Kuwait City 2-Day Itinerary
A curated 2-day trip plan for Kuwait City, Kuwait — featuring Kuwait Towers, Harbor Walk, Grand Mosque of Kuwait.
Day 1
Iconic Landmarks & Waterfront
- 9:00 AMKuwait Towers1.5 hours
The Kuwait Towers are a group of three thin towers in Kuwait City, standing on a promontory into the Persian Gulf. They were the sixth, and last, group in the larger Kuwait Water Towers system of 34 towers, and were built in a style considerably different from the other five groups. The Kuwait Towers were officially inaugurated in March 1979 and are regarded as a landmark and symbol of modern Kuwait. The towers were closed for maintenance from March 2012 to 8 March 2016, with a massive fireworks festival commemorating the re-opening. Kuwait Towers facility is operated and managed by the state-owned Touristic Enterprises Company. The Main Tower served as the venue for TEDxKuwaitCity event in 2018 and 2019.
- 10:45 AMHarbor Walk1.5 hours
Stroll along the scenic waterfront promenade with traditional dhow boats and modern marina views.
- 12:30 PMGrand Mosque of Kuwait1.5 hours
The Grand Mosque, located in Kuwait City, is the largest mosque in Kuwait. Its area spans 45,000 square metres (480,000 sq ft), out of which the building itself covers 20,000 square metres (220,000 sq ft). The main prayer hall is 72 metres (236 ft) wide on all sides, and has teakwood doors. Natural lighting is provided by 144 windows.
Day 2
Culture & Nature
- 9:00 AMKuwait National Museum2.5 hours
The Kuwait National Museum is the national museum of Kuwait, located in Kuwait City. It was established in 1983 and designed by architect Michel Ecochard.
- 12:00 PMAl Shaheed Park2 hours
Al Shaheed Park is the largest urban park in Kuwait located in Al-Assima governorate, sitting at about 78.5 acres. Al Shaheed Park is considered the most significant green infrastructure project in Kuwait and has one of the largest over-structure green roofs in the world.
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