Al Shaheed Park
Al Shaheed Park
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Al Shaheed park, located on the periphery of Kuwait city, narrates the story of a land, its history and culture. The park consists of 200,000 m2 of greenery, featuring beautiful botanical gardens, two museums - Thekra & the Habitat, a visitor center, a lake, walkways and jogging tracks, making it the largest urban park in Kuwait.
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- Rania88Kuwait City, Kuwait40 contributionsA Kuwaiti Jewel ...AL Shaheed Park is A fully integrated cultural platform with cutting-edge architecture and art works it contains different kinds of gardens such as Oasis garden, museum Garden, seasonal garden etc.. it also contains walkways, exhibition areas, outdoor theatre and performance centers for music concerts. It also contains a skate park, tree top climbing obstacles, multipurpose youth complex, board and interactive games area and an open air performance center not to forget the multiple scrumptious restaurants and cafes to be enjoyed while watching the amazing musical fountain.Visited December 2019Written January 12, 2020
- advPriyaKuwait City, Kuwait9 contributionsLargest Park in KuwaitWe visited Shaheed Park at night and it was beautiful with amazing park Sculptures and apt lighting throughout . It's a vast area where you can really get lost but the park is well guided with Locations on the Map at every nook and corner You will not feel like you are standing the middle of the city . If you are person who enjoys walking ; will love this place which has with walk ways , Jogging paths and benches and seating areas lots to walk and see. Kids will absolutely enjoy the amphitheatre and spectacular musical fountain show.Visited February 2020Written March 8, 2020
- TaherAlbaghliJulianKuwait City, Kuwait1,982 contributionsNice parkAl Shaheed park, located on Kuwait city. It is massive park and it botanical gardens, two museum and Lake. We enjoyed in beautiful experience ,my kids love walking and do excises their. The drawback The weather too hot, Traffic Jam and not easy to find parking.Visited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten September 15, 2023
- Ghanim AKuwait City, Kuwait211,967 contributionsLand MarkLand Mark in it short time of finish Al Shaheed Park now one of Kuwaitis most important parksi i like it very much in the morning or evening time for relaxing , walking nice parking lot free of chargeVisited August 2016Traveled soloWritten August 25, 2016
- alawadhiiKuwait City, Kuwait100 contributionsCleanest place in KuwaitDeserve a visit, you will love it. no food allowed from out of the park, there are a new branded cafes and resturants. Very interesting with dancing fountain and nice location. Sometime you will find open market there in weekends. It has 2 phases with different style and nice sculptures about KuwaitVisited December 2017Traveled with familyWritten January 26, 2018
- Ghanim AKuwait City, Kuwait211,967 contributionsAfter opening part 2After opening part 2 become more attractive Than before New additions mini Kuwaiti city Dhows fountains More and moreVisited April 2017Traveled soloWritten April 16, 2017
- BufahadRKuwait City, Kuwait58 contributionsBeautiful park in cityA great idea to spend relax time to walk l, get fresh air and eat. Highly recommended place to visit in KuwaitVisited March 2019Traveled soloWritten June 5, 2019
- Ahmad AOttawa, Canada5 contributionsGreat atmosphere quiet and nice views with pure air circulationGreat atmosphere quiet and nice views with pure air circulation, you walk around and enjoy the tartan finish walkways. With low spot lights to see your way through.Visited April 2019Traveled with friendsWritten May 7, 2019
- Usman MLondon, United Kingdom752 contributionsHonourable parkNot much to see but this is a nice park to have a walk around; lots of locals doing the walking exercise. I did meet a tour guide. And was annoyed that the museum was closed due to maintenance. I did like the contribute it had to the martyrs. The gift shop is rubbish. Had a walk around for about 30 mins took a couple of pics and the left. Must say it is very well maintained. Not a must see; but if you are there and have time then worth ticking off. If you like my review select yes.Visited January 2019Written January 14, 2019
- Abdulaziz SHawalli, Kuwait75 contributionsIf you hate parks, read this.I'm not a 'walk in a park' type of person, but this park is beyond what I expected. A very modern, huge park that satisfies people of all ages and desires (obviously except people who hate parks, then we should stay at home). There are various restaurants and a spectacular view of the city's skyscrapers. Enjoy.Visited August 2017Traveled with friendsWritten August 2, 2017
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Ghanim A
Kuwait City, Kuwait211,967 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
Land Mark
in it short time of finish Al Shaheed Park now one of Kuwaitis most important parksi i like it very much
in the morning or evening time
for relaxing , walking
nice parking lot free of charge
in it short time of finish Al Shaheed Park now one of Kuwaitis most important parksi i like it very much
in the morning or evening time
for relaxing , walking
nice parking lot free of charge
Written August 25, 2016
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alawadhii
Kuwait City, Kuwait100 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Deserve a visit, you will love it.
no food allowed from out of the park, there are a new branded cafes and resturants. Very interesting with dancing fountain and nice location.
