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Kuwait The guide was updated: 2024-08-12

What oil-rich, arid Kuwait might lack in glitz and glamour it makes up for in family-friendly entertainment and cultural haunts. The coastal Kuwait City and Salmiya are laden with museums, attractions and modern amusement parks guaranteed to keep visitors occupied for days on end. Shopping opportunities, from modern mega-malls and traditional souks, abound, as do sandy beaches and swimming venues.

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Population:	The country: 5 million (2024 estimate) Kuwait City: 3.4 million (2024 estimate)
Currency:	1 Kuwaiti dinar (KD or KWD) = 1,000 fulūs
Search Accommodation:	Hotels »
Emergency numbers:	Police, Ambulance & Fire Services: 112
Newspapers:	Kuwait Times: kuwaittimes.com The Times Kuwait: timeskuwait.com Arab Times: www.arabtimesonline.com/news
Opening hours:	The working week in Kuwait goes from Sunday to Thursday, which is when most businesses and government offices operate. Working hours usually start around 7am and finish around 2pm, with much shorter hours during Ramadan. Most shops are open from 9am to 1pm and 4:30pm to 9pm from Saturday through Thursday, with opening hours between 3:30pm and 8:30pm on Fridays.

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To learn more about Kuwaiti history and traditions, head to one of the many museums and cultural centres spread out throughout Kuwait City and its surrounding areas. The Scientific Center and dhow port are known attractions, as are the iconic Kuwait Towers offering panoramic views of the city and waters of the bay. Kuwait offers a surprising range of entertainment options for children: from the KidZania entertainment chain to a selection of amusement and water parks fit for visitors of all ages.

Kuwait Towers

Kuwait Towers

The three iconic Kuwait Towers with a Viewing Sphere elevated 120m above the ground (along with a few restaurants and cafes operating inside) are now open to visitors. Located in the heart of Kuwait City, the Towers offer unbeatable views and fantastic dining.

Grand Mosque

Grand Mosque

The monumental Grand Mosque (largest in the country) is a Kuwaiti landmark and place of worship. Imposing from the outside, the building boasts elaborate inner decor and is open to visitors of all convictions. Free guided tours are available.

Tareq Rajab Museum

Tareq Rajab Museum

The museum contains a marvellous collection of hand-picked Islamic artefacts, from ancient manuscripts and carvings to objects of cultural value produced during the past three centuries. These include jewellery, ceramics, fabrics, clothing and musical instruments.

Scientific Center

Scientific Center

The Scientific Center of Kuwait is a family-friendly entertainment complex that houses the Kuwait Aquarium (with see-through glass tanks), an IMAX cinema, children's learning centre (Discovery Place) and a dhow harbour, where the historic Fateh Al Khayr dhow is on display.

Failaka Island

Failaka Island

Failaka Island is a local entertainment hub for summertime activities such as fishing, swimming and water sports. The Failaka Heritage Village offers accommodation in traditional-style housing, horse and camel rides, water sports facilities, access to beaches and much more. The Museum Palace of Sheikh Abdullah Al Salim Al Sabah is one of the village's many highlights.

Sadu House

Sadu House

The Sadu House is a cultural centre that showcases the Bedouin art of weaving, along with a few other elements of the Bedouin lifestyle and culture. The museum offers unique insight into the process of weaving and houses a gift shop with unique, hand-made items.

KidZania

KidZania

KidZania is a unique venue where children enjoy a mix of education and entertainment by trying on "adult" roles and jobs inside a tiny mock-city constructed for them. Kids even receive "paychecks" in KidZania's artificial currency, which gives them a chance to learn about handling money early on.

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