Kuwait Travel Guide 🇰🇼
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Kuwait — Kuwait City skyline, culture, safety, weather & budget
🌤 Live Weather — Kuwait City
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Kuwait City
🌍 Region Arabian Gulf — Middle East
💱 Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
🗣 Language Arabic (English widely spoken)
⏱ Time Zone GMT+3
🔌 Plug Type Type G — 240V
Famous for: Kuwait Towers · Corniche · Grand Mosque · Souqs · Modern skyline · Oil-rich heritage
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
E-Visa for eligible nationalities Passport validity 6+ months Return ticket & hotel proof- Some travelers may require sponsor or work visa
- GCC residents may receive simplified entry
- Travel insurance is recommended
Visa rules vary by nationality — always check latest updates before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Nov–Mar Best weather — pleasant & cool
🌞 Apr & Oct Warm but manageable
🔥 May–Sep Extreme desert heat
🏜 Outdoor Limited sightseeing in summer
Summer temperatures may exceed 45–50°C.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — 12–20 KWD / ₹3,200–₹5,300 / $40–65 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — 35–70 KWD / ₹9,200–₹18,500 / $115–230 per day
- 👑 Luxury — 90+ KWD / ₹24,000+ / $300+ per day
Kuwait is generally more expensive than most Gulf neighbors.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Kuwait Towers Grand Mosque Souq Al-Mubarakiya The Avenues Mall Corniche & Marina Failaka Island🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Taxis & ride-hailing most common
- Public buses available
- No metro system
- Car rentals widely available
Traffic is common during peak hours in Kuwait City.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main operators — Zain · Ooredoo · STC
- High-speed 4G/5G in city areas
- Tourist SIMs available
- Passport required for purchase
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards widely accepted
- Cash used in local markets
- ATMs widely available
- Currency exchange counters in malls
Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) is one of the strongest currencies globally.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Machboos (rice & spiced meat)
- Grilled kebabs
- Seafood dishes
- Arabic bread & mezze
- Karak tea & dates
Food culture blends Arabian, Persian & Indian influences.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Kuwait National Day
- Liberation Day
- Ramadan & Eid celebrations
- Cultural & heritage fairs
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Generally safe for travelers
- Respect local laws & dress modestly
- Avoid photography of government sites
- Harsh penalties for drug offenses
Kuwait follows conservative social & legal guidelines.
🎒 What to Pack
- Light breathable clothing
- Modest wear for public places
- Sunscreen & sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Hot desert climate
- Extremely hot summers
- Mild winters
- Low rainfall
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Kuwait Towers & Corniche
- Day 2 — Grand Mosque & Souq Al-Mubarakiya
- Day 3 — Museum & cultural walk
- Day 4 — Failaka Island day trip
- Day 5 — Shopping & Marina waterfront
❓ FAQs
Is Kuwait safe for tourists?
Yes — it is generally very safe with strict laws.
Is alcohol allowed?
No — Kuwait is a dry country.
Is English widely spoken?
Yes — especially in malls, hotels & restaurants.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 112
👮 Police 112
🔥 Fire 112
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