On the far west of the Persian Gulf lies the country of Kuwait. Commonly overlooked by tourists, Kuwait is a hidden gem, with a gorgeous cultural center in Kuwait City along with beaches and islands along the coach. We’ve compiled our 3 top reasons why you should add Kuwait to your bucket list – you might be surprised by what you find!
The population of Kuwait is unusual – approximately 70% of residents are expatriates, with the remaining 30% being Kuwaiti. As a country that is mainly home to those who moved to Kuwait later in life, Kuwait had to adapt to accommodate this cultural blend. There are many cultural sites in Kuwait City worth visiting, including the Grand Mosque, Souq Al Mubarakeya, and the National Assembly Building.
When most people think of Kuwait, they envision a vast expanse of sand dunes and sun. While it is true that Kuwait is mostly covered by the Arabian Desert, there are 10 islands off the coast of Kuwait in the Persian Gulf, each with something fun to offer! For the history buffs, is Failaka Island – originally settled over 3,000 years ago, Failaka Island hosts dozens of archeological sites with new discoveries happening often. If rest and relaxation is more up your alley, take a trip out to Kubbar Island. Kubbar Island is currently uninhabited, making for a perfect nature getaway. Once you reach Kubbar Island, you can swim, sail, boat, scuba dive, and participate in a variety of watersports! Be sure to check out the 8 other islands in the region on your trip as well.
The Kuwait National Cultural District is home to 3 cultural clusters, including the world’s largest museum project – the Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre. The Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre alone contains 6 separate museums on its grounds. While these museums are dedicated to science, history, and technology, you can also visit numerous art museums in Kuwait City. The Museum of Modern Art showcases modern Arab works, and the House of Mirrors is world-famous for being the only house in the world covered entirely by mirror mosaic. Kuwait City simply is a must-see for anyone who enjoys visiting museums.
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