A H 7
Lebanese expat in Kuwait
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Lebanese
Registration: 05 August 2022
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Kuwait
Lebanon
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Looking for a flat with a swimming pool or to share a flat
Looking for a flat with a swimming pool. Or to share a flat with someone. My budget is 150 to 200kd. Read More
Not new in Kuwait but looking for new people to meet by d.maggie
Hey, I'm since a while here in Kuwait and in Saudi and I'm looking for expats which are interested in meeting new people and building friendships. My experience here in Kuwait so far is that everybody try's to use u in the best way he can. The ...
@d.maggie Yes I know the feeling (about meeting people who only want to use you)If you want to hang out for coffee or bowling let me know. Read More
Rental nightmares in Kuwait by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in Kuwait can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected roommates, or ...
@Cheryl One suggestion to newcomers is to check reviews online about buildings. Sometimes those reviews can steer you in the right direction. I moved into a building called Panorama Tower in Mahboula who own Mareena Towers Real Estate and I ... Read More
Any Tailor around Mahboula in Kuwait? by Matt007
Fellow expats! Can anyone recommend a good tailor in Kuwait? Are there any around Mahboula? Thanks
@Matt007In Salmiya Coop in the building next to it where the pharmacy is..... there is a tailor. But not sure if he will tailor a suit from A to Z. But he has shortened jeans for me and shortened long sleeve shirts also. Read More
Cost of living in Kuwait in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Kuwait, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Kuwait or already living ...
My rent for an unfurnished studio that is 6mx3m with one closet and small kitchen and big bathroom is 200 kd.1 bedroom and 1 living room flats or 1bhk in Salmiya usually are 220 to 270 unfurnished Read More
Cost of living in Kuwait in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Kuwait, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Kuwait or already living ...
You meant 3500 kd per year per kid. Right ? And not per month? Read More
Inadequate heating in winter by yong321
It seems residential heating barely makes any difference in indoor temperature. Not just me, but also some of my coworkers. Is this really so common? What's wrong with the heating unit? Maintenance people come and go and can't fix it. I suppose the ...
Get a small ceramic bulb heater . Or even an oil type heater . They are not too expensive. The ceramic bulb heater is about 5 to 10 kd . 5kd if 2 heating elements. 8kd if bigger type and so on Read More
Asking a Kuwaiti father for his blessing to marry his daughter. by Phinet
I am half American and half Ecuadorian. I met the woman I love during my time at university in the UK, seven years ago. We've been together ever since. Our relationship has faced complications due to her father’s perspective, influenced by ...
@Phinet Try going on Reddit and asking for some help there. But be careful cause in Reddit and on any online website/app many people embelish their knowledge and even make up stories about where they are from. Read More
Salmiya or Salwa? by Jaiomi Roberts
In August I will be starting a job at EPG school in Kuwait. They have three locations: Salwa, Salmiya and Sabah Al Salem. Which location would be the best to live in as a female, british expat?
@ibennie. Can you please send me her number Simis number Read More
American School of Kuwait Entrance Exam by groovyquail
Hi forum! I just finished grade 9 in Canada and I'm going to grade 10 at ASK in September. I submitted an application with my parents and received an email saying I needed to take an entrance exam. I have a couple of questions here:Is it possible to ...
@groovyquailCan't answer all your questions but there are many other good schools in Kuwait incase ASK doesn't work for you. AIS is a very good school. UAS is another good school. AUS is also good (I've heard ) but also expensive. Read More
Please help! I am an American woman wanting to marry a Kuwaiti man by lovinghimQ8
Hello, I an an American woman. I met a Kuwaiti man who is here in USA for school. We have spent the last 2 years together. He told me he wanted to marry me a long time ago but he was afraid of what his mother would say. About a year ago she ...
Did you marry him? Did all go well? Read More
I didn't get a car allowance by TeacherMB
Hi, is this something I should argue for? There's no car allowance and renting a car costs about $500 USD a month.Is it normal to not get a car allowance as we sometimes do in KSA?Thanks
What's your location and your daily commute is to where? Read More
I didn't get a car allowance by TeacherMB
Hi, is this something I should argue for? There's no car allowance and renting a car costs about $500 USD a month.Is it normal to not get a car allowance as we sometimes do in KSA?Thanks
I cam rent u a car for good rate Read More
How safe is to drink Tap water in kuwait (with or without filter) by nileshtks
Hello Team, I was just wondering today that how safe is to drink tap water in Kuwait. As per my research on google, i got confused as some of the answered are positive and many are negative. We use to drink bottled water but from last few days we ...
@nileshtksDon't just use one filter. There are 3 and 4 phase filters with 3 and 4 filters. And with reverse Osmosis electric process too. Those filters cost 120 to 180 kd. And then after 6 months u sign a yearly Contract of 50kd for the Company ... Read More
Offer from KDC by fbt283
Hi I am Canadian National and have 15 years experience in drilling, completion, work over and D&C related contracts management. I received an offer from kuwait drilling.. but its seems low.. $100K but if i consider taxes,. then maybe its ok.. ...
@fbt283 I think that's a good salary. Cause that's about 30,000 kd which is about 2500 kd. Your rent for 1 person for unfurnished studio can go from 100 to 200 kd per month. 1 bedroom with living room about 200 to 300kd (you can get 1 bedroom with ... Read More