🇰🇼 Kuwait

10 best places in Kuwait City

Kuwait City is a compact Gulf capital defined by the concrete silhouette of the Kuwait Towers and the historic Souq Al-Mubarakiya, where its trading past still trades on.

Sight

Kuwait Towers

Three concrete water towers that became the country's icon, with an observation deck and restaurant on top.

Sight

Grand Mosque of Kuwait

The nation's largest mosque, with a hand-painted dome and one of the region's biggest carpets.

Market

Souq Al-Mubarakiya

The city's oldest market, selling spices, dates and traditional snacks through a maze of alleys.

Sight

Liberation Tower

One of the world's tallest telecommunications towers, built to mark Kuwait's 1991 liberation.

Museum

Tareq Rajab Museum

A private collection of Islamic art, ceramics and costumes tucked inside a residential district.

Museum

Sadu House

A museum devoted to Bedouin 'sadu' weaving, set in a historic seafront building.

Park

Al Shaheed Park

The city's largest park, with memorial museums and a lake right in the heart of downtown.

Sight

Scientific Center Aquarium

One of the Middle East's largest aquariums, set along the Arabian Gulf waterfront.

District

Marina Waterfront

A seafront strip of restaurants, amusement parks and an evening promenade by the water.

Restaurant

Slider Station

An iconic local mini-burger chain that's become a symbol of Kuwaiti street food.

FAQ

When is the best time to visit Kuwait City?

November to March, when daytime temperatures sit around 18-25 and you can actually walk around. Summer is extreme: 45-50 degrees, one of the hottest climates on earth, and by July the streets are empty in daylight. Spring brings occasional dust storms.

Do you need a visa for Kuwait?

Some nationalities can apply online for an eVisa, while others need a sponsor - an employer, hotel or relative. The online visa system has been switched on and off more than once, so rely on the official portal rather than forum posts. One more thing worth knowing: alcohol is completely banned, including bringing it in.

How many days do you need in Kuwait City?

Two days is enough: Kuwait Towers, the Grand Mosque by prior booking, Souq Al-Mubarakiya in the evening, the Tareq Rajab Museum and a walk along the corniche. The city is built for cars, so taxis will be your main transport. Plenty of people see it on a long layover.

Is Kuwait a good place to move to?

Moving here realistically means a contract with a local employer, since residency is tied to your sponsor and ends with the job. There is no income tax and professional salaries are strong, but citizenship is effectively closed to foreigners and daily life carries more restrictions and paperwork than the UAE or Qatar. Residency rules are revised regularly.