Awaza (or Avaza) is a touristic zone in Turkmenistan. It is located at the east side of the Caspian Sea, 12 km west of Turkmenbashi city.
A travel report in the British Daily Telegraph criticized the project as "ill-conceived". In contrast to this view, Turkmenistan's foreign ministry announced, that Awaza would be transformed into a "Turkmen Las Vegas".
Coordinates: 39°57′07.39″N 52°51′30.96″E / 39.9520528°N 52.8586000°E