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Surprises: The Doha Village is home to one of the largest amusement parks in the Middle East. Just beside the park is a small fishing village and the site for construction of dhows.
This triple-park theme offers a multitude of hikes according to those of all ages and nerves!
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Romantic: The biggest dhow (a type of wooden boats) in the world - Al Hashemi II - is one of the usual conference and banqueting facilities in Kuwait, in dry-dock in the Radisson SAS Hotel complex. Up to 1,000 people can be accommodated in the vessel, the vast ballroom; fully equipped conference venue is featuring the latest audio-visual equipment, including translation booths and projectors.
Exceeding 2500 tons, the Al Hashemi II is a cargo ship in deep water and one of the most decorated of all dhows.
Discovery: Near the ice on the first Ring Road, the amazing musical fountain is considered to be the fourth largest in the world. The three main fountains consist of 220 small fountains that constantly monitor the music in a dazzling display of synchronized water, light and sound. The jets can reach a peak of 35 meters. It is such a relaxing way to start or end his day.
Culture: The constitutional monarchy of Kuwait has a rich cultural heritage and many modern attractions.
You may think that the wealth of its new and modern hotels and glittering skyscrapers are in contrast with its mosques and traditional souks. But the warm hospitality of its inhabitants is a link between these contrasts, and makes a charming destination Kuwait.
There are several interesting museums and art galleries.
Hotels: The range of benefits ranges from hotels to luxury hotels first and second category. Many large hotels in Kuwait are sports complexes, restaurants and shopping malls.
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Kuwait (The City State)
This frontier emirate golf attracts more businessmen and tourists. Kuwait is primarily a destination for tourism business, like its capital, Kuwait City and its forest of high buildings, its hotels and boutiques and its broad avenues where parade sedans and limousines. However, Kuwait has interesting desert scenery and beautiful beaches bordering the Persian Gulf. The country is also home to one of the largest amusement parks in the Middle East in Doha Village. The essence of a place to stay in Kuwait City, a patchwork of high buildings, luxury hotels, and large parks and gardens carefully maintained. Kuwait is a mixture but in a strangely intriguing way to Western liberalism and strict Islam. Kuwait's capital is a dynamic city, where skyscrapers and luxury hotels are part of the landscape, as you might have you expect.
However, the country is also home to mosques and opulent palaces and religion is an integral part of the country. This juxtaposition is perhaps the fact that Kuwait combines Islam and the wealth from oil that is sold mainly to Western superpowers.
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Itinerary for a trip to Kuwait
The City Kuwait City (National Museum, Marine Museum, the Science Center with the Aquarium the largest in the Middle East, the Corniche and the Sadu House, and visit the souks of 3 Tours famous for an aerial view of the city.
Tarek Rajeb Museum: An impressive collection of thirty thousand objects (ten thousand are on permanent display) covering the Islamic arts on all geographies and all periods, jewelry, musical instruments, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and costumes, furniture, graphic arts, and a room dedicated to the unique Arabic calligraphy. A must!
The modern Souk Sharq among other shopping paradise as the market Friday.
The Marin Museum Al-Hashemi: Contains the largest timber vessel in the world in addition to several items in the collection tracing past trading marine in Kuwait.
Doha Village: 20 km from Kuwait city, is a large amusement park and leisure.
Bubiyan Island for a view of the desert and the Bedouin life through spectacular bridge Mutli.
Faylakah Island (Az Zawra): (Greek archaeological sites and traces of the Bronze Age.
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Itinerary for a trip to the region
Towards Iraq : Mutli-Pass Bridge to Bubiyan is impossible if you do not provide evidence of your destinations and good reasons to return!
Towards Iran : By boat Shuwaikh Port in Kuwait to Bushehr port in Iran.
Towards Saudi Arabia:Al-Dammam Nuwaisib to rally and Al-Salmy for Ryad. You must have a valid visa or transit visa and a ticket to your destination after Saudi Arabia before going to the border because it is possible to get there. Buses between Kuwait and Dammam cost 6500 KD, and the trip lasts 6 hours.
It is possible to take the bus to Egypt (Cairo) to Aqaba in Jordan and Nuweiba in Egypt. The modern and comfortable bus takes two days drive. Tickets are sold by agents near the main bus station.
Towards Bahrain : Manama supports fast boat in Bahrain since Shuwaikh for KD 45 and takes 5 hours. The local travel agents provide the tickets.
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When to go
The best time to go is from November to March. From May to October, temperatures can exceed 50 ° C during the day and does not fall below 25 ° C at night, with humidity very low.
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Security
Thank you to consult the advice of the passenger site of French Foreign Ministry Please consult.
Single Woman
You should respect Islamic customs: Do not wear shorts, short skirt or low neckline. Even if women are not compelled to wearing the veil, do not eat, drink or smoke in the streets and in public places during the fasting month of Ramadan. It is imperative, in public; meet the Arab-Muslim traditions. Finally, cohabitation is not recognized.
Population
The Kuwaitis’ welcome is friendly. Kuwait continues to be governed by the religious beliefs of Islam. While many Arabs have a Western style of dress and observe certain customs and business practices of the Western world, non-compliance of some of their social customs may offend. As in other countries, it is expected that visitors comply with the standards of behaviour unique to Kuwait, more stringent than in some other Arab countries, including Bahrain, UAE and Lebanon. Islamic customs define the lifestyle in general..
Languages Spoken
The official language is Arabic but English is widely spoken.
The Arab world
Other
Visitors ineligible (not belonging to one of these 34 countries) can apply to hotels in the City to get a sponsor, whether they intend to stay in one of these hotels. Visitors' visas are valid for 90 days from the issue and keep the max 30 days after entry.
As for stays longer than three months a residence permit must be requested through a local sponsor.
