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10 Things to Do in Failaka Island, Kuwait City, Kuwait

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•  Al Kout Mall
•  Al Qasr
•  Al Qurain Martyrs' Museum
•  Al Seif Palace
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•  Al Shaheed Monument
•  Al Shaheed Park
•  Al-Qurain Cultural Centre
•  Failaka Island
•  Grand Mosque
•  Kuwait National Museum
•  Kuwait Towers
•  Liberation Tower
•  Souq Al Mubarakiya

Kuwait City Filaka Island Full Day Tour

• Bottled water
• Local guide (in English & Arabic)
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
• Entrance Fees
• Entry/Admission - Failaka Island
• Tickets for the Horse riding, camel rides, lake boats, etc.
• Kuwait Intl Airport, Kuwait City Kuwait
• Not wheelchair accessible
• A maximum of 6 people per booking
• Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Total tour duration is 5 to 8 hours depend on Ferry schedule (Depending on sea tides).
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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• 1 Failaka Island Stop: 9 hours - Admission included Failaka Island is one among the most visited tourist destinations in Kuwait. Located along the northern part of Arabian Gulf, and located 20kms away from Kuwait City, and situated opposite to the Failaka Bay, the area covers 43 square kilometers of area, and is one of the most important islands in Kuwait. Failaka Island is among the major tourist attractions in Kuwait, and is linked to Kuwait City through submarine pipeline that supplies water to inhabitants of Failaka. Failaka is a magnificent island that easily blends ancient history of Kuwait with gleaming modernity. The spring season is the best time to visit the Island it is said, due to the gentle breeze, budding flowers, vibrant flora, changing temperature and pleasant weather conditions. Failaka Island has been much developed as a tourist spot, as it offers fishing, boating, sailing, swimming and water sports. There are Arabian horses, camels in Failaka Stables, and visitors can spend some time riding them. Read more
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• _X6885KN 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Kuwait City Tour with a licensed Kuwaiti guide. Mr. Waleed has a professional knowledge and has all the information about Kuwait. He is a licensed Kuwaiti guide. During the tour he took all the major touristic sites of the Kuwait City and gave full explanation. He also answered all the questions. I assure you that you will be fully satisfied if you take on this tour. Very comfortable and time efficient. Thank you Mr. Waleed! Read more Written 2 March 2024
• aphrodites2024 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles City tour "I had the pleasure of having Waleed as my city tour guide, and it was an unforgettable experience! As a female solo traveler, I felt extremely safe and comfortable with Waleed throughout the tour. He was incredibly patient, sharing his vast knowledge of the city's history and landmarks with me. What impressed me most was his genuine concern for my well-being, ensuring I was comfortable and happy throughout the tour. Waleed also doubled as an excellent photographer, capturing memorable moments from my trip. He even took me to a souvenir shop, helping me find unique mementos to bring back home. His kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail made my solo journey even more enjoyable. I highly recommend Waleed as a tour guide to anyone, especially solo female travelers, seeking a personalized, informative, and enjoyable experience. Five stars and thanks again, Waleed!" Read more Written 21 January 2024
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• OnAir15813167095 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 3 great tours in 2023 Did 3 tours with Waleed this year. All of them were great and can only recommend. On the last tour we did, we had to change the itinerary and Waleed was quick with ideas so we also did a part of Kuwait that is ussualy not visited. All in all i can only recommend. Read more Written 3 January 2024
• Daydream548278 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Graet day We have a great time exploring Kuwait City, Walled had everything covered, showed us the most important cultural and architectural landmarks and we learned a lot about Kuwait. Thank you, good memories forever. Read more Written 2 January 2024
• 253kamrank 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Perfect day in Kuwait Visited Kuwait with my wife and baby and we had a great day with the guide Waleed. He is very friendly and very professional and knows a lot about his city. His itinerary is perfect and yet he adjusted the day just to accommodate something for our daughter also who loves animals so he showed us some camels in the desert aswel as a pet shop within the city ! Perfect day and can't wait to see him again and spend a day to see more of Kuwait. Highly recommended. Read more Written 1 January 2024
• Road56929886340 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Everything better more then your service Nice custmer service and provided service so better and keeping the customer satisfied staff and they are try to giving good service thank you Read more Written 24 December 2023
• Liz H 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Tours in Kuwait We have travelled to over 110 countries and only had limited time in Kuwait and were keen to get a sense of the people, history and food. The two days we spent with Walid were perfect and we had a throughly enjoyable time. From the moment we made contact with him he was a great prompt communicator and he offers a variety of tours. He also picked us and up and dropped back to the airport. Our first day was based in Kuwait City. The tour to the Great Mosque was a beautiful experience and as non-Muslim’s we felt very welcome. The Souq and Arabic Coffee at a wonderful cafe was also very memorable. The other highlight of the day was the Oil and Gas Museum. Walid’s other recommendations for restaurants and other places to visit were also spot on and very much appreciated. Our second day was a great drive across a 40km causeway which was a spectacular engineering experience. We also got to see the vastness of the Kuwait Desert and visit an interesting farm which felt like a bustling oasis. We would highly recommend this company for both professionalism and value for money. Thank you again Walid-perfect. We are hoping to get back to Kuwait again one day. Read more Written 23 December 2023
• AnthonyPM 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent half day tour of Kuwait City Excellent half day tour of Kuwait City with the super nice car and Waleed was a great and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend the tour if you have a limited time in Kuwait. Read more Written 18 November 2023
• ivag639 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing tour It was amazing tour, I really enjoyed it. If you have only few hours in Kuwait, this is the perfect option. Waleed was great, he even adjusted a tour according to my preferences and made it even better than it was planed. He is very experienced and Great city, a lot of beautiful places to see. Read more Written 11 October 2023
• ggandenberger 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour and introduction to Kuwait. This was a really interesting tour, and great introduction to Kuwait City. Waleed was great and I learned a lot about this fascinating country. Read more Written 6 October 2023
• jazz141 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A relaxed and informative tour of Kuwait I really enjoyed my tour of Kuwait with Waleed. I was apprehensive about going alone at first but Waleed was very professional and made me feel at ease right away. He picked me up from my hotel right on time in a large air-conditioned SUV, which was very comfortable. We went to a couple of spots like the Grand Mosque (must see!), the Sadu House, the Souk Mubarakiya market, and the Kuwaití towers. All along Waleed was informative about Kuwaití culture and whatever we were looking at, and he was patient and kind whenever I needed extra time to look at things. All in all, great experience with a kind, professional, and experienced guide. Would highly recommend booking with this company. Read more Written 19 September 2023
• 544katalint 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great insight into the real Kuwait Great guide. Very knowledgable and his love for his country is infectious. Avoid Fridays as some things are closed. Read more Written 9 September 2023
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• loudt676 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The best day in Kuwait with this amazing tour operator I did the whole day tour with this company. Mr. Waleed is an amazing person, he took me to visit all the most beautiful places in Kuwait. His English is really good and he will tell you everything you want to know about this beautiful country. I highly suggested this experience of you are a solo traveler or even with friends and family. Thanks a lot! Read more Written 29 August 2023

