Kuwait Travel Forum

I'm going on a business trip to Kuwait, and are staying for a couple of days. There will be a lot of work to be done while I'm there, so it's important that I'm at my very best - I was wondering if someone could give me some general input about the food quality in Kuwait city restaurants. Is the hygenic standard satisfactory? Should I be prepared to take precautions regarding to what food to eat, or where to go for dinner?

Hello,

Can someone confirm which dates ferries go from Kuwait to Iran (either Khoramshar or Bushehr ?) Do they go daily ? And how long does the ferry take for the trip ?

Thank you,

George

hi! i'll be moving to kuwait with my husband who's working there...but we don't have marriage license...is it possible that we could live together there in kuwait and move out from the staff accommodation provided by the company/employer? thanks a lot!

Greetings:

I am wondering about the overall cost of living on say, about 8430 KD per year, with round trip airfare,furinshed housing, dependents tuition, and utilties included? No major expenses to send home, save a few hundred dollars to cover a mortgage portion from a renter.

Hello,

I'll probably be in Kuwait for 8 hours on a stop-over in August (arriving at 10 am, departing at 6 pm). The question is : Apart from taking a taxi downtown, is there anything else one could do ? Anything intersting close to the airport perhaps ?

Thank you,

George

I will probably be moving to Kuwait in September on work. Was wondering if anyone has been there and could give me any ideas about women's rights there and if it advisable for a single woman to live there. Also is alcohol served anywhere? (hotels?!?!)
Thanx

My father and his family lives in kuwait and i want to visit him for 3 months..
can any one let me know for how many months i can stay thr.what is the visa time period at the moment is it for one month or three months any one let me know plz ... i have two kids i want to go with them thanks

hi,i might be coming to kuwait for work soon,can anyone tell me if there is good broadband coverage there?

Hello, I am an expat living in Kuwait and have been here for almost a year now, but I never looked around for air travel deals before. I am wishing to take my vacation and see some areas abroad such as (Cairo, Beirut and Dubai). If anyone can enlighten me on who is the best deal in town, it would be much appreciated. I live in Salmiya. Thanks.

How can we go to Failaka Island from Kuwait city? What are the things we can do there? How many hours should we spend there (minimum hours, cant spend nights there) Thank you for reply

I am from Philippines and I was offered a job there in Kuwait. I am still having doubts due to some security reasons. How safe is the place? Can someone tell me about the country's culture? What are the common adjustments I will be going through? I don't want to get culture shock that much.. I'll be making a big decision that's why I am asking for others' suggestions.
please help..

thanks..

If i'm offered a position soon i will be moving to Kuwait with my family. The offer may have a salary 2200 plus 450 HA and 4500 furnshing allowance etc.
Currently, I live in the US and would like to send my kids to a US school in Kuwait.
Where i can live ? I prefer a decent neighborhood with a better surrounding.
Any suggestions!!

Thanks.

hi guys...has anybody used the ferry conection between kuwait and iran yet? if yes, from which port in kuwait is the ferry going? then how much is it? how often a week? and of course how easy is it to get a ticket and where? oh yea and how long is the trip....? thanks guys

bye bye, mike

Hello there, i am planning on going to kuwait, end of october for a week and just started looking into cheap places to stay but only can find expensive hotels. i dont need any luxaries, only a bed to sleep and a bathroom. so can anybody help me finding something? like helpful websites or any known hotels or hostels? or anybody knows anybody who rents out a cheap holiday accommodation?

thanks very much, mike

So, My husband may be taking a job in Kuwait, for blackwater. I have a lot of questions about the safety. Are Americans pretty openly accepted in Kuwait? Is it safe there for a woman to be living alone for extended periods of time? How about pets? I have a small white dog and I am concerned about bringing him. What areas are safer and nicer to live in? Also, are there any diseases I might need vaccinations for? I know lots of people on here seem to ask the same questions all the time, but any individual help you can give me would be great.
This is a huge life change and I just want to know as much as possible.
thanks,
Chelsea

Hi all,
relocating from the US to Kuwait soon. Is a 2500 KD monthly salary going to be alright? That is supposed to cover all my expenses , house, car etc. Would I be expected to spend about 500KD for a 3 BR? I do have 2 young kids and was a bit concerned about them dealing with the extreme summer and also curious about quality of medical care available. Also, how is the political situation now, given the Iraq war going on?

