Kuwait City is the biggest city of the Gulf country, Kuwait. Being the capital, Kuwait City has a high political, financial and cultural advantage. Kuwait is a little country with a zone of 17,818 sq km somewhat slightly smaller than the island nation of Fiji. Kuwait has around 500 km of coastline along the Persian Gulf. Its economy is mainly dependent on oil trades, with significant beneficiaries being Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore and China.
Kuwait additionally delivers fertilizers and other petrochemicals, participates in financial services and keeps an old tradition of pearl diving in the Persian Gulf. The government authority is hoping to empower the travel industry and regional trade sectors to reduce the country's reliance on oil exports for income.
Top tourist attractions in Kuwait
Kuwait showcases many architectural wonders, serene and sun-kissed beaches and islands that become great tourist attractions. Kuwait Towers and The Liberation Tower attract a large number of tourists. Al Kout Beach, Green Island and Kubbar Island are ideal for fun-filled and reviving evenings. The Grand Mosque of Kuwait, The Seif Palace and House of Mirrors, Green Island, Kuwait National Museum, Al Hamra Tower, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural and Al Shaheed Park are some of the must-see places.
Museums in the city represent traditional art, culture and history. National Museum, Tareq Rajab Museum, Kuwait House of National Works Museum and Sadu House are some of the popular museums. Kuwait offers many exciting and adventurous places for kids, such as Aqua Park, Entertainment City, Al-Sha'ab Leisure Park and Ice Skating Rink.
Things to do in Kuwait
Kobar Island is the most popular spot for diving buffs to experience an enthralling underwater-world filled with stingrays, fish and corals. You can shop till you drop at Kuwait’s largest mall - The Avenues Mall, featuring around 1,100 stores along with everything, from cinemas to spas and hotels. For some traditional shopping, you can head to one of Kuwait’s oldest markets.
You can go on a Desert Safari, which can typically be enjoyed between October and March. Sights along the way include such things as Kuwait’s famous oil fields, and you can enjoy activities like dune bashing and quad-biking.
Airport in Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport is an international airport located in Farwaniya, Kuwait, 15.5 kilometres south of Kuwait City.
- Airport address: Kuwait International Airport, Ghazali Rd, Kuwait
- Airport IATA code: KWI