The price of visa is £ 25 and its time to reach is at least 48 hours. We must provide 4 passport photos in 30x40 format, a medical examination (pulmonary radio, STDs, etc.)...
For stays longer than three months, a residence permit must be requested at the Ministry of Interior Kuwait through a local sponsor.
The transit visa is possible and allows for 7-day-stay and costs 2KD. To obtain the transit visa, you need a valid visa for next destination and a confirmed ticket.
Important: A valid passport three months after the return, with no Israeli or Iraqi visa and a mission of his company are required to obtain a business visa (valid for three months)
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The exempt from visa
The Kuwaiti authorities have announced that nationals of 34 countries, including France, are from the 1st March, allowed to visit the country, without needing to have a prior visa. It shall be issued in the international airport of Kuwait.
Rahhala Estimation
Not just the temperatures are very high costs and living standards are too. Kuwait offers in restaurants all the world cuisines: Asian, European and local cuisine. Fast food is also widely appreciated. You can find almost anything you want in the markets in fruit and vegetables (souks) or in supermarkets or in small bouiboui.
A fast food: 1 to 1.5 KD.
A medium dish: 2 to 5 KD.
A full dish: 6 to 9 KD.
Lodgings & Costs
The range of services extends from luxury hotels to the hotel first and second category. Many large hotels in Kuwait are sports complexes, restaurants and shopping malls. Residential apartments, some with room service are also available. Prices are generally high. We must add 15% service charge to all notes.
Hotels
International hotel: 20/25 KD.
Oasis Hotel: 30/35 KD.
Ritz Salmiya: 4 / 57 KD.
Change
1 Dollar = 0.266 KD / 10 Dollar = 2.657 KD.
1 Euros = 0.411 KD / 10 Euros = 4.112 KD.
Flights to Kuwait
The airport is located 16 km from downtown. To get there, count 20-25 minutes by taxi (KWD 5). You can also take bus No. 10, with departures every 45 minutes, 6 am to 23 pm (for 30 KWD mn = 0.3). The major hotels offer free shuttles. The airport tax for international flights, departing from Kuwait City, is 2 KWD. Thank you to our line of low-cost Asia :
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Transports
Bus: The bus network is extensive Kuwaiti and connecting different cities. Prices (100,150 or 200 son) are cheap in both cities on intercity routes. (250 more son son by 100 km).
Taxis: There are two types of taxis. It is better to use radio taxis rather than the orange taxis, less expensive, usually carrying several clients at once, according to established roads and do not speak English.
Journeys within the city costs 250 more son son by 100 km. The longer trips outside the City coutent 3KD. The taxi meter without applying fixed rates (1 KWD for a race in the city center). Many companies offer car rental (KW 6 days). .
Events & most important Festivals
Hala Festival is held in February.
Independence Day, June 19
Liberation Day, the liberation of Kuwait on 26 February 1991 by a multinational force after seven months of Iraqi occupation traumatic.
The Eid Al-Fitr, celebrates after breaking the fasting month of Ramadan, the date changes from year to year.
Eid al-Adha, a sacrificial feast. The Eid Al-Adha is celebrated on the tenth day of the twelfth month of the lunar calendar.
Activities in Kuwait: Splash, Chill Out, Bowling...
Making a splash: The water activities are particularly strong in Kuwait’s long coastline. Swimming, sailing, jet skiing and scuba diving are available at will. Fishing, taking a boat on a traditional Arab dhow. Kuwait has some of the best diving in the Gulf and there are a number of diving schools offering fully accredited courses catering for experienced divers and beginners.
Chill Out: Kuwait Olympic size ice rink in Shamiya offers year-round winter sports. The main arenas - the house of Kuwait Falcons ice hockey team - covers 1800m ² and can accommodate up to 1600 while the second rink smaller 800m ², is often reserved for beginners, can accommodate about 600 people.
Bowling: The Bowling is a very popular pastime in Kuwait and there are many places where you can practice, including Cozmo Entertainment and Al-Bisher Al-Kazemi Towers. The price for a party starts at 750fils.
Shopping: Shopping is a national pastime in Kuwait; discover a small wonder of the oldest souks and the most recent shopping malls. Like its neighbours, Kuwait has seen a flowering of tens of malls Americanized, standards always higher, real places to meet friends for young people in particular.
The gold Souk is a dizzying array of precious metals at extremely tempting. The prices are often higher than in Europe, but during the sales period in February, very good deals can be made. More typical, we prefer the old traditional souks.
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History of Kuwait
Sixteenth century: arrival of the Portuguese.
1756: birth of the emirate, which will be long dependent on the Ottoman Empire.
1899: Great Britain controls the foreign policy.
1922: Kuwait is a British protectorate. The modern Kuwait appeared only in the second half of the seventeenth century. The tribe of Bani Khaled, who passed for the most powerful among the Arab tribes, reigned supreme as absolute in eastern Arabia and extended their field of Kuwait to Qatar.
1961: independence, Emir Al-Sabah was in power. In 1961, Britain granted independence to Kuwait. In response, the Iraqi regime, then led by General Kassem, massa troops to the border and declaring Kuwait "the 19th province of Iraq." In short, without the British intervention of 1961: Kuwait no longer exists today.
1977: The Emir Jaber took power and restore parliamentary life three years later.
August 1990: Iraq invades the country.
January 1991: expiration of the ultimatum of the United Nations which called on Iraq to withdraw and start of the Gulf War.
March 1991: victory of the coalition led by the United States, Kuwait is liberated.
October 1992: the opposition wins the parliamentary elections and entered the government.
November 1994: Iraq formally recognized Kuwait in October 1996: Parliamentary elections confirm the government.
4 May 1999: dissolution of Parliament.
16 May 2005: Parliament of giving voting rights to women.
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