Skip to content
traveldatings
DestinationsSafetyPremiumSupport
The Kuwait Towers under a blue sky

Kuwait

Meet travelers in Kuwait City

The Kuwait Towers, seaside walks and the Gulf's café culture

Kuwait City is relaxed and off the usual tourist trail, with seafront promenades, grand mosques, modern malls and a lively café culture. It suits curious travelers and business visitors who want company for exploring.

Best time to visit
November to March
Mild, sunny weather; summers are among the hottest in the world.
Country
Kuwait
Middle East

Where travelers stay in Kuwait City

  • Sh

    Sharq

    Souq Sharq, the marina and city-centre restaurants.

  • Sa

    Salmiya

    Shopping streets, cafés and the seafront.

  • Ku

    Kuwait City centre

    Souq Al-Mubarakiya, the Grand Mosque and museums.

  • Sh

    Shuwaikh

    The Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre and Al Shaheed Park.

Things to do together

  • Go up the Kuwait Towers for views over the Gulf.
  • Eat grilled fish and Kuwaiti dishes in Souq Al-Mubarakiya.
  • Walk the Arabian Gulf Street seafront at sunset.
  • Spend an afternoon in the Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre.

Staying safe in Kuwait City

  • Alcohol is illegal in Kuwait, including in hotels.
  • Dress modestly and respect local customs; public displays of affection are not accepted.
  • Stay out of the midday heat in summer and drink plenty of water.

More advice in our safety guide.

How to find a travel buddy for Kuwait City

  1. 1. Add your trip. Choose Kuwait City from the city suggestions and set your dates.
  2. 2. See who overlaps. Your trip shows travelers heading to Kuwait City on overlapping dates.
  3. 3. Connect. Like profiles you’re interested in; a mutual like opens a conversation.

Kuwait City FAQ

How do I meet other travelers in Kuwait City?

Add your Kuwait trip with dates in Travel Datings to see who is visiting at the same time and plan seafront walks, souqs and museums together.

Do I need a visa for Kuwait?

Many nationalities can get an eVisa or a visa on arrival; check the current rules for your passport.

What is there to do in Kuwait City?

The Kuwait Towers, the Grand Mosque, Souq Al-Mubarakiya, the cultural centre and the seafront.

More destinations

Green rice terraces with palm trees in Tegallalang, BaliBaliYellow tram on a sunny street in LisbonLisbonAerial view of Barcelona’s Eixample grid and the Sagrada FamíliaBarcelonaFerry crossing the Bosphorus with mosques on the Istanbul skylineIstanbulNeon signs and traffic at Shibuya crossing in Tokyo at nightTokyoWat Arun temple on the Chao Phraya river in BangkokBangkokManhattan skyline at dusk seen across the East RiverNew YorkRed double-decker bus passing the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben in LondonLondonAerial view of Zurich’s old town and the Limmat river at sunsetZurichThe Burj Khalifa and Dubai skyline above multi-level highwaysDubaiIndependence Monument above Kyiv’s city centreKyivThe colourful onion domes of Saint Basil’s Cathedral in MoscowMoscowThe Colosseum in Rome under a blue skyRomeBeach and the ocean with Table Mountain in the distance, Cape TownCape TownThe Brandenburg Gate and the TV Tower in BerlinBerlinHelsinki Cathedral above the waterfrontHelsinkiColourful rooftops of Reykjavik seen from aboveReykjavikOslo Opera House by the fjord with kayaks on the waterOsloRed walls and golden roofs of the Forbidden City in BeijingBeijingTravelers in hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace in SeoulSeoulColourful houses along the train street in HanoiHanoiToronto skyline and harbour on a summer dayTorontoSugarloaf Mountain over Guanabara Bay in Rio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroPalacio de Bellas Artes at sunset in Mexico CityMexico CityA sunny square with palm trees in central Buenos AiresBuenos AiresTurquoise sea and a palapa umbrella on a beach in CancúnCancúnA traditional dhow boat in front of the Doha skylineDohaKoutoubia Mosque with the snowy Atlas Mountains behind MarrakechMarrakechThe Great Sphinx and a pyramid at Giza near CairoCairo