Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula - Kuwait
Kuwait, in the cradle of one of the most ancient and contested corners of the world, has a certain cachet. It is an oasis in a land of desert plains, and has excellent museums, a fine souq and a corniche of combed beaches and lively restaurants.
- catch a sense of Kuwait’s living history at the crossroads of trade routes at Souq Marbarakia
- marvel at an older version of the Gulf skyscraper that trumps them all, Kuwait Towers.
- admire ancient artefacts from the region’s rich past at Dar Al Athar Al Islamiyya
Coverage includes: Kuwait City, Failaka Island, Fahaheel, Al Ahmadi, Ras Al Zour, Entertainment City, Al Jahra, Mutla Ridge, Understand Kuwait, Kuwait Today, History, People, Religion, Environment and Survival Guide.
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