UAE for at least a month. A thirty minutes plane ride far from hustle and bustle of Dubai. Kish Island was ranked among the world’s ten most beautiful island by The New York Times way back 2010.
Most Filipino use Kish Island as the exit point to re-enter Dubai with new visa type. To recalled, I was very hesitant at first to go on this place because I heard so many negative stories and I don’t have any choice cause this is the easiest, cheapest way to fly to the nearest country.
As soon as we landed ladies are advised to wear a scarves (Sheila's) to cover the heads before proceeding to the immigration counter. Iran is a conservative country, so no sleeveless shirts, no skirts and a NO! NO! public display of affections.
Upon riding the bus from airport to hotel I felt so scared because my passport has been taken away from me and again I cannot do anything to get it back since that is normal occurrence. Passports will be surrender at the Hotel where you are staying and once you checked out then you can claim it back.
I stayed at Farabi Hotel just few meters away from the beachfront and Kish boardwalk. Hotel compound is divided into cluster buildings and villas. When you check-in you have to share the room with some people that you don't even know, like whaaat!? I couldn't think I can get a decent sleep for the first night, but it turned out okay by the next day. Room rate or bed rated rather was 40AED (527php) per day with complimentary breakfast. Farabi hotel has nothing else to offer aside for telephone station, internet cafe, restaurant and shisha shop.
The life in Kish is not really fun as I though when I saw some filipinos finding in difficult situations, anyhow I really wanted to explore this Island as they have beautiful beaches. A bit sad I can’t take too
long to stay and I don't even have plan to stay longer as a tourist. The main reason why I flew here because it is mandatory to exit UAE to get my employment visa. Hope you had a good stay!
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