KUWAIT CITY WEATHER

About Kuwait

Kuwait offers a mix of modern and historical attractions. Visitors can explore landmarks like the Kuwait Towers, Grand Mosque, and the Kuwait National Museum. The country also has beautiful beaches, luxury shopping malls, and a vibrant culinary scene.


Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center

The Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Cultural Centre is a multidisciplinary public space owned by the Amiri Diwan striving to entertain, educate and inspire the people of Kuwait. It will offer a range of events – in music, theatre, film, workshops and spoken word – for every generation and sector of society.


Opening Hours

  • Monday To Saturday
    10:00AM-8:00PM

Tickets

  • As per Event

Location

  • Kuwait City

For More Information, Please Visit: https://www.jacc-kw.com/

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Kuwait Tower

Another of those Kuwait city attractions to visit, Kuwait Towers are a group of three towers that stand at a staggering height and are one of the major attractions in Kuwait. For visitors coming to see the towers, the main tower stands at an approximate height of 187 meters while the second tower stands at a height of 147 meters. Besides, speaking about the third one, the third tower features equipment that is there to illuminate the two towers. As defined by history and the architects who built it, Kuwait Towers are a symbol of humanity and technology.


Opening Hours

  • The towers are open all week from 8 AM to 11 PM

Tickets

  • Adults (18+): 3KWD
  • Childrens (4-9): 1.5KWD

Location

  • Arabian Gulf Road, Kuwait City


Al Hamara Tower

The Al Hamra Firduos Tower is a skyscraper in Kuwait City, Kuwait. It is the tallest sculpture in the World. Construction of the skyscraper started in 2005. It was completed in 2011. Designed by architectural firms Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and Ramshir and Callison. The widely acclaimed Business Tower is the tallest carved skyscraper at 413m high & 80 levels and stands as the focal point of Kuwait’s business district that enables people and businesses to thrive.


Facts & Figures

  • Sky Lobbies at 30 & 55
  • Cinemas
  • Food Hall
  • 5 Story Shopping Center
  • Multi Store Car Park
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Location

  • P.O. Box 83 Safat, 13001 KUWAIT Al Sharq, Block 8, The crossroads of Jaber Al Mubarak Street and Al Shuhada’a

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Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center

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Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre is one of the world’s largest cultural complexes housing a total of 22 galleries with over 1,100 exhibits. The complex offers a Natural History Museum, Science and Technology Museum, a Fine Arts Centre, Arabic Islamic Science Museum, Space Museum, and Theatre.


Opening Hours

  • Monday To Saturday
    10:00AM-8:00PM (Last Admission is at 7:00PM)
  • Friday only
    2:00 PM-8:00 PM (Last Admission is at 7:00 PM)

Tickets

  • Adults (18+): 3KWD
  • Junior (Under 18): 2KWD
  • Senior (60+): 1.5KWD

Location

  • Salmiya

For More Information, Please Visit: https://www.ascckw.com/


Tareq Rajab Museum

The museum is filled with Kuwait’s first minister Tareq Sayyed Rajab and his British wife, Jehan Wellborne personal collection. Submerged in history, one will easily get transported back into time in the museum situated in the basement of a villa in Jabriya.


Opening Hours

  • Saturday To Thursday
    09:00 AM – 12.00 PM & 04:00 PM – 07:00 PM
  • Friday only
    09:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tickets

  • Adults (18+): 2KWD

Location

  • Jabriya, Kuwait

For More Information, Please Visit: https://trmkt.org/


Dar Al Thar Al Islamiyah

Dar al Athar al Islamiyyah (DAI) is a cultural organisation based around the private art collection owned by Sheikh Nasser Sabah al Ahmad al Sabah, founder of The al Sabah Collection and his wife, DAI director general and co-founder Sheikha Hussa Sabah al Salem al Sabah. Since its inception in 1983


Opening Hours

  • Saturday To Thursday
    10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
  • Friday only
    02:00 PM – 07:00 PM

Location

  • Arabian Gulf Road, Kuwait City

For More Information, Please Visit: https://darmuseum.org


Grand Mosque

One of the finest tourist places in Kuwait, the Grand Mosque attracts travelers from all around the world. As the natives put it, it is one of the many treasures that Kuwait possesses. While officially being the biggest mosque in the country, the Grand Mosque is renowned for having big celebrations, and other religious events here. Covering about 46000 square meters, the mosque is a fine example of the Islamic architectural style and attracts visitors pretty much due to its Persian structural design. Interestingly, Muslims from all around the world gather at the Grand Mosque during the period of Ramadan.


