Places To Visit In Kuwait

Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center

The Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Cultural Centre is a multidisciplinary public space owned by the Amiri Diwan striving to entertain, educate and inspire the people of Kuwait. It will offer a range of events – in music, theatre, film, workshops and spoken word – for every generation and sector of society.


Opening Hours

  • Monday To Saturday
    10:00AM-8:00PM

Tickets

  • As per Event

Location

  • Kuwait City

For More Information, Please Visit: https://www.jacc-kw.com/

About Kuwait

Kuwait Towers

Another of those Kuwait city attractions to visit, Kuwait Towers are a group of three towers that stand at a staggering height and are one of the major attractions in Kuwait. For visitors coming to see the towers, the main tower stands at an approximate height of 187 meters while the second tower stands at a height of 147 meters. Besides, speaking about the third one, the third tower features equipment that is there to illuminate the two towers. As defined by history and the architects who built it, Kuwait Towers are a symbol of humanity and technology.


Opening Hours

  • The towers are open all week from 8 AM to 11 PM

Tickets

  • Adults (18+): 3KWD
  • Childrens (4-9): 1.5KWD

Location

  • Arabian Gulf Road, Kuwait City


Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center

Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre is one of the world’s largest cultural complexes housing a total of 22 galleries with over 1,100 exhibits. The complex offers a Natural History Museum, Science and Technology Museum, a Fine Arts Centre, Arabic Islamic Science Museum, Space Museum, and Theatre.


Opening Hours

  • Monday To Saturday
    10:00AM-8:00PM (last admission is at 7:00PM)
  • Friday only
    2:00 PM-8:00 PM (last admission is at 7:00 PM)

Tickets

  • Adults (18+): 3KWD
  • Junior (Under 18): 2KWD
  • Senior (60+): 1.5KWD

Location

  • Salmiya

For More Information, Please Visit: https://www.ascckw.com/

About Kuwait

Tareq Rajab Museum

The museum is filled with Kuwait’s first minister Tareq Sayyed Rajab and his British wife, Jehan Wellborne personal collection. Submerged in history, one will easily get transported back into time in the museum situated in the basement of a villa in Jabriya.


Opening Hours

  • Saturday To Thursday
    09:00 AM – 12.00 PM & 16:00 PM – 19:00PM
  • Friday only
    09:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tickets

  • Adults (18+): 2KWD

Location

  • Jabriya, Kuwait

For More Information, Please Visit: https://trmkt.org/


Dar Al Thar Al Islamiyah

Dar al Athar al Islamiyyah (DAI) is a cultural organisation based around the private art collection owned by Sheikh Nasser Sabah al Ahmad al Sabah, founder of The al Sabah Collection and his wife, DAI director general and co-founder Sheikha Hussa Sabah al Salem al Sabah. Since its inception in 1983


Opening Hours

  • Saturday To Thursday
    10:00 AM – 07.00 PM
  • Friday only
    02:00 PM – 07:00 PM

Location

  • Arabian Gulf Road, Kuwait City

For More Information, Please Visit: http://darmuseum.org.kw/about/


Grand Mosque

One of the finest tourist places in Kuwait, the Grand Mosque attracts travelers from all around the world. As the natives put it, it is one of the many treasures that Kuwait possesses. While officially being the biggest mosque in the country, the Grand Mosque is renowned for having big celebrations, and other religious events here. Covering about 46000 square meters, the mosque is a fine example of the Islamic architectural style and attracts visitors pretty much due to its Persian structural design. Interestingly, Muslims from all around the world gather at the Grand Mosque during the period of Ramadan.


Opening Hours

  • The Grand Mosque is open for full 24 hours all week

Tickets

  • No Entry Fees

Location

  • Kuwait City


Liberation Towers

Liberation tower is one the most popular symbols of Kuwait’s liberation, which has been named after the liberation of the country from annexation by Iraq which was the multinational coalition. It is made with ceramic tiles and along with the telecommunication office, it has a revolving restaurant and an observation platform. Tourists should visit the tower for its historical importance. It is a once in a life time opportunity that should be taken advantage off.


Opening Hours

  • Sunday To Thursday
    03:00AM-8:00PM
  • Friday & Saturday
    02:00AM-8:00PM

Tickets

Location

  • Kuwait City, Kuwait

For More Information, Please Visit: https://www.liberationtower.com/


Shaheed Park

Yet another of the places to visit in Kuwait that deserve a special mention is this urban park, consisting of plenty of green areas (including botanical gardens), a lake, paths, restaurants, and even gift shops & two museums! Once again located in Kuwait City, it is the largest urban park of the country. Opening early morning for joggers & closing by midnight, it houses several elements that depict cutting edge architecture. You can also see 5 sculptures displayed here, which won an ‘Outdoor Sculpture Competition’ that was held in 2013. The thorough maintenance, considering all attention to detail, will blow your mind off!


Opening Hours

  • 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Tickets

  • Free Entry

Location

  • Soor Street, Kuwait City

For More Information, Please Visit: http://www.alshaheedpark.com/


Aquarium And Scientific Center

The aquarium and scientific center in Kuwait is one of the best places to visit Kuwait. Now what makes it the best attraction to explore is its vast collection of scientific theories and experiments that attracts travelers across the globe for observing the excellence.


Opening Hours

  • Monday to Sunday: 2pm to 10pm

Tickets

  • Theatre and Aquarium - KD4 (Adult), KD3 (child)
  • Discovery Place - KD2.250 (Adult), KD2.250 (Child)
  • Diving with sharks - KD35

Location

  • Ras Salmiya, Salmiya

For More Information, Please Visit: https://www.tsck.org.kw/en/


Mubarakiya Cultural Market

Ask any local about things to do in Kuwait & among the suggestions they make would surely be shopping at Souk Al-Mubarakiya in Kuwait City. And even though we have started this post with the capital city, so iconic is this bazaar that it is worth mentioning separately! One of the oldest markets of the country, this was the site of trade before the gulf nation discovered oil. Today, it sells everything that you can think of buying as a souvenir for a loved one—dates, dried fruit, olives, jewelry & even Made-In-China products! Over time, modern buildings have been added to this historical area.


Opening Hours

  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Location

  • Between Mubarak al-Kabir, Ahmad al-Jaber & Ali al-Salem Streets; Kuwait City