Salmiya
Kuwait City, Kuwait
A lively coastal district known for Salem Al-Mubarak Street's Levantine restaurants, open past midnight.
Places in Salmiya
- Salmiya café strip A dense strip of cafés along Salem Al-Mubarak Street, busy well into the night.
Practical notes for Kuwait City
- Best time to visit
- November to March brings mild, comfortable weather, a sharp contrast to the extreme heat of the Gulf summer.
- Getting around
- A car or taxi is the practical way to move around Kuwait City's spread-out districts; Souq Mubarakia and the Sharq waterfront are walkable once you arrive.
- Currency
- Kuwaiti Dinar (KD)
- Language
- Arabic. English is widely understood, especially in business.
- Timezone
- AST (UTC+3)
- Current trends
- Salmiya's Salem Al-Mubarak Street continues to expand its late-night Levantine dining scene, and Sharq retains the highest concentration of five-star hotels for visitors wanting central luxury.
Other neighborhoods in Kuwait City
- Sharq — The premium waterfront neighbourhood with the highest concentration of luxury hotels in the city.
- Kuwait City Center (Souq Mubarakia area) — A blend of modern skyscrapers and historic souqs, offering culture, shopping, and scenic views.
Read the full Kuwait City guide