Sometime you will find open market there in weekends.
It has 2 phases with different style and nice sculptures about Kuwait
no food allowed from out of the park, there are a new branded cafes and resturants. Very interesting with dancing fountain and nice location.
Sometime you will find open market there in weekends.
It has 2 phases with different style and nice sculptures about Kuwait
Written January 27, 2018
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Ghanim A
Kuwait City, Kuwait211,967 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
After opening part 2 become more attractive
Than before
New additions mini Kuwaiti city
Dhows fountains
More and more
Than before
New additions mini Kuwaiti city
Dhows fountains
More and more
Written April 17, 2017
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BufahadR
Kuwait City, Kuwait58 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
A great idea to spend relax time to walk l, get fresh air and eat. Highly recommended place to visit in Kuwait
Written June 5, 2019
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Ahmad A
Ottawa, Canada5 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
Great atmosphere quiet and nice views with pure air circulation, you walk around and enjoy the tartan finish walkways. With low spot lights to see your way through.
Written May 7, 2019
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Usman M
London, UK752 contributions
Jan 2019
Not much to see but this is a nice park to have a walk around; lots of locals doing the walking exercise.
I did meet a tour guide. And was annoyed that the museum was closed due to maintenance. I did like the contribute it had to the martyrs.
The gift shop is rubbish. Had a walk around for about 30 mins took a couple of pics and the left. Must say it is very well maintained.
Not a must see; but if you are there and have time then worth ticking off.
If you like my review select yes.
I did meet a tour guide. And was annoyed that the museum was closed due to maintenance. I did like the contribute it had to the martyrs.
The gift shop is rubbish. Had a walk around for about 30 mins took a couple of pics and the left. Must say it is very well maintained.
Not a must see; but if you are there and have time then worth ticking off.
If you like my review select yes.
Written January 14, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Abdulaziz S
Hawalli, Kuwait75 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
I'm not a 'walk in a park' type of person, but this park is beyond what I expected. A very modern, huge park that satisfies people of all ages and desires (obviously except people who hate parks, then we should stay at home). There are various restaurants and a spectacular view of the city's skyscrapers. Enjoy.
Written August 2, 2017
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Ghadeer2014
Kuwait City, Kuwait10,239 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
The weather in February 2017 is cool with a nice breeze and this incites me to visit the park on a weekly basis for reading, walking and eating. The park is enriched with still lakes and smooth running water in the middle of the greenery. A Jogging track (deep pink color sidewalk) is designed around the park for an extended walk. This time I came across the constitution monument, which is a huge golden monument near the main entrance. In the middle of the park, visitors could get information from the information desk within the Visitor Center, besides the Reading room.
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I had meals twice at the Visitor Center. I had a delicious breakfast at the Three & Barista on the ground floor and a healthy lunch at Fayrouzeyat on the first floor. See below for review.
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Three & Barista- Artisanal Coffee Bar & kitchen
The place is cozy and casual. It has an Industrial design. A turquoise vintage car is displayed in the middle of the café. There is an outdoor terrace on the ground floor over looking a lake. I had the Green omelette, which is eggs mixed with spinach and filled with ricotta cheese sprinkled with pine nuts and garnished with chopped parsley, dill and sprouted beans. This main is delicious, healthy and aromatic. I had Chai latte, which is a mild masala tea (Indian). The tea was mildly prepared and not too spiced up.
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Fayrouzeyat – Fine Lebanese cuisine
This restaurant is over looking the fountain and running water. There is balcony with plenty of tables around and indoors seating. The waiter escorted me to a beautiful balcony table. The inside seating is spaced out with wooden tables with bright lights. The weather was cool, rainy and foggy. It was a great time for a nice terrace lunch!. SEE video (55 seconds) of foggy weather in urban park. The Purple colored menu is filled with treats. I had Tabbouleh, which is chopped parsley with tomatoes and cracked wheat; it is served without onions. I had Hummus, which is Chickpea purée with lemon. I like hummus. It is healthy and light. My main was the popular Shish taouk with garlic purée; it is a Middle Eastern low fat recipe for marinated chicken breasts. The dish consists of cubes of chicken that are marinated, skewered and grilled. Common marinades are based upon yogurt and lemon juice or tomato puree, though there are other variations. The chicken cubes were softly cooked and tender and the Garlic purée was mild and tasty. My drink was the ever refreshing and mildly sweet, Jallab drink with pine nuts. Jallab is a type of fruit syrup popular in the Middle East made from carob (locust bean), dates, grape molasses and rose water. In less than 10 minutes I got my 3 orders. The service was quick and efficient. The food was fresh and well cooked; I had to go for my all time favorite semolina cake with cream (Mafroukeh). This classic Lebanese dessert is velvety and aromatic. The dessert comes with rose water syrup. The cream was beaming with fresh taste. The syrup was mildly sweet.
