Dhuluiya

Dhuluiya (Arabic: الضلوعية) is a town in Şalāḩ ad Dīn Governorate, central Iraq, on the Tigris River about 25 km northwest of Balad. It is a predominantly Sunni Arab agricultural town in the Tigris floodplain. The town was heavily affected by the post-2003 insurgency and ISIS occupation. It has since begun to rebuild. Summers are extremely hot; winters mild. Spring is the best time.

By Plane

Baghdad International Airport (BGW) is about 110 km south (1.5 hr by taxi, 35,000–50,000 IQD).

By Train

By Car / Road

Dhuluiya is accessible from Balad (25 km southeast, ~25 min) or Samarra (30 km north, ~25 min). Shared taxis from Balad.

Small walkable town.

• Tigris River: The town overlooks the Tigris valley.

• Agricultural Land: Palms and farmland.

• Farming Area Exploration: The town is surrounded by agricultural fields.

Simple local restaurants.

Chai. Bottled water essential.

• Budget: Basic rest houses (10,000–15,000 IQD).

Produce at the local market.

• Balad (25 km southeast, ~25 min) — Turkmen market town.
• Samarra (30 km north, ~25 min) — UNESCO World Heritage city.
• Tikrit (70 km north, ~1 hr) — Provincial capital.
• Yathrib (15 km west, ~15 min) — Tigris town.