Experience in Kuwait City, Kuwait by Abdullah

What is it like to live in Kuwait City? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

It’s a typical normal hot city, i would recommend it but not in the summer because it’s extremely hot, it’s the typical example of a city with lots of malls and restaurant choices with a lot of brands and a lot of things to expect so it’s a place where you can shop like crazy

What is the student lifestyle like in Kuwait City?

It’s actually pretty good Kuwait supports it’s students with a good amount of money that can help them throghout the month and the books are cheap and transportation is really easy if you own a car

How much does it cost to live in Kuwait City?

It’s really expensive especially for non Kuwaiti people the rent is really high

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Kuwait City? Is there any advice you can give?

It is not difficult, when you get there you need to find a place ASAP and get to know a couple of natives so that they can help you out and it’s pretty easy because most people are friendly in Kuwait especially non Kuwaiti local people

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

They have the widest variety of choices and it tastes the best, my favourite cuisines are Italian cuisines and some of the Italian restaurants in Kuwait are really great Al forno for example is a good choice it’s located in the Avenues Mall

What places would you recommend visiting in Kuwait City?

The Avenues Mall, 360 mall, Marina Mall, Khairan resorts, Seashell resorts, Morooj, The Village and Salmiya in general

Is it good to eat out in Kuwait City? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes i strongly recommend it, my favorite would be morooj because it offers a lot of great choices of restaurants and great food and view

Is the nightlife good in Kuwait City? Where is good to go?

Pretty good actually, after the malls close around 12 or 11,30 and you want to continue the night, they don’t have nightclubs but they have coffeeshops in Kuwait City and Hawalii and Salmiya they’re good places for guys to go to and some of them are good for both genders

What advice would you give future students heading to Kuwait City?

Be wary of the heat and the prices and learn to manage and try to be friendly and people will be friendly and don’t be afraid to speak your mind it’s an open democratic country, although foreigners are treated badly sometimes you always have your embassy to talk to and don’t be afraid to ask for your rights and stand up for yourself