Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Kuwait City - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Kuwait City

Kuwait City, Kuwait

House of Mirrors

Lived-in building, bedecked with an astonishing array of mirror mosaics.

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Kuwait City, Kuwait

Kuwait Water Towers

Kuwait City's uniquely designed water towers look straight out of a retro sci-fi cityscape.

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Jabriya, Kuwait

Tareq Rajab Museum of Islamic Calligraphy

A private collection of over 30,000 ancient and modern items showcasing the beauty of Islamic calligraphy.

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6 miles from Kuwait City

Al-Qurain Martyrs Museum

The site of a bloody showdown between invading Iraqi forces and a cell of the popular resistance in Kuwait.

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13 miles from Kuwait City

Failaka Island

Wander among the ghostly ruins of an island where civilization flourished for thousands of years.

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21 miles from Kuwait City

Unique
Food & Drink
in Kuwait City

Desert Truffles

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Ingredients & Condiments

Desert Truffles

So strong is Kuwaitis’ love for this seasonal delicacy that an entire market gets set up just for its sale.

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Rohini Chaki

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Recent Kuwait City Activity

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Storm Bunny Studios

Storm Bunny Studios has been to Kuwait Water Towers