Most people think of Kuwait as one of the Middle East’s unfortunate countries. But, travelers booking Kuwait flights – either as an entry point to other places in the Middle East or for a stay in Kuwait – will be pleasantly surprised by the peacefulness and hospitality of this Arabian country.
Take time to tour the country after your Kuwait flight and you’ll find dozens of mosques, temples and lavish palaces adorning the area. Inside the oil-rich landscape lies a progressive nation. While basic human rights are still debated, Kuwait did make efforts in 1999 to give women the right to vote.
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Kuwait enjoys a variable continental climate. Summer months are between June and October and the rainy season (if you can call it that) runs from December to February, when humidity can also be high. In summer temperatures can get over 100F, but they drop below 70F in winter.
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Peak season:
Summer months are peak season and most people booking flights to Kuwait enjoy the summer temperatures and travel. Spring is also very popular with tourists due to the Hala festival – a cultural and entertainment extravaganza - which takes place in February. If you plan to visit during Hala, book Kuwait flights and accommodations early as places tend to fill up fast.
Off season:
Winter is rainy but not cold. Ramadan takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar and the other main religious festival, Eid, the festival of breaking the fast, occurs directly after it. During Ramadan, most tourist attractions are closed or operate at altered hours, and many restaurants and cafes have reduced hours.
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The Kuwait Public Transport Company is owned by the government and provides good bus services throughout the country. Car-rental companies and taxis complement the public transport system.
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- The Liberation Tower, named after the multinational force that freed Kuwait stands 1,220 feet and is the tallest structure in the Middle East. Its construction was interrupted by the first Gulf War and it was opened officially in 1996. There is a revolving observation level and a restaurant at about 500 feet high. Kuwait Towers, in the east of the city, also has a revolving observation deck and a restaurant.
- The old dhows at Dhow Harbor were used for fishing and pearl diving. The Fateh-El-Kheir, built in 1938, the oldest surviving dhow, is docked at the Scientific Center.
- The central city souk is composed of the remains of 20 different interconnecting souks such as the Souk Al-Hareem. There are also souks in Fahaheel and Jahra. The fish souks display catches from the Arabian Gulf. The main ones are on Arabian Gulf Street.
- The National Museum is made up of four buildings and a planetarium. It was looted and burnt during the invasion, but 90 percent of the artifacts have been returned. The Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiyyah (House of Islamic Antiquities) has one of the world’s finest collections of Islamic art, spanning the 8th-18th century. The Tareq Rajab Museum has collections of books, ceramics, jewelry, manuscripts and metal work.
- The Grand Mosque, across from the Seif Palace, is the largest mosque in Kuwait. Apart from the massive building, there is a large garden and a courtyard.
- Al-Qurain House, near the Qurain housing area, is now a monument to those who lost their lives fighting the Iraqi army in 1991. There is a mounted Iraqi tank at the Jahra Gate roundabout at the end of Fahd Al-Salem Street and beside the entrance of the Ministry of Information in Soor Street, there is a walk-through exhibition of scenes from the Iraqi occupation.
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All travelers must have documents for onward or return travel. Those requiring a visa may obtain one on arrival on payment of a fee of up to KWD5, provided they hold sufficient funds to cover the intended stay.
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United States citizens require a passport. A visa is available on arrival for up to three months.
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