Basra
The Shatt al-Arab Corniche runs along the west bank of the river through the Ashar district and is where Basrawis come in the evening to walk, sit by the…
The Shatt al-Arab Corniche runs along the west bank of the river through the Ashar district and is where Basrawis come in the evening to walk, sit by the water and take a boat out. The Shatt al-Arab, formed by the meeting of the Tigris and the Euphrates at al-Qurna, flows past here on its way to the Gulf, with the palm groves of the Tannuma district on the far bank. The promenade has gardens, seating, food stalls and children's rides along much of its length, and small boats can be hired for a trip on the river. It is busiest after sunset and most comfortable from autumn to spring, as summer days are very hot. It is an easy walk from the Ashar markets, and the Maqam of Ali al-Rida and the shrine of Abdullah ibn Ali ibn Ja'far are only a few minutes away.