Middle East

Kuwait

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Where the Persian Gulf Meets Mesopotamia

Kuwait is perhaps the least visited of the Gulf States, at least for those not working in the oil industry. It lacks the crowd-drawing glitz of Dubai and is not a major air hub like Doha or Abu Dhabi (though it is well connected). The nation is often thought of in the context of the Gulf War, a tragic period from which it has almost entirely recovered. Oil has made Kuwait wealthy and it is comfortable and easy to visit. Beneath the modern veil of development and the oil-focused economy lies a deeper history of trade and seafaring, stretching back centuries. This heritage can still be felt in the country’s souqs, in the artifacts preserved in its museums, and while watching dhows ply the waters of Kuwait Bay.

Why travel to Kuwait with MIR

Kuwait’s small size and important role in the oil industry belie its substrata of ancient history and seafaring culture. That’s where our travel planners and passionate on-the-ground experts come in. We’ll help you see Kuwait in a way others don’t, whether you are interested in its ancient history, learning more about the impact of the Gulf War, or are simply curious and passing through the area. We’re here to help. Join us!

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The Liberation Tower in Kuwait City at dusk. Photo credit: Shahbaz Hussain Shah/Pexels
A landmark along Kuwait's Marina Walk. Photo credit: Jennifer Poole/Pexels
Fishermen at sunset, with the Kuwait Towers in the background. Photo credit: Mohammad Matalkah/Pexels
A Kuwaiti marina at sunset. Photo credit: Quintin Gellar/Pexels
A camel and its driver in the Kuwaiti desert. Photo credit: SenuScape/Pexels
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  • The Liberation Tower in Kuwait City at dusk. Photo credit: Shahbaz Hussain Shah/Pexels The Liberation Tower in Kuwait City at dusk. Shahbaz Hussain Shah/Pexels
  • A landmark along Kuwait's Marina Walk. Photo credit: Jennifer Poole/Pexels A landmark along Kuwait's Marina Walk. Photo credit: Jennifer Poole/Pexels
  • Fishermen at sunset, with the Kuwait Towers in the background. Photo credit: Mohammad Matalkah/Pexels Fishermen at sunset, with the Kuwait Towers in the background. Mohammad Matalkah/Pexels
  • A Kuwaiti marina at sunset. Photo credit: Quintin Gellar/Pexels A Kuwaiti marina at sunset. Photo credit: Quintin Gellar/Pexels
  • A camel and its driver in the Kuwaiti desert. Photo credit: SenuScape/Pexels A camel and its driver in the Kuwaiti desert. Photo credit: SenuScape/Pexels
  • The Kuwait Towers - one of the country's most recognizable symbols. Photo credit: Shahbaz Hussain Shah/Pexels The Kuwait Towers - one of the country's most recognizable symbols. Shahbaz Hussain Shah/Pexels
  • A geometric dome and blue skies along Kuwait City's Marina Walk. Photo credit: Abdullah Alyaqout/Pexels A geometric dome and blue skies along Kuwait City's Marina Walk. Photo credit: Abdullah Alyaqout/Pexels
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