You've landed in Tashkent for three days. Meetings are scheduled, but there's time between them—and it would be a shame to waste it in your hotel room. Tashkent knows how to surprise those who are willing to look. This route is for people whose time is precious, but who don't want to leave feeling like they only saw the conference room.
Day One: Arrival, Orientation, First Dinner
Morning—Check-In and Setup
Fly in the morning if you have a choice. Tashkent's airport is compact—customs and exit take 20–40 minutes. Yandex Go to the city center costs $5–8, to Tashkent City—about 15–20 minutes without traffic.
Hotels for business travelers:
- JW Marriott Tashkent—the city's flagship. Conference halls, pool, restaurant at a solid level. The choice of those who don't want to think about logistics.
- Hyatt Regency Tashkent—in Tashkent City, next to the business district. Modern, convenient, with a great breakfast.
- Wyndham Tashkent—a bit more modest, but reliable and centrally located.
Once settled, spend your first 30 minutes getting a SIM card (if you don't have roaming) and downloading Yandex Go. Everything else is managed from your phone.
Day—First Meetings
Tashkent is compact from a business perspective: most offices, hotels, and meeting-friendly restaurants are concentrated in the Yunusabad, Mirzo-Ulugbek, and Tashkent City areas. Traffic exists, but it's manageable—allow 20–30 minutes for travel.
If your meeting is informal, suggest a business lunch to your partner. It's standard practice here and taken seriously.
Evening—Dinner Worth Remembering
Your first evening in a new city deserves a proper dinner. Here are options for different scenarios:
- Business dinner with a partner—a restaurant with Uzbek or Georgian cuisine, intimate atmosphere, excellent service
- Solo or with a colleague—a bar-restaurant with a view, cocktails, creative menu
- Want to experience real Tashkent—go for plov or khinkali, skip the fusion
All current restaurant listings are on Horix.uz.
Day Two: Work and the City
Morning—Breakfast as a Meeting
Tashkent has long embraced the business breakfast culture. It works: people are fresher in the morning, haven't exhausted themselves yet, and conversations flow more productively.
Great breakfast spots with partners: cafes with panoramic views, specialty coffee, and light menus. A meeting before 10:00 AM is standard in the local business community.
Day—Between Meetings
If you have an hour or two between meeting blocks, don't sit in the hotel lobby. Tashkent is compact, and there are things worth seeing even on a business trip.
Amir Timur Square—the city center, beautiful, a 15-minute walk from most business addresses. It gives you a good sense of the city's scale.
Chorsu Bazaar—if you're not afraid of chaos and color. One of Central Asia's oldest markets. Spices, dried fruits, atmosphere—spend 40 minutes here and you'll feel authentic Tashkent.
Tashkent City—the new business district. If you haven't been, walk through it. Skyscrapers, fountains, restaurants, shopping center. The contrast with the old city is striking.
Evening—Networking
The second evening is perfect for informal networking. Tashkent's business community is quite open, with leaders like PRO business club. If you can get into a private event, business dinner, or club meeting—go.
If there are no such events, just have a good dinner at the right place. That's how people network here.
Day Three: Final Meetings and Departure
Morning—Final Round
The third day is usually the most productive: you're oriented, you know the city, you've caught its rhythm. Schedule your final meetings for the morning—heads are fresher, decisions come easier.
Lunch—The Farewell Plov
If you haven't had authentic Uzbek plov yet—the third day is your last chance. This isn't a tourist checkbox; it's a must. Plov here is a cultural code, and those who understand it earn respect from local partners.
Best plov comes from specialized plov restaurants that close at lunchtime. Arrive before 1:00 PM—they sell out.
After Lunch—Souvenirs and the Airport
If you have time before your flight:
- Suzani—traditional Uzbek textiles, great gifts for partners
- Spices and dried fruits from Chorsu—take a piece of Tashkent home
- Books about Uzbekistan—good bookstores carry beautiful editions in Russian and English
Allow an hour and a half to get to the airport—don't cut it close.
Practical Tips for Your Business Visit
| What | Advice |
|---|---|
| Transport | Yandex Go—everywhere, always. Metro—if you're not in a hurry |
| Payment | Cash sum + card. Payme/Click for small purchases |
| Connectivity | Ucell or Beeline SIM card—buy at the airport |
| Negotiations | Don't rush. First meetings are introductions, not deals |
| Food | Don't drink tap water. Street food is safe |
| Time | UTC+5, 2 hours ahead of Moscow |
The Bottom Line
72 hours in Tashkent is enough to close your meetings, get a feel for the city, and leave wanting to come back. Tashkent doesn't let go immediately—it works slowly, like good tea. Those who come on business often find themselves staying longer than planned.
All restaurants, meeting rooms, and business venues in Tashkent are listed on Horix.uz.