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Preparing your trip to Kuwait City: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

1. Tipping isn’t officially accepted, but in some larger restaurants tip may be included in the total account. If you would like to thank the helpful waiter, you can add to the bill 10% of the amount or to round it up to any convenient sum.

2. Bargaining is possible only at open markets, as bargaining has been a ritual for years and years. In stores and shopping centers commodity prices are fixed; it is also worth noting that there is no VAT in Kuwait.

3. Most shops and malls open at 8:30 - 9:00am and work until 8:00 - 9:00pm. During the day, some stores may be closed for a very long break. Thursday and Saturday are considered short working days, and on Friday almost all shops are closed.

4. Tourists, who are going to call in a lot of other countries and cities, are recommended to purchase a plastic prepaid card. It is sold in all newsstands, petrol stations and post offices. This plastic card is accepted by every payphone. Calls from conventional street payphones would be the most profitable ones.

5. Travelers, who expect to visit remote areas of the city and travel outside the tourist areas, have to pay attention to the choice of clothes. Clothing for walking should be high-necked and long-sleeved; too bright and provoking attire is considered a sign of bad taste and can be misinterpreted. Tourists in the low-necked clothes don’t even receive the permission to enter the territory of religious attractions. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

6. Local people are very reluctant to alcoholic beverages; it is possible to consume spirits only in designated areas. The appearance in a public place while being drunk is considered a gross violation of public order, which could be followed by a heavy fine.

7. Main voltage is 220 V; three-pin sockets are most common. Required adapters can be borrowed from the hotel or purchased at any supply store.

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8. Banks and other government offices open early, at 7:00-7:30am and serve visitors to 1:00-1:30pm. Some larger agencies may also work for some hours in the evening. Tuesday is a day-off, and Thursday is a half-day.

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What to visit being in Kuwait City - unique sights

Al Tijaria Tower

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Distance from Kuwait City center - 1.4 km.

Currently, the skyscraper is full of interesting shops and gastronomic institutions, and part of the high-rise building has been allocated for offices. Al Tijara is one of the most interesting tourist places in Kuwait City. Here you can spend days looking at goods in shining shop windows, admiring exotic plants in the atrium and enjoying specialties in restaurants while admiring the panorama of the city. There is a spectacular skyscraper in one of the most modern and actively developing areas of the capital, on Mutanabi Street. … Read further

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Tips for the cities around Kuwait City

Manama

3. All government offices and vast majority of shopping centers are closed on Fridays. Saturday is usually a working day. 4. A significant part of the local beaches are shallow, so fans of snorkeling are recommended to go to one of the local diving clubs that organize trips to the most beautiful reefs. 5. Before you take a picture of a local or use a camcorder, you ... Open »

Isa Town

3. The staff cannot ask for more money than the price written on a price tag. That price already includes all taxes. That said, do not believe if someone says that you need to add some extra money. 4. Public transport is not well-developed in Isa Town, so it is most comfortable to navigate in the town on foot, in a taxi or a rented car. Because of that local people ... Open »

Riyadh

3. An optimum way to pay for goods and services is national currency. Every bank, private exchange office and ATM renders a currency exchange service. Special automated machines are set all over the city. Tourists will find ATMs close to financial institutions as well as in big shopping centers. 4. Shopaholics should keep in mind that at the weekend the shops are heavily ... Open »

Doha

3. The period from April to May is considered the most favorable time for rest. Early autumn is also a favorable time for a trip. At this time of year prevails mostly gentle weather, and in summer months the average temperature is +35 °C. 4. Do not forget to bargain at local markets. Many sellers intentionally raise the price of products, relying on the ignorance of ... Open »

Abu Dhabi

3. You should always bargain in markets. Sometimes this helps to reduce the price in several times. 4. The system of public transport is not a strong point of the city. Therefore, it is recommended to travel by taxi. You can also rent a car. As a rule, rental offices are located near major hotels. 5. Those tourists, who plan to devote much time to walks around the ... Open »

Dubai

3. Tips are not officially accepted in restaurants. They can be included in the total score only in elite institutions. However, if you want to thank an obliging waiter, you can add a small monetary reward in the amount of 10% of your order. It will be gladly accepted. 4. The attitude to drinking in Dubai is quite ambiguous. Despite the fact that every restaurant and bar ... Open »

Travelling to Kuwait City - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Kuwait City. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.

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