Kuwait is a small Emirate nestled between Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Kuwait is one of the most urbanized countries in the world. The country has a number of Islands, some of the largest Islands among them are Bubiyan, Warbah, and Failaka Islands. Kuwait is a wealthy, safe, crime-free country and a beautiful city to visit.

Here are the top tourist places to visit in Kuwait:

KUWAIT TOWER

Kuwait Tower is a group of three towers situated in Arabian Gulf Street in Dasmani city of Kuwait.  The place is compared to the slender minarets of the mosques of Samarkhand and Bukhara. The first tower has a main sphere in which cafes, restaurants, and reception halls are situated and also have a rotating viewing sphere that offers an amazing bird’s eye view of the city. The second tower has a water reservoir and the third tower is full of equipment to provide power to the other two towers and also to some areas of Kuwait. A place is a must-visit place in Kuwait as a symbol of economic recovery in the country. Kuwait Tower is a combination of traditional Islamic design with modern architecture.

KUWAIT BEACHES

Kuwait Beaches are rewarded with a glorious coastline and that’s why must visit place in Kuwait. The scenic beauty of Azure waters and white sand in Kuwait is delightful. Beaches in Kuwait are best for relaxing and enjoying various water sports like scuba, snorkeling, and boat tours around the cool sea breeze. AI Kout is one of the best beaches in Kuwait, the calmness of the sands and stillness of blue water at the beach is mesmerizing. Wearing bikinis is not permitted in most public beaches of Kuwait.

TAREQ RAJAB MUSEUM

Tareq Rajab Museum is a beautiful place in Kuwait and a lot of visitors love the place. The museum is full of beautiful collections of Islamic arts, gold and silver jewelry, metal and glass works, costumes, pearls, manuscripts, musical instruments, and a lot more. The ethnographic collection in the museum-like intricacies of the weaves, embroideries in the textiles, designs of gold and silver jewelry, and artwork of pottery, metal, and glass is unique and rarely found. These collections have their origin in different parts of the world including Iran, Afghanistan, India, etc.

NATIONAL MUSEUM

National Museum is the depiction of Kuwait’s heritage which is structured by the French architect, Michel Ecochard. It is divided into three main sections- Archaeology, Heritage, and Planetarium. The archaeology section is beautiful and dating back visitors to the Bronze Age. The heritage section depicts the phase of Kuwaiti’s life. The planetarium section shows the gulf war region in the form of a horizontal dome. This national Museum in Kuwait is a must to see a place.

GRAND MOSQUE

Grand Mosque is the largest Mosque of Kuwait which is known for its conventional Islamic architecture. The mosque is beautifully designed from inside with elements of Persian structural design, pointed arches, and pillar arcades. The interior of the mosque is mesmerizing designed with blue and gold combination, Andulasian style patterned tiles, and ornamental calligraphy. With these attractive interiors, the dome of the mosque is fixed with the Asma-Al-Hosna, the 99 names of God, as portrayed by the Quran.

LIBERATION TOWER

The Liberation Tower is named after the multinational coalition and it is a symbol of liberation of the country from Iraq. The structure shows the historical significance of the place and a revolving restaurant is situated here along with the telecommunication office. The interior design of the restaurant is beautifully designed with ceramic tiles that attract a lot of tourists and make it a tourist place to visit in Kuwait.

AL SADU MUSEUM

Al Sadu museum is a unique museum in Kuwait where the collection of artifacts and antiques are found. The museum is accompanied by a store that sells different items such as bags, rugs, home décor items, etc. It is a famous museum in Kuwait that exhibits the Bedouin style of weaving and Sadu weaving. The visitors can see the fine work of metal, embroidery work used to embellish the outfits, and the traditional looms that wove magic.

KUWAIT HOUSE OF NATIONAL WORKS

Kuwait House of National Works is a memorial museum that captures the morbid period of the Gulf war taken place in 1990-91. The museum is located in Shuwaikh in Kuwait. There is an invasion tunnel in the museum that is dramatized with light and sound effects which recount the story of Saddam’s invasion and annexation of Kuwait. The museum showcases various artifacts and remnants of war. There is a Hall of Martyrs in the museum where tribute is given to all the valiant soldiers of the war and a special section is dedicated to the Allied and NATO forces.

HOUSE OF MIRRORS

House of Mirrors is a beautiful place located in Qadsiya in Kuwait. The place is private property and prior appointments are needed to visit the place. The place is beautifully designed with an array of mirrors and the sheer beauty of the artwork is splendid on its exterior walls. Everything from wall to floorboard to furniture is decorated with pieces of mirrors in different shapes and sizes. It is a dreamland to the visitors, there are three dazzling halls in the house- The Shark hall, The Sea World Hall, and The Knowledge Hall.

SIEF PALACE

The Seif Palace was primarily constituted for the Emir royal. This palace is considered to be an important part of the development of Kuwait city. It is the best example of Islamic architecture, which includes original Islamic mosaic tile work. The palace complex looks beautiful, with an artificial lake and a landing field for helicopters. Civilians are not permitted behind the entrance gate of the palace, they can only explore the gardens and admire the palace building from the outside.

GREEN ISLAND

Green Island is an artificial island, located in Kuwait city is a beautiful place to visit.  It was established in February 1988, in the area of 785,000sqm, and it is surrounded by natural rocks. The sand at the beaches of this Green Island is imported from other countries.  The island is full of colored shrubs and seedlings plants. With these beautiful colors and greeneries, it does not make you feel like being in a desert country.

KUWAIT ZOO

The Kuwait Zoo is an attractive place to see in Kuwait. A zoo is an entertaining place for people of all age groups. The four main areas of the Zoo are the animal section, cultural center, services, and maintenance sector, life sciences division, and veterinary clinic. The quality of the place is exceptional and the maintenance of the zoo premises is wonderful. The Zoo has 1800 species that involve wild beasts, birds, and reptiles.  It contains 1606 some animals and birds also which are divided into five units, in which every unit contains 12 species.

AQUA PARK

The Aqua Park is the first water park and the biggest park in the region which makes it a popular tourist place to see in Kuwait. It is located adjacent to Kuwait Towers in Kuwait. The park is very beautiful and has water slides and swimming pool areas for adults and kids. It also has various other entertainment options which include the kiddy pool area, swimming pool for toddlers, an Octopus Slide, and a Flow House. Fun activities are also provided in this park-like scuba diving, volleyball courts, Go-Kart racing, soap football, beach football, and paintball. The park includes separate Mosques and changing rooms for men and women.

THE SCIENTIFIC CENTER

The Scientific Center is the center for providing environmental education in Kuwait. The center is a cultural achievement that is enriched with knowledge and designed to reflect Islamic art and culture. The walls of the center contain ceramic depictions of stories that tell the history of Kuwait. The exterior walls of the center are of mud color which inspired by traditional Kuwaiti dwellings of the past. The tent and sail-like structures in the Centre reminds of Kuwait’s maritime history. The ceramic floors of the corridor in the center are decorated with Islamic art patterns and the walls look beautiful with traditional weaving designs. The top floors of the center are used for administrative purposes, training, and conference hall. It has three main attractions – the Aquarium, Discovery Palace, and the IMAX Cinema.

The above-mentioned places are a must-visit in Kuwait as they are beautiful and attractive. Mention in the comments section if you know any other place that is a must-visit in Kuwait.