4 Days in Kuwait City

Tasnia Mozammel
Jun 20, 2022
3 min read

Updated: Jun 22, 2022

Situated between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, Kuwait offers some impeccable architecture nestled against an expansive blue coastline. Experience all Kuwait City has to offer, from the notable Kuwait Towers overlooking the pristine Persian Gulf to the city's respected Grand Mosque!

As many borders are now loosening COVID-19 or Coronavirus restrictions and are re-opening for tourism, many people are finding themselves boarding flights after spending nearly two years fearful of travel. My family and I decided to hop on a plane for a short trip to our neighbouring GCC state, Kuwait, continuing utmost precaution. This post seeks to share our experiences travelling during the global pandemic under reduced restrictions, and top tourist attractions in Kuwait City that can be explored in under four days.

Kuwait Towers

Inaugurated in 1979, the Kuwait Towers are a group of three iconic towers in the city nestled against the sparkling blue coastline overlooking the Persian Gulf. The site consists of a must-visit 187 meters high rotating viewpoint open to the public and including a restaurant in the main tower, a water tank, and an electricity unit. We caught sunset at the viewpoint followed by dinner at the Horizon Restaurant located inside the main tower.

Rotating 187 meters high between the Persian Gulf and the sprawling capital of Kuwait...

The Avenues Mall

The Avenues Mall in Kuwait (we have a smaller version in Bahrain) is an extraordinary site to visit as a tourist along with checking off that Middle East shopping spree! The Avenues is the largest shopping complex in all of Kuwait; set as unique indoor boulevards comprising palm trees and cobblestone floors, and lined with notable shops, cafes, and restaurants.

An indoor city hosting unparalleled architecture, and boulevards lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants...

*This was also my first time experiencing curved escalators.

Mubarakiya Old Market & Freej Swaileh Restaurant

Souq al-Mubarakiya or Mubarakiya Old Market is a bustling traditional market and a notable landmark in Kuwait City. The Souq is not particularly noteworthy for any traditional souvenirs, and souvenirs or traditional items are rather difficult to locate in Kuwait City in general. The Souq is, on the contrary, interesting for its sights, sounds, smells, and food!

10/10 recommend grabbing quick street food bites while walking through the old souq alleys. You can also peep Liberation Tower between some of the old buildings..

Freej Swaileh is very popular restaurant located on the restaurant side of Mubarakiya Old Market offering traditional Kuwaiti cuisine. We were so pleasantly surprised with the cuisine that we ended up having dinner there twice during our stay.

Grand Mosque

Spanning over 4,500 square meters, the Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Kuwait. We took the time to pray Maghrib (an evening prayer) during our stay, but the Mosque also offers tours operating outside of prayer times.

Kuwait National Museum

The National Museum exhibits Kuwait's heritage from ancient artifacts found in the region to Islamic doctrine that travelled through Kuwaiti routes. The museum makes for a short and informative visit as it is relatively compact, but nevertheless, impressive.

Marina Mall

Marina Mall sits adjacent to a breathtaking waterfront that can be accessed. You can also take small boat trips. The mall itself is not as impressive as the Avenues, but it's worth the visit if you wish to have a fusion of mall/cafe/waterfront experience.

Liberation Tower

Liberation Tower is another iconic landmark that is frequently passed in Kuwait City. The tower is the second tallest in the country, however, it is not open to tourists or the public.

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