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Souk Al-Mubarakiya
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Souk Al-Mubarakiya
Kuwait City's historic souq near the Gulf, with spice, meat and textile lanes and restaurants that fill in the evening.
Cultural Experience
Night Life
Souk Al-Mubarakiya is the oldest market in Kuwait City, rebuilt around traditional courtyards and lanes.
What to expect
Stalls of spices, dates, perfumes and textiles, plus restaurants and cafes that grow busy after dark.
What to eat
Grilled meats, machboos, Kuwaiti breakfast dishes, dates and Arabic sweets.
Visitor tips
- Most shops close at midday and reopen late afternoon; the evening is the busiest time. Check before you go.
- Friday mornings are quiet.
- Hours change during Ramadan.
