Introducing Kuwait City
With its landmark triple towers looming over a clean and accessible corniche; a first-class aquarium and some excellent museums; stunning pieces of marine and land architecture; malls and souqs to please the most discerning or eclectic of shoppers; and a selection of restaurants to whet the appetite of the fussiest gourmands, Kuwait City is a sophisticated and interesting destination in its own right. Add to its sights and attractions a harrowing layer of modern history, the effects of which rumble invisibly below the surface, and there is enough to keep all but the dedicated nightclubber intrigued for days.
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Last updated: Sep 24, 2008
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Any expats have suggestions for Arabic courses?
by ccgillie505 02 August 2011
I will be moving to Kuwait city the end of this month and want to take Arabic classes. I'm a beginner and will be working so evening times…
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RE: Can I get to Iran from Kuwait?
by Kutsuit 29 July 2011
Sure you can, but you need a pre-arrival visa first. :-P There's no way you could get into Iran without a pre-arrival visa, regardless…
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Re: Hostels in Kuwait City
by buffybot_in_beirut 20 March 2011
That is potentially very valuable information because the second-cheapest option (good old Bahrain Hotel) costs three times more, KD 10!…
