Kuwait City

Kuwait City is the capital and financial hub of the emirate on the Persian Gulf. The cityscape stretches along the southern shore of Kuwait Bay and includes business districts, modern hotels, and government buildings connected by wide streets.

The settlement grew from an 18th-century fishing village into a trading port connecting India, Muscat, Baghdad, Persia, and Arabia through sea routes. After World War II, oil exports transformed the small harbor town into a modern metropolis with high-rises and new infrastructure.

The National Museum displays archaeological finds from Faylakah Island, while the Grand Mosque showcases traditional Islamic architecture in the center. In the souks, merchants and visitors gather to examine textiles, spices, and jewelry through narrow lanes and covered passages.

Visitors move through the districts best by taxi or rental car, as public transport is less developed. Summer months bring extreme heat, while the cooler period from November to March offers more comfortable conditions for exploring.

The Kuwait Towers rise above the shoreline as water towers combining storage capacity with observation decks offering views across the Persian Gulf. The highest of the three spheres rotates slowly, allowing visitors to survey the bay and cityscape during a meal at the restaurant.

Location: Kuwait

Inception: 1752

Elevation above the sea: 16 m

Part of: Kuwait

GPS coordinates: 29.37965,47.97342

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:51