1. 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.
While there is no hard and fast rule or dress code as such in Kuwait, it is important to know how to dress when you're in a foreign country, as there are varying degrees of tolerance from around the world to clothing types.
Read moreKuwait is one of the Arab countries in the world and therefore, Arabic is the main language. The nation hosts a large immigrant workforce, especially from Asia, who use English alongside their mother tongues. Expatriates account for 70 per cent of the Kuwaiti population, which translates into the increasing linguistic diversity of the country. Tourists who visit Kuwait are encouraged to learn at least a few words from Arabic.
Read moreAmong 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.
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