Kuwait City is the capital and also the largest city in the country of the same name. It is geographically located in the eastern part of the country along the coastline towards the Persian Gulf. The area was established as a settlement in the 18th century by the clan Al Sabãh which subsequently became the family that ruled throughout Kuwait.
The city grew rapidly and established trade relations with Damascus and Baghdad, among others. Already at the beginning of the 19th century, a thriving and successful trading port had been developed. The oil - Kuwait's black gold - was discovered in 1936 and led to a drastically improved economy that was used to raise the standard of living, among other things in the health care sector and the education system.
In contemporary history, of course, Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990 led to the first Iraq war that played the biggest role. The city was hit by major destruction and many buildings, such as the Kuwait National Museum, were completely or partially demolished. Today's Kuwait City has a population level of about 65,000 inhabitants in the city itself, while in the metropolitan area as a whole, about 2.5 million people live. In any case, there are about 30 districts/suburbs that surround the city.
In terms of transport, of course, there is an international airport and in addition, two ports, Shuwaik and Ahmadi 50 kilometers south of the city. The explosive economy has attracted many companies to try and be involved, and in the next few years, for example, many international hotel chains have planned new construction, which will result in just over 3,000 additional hotel rooms by 2010.
For the visitor, there are many different activities and attractions to choose from in Kuwait City. Those looking for shopping can find an appealing mix of Western shopping malls such as Souk Sharq or Marina Mall and traditional markets such as Souk Al Mubarakiya and Mahameed which have goods from large parts of the Orient and the Middle East including gold and jewels. More purely oriental touches can be found in the mall called “Adidas Building” where you can believe that it is its own “Asiatown” that has grown up.
The city also has great culinary breadth with restaurants for both those who want to eat from a domestic or international menu. It is worth remembering, however, that there is strict alcohol prohibition in Kuwait. When it comes to sights, it can be noted that the (or the) largest in the Kuwait tower, which is three in number.
The city grew rapidly and established trade relations with Damascus and Baghdad, among others. Already at the beginning of the 19th century, a thriving and successful trading port had been developed. The oil - Kuwait's black gold - was discovered in 1936 and led to a drastically improved economy that was used to raise the standard of living, among other things in the health care sector and the education system.
In contemporary history, of course, Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990 led to the first Iraq war that played the biggest role. The city was hit by major destruction and many buildings, such as the Kuwait National Museum, were completely or partially demolished. Today's Kuwait City has a population level of about 65,000 inhabitants in the city itself, while in the metropolitan area as a whole, about 2.5 million people live. In any case, there are about 30 districts/suburbs that surround the city.
In terms of transport, of course, there is an international airport and in addition, two ports, Shuwaik and Ahmadi 50 kilometers south of the city. The explosive economy has attracted many companies to try and be involved, and in the next few years, for example, many international hotel chains have planned new construction, which will result in just over 3,000 additional hotel rooms by 2010.
For the visitor, there are many different activities and attractions to choose from in Kuwait City. Those looking for shopping can find an appealing mix of Western shopping malls such as Souk Sharq or Marina Mall and traditional markets such as Souk Al Mubarakiya and Mahameed which have goods from large parts of the Orient and the Middle East including gold and jewels. More purely oriental touches can be found in the mall called “Adidas Building” where you can believe that it is its own “Asiatown” that has grown up.
The city also has great culinary breadth with restaurants for both those who want to eat from a domestic or international menu. It is worth remembering, however, that there is strict alcohol prohibition in Kuwait. When it comes to sights, it can be noted that the (or the) largest in the Kuwait tower, which is three in number.
Holiday Inn Kuwait
The Hotel Holiday Inn Kuwait is located in the fashionable Salmiya area with only a few minutes' drives to the Persian Gulf beach, making the location ideal for the traveler. Here
you will find excellent opportunities for arranging meetings and conferences, a manned business center and wireless internet connection at high speed.
For leisure, there are excellent facilities such as a fully-equipped fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, sports courts, beauty salon and restaurants and cocktail bar. There is also room service with 24-hour reception, souvenir shop and laundry service. The hotel guarantees guests that they can fully relax in the spacious and air-conditioned rooms.
All rooms are en-suite and furnished in warm colors. They
also include satellite TV, safe, minibar, tea or coffee making
facilities, telephone and Internet connection.
Holiday Inn Kuwait Downtown
heart of the city center near the business and commercial
districts and right next to the Persian Gulf beach. This modern
the hotel guarantees both people who visit the city on behalf of
the service as pure pleasure tourists everything that may be
needed during their stay in Kuwait City.
It offers fantastic facilities such as a 24-hour fitness center,
beauty salon, car rental, business center, superb conference
facilities, laundry service, souvenir shop, babysitting service as well as restaurants and lounge bars.
equipped bathrooms. A disabled room is available which
must be booked in advance. The elegant rooms are equipped
with satellite TV with pay-per-view channels, safes, minibars, telephone, and high-speed Internet connection.
Crowne Plaza
Hotel Crowne Plaza Kuwait City enjoys a prime location just five minutes from Kuwait
International Airport and 15 minutes to the city center and the local beaches. This five-
star hotel with a grand exterior offers 330 rooms and suites as well as the facilities of a high-quality international luxury hotel. Crowne Plaza has full congress and conference facilities, swimming pool, tennis court, free parking, restaurant and bar, and shuttle service to and from the train station.
categories depending on size requirements.
Both non-smoking and disabled access
rooms are available. The rooms are air-
conditioned and equipped with amenities
such as hairdryer, trouser press, satellite TV,
a minibar and wireless internet.
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