Known as ‘Visa Island’ due to being a cheap option for people needing to leave the UAE temporarily, Kish is aiming to double its total visitors to 5 million within two years.
Updated: May 11, 2014, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Iran’s Kish Island
A man rides his camel along the coast, in front of the beached Greek ship Moula F, during sunset off Kish Island. Reuters
An Iranian woman holds an eagle on Kish Island. Atta Kenare / AFP
An Iranian parasails as others ride a speed boat by Kish Island. AFP
An Iranian couple take a picture of themselves at beach on Kish Island. AFP
An man and woman ride hired bicycles on Kish Island. AFP
Unlike mainland Iran, a visa is not required to visit the island. Hasan Sarbakhshian / AP Photo
A couple walk on the beach at Kish Island. Reuters
An woman sits inside an inflatable water ball at Kish Island. The 15 kilometre-long island is about 19km from mainland Iran and a 25-minute flight from Dubai. AFP
People arrive to watch a dolphin show on Kish Island. AFP