This was the last place my hired driver took me. Walked around a little bit before deciding where to lunch. Paid 2.25 KD for a delicious dish made of baked chicken leg and Biryani rice. Fruits were very cheap too, paid 1 KD for several oranges, a bunch of grapes and several bananas. Almost anything can be purchased here: clothings, spices, fruits, fish, jewelries, vegetables, etc. Tnere are also several restaurants along the main road and inside the souq. Several money exchages were also noted here.

A market where you can find anything that you need! It’s a great place to wander around the halls and get lost for a few hours. What I really loved is that there aren’t people in your face trying to sell to you- they let you come to them. very different to the souks I’ve been to in other countries!

One of the oldest markets in Kuwait. One of the best places where I found fresh meat. For more than six years, I have only bought meat from Mubarakiya. There is also a perfume and incense market and evening gatherings.

The historic center of the souk has been there for more than 200 years, long before oil made Kuwait rich. Damaged during the Iraqi invasion and more recently in 2022 by a huge fire, the souk has recovered and been renovated. Moreover, it has been expanded and nowadays feels more like a conglomerate of markets from different time periods. I visited during Ramadan when only after dark parts of the souk come alive.

What a great place to visit. You can get some amazing bargains here and the place is massive. The fruit stalls are unbelievable and iv never seen so many unique fruit and veg. We also eat at Shemam which is a traditional Kuwaiti restaurant and the fish and homemade ice cream was beautiful. I live in the UK and was visiting family. I will make sure I visit here at every trip. I have captured my experience on my YouTube channel @vickisworldtravel