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Travelling to Kuwait City
Built on the coasts of the Persian Gulf, the capital of the Emirate of Kuwait is a charming mix of old and new, where the old Arab world meets the cosmopolitan air of an international tourist resort.
Ultramodern malls, high-tech buildings, shiny limousines and glitzy skyscrapers create the cosmopolitan mosaic of the capital of the Emirate on the northwest edge of the Persian Gulf. The history and culture of the pre-oil era are marvellously presented in the city’s exceptionally interesting museums. Textiles by the Bedouin nomads, invaluable relics of Islamic art and calligraphic manuscripts in Arabic script, prehistoric fossils and ancient Greek finds from the time of Alexander the Great reveal a remarkably rich history set to the exotic background of the desert. Next to the Islamic art are the sites of memory of the Iraqi invasion of 1990, reminding the visitor of the most tortured episodes of recent world history.
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The best sightseeing in Kuwait
For a panoramic view of the whole city and its wonderful coastline, visit the beautiful Kuwait Towers. The imposing towers – symbols of Kuwait – stand at a height of 187 metres above sea level. The central tower with the steel spheres has a rotating viewing platform with a stunning view.
Take a stop at the Kuwait House of National Works: Memorial Museum for an impressive interactive reconstruction of the brutal Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
Explore the Kuwait Maritime Museum, in which the country’s rich maritime history over the centuries is unravelled. Admire the special water-carrier boats and the equipment used in professional pearl fishing.
Go to the eclectic Tareq Rajab Museum to discover unique and invaluable works of Islamic art. The museum’s private collection contains relics, manuscripts, ceramics, jewellery, musical instruments and textiles from the Muslim world, Asia and the Far East. Don’t miss the section on Islamic calligraphy, with a presentation on the evolution of Arabic script.
Visit the amazing Scientific Centre and Kuwait Aquarium to marvel at the largest tropical aquarium in the Middle East. See if you are brave enough to take a dive in amongst the sharks and enjoy the 3D cinema screenings on popular science subjects.
Unique experiences in Kuwait City
Hop onto a speedboat for a mini cruise to the nearby Failaka island. Admire the ruins of its 4th-century BC Hellenistic colony and go scuba diving in its crystal-clean turquoise waters.
Visit the Sadu House cultural centre for a unique look at the culture and arts of the Bedouins, through their traditional handicrafts of textiles and decoration.
The best shopping in Kuwait
Dive into the oriental atmosphere of the souks in the districts of Jahra and Fahaheel, where you will find rugs, ornaments, clothes, jewellery, spices and loaves of Persian bread which are kneaded and baked on the spot. Become lost in the labyrinthine shadowy alleys, dawdle at the wares sold on the benches and haggle over the prices with the vendors before you agree to buy anything.
Experience total luxury in the avant-garde shopping malls of Kuwait, with the shiny boutiques and the latest designs in global fashion. Most of the Emirate’s vast malls stock the most famous European and American labels. Here, ultra-chic shopping is combined with a movie in the state-of-the-art cinemas, a meal at a gourmet restaurant, and rides in the funfairs and waterparks with air conditioning.
Eating in Kuwait
In the capital of Kuwait you will find restaurants that serve all the world’s cuisines, with an emphasis on Lebanese, Persian, Turkish and Chinese cuisines. You can also dine in authentic American steak houses, bistros with a Parisian atmosphere and trattorias serving Italian-style pasta and pizza.
For more oriental flavours, try an Arabic coffee or a hot tea, an eternal offering and symbol of courtesy and hospitality in Arab culture.
Try fish and seafood from the Persian Gulf in the local restaurants, especially shrimps, as well as the hot and cold dishes from the Middle East with a lamb or chicken base and which are usually served with rice and fragranced with exotic spices.
Nightlife in the Emirate has a pronounced Eastern atmosphere. The usual itinerary includes a traditional hookah in the Arabic cafes, a live show with oriental dances and themed evenings in the lounges of the hotels.
Enjoy a fruit cocktail, a romantic walk along the seafront with a view of the waters of the Arab Gulf and live the experience of dinner in a Bedouin tent.
Getting from the airport to Kuwait City
From the airport, take a taxi for the city centre or arrange for transport through your hotel reception. The journey takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
Alternatively, take public transport buses 13, 99 or 501.
The best season to visit Kuwait City is from November to April. Book your flights to Kuwait City with Olympic Air and experience the amazing atmosphere of the famous Hala Festival and its colourful carnival, which each February fills the streets of the city.