Kuwait International Airport 28 min
Al Hamra Tower (6 min) Striking, 414-m.-tall landmark with upscale shops, restaurants, a movie theater & more. حديقة الحيوان الكويت Kuwait Zoo (16 min) Over 150 species of animals & birds populate this zoo, including big cats, wild turtles & vultures. Al Mubarakiya Cafe & Restaurant (8 min) Kuwait National Museum (8 min) Restored national museum with a planetarium, heritage & archeology exhibits & a dhow sailing boat. أبراج الكويت (12 min) 3 glittering, blue-tiled towers, 1 with a revolving viewing sphere, plus high-rise restaurants. The Grand Mosque of Kuwait (5 min) Guided tours are available of this huge domed mosque, the largest in the country. Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre (14 min) Expansive complex with hands-on science displays, a fine arts center & a landscaped courtyard. The Scientific Center (22 min) Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters. Sadu House (7 min) Museum & cultural center displaying weavings & other Bedouin handicrafts in a traditional house. Al Shaheed Park (7 min) Contemporary green space featuring walking/jogging paths, a museum, restaurants & botanical gardens. Mirror House (13 min) Whimsical designs made with mirror mosaic tiles adorn the walls & floors of this house museum. Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (11 min) Contemporary geometric-design performing arts center with theaters, halls, concert venues & cinema. Green Island (15 min) Water views dominate this low-key city park drawing picnickers, cyclists & walkers. Seif Palace (6 min) Palace, islamic art, and architecture Liberation Tower (9 min) Completed in 1993, this 372-m. communications tower symbolizes Kuwait's liberation from Iraq. |