ABOUT KUWAIT

The State of Kuwait is a small country on the coast of the Persian Gulf, surrounded by Saudi Arabia to the south and Iraq to the north and west. The name is a diminutive of an Arabic word meaning "fortress built near water.

Kuwait City is the capital city of Kuwait.

Kuwait is one of the richest countries in the Arab peninsula and as well as the largest exporter of oil in the Persian Gulf.

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CLIMATE OF KUWAIT

Kuwait has four seasons, Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring.

Summer is from June to August and extends to some part of September. These months are mostly dry, HOT and dusty! Temperature goes beyond 48 oC…….

The Autumn months are October and November. Temperatures start to decrease to the lower 30s throughout October and the upper 20s to the mid 20s in November. ….

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WHERE TO STAY

Some of the 5* Hotels
Kempinski Julai'a Hotel
and Resort Kuwait
Fahaheel Expressway*Exit 245/Julai'a P.O.Box:488 Sabahiya 54575 Kuwait

JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait
Al Shuhada Street , Kuwait

Sheraton Hotel & Towers
Fahd Al Salem Street PO Box 5902
Safat 13060 Kuwait Kuwait

Le Meridien Kuwait Hotel
Arabian Gulf Road, P.O. Box 23194, Safat 13092, Kuwait

Radisson SAS Hotel Kuwait
P.o Box 26199 Safat 13122 Kuwait

Some other popular Hotels

Shiik Flamingo Hotel & Resort Kuwait
HAMAD MUBAREK STREET BLDG 140

Continental Hotel Kuwait
P.O. Box: 21047 Safat 13071 Kuwait

Safir Palace Hotel Al Riggae Kuwait
P.O. Box 1332 Ardiyah 92400 Kuwait

Carlton Tower Hotel Kuwait
Al-shuhada Street P.o.box 26950-13130 Safat Kuwait City Kuwait

Oasis Hotel Kuwait
P.o.box 26855 Safat 13129 Kuwait City Kuwait

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WHERE TO EAT

The variety of restaurants in Kuwait is truly fascinating and almost all types of cuisine are readily available. Kuwait has been home to people of many nationalities who brought with them different cuisines.

Everything from McDonald's burgers to ethnic Lebanese or Iranian cuisines to spicy Indian or lip smacking Mexican can be found. Not to forget the Chinese or Filipino Restaurants. Restaurants and other eateries range from food stalls to up market five-star restaurants.

Liquor is not served anywhere in the country as it is prohibited both by the law of the land and Islam. Kuwaitis also have a habit of taking meals late in comparison to Americans; dining usually begins by 10 pm. The most common beverage is the Turkish coffee.

Grill · Al-Boom	Mexican · Chi-Chi's	Sea Food · Al-Nokhaza · Fish Market
Arabic · Al-Tarbouche · Al-Fayruz · Ayam Zaman · Ritz Beiteddin · Mais Al Ghanem · Oum Habibi	Italian · Prego · Riccardo	Chinese · Peacock Room · Mandarin Palace · Peking Chinese · Orient
Indian · Mughal Mahal · Maharaja Palace · Oriental · Ceasers · Dawat · Ashas	Japanese · Sakura · Kei	Korean · New Korean
Filipino · Mabuhay	Persian · Shahrayar · Shabestan	American · Terrace Grill · Food Rockers · Friday's ·Chili's                         · Applebees

WHAT TO SEE

Kuwait has many places of interest for both the young and the old. Following are some of them:
The Liberation Tower : The symbol of Kuwaiti liberation, the unmistakable sign of the country's resurgence, the Liberation Tower is one of the tallest telecommunications towers in the world.

Kuwait Towers : One of Kuwait's most famous landmarks, the Kuwait Towers are situated on Arabian Gulf Street

National Museum : Located near the National Assembly, the National Museum comprises four buildings and a planetarium. It house the Al-Sabah collection of Islamic art, one of the most comprehensive collections in the world.

Mosques : The pyramid-shaped mosque in Ras Salmiya and the Fatima Mosque in Abdullah Al-Salem are fine examples of modern architecture. The Grand Mosque, opposite the Seif Palace, is an example of several traditional Islamic styles of modern technology with local characteristics.

Recreational Parks : The Kuwait Touristic Enterprises Company (KTEC) manages three recreational parks: at Shaab, Sabahiya and Jleeb Al-Shyoukh. Each park features rides and amusement activities

Entertainment City : Run by KTEC and located 20 km from Kuwait City near Doha on the north side of Kuwait Bay, the complex provides a complete range of amusements based on themes from the 'Arab World', the 'International World' and the 'Future World'. It is considered one of the best amusement parks in the world, and the entrance fee is KD3.500 per person, which covers various rides and amusements.

Zoological Park : Located in Omarrya on the Airport Road and it houses various species of animals, birds and reptiles.

Musical Fountain : Located near the Ice Skating Rink on the 1st Ring Road, the Musical Fountain provides a unique and delightful sight and sound show of musical fountains, every night during summer from 6 pm to 10 pm. Entry fees are 200 fils per adult; 100 fils per child.

The Scientific Centre : This is the largest Aquarium to be built in the Middle East by Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of the Sciences (KFAS). There are natural habitats of the sea, coastal edges and the desert of the Arabian Peninsula to watch with a motion picture projection in the IMAX Theatre. One can also visit the Dhow Harbour and explore childhood skills in the Discovery Place and take a break at the Scientific Centre restaurant.

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