Return From Chabahar With Your Hands Full — The Markets You Can’t Miss

Sistan and Baluchestan is often described as Iran’s hidden treasure. The province’s dramatic natural sights, distinctive culture and mesmerising music set it apart. Chabahar, with its unspoilt coastal scenery, is a particular highlight. It is also a free-trade zone, which has helped turn the port into a busy commercial hub.

Many visitors to Chabahar combine sightseeing with shopping in the free zone. A flight from Tehran takes just over two hours, and organised Chabahar tours are also available. If you want a practical guide to Chabahar’s markets, this article will help fill in the details.

Chabahar’s Markets

As Iran’s only oceanic port and a free-trade zone, Chabahar imports a wide variety of foreign and luxury goods. After exploring the local natural attractions, it’s worth visiting the city’s shopping centres and bazaars. The city also hosts several hotels — for example, Lipar Hotel, Ferdows Hotel and Laleh Hotel — that serve visitors.

In the free-trade zone you’ll find many imported items, such as different kinds of chocolate, tea and snacks. Below are the main markets and shopping centres introduced in the article, followed by short notes and addresses where provided.

Major markets and malls (at-a-glance table)

Pardis Market

Pardis is one of Chabahar’s best-known shopping centres. You can find many recognised brands here. Typical items include cosmetics, women’s clothes, shoes, imported food and household goods. The complex also has a large parking area.

Tis Market

Tis is another commercial hub in Chabahar. (Address noted as listed on Google Maps in the original article.)

Ferdows Market

The free zone supports a number of shopping centres; Ferdows is one of them. It serves both residents and visitors with imported snacks, chocolate and tea, clothing, bags, footwear and tools. (Address listed on Google Maps.)

Salehyar Commercial Complex

Salehyar stocks imported goods, household appliances, cosmetics and tea. It is known for cheap makeup and fragrances and is a popular stop for traders who buy in Chabahar to resell elsewhere. The article notes Salehyar as the second most popular complex after Sadaf.

Abrisham Market

Abrisham offers household items, cosmetics, daily consumables, costume jewelry, audio-visual equipment and clothing. Customers there are entered into a monthly prize draw.

Sina Commercial Complex

Sina is listed among Chabahar’s reputable shopping centres, offering imported snacks and cosmetics.

Chabahar Gold Market

If you’re after gold, the Gold Market in Chabahar displays a variety of designs — visitors from Tehran may notice different local styles.

Traditional Market / Dokka

For a cultural shopping experience, visit the traditional market (locally called the dokka). Alongside everyday items, you’ll find local handicrafts such as spices, traditional jewelry, suzandozi (Balochi embroidery), mother-of-pearl (shell) crafts, local scarves and fine Balochi textiles. Buying here supports local businesses and helps the region’s economy.

And finally — don’t stop at the malls

Chabahar’s natural attractions are as remarkable as its markets. The region’s landscape includes Mars-like hills, Lipar Lake, mud-volcano hills, the Ban Masiti caves, the Hara mangrove forest and the fishing village of Darak. When you visit, balance market time with exploration of these sights — the combination makes Chabahar a uniquely rewarding trip.