Opening Hours

  • The Grand Mosque is open for full 24 hours all week

Tickets

  • No Entry Fees

Location

  • Kuwait City


Alsalam Palace Museum

Al Salam Palace Museum is one of the most important projects of the Al Diwan Al Amiri. Al Salam Palace was originally designed and built in the 1950s as a presidential palace of Sheikh Saad Al Abdullah Al Salem Al Sabah. In 1961, after Kuwait gained its independence.


Opening Hours

  • Sunday
    09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
  • Monday To Thursday only
    09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
  • Friday & Saturday
    Closed

Location

  • Shuwaikh, Kuwait City, Kuwait

For More Information, Please Visit: https://aspm.com.kw/


Liberation Tower

Liberation tower is one the most popular symbols of Kuwait’s liberation, which has been named after the liberation of the country from annexation by Iraq which was the multinational coalition. It is made with ceramic tiles and along with the telecommunication office, it has a revolving restaurant and an observation platform. Tourists should visit the tower for its historical importance. It is a once in a life time opportunity that should be taken advantage off.


Opening Hours

  • Sunday To Thursday
    03:00PM-8:00PM
  • Friday & Saturday
    02:00PM-8:00PM

Tickets

Location

  • Kuwait City, Kuwait

For More Information, Please Visit: https://www.liberationtower.com/


Shaheed Park

Yet another of the places to visit in Kuwait that deserve a special mention is this urban park, consisting of plenty of green areas (including botanical gardens), a lake, paths, restaurants, and even gift shops & two museums! Once again located in Kuwait City, it is the largest urban park of the country. Opening early morning for joggers & closing by midnight, it houses several elements that depict cutting edge architecture. You can also see 5 sculptures displayed here, which won an ‘Outdoor Sculpture Competition’ that was held in 2013. The thorough maintenance, considering all attention to detail, will blow your mind off!


Opening Hours

  • 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Tickets

  • Free Entry

Location

  • Soor Street, Kuwait City

For More Information, Please Visit: http://www.alshaheedpark.com/


Aquarium And Scientific Center

The aquarium and scientific center in Kuwait is one of the best places to visit Kuwait. Now what makes it the best attraction to explore is its vast collection of scientific theories and experiments that attracts travelers across the globe for observing the excellence.


Opening Hours

  • Monday to Sunday: 2pm to 10pm

Tickets

  • Theatre and Aquarium - KD4 (Adult), KD3 (child)
  • Discovery Place - KD2.250 (Adult), KD2.250 (Child)
  • Diving with sharks - KD35

Location

  • Ras Salmiya, Salmiya

For More Information, Please Visit: https://www.tsck.org.kw/en/


Mubarakiya Cultural Market

Ask any local about things to do in Kuwait & among the suggestions they make would surely be shopping at Souk Al-Mubarakiya in Kuwait City. And even though we have started this post with the capital city, so iconic is this bazaar that it is worth mentioning separately! One of the oldest markets of the country, this was the site of trade before the gulf nation discovered oil. Today, it sells everything that you can think of buying as a souvenir for a loved one—dates, dried fruit, olives, jewelry & even Made-In-China products! Over time, modern buildings have been added to this historical area.


Opening Hours

  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Location

  • Between Mubarak al-Kabir, Ahmad al-Jaber & Ali al-Salem Streets; Kuwait City


Gold Souqs in Kuwait

The Middle East is extremely popular for buying gold jewellery, and Kuwait in particular is renowned for its very fine gold decorations. Whether you're able to buy or not, when you're visiting Kuwait, a walk through the glittering gold souqs is a must.

In reality, without a visit to the Gold Souk your shopping may seem incomplete. Kuwait City has many such souks, offering all sorts of jewellery, and they also buy and sell gold bars of various weights. We make their jewellery in Arabic and Indian designs. There are many nice restaurants in these souks too.


