TEHRAN - Iran is set to construct a gigantic tourism complex in Sistan-Baluchestan province, southeast of the country near the Sea of Oman.

According to Mohammad-Hadi Tehrani-Moqadam, the provincial tourism chief, the complex will be a unique project in West Asia.

Located in Gurdim region of Konarak county, the complex will be built with an investment of 58 trillion rials (approximately $96 million) and span 264 hectares, creating an estimated 1,200 jobs once completed.

Tehrani-Moqadam highlighted that the project is expected to be completed in five years. During its construction phase, it will provide employment opportunities for hundreds of people, significantly contributing to the reduction of unemployment in the province.

The location, study, and design phases of the project have been carried out by a team of top Iranian and international experts, the official said.

The complex will feature several key attractions, including a five-star hotel with 900 rooms and 1,500 beds, Iran’s largest golf course, the country’s largest handicrafts park, a water park, theme parks, greenhouses, and boutique parks.

He added that strict standards of quality and service are set to be followed, with a focus on making it one of Iran’s leading smart tourism projects.

This mega-project is expected to become a major destination in the region, boosting tourism and economic development in the lesser-known province.

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