Kuwait International Airport 27 min
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (10 min) Contemporary geometric-design performing arts center with theaters, halls, concert venues & cinema. Sadu House (6 min) Museum & cultural center displaying weavings & other Bedouin handicrafts in a traditional house. Kuwait National Museum (7 min) Restored national museum with a planetarium, heritage & archeology exhibits & a dhow sailing boat. Seif Palace (4 min) Palace, islamic art, and architecture Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre (14 min) Expansive complex with hands-on science displays, a fine arts center & a landscaped courtyard. Al Shaheed Park (7 min) Contemporary green space featuring walking/jogging paths, a museum, restaurants & botanical gardens. Al Hamra Tower (12 min) Striking, 414-m.-tall landmark with upscale shops, restaurants, a movie theater & more. Al Mubarakiya Cafe & Restaurant (6 min) أبراج الكويت (19 min) 3 glittering, blue-tiled towers, 1 with a revolving viewing sphere, plus high-rise restaurants. حديقة الحيوان الكويت Kuwait Zoo (16 min) Over 150 species of animals & birds populate this zoo, including big cats, wild turtles & vultures. The Scientific Center (21 min) Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters. Mirror House (13 min) Whimsical designs made with mirror mosaic tiles adorn the walls & floors of this house museum. Liberation Tower (9 min) Completed in 1993, this 372-m. communications tower symbolizes Kuwait's liberation from Iraq. Green Island (15 min) Water views dominate this low-key city park drawing picnickers, cyclists & walkers. The Grand Mosque of Kuwait (3 min) Guided tours are available of this huge domed mosque, the largest in the country. |