Location

  • Souk Al-Watiya or Al-Watiya Complex: It’s in the Watiya Abu Bakr Street, located beside the Sheraton Hotel and 4 Point Sheraton. The ground and first floor is full with numerous gold shops and the restaurant is in the second floor.
  • Kuwaiti Gold Souq: The design of this souq is similar to the Dubai gold souq. Visitors will find both 21 and 22 carat gold ornaments here.
  • Gold souq at Hawally Area: This area is mostly famous for computer-related goods and also has mostly shops with Arabic designs and few reputed brands in Tunis Street and Bin Khaldoun Street.
  • Salmiya Area Souks: This is located south east of Kuwait City, Salim Al-Mubarak Street is one of the biggest shopping areas of Kuwait and anything a traveler is looking for can be found here.
  • The central Gold Souk (Souk Al-Dahab Al Markazi): This contains the government office where gold can be checked for purity and hallmark.
  • The Fahaheel Area: This is a suburb about 25 miles south of Kuwait City and it has lot of gold shops. In the Fahaheel area, There are 3 main areas are available for gold shopping.


AlSadu Society

AlSadu Weaving Cooperative Society is a non-profit, self-sustained organization that is dedicated to preserving, documenting, and promoting the rich and diverse textile heritage of Kuwait. From the nomadic Bedouin weaving of the desert through to the urban weaving of the town, we celebrate the values of productivity and creativity of the nations’ past generation, weaving together a cultural identity for both present and future generations.

The Society is managed by members of a Board of shareholders and an Advisory Committee headed by the Patron, Honorary President Sheikha Altaf Al Sabah.


Location

  • Arabian Gulf St, Next to the National Museum of Kuwait, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait

For More Information, Please Visit: https://alsadu.org.kw/


360 Mall

360 Mall is a shopping mall located on the Sixth Ring Highway in the South Surra, Kuwait that opened on 5 July 2009.The mall has a circular design, and its name 360 is derived from the circular design of the complex, and its design follows the modern architectural design of the exterior and interior

The mall covers an area of 82,000 m2 (880,000 sq ft) and consists of three floors and three floors of offices. It contains 15 halls of Cinescape cinemas, featuring an IMAX hall and a VIP hall. It contains many restaurants and shops, and the number of 130 registered trademarks.

The award for the best shopping center in the world in 2011, during the annual ceremony of RLI magazine, the best shopping center in the world, and it also contains the largest vertical garden in the world in order to preserve the environment, designed by the French botanist Patrick Blanc, and the complex contains parking cars with 1,800 cars, making it the largest car park for a commercial complex in the Middle East. It also has an area of 9,000 m2 (97,000 sq ft) and is one of the largest entertainment cities in Kuwait.


Location

  • Jassem Mohamed Al Kharafi Rd Block 7, Al Zahraa South Surra

For More Information, Please Visit: https://www.360-kuwait.com/


The Avenues Mall

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.

A world-class architectural masterpiece, The Avenues is the hub for international and local brands, ranging from retail stores and high-end fashion brands to exquisite cuisines and unique entertainment experiences.

The Avenues covers a gross land area of 360,000 sqm with over 1,100 stores and a spacious multi-level parking lot with a capacity for 13,000 cars.


Location

  • Al-Rai, Farwaniya

For More Information, Please Visit: https://www.the-avenues.com/kuwait/en


KOC Ahmed Al Jaber Oil & Gas Exhibition

The Ahmad Al-Jaber Oil & Gas Exhibition plays an important role for KOC by telling the history of oil, both in the State of Kuwait and throughout the world. From the formation of oil to its discovery and all of the ways that oil products help, make our lives better. The exhibition serves to answer any questions the public may have about oil and gas and the important functions they play in our modern lives.

The original Display Center in Ahmadi has played a very important role in the history of Kuwait Oil Company. For decades, delegations from around the world were taken to the Display Center as part of their visit to KOC. In addition to being an excellent source of information for matters related to the oil industry, the original Display Center has been a source of great pride for the Company, for it is where the public could come to learn about the important role KOC plays for the State of Kuwait.


Location

  • 212 Ahmadi, Kuwait

For More Information, Please Visit: https://www.kocexhibit.com/


The Fish Market

The Central Fish Market in Kuwait City is considered the city's most important fish market. It is located on Gulf Road, where most of the city's most notable landmarks can be found. In addition to the usual hustle and bustle of bargaining, its lovely location on the waterfront is frequently confused for a nearby palace belonging to the Emir of Kuwait.

It is one of the oldest fish markets in the country, and as you make your way through the crowded stalls, the region's traditions that date back hundreds of years become clear to you.


THINGS TO DO AT THE FISH MARKET

  • Embrace unique marine life here
  • The building itself is a stunning piece of architecture as well
  • Have a delectable meat at the Fish Market Restaurant

Opening Hours

  • Sunday To Saturday
    05:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1MKBsvWByuRuv2Pb6?g_st=iw