About Kuwait

The State of Kuwait is a small country located in the Middle-East, situated at the tip of the Arabian Gulf, bordering Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

The weather in Kuwait is characterized by hot summers (May-November) and short cool winters (December-February). Mid February-May is considered spring and the weather is known for being moderate during this time.

Kuwait’s official language is Arabic, but English is widely used and is taught in all schools and universities. All traffic signs in Kuwait are bilingual (English and Arabic).

The national currency is the Kuwaiti dinar symbolized as KWD. 1 Kuwaiti dinar is approximately equivalent to 3.3 US dollars.

Citizens of Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, The People’s Republic of China-Hong Kong, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Vatican may obtain a tourist visa on arrival to Kuwait if arriving by air. Tourist visas can either be obtained at the airport or applied for online in advance (an "e-Visa") at the Ministry of Interior's e-Visa website: https://evisa.moi.gov.kw/evisa/home_e.do. All other nationals need advance visas, which require an invitation from a sponsor in Kuwait.

For more information about organizing a trip to Kuwait kindly visit the following website:
www.e.gov.kw

Where to go in Kuwait

Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre

The museum are a celebration of Kuwaiti, Islamic and Arab culture and history. They will also embrace and showcase the rich diversity of the world’s finest cultural achievements, with the scale, shapes and shades of the buildings designed to convey a sense of wonder and awe worthy of such accomplishments.

Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC)

The Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre, informally known as the Kuwait Opera House, is a prominent cultural center in Kuwait, located on the Gulf Road in the capital Kuwait City. It is the largest cultural center and opera house in the Middle East.

Kuwait Towers

Kuwait Towers is a group of three slender towers that symbolizes Kuwait’s economic resurgence and also World cultural as well as touristic landmark. The structure is often referred to as Kuwait tower in singular although there are three towers. Standing on a promontory into the Arabian Gulf, Kuwait towers were officially inaugurated in 1979 and are rated as a tourist attraction and iconic building of modern Kuwait.

Al Shaheed Park

Al Shaheed Park is the largest urban park in Kuwait. It's easy to spend a whole day in Kuwait's largest urban park, which has jogging and walking paths covering more than 2km. The green space contains botanical gardens, a lake and palm trees galore, plus restaurants and two museums (the Habitat and Memorial Museums). Just outside the main park area is a cycle track and designated 'resting place' for migrating birds. Fully lit at night, the park is a nice outdoor space to explore of an evening during the warmer months.

Kuwait Scientific Center

One of the largest aquariums in the Middle East is housed in this sail-shaped building. The giant spider crabs (3.8m leg to leg), fluorescent jellyfish and floor-to-ceiling shark and ray tanks are especially cool. At the interactive Discovery Place, kids can perform science experiments, make sand dunes or roll a piece of road. An IMAX theatre shows 45-minute 3D educational videos about the natural world.

Wafra Farm

The leading Agri-tourism farm in the Middle East, and your favourite weekend destination in Kuwait. - We offer a wide variety of activities, including picking your own strawberry, corn and other vegetables - We have our own farm market with plenty of farm made products - We grow beautiful Lily and Tulip flowers - We provide our fresh dairy products - We offer tours via our European vintage golf cars across the farm - We offer the chance to see our friendly animals, like Lama, Goats, Cows, Ostrich Emo, Wild Turkey and many others.

Khiran Resort

Khiran Resort is one of Kuwait's most popular getaways located in the Khiran District (approximately 110 kilometers) from Kuwait City. It occupies a prime seafront stretching 1800 meters, with an area exceeding 789,380 square meters, overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Lavish greenery, beautifully landscaped lawns, and sandy beaches surround the Resort perfectly contrasting against the sparkling blue water to create a real seaside haven.

Murooj

Murouj is Located off the 6th Ring Road, just 12 KM south of Kuwait City, and flanked by the renowned Sahara Kuwait Golf Resort and Hunting & Equestrian Club. It is a popular lifestyle destination offering the best variety of restaurants, Cafe’s, Leisure and entertainment in Kuwait. Pulsing with style and energy, it’s a gathering place where friends and families spend their days dining, entertaining and relaxing while soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the lush greenery around them.

kuwait avenues

The Avenues - Kuwait reflects the ideal image of modern architectural design, as it is at the forefront in terms of space and number of visitors in Kuwait and the region. The Avenues includes 12 districts, inspired by both modern and classic engineering styles namely 1st Avenue, 2nd Avenue, Prestige, Grand Avenue, SoKu, The Mall, The Souk, The Arcades, Grand Plaza, Electra, The Forum, and The Gardens.

Sheikh Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah International Tennis Complex 16 tennis courts

Sheikh Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah International Tennis Complex 16 tennis courts The brand-new International Tennis Complex in Kuwait City has opened its doors to thousands of fans showcasing a world-class venue home to 18 tennis courts including two show courts accommodating 5,000 and 1,500 people. The complex is now also home to the Kuwait Tennis Federation, the national teams and the Rafael Nadal Academy, the largest Tennis academy in the Middle East.

Al Mubarakiya

Souq Al-Mubarakiya is a historic souq in Kuwait City, Kuwait.[1] It is one of the oldest souqs in Kuwait, and was a center of trade prior to the discovery of oil. This popular traditional market is located in Kuwait City, between Abdullah Al-Mubarak, Abdullah Al-Salem & Palestine Streets. This market has been around for at least 200 years. The market was damaged during the Iraqi invasion in 1990; however, it was renovated and it got back its traditional flavor.

Grand Mosque

The Grand Mosque is located on Arabian Gulf Street, across Al-Sief Palace. It is considered the largest mosque of Kuwait. Its area covers 45,000 square meters of which the building occupies 20,000 square meters of space. The remaining area consists of gardens. On the eastern side of the mosque there is a spacious courtyard with a total area of 6,500 square meters. The mosque is designed in accordance with Islamic and traditional architectural heritage and inspired by qualities of Arabic construction both locally and throughout the Gulf.