Take that Vanity Fair article and check these photos out. From the sound of the reporter, and heck, the look of the photos, Eribl is happening. How do you invest in Erbil? You know someone is, and as the article points out, Hilton Hotels is one of the investors. Folks are thinking long term up there.
And when you really step back, it was the envision of Iraq that made this possible, and Eribl will spread, Iran is right there, and I don't care what your religion is, you'll enjoy surfing Wi Fi in a 5 star hotel.


(Photos from the link above)