The beauty of this restaurant is the balance in flavor. The portions are moderate and great for one person. Nothing I had was too sour or too sweet or over cooked. Everything was perfect from beginning to end. I will surely go back for the grilled fish with boiled potatoes.
SEE photos of parks and dining experience.
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I had meals twice at the Visitor Center. I had a delicious breakfast at the Three & Barista on the ground floor and a healthy lunch at Fayrouzeyat on the first floor. See below for review.
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Three & Barista- Artisanal Coffee Bar & kitchen
The place is cozy and casual. It has an Industrial design. A turquoise vintage car is displayed in the middle of the café. There is an outdoor terrace on the ground floor over looking a lake. I had the Green omelette, which is eggs mixed with spinach and filled with ricotta cheese sprinkled with pine nuts and garnished with chopped parsley, dill and sprouted beans. This main is delicious, healthy and aromatic. I had Chai latte, which is a mild masala tea (Indian). The tea was mildly prepared and not too spiced up.
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Fayrouzeyat – Fine Lebanese cuisine
This restaurant is over looking the fountain and running water. There is balcony with plenty of tables around and indoors seating. The waiter escorted me to a beautiful balcony table. The inside seating is spaced out with wooden tables with bright lights. The weather was cool, rainy and foggy. It was a great time for a nice terrace lunch!. SEE video (55 seconds) of foggy weather in urban park. The Purple colored menu is filled with treats. I had Tabbouleh, which is chopped parsley with tomatoes and cracked wheat; it is served without onions. I had Hummus, which is Chickpea purée with lemon. I like hummus. It is healthy and light. My main was the popular Shish taouk with garlic purée; it is a Middle Eastern low fat recipe for marinated chicken breasts. The dish consists of cubes of chicken that are marinated, skewered and grilled. Common marinades are based upon yogurt and lemon juice or tomato puree, though there are other variations. The chicken cubes were softly cooked and tender and the Garlic purée was mild and tasty. My drink was the ever refreshing and mildly sweet, Jallab drink with pine nuts. Jallab is a type of fruit syrup popular in the Middle East made from carob (locust bean), dates, grape molasses and rose water. In less than 10 minutes I got my 3 orders. The service was quick and efficient. The food was fresh and well cooked; I had to go for my all time favorite semolina cake with cream (Mafroukeh). This classic Lebanese dessert is velvety and aromatic. The dessert comes with rose water syrup. The cream was beaming with fresh taste. The syrup was mildly sweet.
The beauty of this restaurant is the balance in flavor. The portions are moderate and great for one person. Nothing I had was too sour or too sweet or over cooked. Everything was perfect from beginning to end. I will surely go back for the grilled fish with boiled potatoes.
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Written April 27, 2017
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Ghadeer2014
Kuwait City, Kuwait10,239 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
I regularly visit Al-shaheed Park for a nice stroll especially in cool seasons. Al-shaheed Park is the largest urban park in Kuwait. Opposite Al Tijaria Tower. The park is very safe. The park consists of 225,000 square meters of greenery. There are walkways and jogging tracks. You could find cycling lane around the park from the outside. My visit includes trying the finest cuisines available. There are 5 fine dining places. These dining options are widespread and placed around different parts of the park. There are Lots of quiet places for reading and meditation. By the way, the park is under maintenance in January 2017.
I had lunch at 2 of the restaurants at the park. My first lunch was at Table Otto and my second lunch was at the Terrazzo. The 2 places are located at opposite directions of the park. Table Otto is in front of the Habitat main entrance and Terrazzo is near the martyr monument, next to the memorial museum. See below for review.
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Table Otto - Italian and American brasserie
Table Otto has Italian and French delicacies with American roots. The name, translates to ‘table of eight’ from Italian. I had a healthy meal for lunch. Upon entrance, you will see nice outdoors seating. Soft sourdough basket with coffee-infused garlic butter seasoned with fresh sea salt is served upon being seated. The mixture of flavors will do all the talking. The flavor of coffee in the butter was a real delight with the garlic. I had Roasted Seabass fillet and ratatouille. Ratatouille is composed of sliced colorful vegetables arranged over a garlic-infused tomato sauce and baked. The seabass is full of olives and olive oil. I had mixed crushed berries, beetroot, rosewater and hibiscus syrup. The drink is refreshingly delightful. My waiter, Nick from Nepal, was sweet.
