There was extensive damage done to the premises and the animals during the Iraqi invasion. However, most of the repair work has been completed and the zoo is now open to the public. Kuwait Zoo is open every day except Saturdays from 8am to 8pm in winter, and from 8am to 12 noon and 4pm to 8pm during summer. Located in Omariya on the Airport Road, entrance is 250 fils, infants free. (Tel: 473 3389).

Managed by TEC, this artificial island is near the Kuwait Towers. Linked to the main land by a short walkway, the Green Island has an amphitheatre, two restaurants, a viewing tower, a children's castle and landscape of flowers and greenery. The entry charge of 250 fils a person provides a pleasant walk with some nice views of Kuwait City.

A significant touristic landmark overlooking the sea and covering an area of 74 thousand square meters. It offers a number of water games such as the fast spiral water, kamikazi pools, artificial waves, and others for children and adults.This is the latest water resort in Kuwait equipped with water slides, wave pool, swimming pools, play grounds, restaurants and etc.

Considered to be the fourth largest fountain in the world, the Musical Fountains (Tel: 2428394), next to the Ice Skating Rink on the First Ring Road, The Computer controlled water spirals up in an array of colours while synchronized music fills the surrounding provide a sight and sound show of music and colourful 'dancing waters', every night during the summer from 4pm to 11pm. Entry is 250 fils per person, but subscriptions for week-end shows are 500 fils per adult and 250 fils per child.

Kuwait National Museum

Before the Iraqi invasion, the museum housed a collection that has been acclaimed by international art historians as one of the most comprehensive collections of Islamic art. A large portion of the collection has been returned to Kuwait. Located near the National Assembly, comprising of four buildings and a planetarium. It once housed the Dar Al-Athar al-lslamiyah, the As-Sabah collection of Islamic Art, one of the most comprehensive in the world. Other buildings housed pearl diving relics, ethnographical artifacts and archaeological material from excavations on Faylaka Island. Looted and burned by the Iraqi invaders, the museum is now restored and some exhibits are again open to the public including parts of the Dar Al-Athar al-Islamiyah collection, ninety percent of which has been returned from Iraq. In 1997, Muhallab II, the replacement for (and replica of) the magnificent trading dhow from the 1930s that graced the front yard of the museum before it was burned by the Iraqis, was constructed on site and is now open to visitors.(Tel: 2451195).

Accommodation for the week-end or longer can be rented in many places along the southern part of the coast.

Al-Khiran Resort (Tel: 395 1122) is a TEC facility about 120 kilometres south of Kuwait City. The resort has nearly 200 chalets and studio flats. Facilities include a yacht club and fully serviced marina, swimming pools, playgrounds, sports and health facilities, shops, a supermarket, coffee shops, and a 24-hour business centre. Small chalets cost KD100 for a weekend and KD202/500 a week. Regular chalets cost KD110 per weekend and KD285 for a week.

Along the seashore there are public beaches. Some are “family beaches” where men are allowed only if there is a woman accompanying them. Most beaches have dressing rooms, toilets, and shelter from the sun for picnics, etc. One-piece swimsuits for women are encouraged, if not always required.

Scientific Center

A new addition to Kuwait's attractions. The Scientific Center was inaugurated on 17th April 2000. Situated on the Gulf Road, it boasts a large aquarium, in fact, the largest in the Middle East, IMAX theatre, dhow harbour and lots of other attractions. This new monument is a symbol of cultural heritage projecting the advancement in sciences. Conceived and financed by Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) (Tel: 848888. Website:  www.tsck.org.kw)

Dhow Harbor

There are several dhow harbours along the coast where traditional wooden boats, such as sanbooks (medium-sized coastal traders), can be seen. There is a fairly large dhow harbour between the Seif Palace and the fish market, and another one just opposite the National Assembly. These are working harbours and most of the boats are used for fishing.
Doha Village was once the centre of boat building in Kuwait but the building yards were looted and fortified by the Iraqis, and nowadays very few dhows are being built except for some exquisite miniatures.

Doha

A traditional fishing village located half an hour’s drive from Kuwait City. Not only do the fishermen craft their own nets and build fish traps there, but the traditional fishing vessel known as the dhow is still constructed by hand without the use of power tools.

Bayt Lothan

A wonderful cultural centre on the seif at Salmiya, Bayt Lothan (Tel: 575 5866 / 575 5877) was set up to preserve the culture - of, and develop skills in the creative arts and crafts of Kuwait and the Gulf, and to promote fine arts and handicrafts both locally and internationally. The Bayt's facilities include a court yard for lectures and concerts, an exhibition hall, a children's play centre, two tea rooms, a shop selling art materials, books and gifts. The Bayt, a private non-profit organization, offers basic training programmes in creating jewellery, pottery, drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, Arabic calligraphy, and music, and provides much of the materials and equipment needed. All courses are conducted by professionals and are open to both the indigenous and expatriate communities. Bayt Lothan also organises and sponsors art exhibitions, educational programmes and public service campaigns.

The Sadu House

The 'House of Weaving', located near the National Museum, is a fine example of a pre-oil era house. It exhibits bedouin camel bags, decorations, tent dividers, carpets and cushions. Founded to preserve the art of Sadu, Bedouin women can be seen weaving inside. (Tel: 2432395, Opening Hours: 5am-7pm). Sadu House organizes weaving lessons as well.

