How much time do you have to vacation in Kuwait City? If you plan to visit all the numerous attractions that exist in this city, you will need a long vacation or you will have to make several trips in order to see them all. When planning your itinerary, you can look at the attractions by neighbourhood or by the types of attractions you want to visit.
There are 14 major landmark attractions in the city, all of which will give you an insight into the culture and heritage of the city and the country. Al-Quiran House is the symbol of resistance in the country as this was the site of fighting between the Iragis and the people of Kuwait in the Gulf War. The museum commemorates all those who lost their lives in this event. The Al Shaab Sea Club has something for every visitor in its more than 7000-m. area. Here you can enjoy just about any activity you can think of and more besides. Visit Bayt Al-Sadu, which helps to preserve the traditional handicrafts of the Bedouin and Kuwaiti peoples. It will give you an education in the traditional ways of wool weaving, which is an integral part of the culture.
Other sites of interest are:
- Bayt Al-Badr
- Bayt Lothan
- Dhow Harbour
- The Liberation Tower
- The Musical Fountain
- The Red Fort, and
- The Saif Marzooq Al-Shamlan Museum
The Kuwait Aquarium offers more than information and the sight of the sea life of the country. Here you will also learn about the culture and heritage of this desert country. Along with the aquarium creatures, there are desert creatures housed in glass exhibits that mirror their natural habitats. Both shallow water and deep sea creatures are on display and there are guides available to explain everything and answer any questions you may have. Children of all ages can spend the day in the Zoological Park with the many species of birds, reptiles and animals housed in this zoo.
There are many religious sites to explore in Kuwait City. The mosques of the city are very plain, unlike the ornate palaces you find in other parts of the world. One of the must-sees in this attraction category is the Holy Family Cathedral , which houses two Catholic congregations an Arab congregation and an English congregation. Most of these are Kuwaiti nationals from other countries that are working in Kuwait City.
Al-Shaab Garden is an amusement park with over 40 different rides to choose from. There are fourteen restaurants on this site, where parents can relax as the children thoroughly enjoy themselves. A movie is shown each night and there are arcades where everyone can win a prize. Green Island is a manmade island with a 35-m tower from which you can view the island in its entirety. There is a passageway that links the island to the sea and makes for a great walk. Relax in the natural beauty of the Touristic Garden or take in an event at the Roman-style amphitheatre. There is entertainment for the children at this venue as well as a host of restaurants where you can enjoy Kuwaiti or international cuisine.
Take a scuba diving trip, relax in a spa or spend some time at the beach. The many options you have when you decide to visit Kuwait City will have you hopping before you even arrive in trying to decide what you want to see and do first.