Places of Interest
Al Mohalab Mall
Located on the Muthana Street, Hawally area, behind the Hawally Park, the Al Mohalab Mall is also known as The Titanic Mall, due to its shape, which resembles the deck of the boat. The interiors are contemporary and stylish.
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Marina Mall
Marina World, the second largest shopping and entertainment complex in Kuwait, is located along the beachfront in the shopping district of Salmiya. The complex opened in phases, with the first phase unveiled in November 2002, the second phase of the complex opened in early 2004, and the final phase opened at the end of 2005. The last phase, aka Marina Crescent, consists of many well known restaurants, cafes, and a deck for yachts. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking!
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Laila Gallery Complex
The Laila Gallery Complex is located at the Salem Mubarak Street, near Salmiya. The Laila Gallery Complex is best known for the Laila Theatre, located within the mall. After watching a good movie, you could catch-up with some shopping that the mall has to offer by choosing from the wide range of jewelry, opticals, garments, perfumes, clothes and cosmetics from reputed brands.
Thereafter, you could rest while enjoying the delicious eateries available within the mall. It is important to note that Laila Gallery Complex is right across the road from the Ibis hotel in Salmiya; making it walking distance from AUK as well.
Al-Fanar Shopping Mall
Located on the Salem Al-Muharak Street of Salmia, Al-Fanar is an attractively designed shopping complex, which has a distinct look compared to several other complexes in the area. Al-Fanar mall is also walking distance from Ibis Hotel and AUK - 5mins.
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The Avenues Mall
The Avenues is one of the largest malls in Kuwait. Located in the Al-Rai Industrial Area, along the Fifth Ring Road, the first phase of the mall was official launched in April 2007.
The mall, which is yet to be fully complete, has been divided into four phases. The Phase One, launched in 2007, includes over 150 lifestyle shops, Cineplex, restaurant, Carrefour hypermarket, and an IKEA showroom.
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360
360 MALL is a 82,000 m2 luxury shopping in 7 different zones with more than 134 fashion, leisure, entertainment and dining outlets. 360 is Kuwait's largest collection of international designer brands.
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The Liberation Tower
It represents Kuwaiti liberation, the sure sign of the country's resurgence. It is one of tallest telecommunication towers in the world. The tower is 372 meters in height, and is 40 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower. The tower was named after the nation was liberated by the multinational coalition force which happened due to seven months of Iraqi occupation during the Gulf War. The structure has been built by use of ceramic tiles on the façade from the base to the first mezzanine level, which is 308 meters above ground level.
The tower and telecommunication complex is divided into three; a public communications center, a restaurant at 150 meters and the revolving observation level, and the plant and equipment structure. The tower has eighteen elevators, which are also the fastest in the world, operating at the speed of 6.3meters per second. Located above the revolving mezzanine, are the six office floors, the section being encased in anodized aluminum, to withstand the extreme temperatures in Kuwait.
The Kuwait Towers
These are the most famous landmarks of Kuwait. The Kuwait Towers are situated on the Arabian Gulf Street in Dasman, promontory to east of City Center. The topmost sphere of the largest tower (187 meters in height), has a revolving observation area and a restaurant with access to high speed lifts. The middle tower comprises one million gallons of water. The third, and shortest tower, is used as a power house to power the two towers.
National Museum
The Museum, location in close proximity to the National Assembly, comprises four buildings and a planetarium. Though, stripped and burnt by the Iraqi invaders, it houses the Al Sabah collection of Islamic art, the most comprehensive collections in the world. The other buildings displays pearl-diving relics, archaeological material from excavations on Failaka Islands, ethnographic artifacts etc. The Museum also consists of the Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiyyah (DAI), a wide collection of Islamic art, ranging from early Islam to the eighteenth century. A variety of artistic and scholarly activities revolve around this collection. A reference library, with various publications of Hadeeth ad-Dar maintains a close link with the DAI, to give viewers a better knowledge of the artifacts.
Entertainment City
The city is being managed by the KTEC, and is located 20kms away from the Kuwait City near Doha, on the northern side of Kuwait Bay. The complex provides a complete range of amusements based on the theme of 'Arab World ', 'Future World', and the 'International World'.
Liberation Monuments
Al-Qurain House, situated in the Qurain housing area, is a site of a bloody battle between Iraq and Kuwait, just before liberation, now converted into a museum, dedicated to those who laid down their lives. Even the Iraqi tank, mounted on the Jahra Gate, around the end of Fahd Al-Salem Street is a reminder of the folly of the war. Also another monument located in Soor Street, near the main entrance of Ministry of Information, shows a walkthrough pictorial display of scenes from the Iraqi occupation. There are various such monuments across the city.
Sadu House
The roots of Kuwait are associated with both the desert and the sea. The Bedouins lived a life governed by the rhythm of seasons. Sadu weaving, characterized by geometric designs woven by hand with dyed, spun and coloured wool, is a traditional craft of major importance. The Al-Sadu Society was formed with an intention of retaining these Bedouin crafts from total extinction, which led to establishment of Sadu House. The house comprises various chambers decorated with construction materials and pottery, depicting the old houses, mosques, water and bread storage places etc., in Kuwait. Al Baraha, another section, is a roofed playground meant for children during ancient days.
The Scientific Center
This is the largest Aquarium to be built by the Kuwait Foundation in the Middle East for Advancement of Sciences (KFAS). The visitors can focus on natural sea habitats, the coastal edges and desert of Arabian Peninsula, the motion picture of IMAX Theatre, and explore childhood skills in the Discovery Place, visit the Dhow Harbour, and relax at the Scientific Centre restaurant. Please note that the Scientific Center, too, is of walking distance from both the Ibis hotel and AUK.
Mosques
Ras Salmiya's pyramid-shaped mosque and the Fatima Mosque in Abdullah Al-Salem are real examples of modern architecture. The Grand Mosque, opposite the Seif Palace, represents traditional Islamic styles built using modern technology, while also retaining the local Kuwaiti characteristics and the Islamic tradition of calligraphy.
Amusement and Recreational Parks
The Kuwaiti public parks and boulevards depict the success of its government in molding the harsh desert environment of Kuwait. Most parks have amusement centers and children's play facilities. There are also various amusement parks that are dedicated to keep children actively enthralled for hours together. Three recreational parks at Sabahiya, Shaab, and Jleeb Al-Shyoukh, featuring amusement activities and rides, are managed by the Kuwait Tourist Enterprises Company (KTEC). Al-Shaab park, one of the most visited amusement parks in Kuwait is of close proximity to AUK
