Erbil Lifestyle - your definitive online guide to what's on and where to go in and around Erbil. Dating back to at least 6000BC the ancient city of Erbil, the capital of northern Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Kurdistan's wealth of natural resources, booming economy and highly attractive investment laws are drawing an ever-growing stream of international businesses and investors. Since attaining semi-autonomy in 1991, Kurdistan has become an oasis of peace and stability in a historically volatile region. With its ancient citadel, breathtaking landscapes and bustling bazaars married with chic cafes, state of the art shopping malls, stylish eateries and a burgeoning night life, Erbil has a lot to offer the discerning visitor. Erbil lifestyle offers you the keys to unlock the secrets of this fast-growing, dynamic city, widely projected to become the Dubai of the north.