Kuwait City
The inclusion of a country's capital city on a list of must-see destinations is self-evident, but don't underestimate how much this diversified metropolis has in store for you. The largest city in Kuwait boasts many attractions, ranging from the slim Kuwait Towers to the huge Grand Mosque of Kuwait and all in between. Kuwait City, located in the heart of Kuwait and on the shores of Kuwait Bay, captures the spirit of the Gulf nation. With markets, mosques, cafés, restaurants, parks, and museums, it's no surprise that Kuwait City entered the list of recommended Kuwait tourism attractions.
Best Time to Visit: November to April
How to Reach:
- By air: Kuwait International Airport, 16 kilometers from the capital, is your gateway to the gulf nation. Jazeera & Kuwait Airways take off & land all the time, connecting to major cities like New York, London, Paris, Rome & others.
- By road: If you are in Saudi Arabia, you may like to board a bus by the Kuwait Public Transport Company from Riyadh. Driving through Al Salmy is another option.
- By train: Taking a train to Kuwait City is an option if you are in a nearby city.
Travel Duration: 2 to 3 days
Nearest Airport: Kuwait International Airport.
Top Attractions (Kuwait City Attractions): The Grand Mosque of Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre, Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre, Al-Muzaini Mosque, Al Shaheed Park
Things To Do: Watch a science show at the planetarium of Kuwait National Museum, treat your taste buds at Souk Al-Mubarakiya, marvel the chandeliered dome of the Grand Mosque
Places To Stay: Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya, Al Kout Beach Hotel, Marina Hotel, Levels Tower Hotel Apartments, Swiss-Belboutique Bneid Al Gar Kuwait
Shopping Markets: Souq Al Kuwait, Souq Sharq, Al-Salam Mall
