Info about Kuwait

Hi everyone,

Below is some information about Kuwait that I’ve compiled. I have categorized it so that it is easy for you to find what you might be looking for information about.  Note that this list is not exhaustive (I’m sure I’m missing a lot of info). I’m hoping this can start a thread for people to add on to the list

I hope you will find it useful (especially the recent newcomers):

Leisure

- The Scientific Center: tsck.org.kw
(Around the Scientific Center is a great place for morning or evening walks, as well).

- The Kuwait Little Theatre Club: theklt.com
Went to one play so far and it was really enjoyable!

- Kuwait agenda (to find out about events and activities): kuwaitagenda.com/index.php

- Kuwait Camel Racing Club: georhythm.blogspot.com/2006/11/kuwait-camel-racing-club
This was a great experience!  When I was part of the Social Committee at the school that I was working at, we organized an outing to Chabd, where the camel racing takes place.  Very fun to watch!

- Nuzha Touristic enterprises: nuzhatours.com/sample3_aboutus
(They organize desert camping and diving trips, among other activities).

- “What to do in Kuwait” from “Lonely Planet”: lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1111252&start=0&tstart=0

- Canadians in Kuwait events: canadiansinkuwait.community.officelive.com/Events.aspx

- French Embassy of Kuwait: ambafrance-kw.org/
(They organized a jazz concert once, it was amazing! They might announce similar events on their website)

- Cinemagic Kuwait: cinemagics.com/default.htm
(One of their activities is open air, outdoor cinema, somewhere in Salmiya)

- Khiran Resort (which I’ve been too, it’s pretty nice): khiranresort.com

- Failaka Island: ferry leaves from Ras Al Salmiya (or Ras Al Ard?) ferry terminal near the Scientific Center. Not sure about departure timings; you can go to the ferry terminal itself to get the schedule of departure timings. There isn’t much to do in Failaka but the boat ride, I find, was really enjoyable. There is a private beach in Failaka. 

- Friday market: lonelyplanet.com/kuwait/kuwait-city/sights/market/friday-market-souq

- Tariq Rajab Museum: trmkt.com

- Grand Mosque tour: worth the visit! The AWARE Center often organizes guided tours on Saturdays (see info about AWARE Center below).

- Ice skating: kuwaittourism.com/Ice-Skating-Rink.html 


Organizations

- AYMSTRONG: aymstrong.com/us/
(An organization aiming to provide grounds for life-changing opportunities by functioning as a gateway to individual wellbeing and self-actualization.  They indoctrinate positive changes through programs and events revolving around healthy and productive lifestyles.)
(Look into it if you are interested in group walking, group exercise). I believe they meet up somewhere near the Hardrock Café for walks; you might find more details about that (time, day, etc.) on the website.

- TIES Center: tiescenter.net
(Ties is a unique non political NGO serving Westerners in Kuwait with a verity of services like language classes, cultural tours, social events, Islamic information,  cooking classes etc.)

- AWARE Center: aware.com.kw
(The AWARE center is dedicated to become the cultural gateway for westerners to explore Arab/Islamic culture and civilization by facilitating social encounters, educational activities, dialogue, cultural exchange, and intercultural friendship.)

Bookshops (other than the Virgin bookstore in Marina Mall):

    - Q8 books in Kuwait city: q8books.com/Q8B/eQ8home.asp
    - Al Muthana Kuwait bookshop in Al Muthana Complex in Kuwait City:    kuwaitagenda.com/en/shopping/general/704-best-bookshops-in-kuwait.html
    - Jarrir Bookstore: jarirbookstore.com/html/showrooms-kuwait.asp

Animals

- K’s PATH: kspath.org

- PAWS: paws-kuwait.org/blog/?lang=en
(can adopt a pet from both of these organizations above)

Gyms/Health Clubs

- Flex Fitness: flexfitnessq8.com
/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=27

- The Palms: thepalms-kuwait.com

- Hilton: 1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/KWIHIHI-Hilton-Kuwait-Resort/index.do

- Holiday Inn (there is one in Salmiya and one in Kuwait City): holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/kuwait-city/kwime/hoteldetail

- Crowne Plaza: kuwait.crowneplaza.com/kwikw/facilities

- Curves: curves.com/locations/results.php?country=KW&searchType=country

- Pilates & More: pilatesandmoreq8.com

- Champions: kuwaitagenda.com/en/sports-a-outdoor/general/705-champions-ladies-health-club (couldn’t find official website).

Environment

- Metal and Recycling Company: mrckw.com/default.aspx?id=1

- The Green Target Company: gtc-kuwait.com/cgi-sys/suspendedpage.cgi

Ordering DVDs online(delivered to your home)

- q8dvd.com/site

Food

- Ordering food online: 6alabat.com/ and ieatonline.com/

- The Yummy Guide: theyummyguide.info

Miscellaneous

- To stay informed about events in Kuwait, to read classifieds, etc.:
expatserviceskuwait.com/EEK%20Expats%20Express%20Kuwait%20ad1 and grapevinekuwait.com/index
I suggest you subscribe to the newsletter: info@expatserviceskuwait.com

- Living in Kuwait, Resources for Expatriates: transitionsabroad.com/listings/living/living_abroad/living_in_kuwait.shtml

- Cinemas: webserver2.kncc.com/index.php

- Map of Kuwait city: askmaps.com/001/ml275.php

- Kuwait Times Newspaper: kuwaittimes.net

- Used cars: kuwait.q8car.com/en/cars/default.aspx

- Pack and Move (moving company): packandmove.com.kw