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Catch the latest encounter of Damascus’ favourite footballers, Al-Wahda, at their home stadium. Their [name] means unity and they inspire a cult-like following

 

Damascus’ best cinema by miles and a top spot for bright young things to see and be seen. Gets the latest films much sooner than you’d imagine.

 

Website: www.chamhotels.com If you’re not a follower of Churchill’s dictum “golf is a good walk spoiled”, head for this new golf course, where Damascene businessmen can be found working on their swing.

 

One of the musts of any trip to Damascus is a visit to the healing steams of the Turkish bath or hammam. Al-Bakri is a fine example of Mamlukian architecture and has all the usual massages and scrubs.