Among the largest parks in the area is the Gulf's first water park of its kind, Aqua Park, situated on Arab Gulf Street adjacent to Kuwait Towers. With tall water slides and pool areas for adults and kids, and a range of popular restaurants ranging from Hardee's to crispy creme and Baskin Robbins, as well as other juice bars and restaurants, this park is a great family attraction.
Read more1. Kuwait May Be Hotter Than Any Other Country
When people think about the Middle East, I am sure they picture a vast desert with a scorching sun and this is valid to some degree. Kuwait consists largely of the sandy Arabian Desert, with a very minimal urban area. After growing up in a tropical city in South Africa I thought I was prepared for the heat but I was still taken by surprise.
Kuwait's ranking for economic liberty is 63.2, making its economy the 79th freest in the 2020 Index. Its overall score rose by 2.4 points, largely due to a higher score for transparency of government.
Read moreIn Kuwait, vegetarians and vegans may find they are being met with some uncertainty. Nevertheless, only because in Kuwait the eschewing of animal products is not as popular as in the United Kingdom or the United States, vegetarian expats who travel there need not fear. Don't let yourself be put off by blank stares or questions about whether you get enough protein.
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