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If you are travelling in Kuwait currently, then a trip to the Failaka Island can get you an excellent holiday experience for sure. This Failaka island in Kuwait is a popular tourist spot as it features a lot of attractions. Located in the Arabian Gulf nad reached from Marina crescent. This Kuwait failaka island has served as the army outpost of Alexander the Great. As a result, the island carries a good number of Greek ruins that you may like to explore. Failaka Island features the traditional residences of the 50's in its heritage village and a museum palace popular for showcasing the life story of Sheikh Abdullah Al Salim Al Sabah is also located here. You can enjoy jet skiing, fishing, boating, sailing, swimming and water sports on your visit to the Failaka Island.

Failaka Island Travel Tips

• Best time to visit the Failaka Island during spring season.

Failaka Island Hours

• Failaka island ferry timing - 9 am and 10:30 am

How to Reach Failaka Island

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• Failaka Island Address: Kuwait, Kuwait City
• Failaka Island Timing: 24-hrs
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The Failaka Island Guide – 2024

Kuwait might have a reputation for not having all that much to do, but there are some gems, particularly related to the 1991 war with Iraq. Failaka Island is one of those gems. This is the Ultimate Failaka Guide YPT style.

To read about Saddam Hussein Palaces click here .

Background to Failaka Island

Prior to the war Failaka Island was more the most part a residential place also popular with tourists. The name Failaka is believed to have been derived from ancient Greek, with the meaning being outpost. Said outpost has been historically and strategically important since antiquity and has been a part of colonial Kuwait and the post-independence State of Kuwait since the origins of the country.

Said rule was briefly and brutally interrupted by the Gulf War, the brief Republic of Kuwait and its later incorporation into Saddam Hussein’s Iraq.

To read about the Republic of Kuwait click here .

Location of Failaka Island

Located just 45 minutes, or 30 km from the coast of Kuwait City getting here will involve a ferry, private boat, or chopper. The ferries are semi-regular, but need to be booked in advance and are subject to change. Despite its beauty you don’t want to be stick until the last ferry back from Failaka at midnight! The boat journey itself is fine, but can choppy and indeed cold during winter months.

The Gulf War and Failaka

Prior to the 1990 invasion Failaka had 200 people living on the island, two schools and was for all intents a happy tourist and family island. In 1990 the war arrived and the island was not only taken, but suffered severe damage, as well as intense fighting.

The people of Failuka, who suffered intently were relocated after the war many with hopes of returning, but alas this was never to occur, with modern Failaka Island existing in a strange vortex.

Modern Day Failaka

Having been evacuated modern Failaka exists as a memorial to the Gulf War, a tourist attraction, as well as a resort where people come for a rest at the weekend. The resort and indeed the beaches are really beautiful, with the beachside restaurants all looking very tourism friendly. Alas there is no drink and the tourists are largely local people, or Young Pioneer Tours on a jolly!

And these are what brings people here, although there is debate among those in Kuwait about what to do moving forward, with the argument being whether it should be used for tourism, or residential purposes, if not both.

What to see and do on Failaka Island

Kuwaitis come here to spend the weekend, or as a day trip, with both foreigners al locals going on the Failaka War Tour. This rather short bus ride has you going through two vehicle graveyards, as well as seeing the pure devastation of the residential area of Failaka Island.

To read about the first Gulf War click here .

One of the highlights of said tour is stopping at the remnants of the Kuwait National Bank and indeed its vaults, which has been largely destroyed. I rather naively asked our local guide if Iraq had robbed the bank, to which she replied “They robbed the whole country”. Even 30 years on wounds run deep, with another local partner telling us his uncle had only been discovered ( a mass grave) last year.

After this is finished you are dipped off at the main resort from where there is one not on good restaurant, or you can head to the beachside where there are a few decent options, as well as the ferry pier for when you eventually go home.

Food is very Kuwaiti, with rice, meat and kebab dishes, but alas and in spite of the surroundings no chance of Pina Colada. Still though the best thing you can see and do in Kuwait – at least according to YPT.

You can check out our next Kuwait Tour here .

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Gareth Johnson is the founder of Young Pioneer Tours and has visited over 180+ countries. His passion is opening obscure destinations to tourism and sharing his experience of street food.

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