Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Kuwait, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Getting Around
Primary modes of transport are the car, taxi or bus.
Kuwait’s road network is a radial grid design. Comprised of seven major ‘Ring Roads’ and a number of major dual-carriage expressways,... read more
Air Travel
Air fares from Kuwait are not particularly cheap, although airlines will have special offers during low-season periods (outside of religious and school holidays). A number of airlines... read more
Airport Transfer
There are two air-conditioned bus services which run from Kuwait International Airport to the main bus terminal located in the area of Mirqab in Kuwait City. One bus is operated by Kuwait... read more
Boat
Kuwait Public Transportation Company (KPTC) operates a daily ferry service from Ras Al Ardh in Salmiya to Failaka Island. Departure times vary and the return journey costs KD 2.500 per... read more
Bus
Two reliable bus services are in operation. Kuwait Public Transport Company (KPTC, Tel: 88 00 01) operates large, air-conditioned buses on 32 different routes and tends to be used by... read more
Car
Driving Habits & Regulations
Kuwait has an excellent road infrastructure but a poor standard of driving. Laws, including the mandatory use of seatbelts, are generally not enforced. For a... read more
Taxi
For non-drivers, taxis are the preferred mode of transport in Kuwait. Taxi companies are not regulated; most do not have meters and a large number do not have seat belts. The majority... read more