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Terrazzo – Italian fusion
I had a healthy lunch at Terrazzo. The menu is small but each dish is an art. There is a hard paper and iPad menu. I liked the full glass windows for natural ambience. The Gold-toned chain curtains are placed at the windows, allowing a beautiful shimmer during the day. Terrazzo serves 7 main courses and 2 desserts. Chili oil and oregano infused oil are readily available on a beautiful laid out table. I had Sea bass Fillet with tomato relish, roasted green beans and fennel slaw. Sea bass Fillet was simply 100% perfect. The ingredients were well balanced. The seabass was softly crispy from the outside and softly cooked from the inside. The balance was perfect. I had Alaska for dessert. It is vanilla ice cream, pistachio chocolate, cake biscuit, sour berry coulis and torched meringue. The Alaska delivered maximum taste and indulgence for me. The generous pile of creamy meringue on top was like clouds in the sky. My drink was the refreshing Passion fruit mojito. Chef Preesanth from India is behind the Italian fusion.
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I will surely go back to experiment with 2 fine dining places at the visitors’ center; Three & Barista on the ground floor and Fayrouzeyat on the first floor.
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SEE photos for park, food, exterior and interior.
I had lunch at 2 of the restaurants at the park. My first lunch was at Table Otto and my second lunch was at the Terrazzo. The 2 places are located at opposite directions of the park. Table Otto is in front of the Habitat main entrance and Terrazzo is near the martyr monument, next to the memorial museum. See below for review.
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Table Otto - Italian and American brasserie
Table Otto has Italian and French delicacies with American roots. The name, translates to ‘table of eight’ from Italian. I had a healthy meal for lunch. Upon entrance, you will see nice outdoors seating. Soft sourdough basket with coffee-infused garlic butter seasoned with fresh sea salt is served upon being seated. The mixture of flavors will do all the talking. The flavor of coffee in the butter was a real delight with the garlic. I had Roasted Seabass fillet and ratatouille. Ratatouille is composed of sliced colorful vegetables arranged over a garlic-infused tomato sauce and baked. The seabass is full of olives and olive oil. I had mixed crushed berries, beetroot, rosewater and hibiscus syrup. The drink is refreshingly delightful. My waiter, Nick from Nepal, was sweet.
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Terrazzo – Italian fusion
I had a healthy lunch at Terrazzo. The menu is small but each dish is an art. There is a hard paper and iPad menu. I liked the full glass windows for natural ambience. The Gold-toned chain curtains are placed at the windows, allowing a beautiful shimmer during the day. Terrazzo serves 7 main courses and 2 desserts. Chili oil and oregano infused oil are readily available on a beautiful laid out table. I had Sea bass Fillet with tomato relish, roasted green beans and fennel slaw. Sea bass Fillet was simply 100% perfect. The ingredients were well balanced. The seabass was softly crispy from the outside and softly cooked from the inside. The balance was perfect. I had Alaska for dessert. It is vanilla ice cream, pistachio chocolate, cake biscuit, sour berry coulis and torched meringue. The Alaska delivered maximum taste and indulgence for me. The generous pile of creamy meringue on top was like clouds in the sky. My drink was the refreshing Passion fruit mojito. Chef Preesanth from India is behind the Italian fusion.
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I will surely go back to experiment with 2 fine dining places at the visitors’ center; Three & Barista on the ground floor and Fayrouzeyat on the first floor.
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SEE photos for park, food, exterior and interior.
Written January 26, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ghanim A
Kuwait City, Kuwait211,967 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
Best Park in Kuwait
I so proud of this park to be my country
But it need more water fountains
And activities
I so proud of this park to be my country
But it need more water fountains
And activities
Written December 12, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ros Arasyi
Imlay City, MI16 contributions
how much is it cost ?
Dr-Aljuhaim
Kuwait City, Kuwait313 contributions
It is free
Ros Arasyi
Imlay City, MI16 contributions
how much is it cost ?
Ghadeer2014
Kuwait City, Kuwait10,239 contributions
free entrance all day long
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Al Shaheed Park:
- Kuwait City Private Guided Tour for Group up to 6 Persons (From $245.00)
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- Hotels near Al Shaheed Park:
- (0.67 mi) ibis Sharq Kuwait
- (0.65 mi) JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City
- (1.25 mi) Millennium Central Kuwait Downtown Hotel
- (0.53 mi) Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kuwait Downtown
- (0.65 mi) Courtyard by Marriott Kuwait City
- Restaurants near Al Shaheed Park:
- (0.03 mi) Starbucks
- (0.03 mi) Three & Barista
- (0.15 mi) Sultanchef - Turkish Steakhouse
- (0.15 mi) Five Guys
- (0.15 mi) Joy Confection
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