Dhow Harbor

Kuwait was famous for its maritime trade, and the ships employed were known as Dhows in Kuwait. These dhows came in a variety of shapes and sizes. The larger ones had over 30 crew members, while the smaller ones had around 12 crew members.

Dhow Harbour is now highly preserved and located just behind the Scientific Complex in the Al-Ard region. It used to be one of the most important sailing ship ports for Kuwaiti people. In prehistoric times when oil had not been discovered yet, these ships were utilized by locals to fish, seeking for pearls, and do coastal business.

Visitors may observe the antique wooden ships with their silk-white big sails that were once the driving force of Kuwait's economy. At Dhow Harbor, they should come on board the 'Fateh el Kheir'. The Fateh el Kheir means “source of Good Fortune”. It is the largest and last remaining wooden dhow from the past. In order to catch the whole beauty of the dhow ship, tourists have to stroll all the way around the scientific complex. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that a journey to Kuwait will be a miss if it lacks Dhow Harbor.

Location: Kuwait City