Cruising the Shatt al-Arab offers clear views of central Basra's waterfront landmarks, including the Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr Bridge (locally called the Italian Bridge) connecting central Basra with Tanuma, riverside villas with traditional wooden shanasheel balconies, former riverside palaces housing the Basra Cultural Museum, and the Badr Shakir al-Sayyab statue along the Corniche. For more: Basra Sunset Boat Cruises on the Shatt al-Arab: Sindbad Island, River Views, and Boat Hire Guide