Kuwait Towers

Kuwait Towers is situated on the Arabian Gulf Street and is probably the most conspicuous landmark of Kuwait. The largest tower is 187 meters high holds 4.5 million gallons of water stored in the lower half of the sphere. The top sphere is a revolving restaurant. Entrance is 500fils per person but is free if lunch or dinner has been reserved. Cameras with zoom lens are forbidden. The second tower is 147 meters high and holds another 4.5 million gallons of water.

Liberation Tower

The 372 metres high communication tower is the highest tower in the entire Middle East area and the fifth in the world, is the state of the art in communication technology. This landmark located at the heart of Kuwait City was started in 1987 as part of the development of the communication system in Kuwait. The work stopped in 1990 during the Iraqi invasion and was resumed in 1993 after liberation (Hence, the name Liberation Tower) was officially opened on 10th March 1996.

Cinemas

There are 15 cinemas run by the Kuwait National Cinema Company (Tel: 5396091). Seating areas for families and single men are segregated, and women do not usually go to the cinema alone. Arabic, Indian, Chinese and international films are shown. Prices range from KD1/500 to 3/- a head. Tel 5387300/400 for locations and timings. Automated 24-hour telephone service for movies schedule 803456.

Videos and Music

Kuwait has plenty of video and music shops where music audio and latest films video cassettes and CDs in Arabic, English, Hindi, Tagalog, and other languages, are available.

Television

There are many channels available by satellite, which most hotels and many apartment buildings provide. CNN and BBC news channels are the most prevalent, but other channels with sports, movies, or family programs in many languages from the world over are often available.

Arts

The government actively encourages the development of artistic talents in Kuwait and provides funding for developing artists to study abroad.

The Free Atelier, founded in 1960, to provide technical help and professional instruction for students, and its full-time artists have their studios on the premises near the British Embassy in Arabian Gulf Street. Visitors are welcome between 8:00am and 2:00pm every day except Thursdays and Fridays.There are several commercial art galleries, notably in Salhiya Complex and in Salmiya.

Sports

Kuwait has an abundance of sports and leisure facilities and there are facilities for playing all major field, track and indoor sports, such as tennis, handball, basketball, volleyball, athletics, gymnastics, squash, table tennis, etc. Despite its small size the country has four world-class stadiums. Each has a capacity for about 25,000 spectators and can host international field and track events by day or night. Football, with more than 120 football pitches in sporting clubs and schools, is by far the most popular sport in Kuwait, followed by basketball.

Water Sports

For speed boating, windsurfing, jet skiing, water skiing, yachting and scuba diving, tourists have to buy their own equipment from dealers as hiring facilities are few. Boats and equipment usually have to be bought for long-term enjoyment. These dealers also have details of clubs and specialist courses available in Kuwait. Most of these sports can be enjoyed off the beaches all along the coast.

Fishing

Besides zubaedi and hamour, fish of almost every conceivable shape and variety in the waters off Kuwait are there for the taking. The range of fish includes six different types of shark, two types of barracuda, stinging and non-stinging ray fish, four varieties of mackerel and tuna, and an array of soles, breams, snappers, rock and cat fish, flounders, cobias, puffers and needlefish. You can go fishing with sophisticated long casting rods, from prominent rocks and the ends of piers using simple poles, lines and hooks or wire baskets to catch fry from the water off the beaches using nets held by several persons, from boats using trawls and multi-hooked lines. Many of the experts use home-made equipment. Both simple and sophisticated fishing tackle is available in the shops.

Dining Out

There are various Fast food chains represented in Kuwait, such as Kentucy Fried Chicken, Hardees, Wendys, Pizza Hut, Baskin Robbins, Chi Chi’s, TGI Fridays, Kenny Roger’s Roasters, Fuddruckers, Burger King, Chili’s and McDonald’s. In addition to many ethnic restaurants such as Filipino, Indian, Lebanese and Chinese, one can find international cuisine at the quality hotels.

Shopping

Shopping Malls abound in Kuwait. These malls include shops such as The Body Shop, Debenhams, River Island, Levi, JC Penney's, Laura Ashley, and even Tiffany's just to name a few. True Value, Ace Hardware, Sears, and IKEA and others are also within easy access. There is very little that one cannot buy in Kuwait.

Friday Market

It is huge outdoor bazaar held on Fridays. You can get household items, clothes, carpets, appliances, you-name-it. Besides new wares, there is also a huge "garage sale" area there where you can pick up good bargains.

Gold Souk

The Gold souks, for which Kuwait is famous, were prime targets for the Iraqi troops during the first days of the invasion in August 1990. Most of these souks are now back in business, with the exception of the old gold souk in Kuwait City centre, which has been shifted to a specially-built building. There are gold souks and gold shops, which both buy and sell gold, in most of the shopping areas in Kuwait. Jewellery styles are mainly Arabic, Indian (which is very popular in Kuwait) and Italian.

Health Clubs

Health clubs abound, and there are many clubs and organizations devoted to athletics, games, and social pursuits.