About Tbilisi
A 1,500-year-old capital straddling Europe and Asia — sulphur baths, cobblestone old town, Narikala Fortress, incredible Georgian food, thriving café culture, and unbeatable value for Gulf travellers.
Tbilisi is one of the world's most underrated capitals and a firm favourite with Gulf travellers. The city clings to hillsides along the Mtkvari River, with a layered old town of wooden-balcony houses, sulphur baths dating to the 13th century, and the towering Narikala Fortress. The dining scene is a revelation — khinkali dumplings, khachapuri cheese bread, and mtsvadi grilled meats are world-class. Rustaveli Avenue offers smart shopping and theatre, while the Bridge of Peace and Rike Park showcase modern Tbilisi. Halal restaurants and prayer rooms are increasingly available. The city is walkable, safe, and astonishingly affordable — a five-star dinner for two rarely exceeds $30.
Highlights
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Narikala Fortress
4th-century hilltop fortress with panoramic views over the entire old town and r…
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Sulphur Baths
Abanotubani bathhouse district — natural hot springs in ornate domed buildings s…
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Khinkali & Khachapuri
Georgian cuisine is legendary — soup dumplings, cheese-filled bread, and wine-pa…
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Bridge of Peace
Stunning illuminated glass and steel pedestrian bridge by Italian architect Mich…
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Rustaveli Avenue
The capital's main boulevard — theatres, boutiques, cafés, and the Georgian Nati…
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Incredible Value
One of Europe's cheapest capitals — luxury hotels from $80, fine dining under $2…
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Travel Tips
Key Facts
- Timezone
- Asia/Tbilisi
- Currency
- GEL (Georgian Lari)
- Airport
TBS
📅 Best Time to Visit
Jan
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Best months to visit: May, Jun, Sep, Oct
✈️ Travel Information — Tbilisi
Everything you need to know before you go
Climate: Humid subtropical — hot summers, mild winters, four distinct seasons
Monthly Temperatures
Safe
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GEL
Georgian Lari
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₾
Symbol
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220
Voltage
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50
Frequency
Widely Spoken
Russian, English
🏛️ Top Attractions in Tbilisi
6 attractions
Landmark
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Narikala Fortress
Ancient fortress dating to the 4th century, perched on a hill overlooking the ol…
Experience
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Abanotubani Sulphur Baths
Historic bathhouse district with natural sulphur hot springs — the reason Tbilis…
Landmark
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Bridge of Peace
A stunning glass and steel pedestrian bridge designed by Italian architect Miche…
Landmark
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Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba)
The main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church and the tallest religious bui…
Cultural
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Rustaveli Avenue
Tbilisi's main avenue and cultural spine. Home to the Georgian National Museum, …
Museum
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Georgian National Museum
On Rustaveli Avenue, this museum houses Georgia's greatest treasures — Colchian …
🏨 Where to Stay in Tbilisi
4 accommodations
Hotel
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The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi
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Rustaveli Avenue
The pinnacle of Tbilisi luxury on Rustaveli Avenue — a restored Soviet…
Boutique
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Stamba Hotel
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Chughureti
A former Soviet printing house transformed into Tbilisi's most talked-…
Boutique
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Rooms Hotel Tbilisi
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Vera
A design-led boutique hotel in the hip Vera district. Converted 19th-c…
Hotel
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Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel
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Freedom Square
Iconic tower overlooking Rose Revolution Square with panoramic views f…
🍽️ Where to Eat in Tbilisi
4 dining spots
Fine Dining
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Barbarestan
Georgian · Indoor
Tbilisi's most acclaimed restaurant — recipes from an 1874 Georgian cookbook rev…
Restaurant
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Ezo
Georgian
Vegetarian
A beloved courtyard restaurant in the heart of the old town. Famous for having T…
Restaurant
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Samikitno
Georgian · Indoor
A local favourite on Aghmashenebeli Avenue for authentic Georgian food at rock-b…
Restaurant
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Al Sultan (Halal)
Middle Eastern · Indoor
Halal
Popular halal restaurant in Marjanishvili serving Arabic and Turkish cuisine — h…
🛍️ Shopping in Tbilisi
4 shopping destinations
🏬 Mall
Galleria Tbilisi
Fashion
Electronics
Daily 10 AM-10 PM
Tbilisi's main international shopping mall near Freedom Square. Zara, H&M, LC Wikiiki,…
🏬 Mall
East Point Mall
Fashion
Electronics
Daily 10 AM-10 PM
Georgia's largest shopping mall with 200+ stores. Carrefour hypermarket, international and…
🛒 Market
Dry Bridge Market
Daily 10 AM-5 PM (best weekends)
Famous open-air flea market selling antiques, Soviet memorabilia, paintings, handmade jewe…
🛒 Market
Meidan Bazaar (Old Town)
Daily 9 AM-8 PM
In the heart of the old town near the sulphur baths. Churchkhela (grape-walnut candy), Geo…
🌙 Nightlife in Tbilisi
3 venues
Local Regulations
Georgia has an 8,000-year winemaking tradition. Alcohol is widely available and culturally significant. Wine bars are a major attraction. 18+ for alcohol purchase.
🛋️ Lounge
Vino Underground
A tiny, beloved natural wine bar in the old town showcasing Georgian qvevri (cla…
🛋️ Lounge
Café Linville
Stylish cocktail bar near the clock tower in the old town. Terrace with views ov…
🛋️ Lounge
Lolita (Shisha Lounge)
Popular shisha lounge on Aghmashenebeli Avenue. Comfortable cushioned seating, w…
🚌 Getting Around Tbilisi
✈️ Airports
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Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport
TBS
📍 17 from city center
🚇 Public Transport
🚕 Taxi & Rideshare
📱 Bolt (recommended)
Base: 2 GEL · 0.60 GEL/km
📱 Yandex Go
Base: 2 GEL · 0.55 GEL/km
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Flights to Tbilisi
flydubai, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi — direct from UAE (3 hours).
From AED 599
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Tbilisi City Tours
Old town walking tour, sulphur baths, Mtskheta UNESCO day tr…
From AED 49
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Georgia Explorer Package
Tbilisi + Kazbegi + Kakheti wine region — 5 nights with driv…
From AED 1,999
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Tbilisi Airport Transfer
Private sedan from TBS airport to your hotel.
From AED 39
ℹ️ Practical Information — Tbilisi
Casual dress in the city. Cover shoulders and knees in churches — headscarves provided at entrances for women.: Georgian Orthodox majority. Mosques in Abanotubani area and Marjanishvili. Growing number of halal restaurants (30+). Friday prayers available.
English
Local
Pronunciation
Gamarjoba
Ga-mar-jo-ba
Madloba
Mad-lo-ba
Diakh / Ara
Dee-akh / Ah-ra
Ra ghirs?
Ra gheers?
Gaumarjos!
Gau-mar-jos!
📅 When to Visit Tbilisi
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off-Peak
🏆 Best Months:
🥇 Apr
🥈 Jun
🥉 Mar
Jan
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 10° / 0°
🌧️ 8d
$
🎆 New Year
Feb
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 10° / 0°
🌧️ 8d
$
🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
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🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
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🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
May
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Jun
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🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
Sep
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
📚 School Year Starts
Oct
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Nov
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$
🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 10° / 0°
🌧️ 8d
$
🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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