Car rental in Kuwait – 3 tourist attractions to drive
Considering renting a car in Kuwait but not sure if it’s worth the expense? Go ahead, do it. A rented vehicle is a must in Kuwait because the country is mainly surrounded by many deserts. All it takes is a short walk down the street to get sand particles in your mouth. Clearly, the safest way to travel in Kuwait is to rent your own vehicle. The advantage of this arrangement is that you can cover more distance in less time. These are some of the attractions that you may want to visit.
Failaka Island – If you are an archeology junkie, stop by Failaka Island. There you will find a Greek temple, as well as some Greek and Bronze Age relics.
Al Jahra – In the old days, traditional style sambuks and booms were built mostly at Al Jahrah. They still are, actually, but the old-school boats built there are no longer used for trading or pearling, but for recreation or decoration.
The cliffs of the Kazmah desert: do you want a great view of the bay? Go straight on highway 80, then turn right to go to highway 801 and then to Bubiyan. Once there, take the first exit you see and then turn left. This should take you right to the desert cliffs of Kazmah. Many young Kuwaitis frequent this area on weekends to run uphill on their quads and jeeps. The Kazmah is one of the few elevated areas in the Kuwaiti desert, so you can get a great view of the bay while you’re there.
What will soon become clear to you during your stay in Kuwait is that the country is largely a vast uninhabited desert. The fastest route to any desert location is any of the following:
North on Highway 801 West on Highway 70 South on Highway 306
However, don’t worry if you can’t remember these three routes. If you stay long enough on any path from the city, you will surely end up in a place where there is nothing but sand!