Dear All !
Can you help me pls? Is 350KD salary, with 1BR flat in Mahboula,Comp.Trans. is enough for Family living. How is the place ? Is there shopping area and family entertainment available ?
Thanks in advance
Awaiting kind response
Nodir

Hello

I am travelling to Kuwait for 3 months and considering the following.....

1. Where is the best place to rent an apartment for a single UK female, I am also considering hotels but want to look at 2 bed aprtments in ex pat areas

2. I have heard that the beach/health clubs are expensive, how much do they cost?

Thanks

hi everyone, i'm coming to Kuwait for 3 months in April. Is there anywhere i can play squash without having to be a member of a club

Hi all,
I will be visiting my husband in kuwait for one week, he currently works there for a logistics company. Was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what my daughter and I can do durning the day while he works? I'm a small town girl from Texas so this will be an experience.

Hi all,
I will be visiting my husband in kuwait for one week, he currently works there for a logistics company. Was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what my daughter and I can do durning the day while he works? I'm a small town girl from Texas so this will be an experience.

HI MY NAME IS OMAR SALAHEDDINE FROM LEBANON I AM PLANNING TO VISIT KUWAIT FOR ABOUT ONE WEEK I AM JUST WONDERING IF I NEED A VISA TO ENTER KUWAIT.
THANK YOU

I'm into fishing but don't own a boat so I just settle with in-shore fishing. Any idea where I could go for in-shore fishing in Kuwait? I was told there is a fishing pier behind souk and in Scientific centre in Salmiya. Are there any other good fishing places in Kuwait?

i worked in kuwait before and i am in the philippines now. i am applying for a visa to go to Australia. i need to pass a police clearance from kuwait to be able to do this. i have 18 days to secure this requirement and i am losing my hope to get this document. i read several websites and they are saying that i have to go there personally to get it from the ministry. can somebody advised me what to do or atleast if i have to go there in kuwait just so i can get this document how many days would it take for me to get a visit visa and do i need a sponsor to go there in kuwait?

I was reading a post about how (some)locals stereotype people from different countries. What do the locals think about African American men? How are we treated?

Dear All,

What is your experience of handling visa issues with Kuwaiti Ministry. I do believe my case is the worst one. From Aug 2006 till now, the work visa still can't be fixed. In the past half year, Every Muslim holiday( e.g. Ramadan. Eid...) will suspend my case.
I am totally frustrated, it is really irritating. Just wondering if it is common and normal in Kuwait, How long did you guys get the work visa from day one...

Has anyone flown with Olympic Airways from Kuwait to Athens at all? Recommended or to be avoided?

hi i was just wondering how much is there money compared to ours?
like $100 australian dollars is how much to theres? like how much would that be over there? thank you.

Hey people

I'm a lebanese coming to kuwait right after new year's eve. i found a very good job offer, so i'm happy about it. i'm just freaking out for everything i'm hearing about how boring it is and stuff.

Obviously, girls and alcohool are gonna be the major absents of my stay in kuwait. can you tell me more about it? can you date? can you take a girl to your house even if its only for a nice dinner or DVD?or even something else?(dont worry, i'm not a pervert!!!)can you go out with her in malls and restaurants?

i know it seems like silly questions, but i dont have any other questions because i already did my research on cars, accomodation, etc... :)

i'll also be posting my email soon, in case anybody would want to socialize.

take care

Hello Good People! I am an American who is headed off to Kuwait for 5 days to visit a friend.I am a very conservative dresser who wears short sleeves, knee length skirts (w/boots), and I purchased a strapless dress in the event we go somewhere special. Can someone please tell me if I will offend anyone by showing my arms, any portion of my legs, back, and knees? I hope this is not a stupid question. I am very concerned about how I should dress in public. Will people be offended if they see my arms?