A Day in Kuwait: Discovering its Culture

  • 9:00AM: Kuwait Towers
    5 minutes (1.2 km) from Souk Sharq

    The Kuwait Towers are a group of three slender towers in Kuwait City. They contain two spheres and a cylinder, and the highest tower has a spectacular viewing platform that offers stunning panoramic views of the city below.

  • 11:00AM: Souk Sharq
    17 minutes (7.4 km) from Kuwait Towers

    Souk Sharq is an ideal place to purchase traditional Arabian souvenirs such as perfumes, spices, and carpets, with a modern twist.

  • 1:00PM: Lunch at Sabaidee Restaurant
    5 minutes (1.3 km) from Souk Sharq

    Sabaidee Restaurant is located near the beach and offers a range of Thai food.

  • 3:00PM: Sadu House
    17 minutes (8.7km) from Sabaidee Restaurant

    Sadu House is a cultural museum that displays the traditional Bedouin weaving craft, Sadu, which was used both for decoration and for practical purposes.

  • 4:30PM: Grand Mosque of Kuwait
    8 minutes (2.2 km) from Sadu House

    The Grand Mosque of Kuwait is the biggest and the official mosque of Kuwait. With beautiful Islamic architecture, it is well worth a visit.

  • 6:00PM: Dinner at Freej Swaileh Restaurant
    10 minutes (2.2 km) from Grand Mosque of Kuwait

    Freej Swaileh Restaurant offers traditional Kuwaiti dishes such as Machboos, Kuwaiti biryani, chicken and rice.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Kuwait Towers (2 hours, KWD 3)
  • Souk Sharq (2 hours, KWD 10-20)
  • Sabaidee Restaurant (2 hours, KWD 15-25)
  • Sadu House (1.5 hours, KWD 3)
  • Grand Mosque of Kuwait (1.5 hours, free)
  • Freej Swaileh Restaurant (2 hours, KWD 15-30)
  • Total Estimated Costs (including transportation): KWD 46-76

Transportation

As most of the locations are within Kuwait City, private or public transport is best. Taxis are easily available, and there is a public bus service. Taxis are more expensive but will get you to your destination faster, you should negotiate the price. Public buses are cheaper, but they have limited connectivity and stops.

Total Transportation Cost: Approximately KWD 15-20.

Useful Tips

Start your day early to take advantage of important landmarks, which close by sunset. You may replace it with another place of your interest if you have more time.

Airports

The main airport is Kuwait International (KWI), located 16.8 km south of the city center. You can hop on a taxi or use the public transport service to reach the main city.

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