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What to see in Kuwait
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Kuwait
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Kuwait has no sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Cities and cultural heritage
Al Jahrah
West of the capital, this oasis town has a fort dating from the late 19th century and mainly serves as a base for camel treks in the nearby desert.
West of the capital, this oasis town has a fort dating from the late 19th century and mainly serves as a base for camel treks in the nearby desert.
Failaka
This island, accessible by ferry from the capital, has some ancient ruins as well as the remains of buildings destroyed during the first Gulf War.
This island, accessible by ferry from the capital, has some ancient ruins as well as the remains of buildings destroyed during the first Gulf War.
Kuwait City
Both a port and the capital, Kuwait City is home to most of the country’s activity, souks, shopping malls (very popular), and museums. Like many cities in the region, its architecture is ultra-modern.
Both a port and the capital, Kuwait City is home to most of the country’s activity, souks, shopping malls (very popular), and museums. Like many cities in the region, its architecture is ultra-modern.
Natural heritage
Bubiyan
This large uninhabited island, connected to the mainland by a bridge, is home to a small bird sanctuary in a marshy area.
This large uninhabited island, connected to the mainland by a bridge, is home to a small bird sanctuary in a marshy area.
Kuwait Desert
It covers a large part of the country and is hardly spectacular, with almost no dunes or reliefs. However, you can occasionally take camel rides or 4x4 excursions here.
It covers a large part of the country and is hardly spectacular, with almost no dunes or reliefs. However, you can occasionally take camel rides or 4x4 excursions here.
Kazmah Cliffs
One of the few elevated spots in the Kuwaiti desert with a panoramic view of the surroundings.
One of the few elevated spots in the Kuwaiti desert with a panoramic view of the surroundings.
Worth a look / Other
Kuwait City
★★ Both a port and the capital, Kuwait City is home to most of the country’s activity, souks, shopping malls (very popular), and…
Al Jahrah
★ West of the capital, this oasis town has a fort dating from the late 19th century and mainly serves as a base for camel treks in the nearby…
Bubiyan
★ This large uninhabited island, connected to the mainland by a bridge, is home to a small bird sanctuary in a marshy area.
Kuwait Desert
★ It covers a large part of the country and is hardly spectacular, with almost no dunes or reliefs. However, you can occasionally take camel…
Failaka
★ This island, accessible by ferry from the capital, has some ancient ruins as well as the remains of buildings destroyed during the first…
Kazmah Cliffs
★ One of the few elevated spots in the Kuwaiti desert with a panoramic view of the surroundings.
Salmiya
★ Shopping malls and beaches in this city rebuilt after the Gulf War.