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The Fish Market

The guide was updated: 2024-08-12

Kuwait's fish market is where many will encounter the oddest marine creatures they've ever seen outside an aquarium. Arrive early to see the busy market come to life with buyers scouting for the finest fresh seafood caught daily in local waters.

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Address: Souk Sharq, Arabian Gulf Street, Kuwait City
Phone: +965 2225 4022

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The Avenues

The Avenues

The largest mall in Kuwait and one of the largest in the world, The Avenues will easily occupy shoppers for a full day or longer. More than 800 international brand boutiques, entertainment centres (children's KidZania and Magic Planet both located here), restaurants and cafes all await visitors under one roof.

Souk Al-Mubarakiya

Souk Al-Mubarakiya

For an authentic Kuwaiti shopping experience head to this traditional market, where vendors offer deals on items ranging from local handicrafts and gold jewellery to spices and edibles. The souk also contains a few inviting sit-down cafes and restaurants.

Marina Mall

Marina Mall

Marina Mall impresses inside and out - located next to a scenic bay and in the Marina Crescent area, it offers a wide selection of stores and boutiques along with a whole variety of cafés and restaurants dotting the Marina Crescent. Shoppers may also take in the skyline of Abu Dhabi which is visible from the mall's top floor.

360 Mall

360 Mall

The 360 Mall specialises in higher-end shopping, with a selection of shops and boutiques representing various international brands housed under its roof. The mall's entertainment centre includes a cinema complex, bowling alley and a flight simulator.

Souk Sharq

Souk Sharq

Souk Sharq is much more of a modern shopping mall than a traditional bazaar, with a large variety of stores and boutiques (both local and international) represented. The Souk's scenic location by the water makes for a relaxing evening promenade venue.

The Gate Mall

The Gate Mall

Located in a lively area south of Kuwait City, the Gate Mall is a pleasant, clean shopping centre with an abundance of stores. The mall houses stores by well-known international and regional brands selling fashion-forward clothing, cosmetics, accessories, and more.

The Fish Market

The Fish Market

Kuwait's fish market is where many will encounter the oddest marine creatures they've ever seen outside an aquarium. Arrive early to see the busy market come to life with buyers scouting for the finest fresh seafood caught daily in local waters.

Gold Souk

Gold Souk

There are several places to shop for gold in Kuwait, and purity of the noble metal in the Middle East is believed to be superior to those elsewhere. Mind that starting prices are often high and can be significantly brought down by haggling (although will not go lower than making value). Most locations will provide a certificate of authenticity upon request.

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