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Asma Mehan, Texas Tech University, Mahziar Mehan, University of Tehran and Pouria Jahanshad (contributor)

How not to build a tourism city

Looking at the 200 vibrant oddly-shaped domes might make you feel you’re on a Wes Anderson movie set.

The Majara Residence overlooking the Persian Gulf offers homes and resort-like accommodation, complete with cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, tourist information, a prayer room, laundry, storage and more.

Located at Hormuz (or Ormuz) Island, a historic port off the southern coast of Iran, the project is designed to attract tourists to the small island and serve as an alternative to high-rise developments traditionally used to house visitors.

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