Update: 'Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz' in Mashhad, under construction

Rapid progress at the "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" site at Mashhad continues to be observed, defying generalized assessments of an Iranian economy effectively "demolished" by sanctions and poor management.

Commercial section of the complex appears complete, with stylized pavement, walkway and landscaping also appearing complete.

Detail of stylized pavement at "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz." Note operating outdoor LED display board advertising screen, in the distance.

Fireworks display, celebrating a phase completion of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" in Mashhad

Last month a large turnout observed for the opening of the newly completed ice skating rink, located within the "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" complex in Mashhad.

Newly completed, ornate Japanese garden at "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" in Mashhad

Detail of newly completed Japanes garden at "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" in Mashhad

Photo from last month depicting progress at the "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" water park construction site

Panoramic view of activity at the "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" water park construction site

Large telescopic crane in use at the "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" water park construction site

Update: Isfahan International Convention area, under construction

Progress plainly visible at Isfahan International Convention Center construction site since UOI previously observed 22DEC13. Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) panels appear fitted the complete circumference of radome.

Interior detail of Isfahan International Convention Center radome

Adjoining structure of Isfahan International Convention Center, being erected

Tower crane, truck-mounted loader crane and truck-mounted concrete pump seen working site for adjoining 5 Star Hotel being constructed as part of Isfahan International Convention area.

Shopping mall being constructed as part of Isfahan International Convention area

View providing sense of scale for Isfahan International Convention area, under construction

Rendering of completed Isfahan International Convention area

Update on Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport expansion

Construction of access tube at Imam Khomeini Airport, reportedly now open to travelers

Escalators operational and interior detailed, while external rebar remains visible through tube's windows

Entry point for newly open access tube

Interesting choice of Achaemenid-themed interior details, for an airport named after Imam Khomeini

Some progress evident in the construction of Imam Khomeini Airport Hotel. For comparison, HERE is the site as seen last May 2014.

Heavy constuction equipment at the site, including Pettibone rough terrain crane, a paver and road rollers

Photos: Hossein Zohrevand at Tasnim News Agency and Abdolvahed Mirzazdeh at ISNA

Dream Land Amusement Park at Isfahan, set to open

Newly constructed and slated to open next week: Dream Land Amusement Park, at Isfahan

Space Shuttle themed structure at Dream Land Amusement Park, at Isfahan

Train ride detail at Dream Land Amusement Park, at Isfahan

Mystery House type structure at Dream Land Amusement Park, at Isfahan

Sea monster structure at Dream Land Amusement Park, at Isfahan

Elevated roller coaster tracks at Dream Land Amusement Park, at Isfahan

Motorcycle-themed ride at Dream Land Amusement Park, at Isfahan

Detail of motorcycle-themed ride at Dream Land Amusement Park, at Isfahan

Partial detail of merry-go-round at Motorcycle-themed ride at Dream Land Amusement Park

School-themed sculptures at Dream Land Amusement Park, at Isfahan

Windmill sculptures at Dream Land Amusement Park, at Isfahan

Landscape detail at Dream Land Amusement Park, at Isfahan

Entrance gate for Dream Land Amusement Park at Isfahan

Many more photos can be accessed HERE.

Photos: Abdolreza Eftekhari at Isfahan Metropolis News Agency

Hezaro-Yek Shahr complex at Tehran, under construction

Aerial view of another ambitious, active construction site in Iran: Hezaro-Yek Shahr (1,001 Cities), situated in Tehran. This tourism destination envisions Iran’s largest shopping mall, three hotels, mixed-use towers, an Islamic studies center, an art center, a recreational theme park and an indoor, year-round water park.

Shahrzad Mall construction site. Billed as "Iran's largest shopping mall," complex claims to encompass 35 acres of commercial land.

Construction site detail of Shahrzad Mall

Aerial view rendering of completed Shahrzad Mall

Street-level view of completed Shahrzad Mall

Shahre Gheseh Theme Park construction site. Theme park envisions 45 attractions within claimed area of 38 acres.

Construction site detail of Shahre Gheseh Theme Park

Ornamental details for Shahre Gheseh Theme Park

Rendering of completed Shahre Gheseh Theme Park

Rendering of completed mixed-use towers, envisioning four 20-storey office and hotel apartments for a development encompassing 108,800 square meters.

Rendering of 3-star hotel envisioning accommodations for 350 rooms within 30,000 square meters of infrastructure

Rendering of family-oriented, 3-star hotel, envisioning accommodations for 250 rooms within a developed space of 27,000 square meters.

Rendering of complex's 5-star hotel, envisioning 300 rooms within a developed space of 46,000 square meters

Detailed rendering of completed Hezaro Yek Shahr complex in Tehran

Expanded aerial view of Hezaro Yek Shahr complex construction site in Tehran

Photos: Ezam Construction Investment Company