Batumi, Georgia: The Dubai of the Former Soviet Union?

Batumi is one of the most fascinating and unexpected cities in Europe. Located on Georgia's Black Sea coast, this rapidly growing city is often called the "Dubai of the Black Sea" thanks to its futuristic skyline, modern architecture and ambitious development projects. In this travel guide, I explore Batumi's most important attractions, including Batumi Boulevard, Europe Square, Piazza Square, the Alphabet Tower, the Holy Mother of the Nativity Cathedral, the Armenian Church, the Batumi Mosque, the Batumi Synagogue and the beautiful Batumi Botanical Garden. Along the way, I also try some of Georgia's most famous dishes, including Acharuli Khachapuri, Khinkali, Kharcho and Borano. But Batumi is much more than skyscrapers and modern buildings. From Greek mythology and the legendary Kingdom of Colchis to Ottoman, Russian and Soviet influences, this city has a fascinating history that makes it unlike anywhere else in Europe. If you're looking for underrated destinations, hidden gems and unique travel experiences, Batumi should definitely be on your travel list. 📍 Places featured: • Batumi Boulevard • Alphabet Tower • Europe Square & Medea Statue • Piazza Square • Holy Mother of the Nativity Cathedral • Armenian Apostolic Church • Batumi Mosque (Orta Jame) • Batumi Synagogue • Batumi Botanical Garden 🍴 Georgian food featured: • Acharuli Khachapuri • Khinkali • Kharcho • Lazuri Khachapuri • Borano Subscribe for more hidden gems, cultural travel guides and underrated destinations from around the world. Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 1:06-Batumi Boulevard 1:56-Alphabet Tower 2:38-Batumi Theater&Summer Theater 3:09-Batumi McDonalds 3:57-Europe Square 5:18-Piazza Square 5:51-Batumi Cathedral 6:21-Armenian Church 6:38-Batumi Mosque 7:12-Batumi Synagogue 7:51-Batumi Botanical Garden 8:50-Food Recommendations 9:47-Hotel recommendation 10:10-Final Thoughts