Your premium guide to Tuzla's best dining experiences, cultural events, date spots, and modern gastronomy.
Tuzla is a coastal district on the far eastern edge of Istanbul's Asian side, about 40 km from the historic centre. Its nightlife is smaller and calmer than Kadıköy's, centred on…
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is in Pendik on Istanbul's Asian side, around 40 km from the historic peninsula. With 6 hours or more between flights, you can comfortably leave the…
Inside Sabiha Gökçen Airport you will find cafés and fast food, but prices are high and seating is limited. The closest sit-down options outside the terminal are in Kurtköy, next…
Tuzla is the easternmost district of Istanbul's Asian side, on the Sea of Marmara next to Pendik and the border with Kocaeli. Known for its shipyards, it also has a long seafront…
Viaport Marina is a marina complex on the Tuzla coast of Istanbul's Asian side that combines yacht berths with shops, restaurants and a hotel. It is a pleasant place for a…
On Istanbul's Asian side, Kadıköy has the most venues showing football, but it gets extremely busy, especially when Fenerbahçe play at home. Further east, Tuzla Port's Le Lion has…
Kadıköy is the centre of live music on Istanbul's Asian side, with dozens of venues and a strong alternative and rock scene. Outside Kadıköy, regular live music is rarer, which…
Istanbul's Asian side is full of date night options: watch the sunset from Moda or the Üsküdar shore facing the Maiden's Tower, walk through Kuzguncuk's colourful streets, take in…
Istanbul's British- and Irish-style pubs are concentrated in Beyoğlu on the European side and in Kadıköy on the Asian side. They tend to be smaller than UK pubs and often combine…
Istanbul Park is a 5.33 km circuit in Tuzla on Istanbul's Asian side, famous for its multi-apex Turn 8. It hosted nine Formula 1 Grands Prix between 2005 and 2021 and returns to…
An after-work guide to Tuzla for expats and shift workers — where to eat, relax, and socialize in Tuzla Port when the workday is over.
Le Lion at Tuzla Port is a gastro pub built around live music, world cuisine, breakfast, and match-day viewing — a full introduction for the international community in Tuzla.
A nightlife guide to Tuzla, Istanbul for expats and international workers — live music, craft cocktails, and where to unwind after a shift, centered around Tuzla Port.
Looking for a place to watch live football in Tuzla? Here's a guide to sports viewing venues at Tuzla Port, built with expats and shift workers in mind.
A practical dining guide to Tuzla, Istanbul for expats and international workers — from shipyard crews to factory engineers. Discover Le Lion at Tuzla Port.
