Kuwait - The Jewel Of The Middle East lies in the northwestern corner of The Persian Gulf. Al Sabah family has been ruling Kuwait since 1962. The tiny country is almost barren, with an oasis at the western end of Kuwait Bay. The oil-rich country is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. The Kuwaiti dinar stands on the top as the most highly valued unit of currency in the whole world.
The sheikhdom is a crime-free zone and safe for spending your vacation. For tourists, Kuwait is a great entry point to explore the Muslim world of souks, mosques, Arabian culture and hospitality. Spending time in Kuwait knowing the people and its customs will enlighten your journey. Visit these places during your vacation to Kuwait.
Kuwait Towers
The Kuwait Towers are a group of three towers. The inauguration of a famous architectural structure in Kuwait took place in 1979. The Kuwait Towers combine traditional Islamic and modern architectural themed designs. The Kuwait Towers are the only tall construction in the area. These made it more popular as it was easy to photograph the beauty of the Towers.
The Towers cover the seashore in the Arabian Gulf Street of Sharq district. The prominent tower is 614 ft tall and incorporates a ground floor, main sphere and viewing sphere. The central globe has Kuwait's signature restaurants and cafes and a reception hall. The viewing sphere revolving platform completes a 360-degree rotation every 30 mins. All these attract visitors as they wish to experience the panoramic view of Kuwait City.
The second tower acts as a water reservoir for the central building. The third tower stands to lighten the two massive towers and act as an electricity supplier for some parts of Kuwait City. The entrance fee for these towers is KWD 2. If you decide to dine in the cafes, show the bill for free entry to the viewing sphere.
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Al Shaheed Park
When you are in Kuwait City, you must visit Al Shaheed Park. The park is located on the perimeter of Kuwait City, revealing the story from the past. Al Shaheed Park is just 8 mins drive away from the Kuwait Towers. Drive your rental car directly from the Kuwait Towers to Al Shaheed Park.
In Al Shaheed Park, you will experience the land's history and culture. Al Shaheed Park is the largest urban park in Kuwait. It is acknowledged to have the most significant green infrastructure project in Kuwait. Also, Al Shaheed Park owns enormous over-constructed green roofs worldwide.
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Grand Mosque
The Al-Masjid Al-Kabir, also commonly known as the Grand Mosque of Kuwait. The location of the Grand Mosque is in the heart of Kuwait City. In this Mosque, all the official and spiritual events take place. The Grand Mosque is the only official mosque in Kuwait.
Grand Mosque is just 6 mins drive away from Al Shaheed Park. Self-drive your rental car and reach the Grand Mosque to view the beautiful architecture. The Grand Mosques cover an area of 4,90,000 sq ft.
The Grand Mosque's architecture is a mix of conventional Islamic architecture and Persian structural designs. Entry to the Grand Mosque is free for visitors. Also, you can request an English-speaking tour guide free of charge. The main prayer hall holds up to 10k men, with a separate prayer hall for 1000 women worshippers. The Grand Mosque has abayas for visitors to use. However, it is respectful to dress modestly.
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Green Island
The Manmade Green Island falls on the off coast of Kuwait. This spot is a famous holiday retreat for tourists. The rocks bordering the Green Island were imported from Al Fujairah. Even the sands are imported from other countries. This island has 50,000 vibrant shrubs and seedlings planted.
Enjoy a long drive in your SelfDrive rental car from the Grand Mosque to the Green Island. To enter Green Island, you must pay 1.5 KWD. There are many activities you can do when you visit Green Island. You can swim in the eastern part of the island and go walking or jogging.
Visit the tall tower to have a panoramic view of Green Island and some parts of Kuwait. You can also rent two-wheelers and four-wheelers and enjoy the ride with your friends and family. Rent a car from SelfDrive to reach Green Island in Kuwait City. Download the SelfDrive app now.
Kuwait Zoo
The Kuwait Zoo is a popular attraction for both locals and tourists in the country. The Zoo contains up to 1800 species of birds, animals and reptiles. The location of the Kuwait Zoo is just a 12-13 mins drive from the Kuwait International Airport. The only possible way to reach the Kuwait zoo is by rental car.
Rent your car from SelfDrive and reach any spot with comfort in Kuwait. The Kuwait Zoo has four sections: animal, cultural, scientific and maintenance.
The Zoo also has five units for birds, with 12 species in each unit. These birds in the zoo are adaptive to the cage environment. The Green Zoo significantly contributes to creating awareness and educating children about wildlife.
Kuwait Museum
Visiting the Kuwait Museum helps you to gain knowledge of Kuwait’s heritage. The Kuwait Museum is between Seif Palace and the National Assembly. Drive your SelfDrive rental car to reach the museum comfortably.
Kuwait Museum represents the past life, culture and heritage of Kuwaitis. Also, the country showcases art collections by the royal Al-Sabah family. The museum is of two different types. The first type of museum exhibits artefacts found during the archaeological dig on Failika Island. Items like Silver statues, 16 million old animal fossils, bronze coins, wooden doors, flint stone etc.,
The second museum displays statues which depict the old style of Kuwaitis, old photographs, old style Kuwaiti houses etc., Visitors who want to get familiar with Kuwait and Kuwaitis can visit the Kuwait Museum.
End Line
Though Kuwait doesn't contribute much to tourism, the country is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. When visiting Kuwait, download the SelfDrive app and rent a car to explore around. Pick the vehicle directly from the airport or nearby counter locations across Kuwait and discover the country without compromising your comfort. Download the SelfDrive app now.