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Green Island

Green Island is an artificial island situated in the Arabian Gulf. It includes a touristic tower of 35 metre height, a children’s castle with water filled trenches and small waterfalls. This island includes all entertaining facilities, in addition to an open Roman theatre with a capacity of 700 spectators for festivals and beauty contests for pets. The island offers a number of restaurants and a classic service centre.

Mosque

The pyramid-shaped mosque in Ras Salmiya and the Fatima Mosque in Abdullah Al-Salem are fine examples of modern architecture. The Grand Mosque, opposite the Seif Palace, is an example of several traditional Islamic styles using modern technology while retaining the local characteristics of Kuwait as well as preserving the Islamic tradition of calligraphy. There are several examples of mosques dating from the last century still visited by worshipers around Kuwait City.

AMUSEMENT PARKS AND RESORTS

The government's success in moulding the harsh desert environment of Kuwait can be seen in public parks as also along the sides on many main roads and boulevards. Many of the parks have amusement centres and children's play facilities. There are also several amusement parks dedicated to keeping children actively enthralled for hours at a time.

Hawally Park: Located in Hawally area, this is a fun centre for whole family. It includes various rides, games, restaurants and large bookstore.

Al-Shaab Leisure Park: The park overlooks the Arabian Gulf street. It has numerous games and rides for the whole family. It also includes ice-skating and roller-skating rinks as well as a cinema and theatre, in addition to many fast food restaurants.

Aqua Park: A significant landmark overlooking the sea beside the Kuwait Towers with a total area of 74,000 square metres, it is distinguished by many water rides including a swimming pool, artificial waves for both children and adults, and fast spiralling water. Every Tuesday is designated for women only.

Messilah Water Village: It is considered one of the most significant touristic amusement centres with its building covered with bamboo and fireproof teakwood. It is situated at the Arabian Gulf street, in Messilah area. Here one can enjoy waterslides, Ehmedo Volcano and water theatres, considered to be the first of its kind in Kuwait.

Entertainment City

The first and the largest amusement part established in Kuwait is situated in Al-Doha area in northern Kuwait. Badly damaged during the occupation (1990-91) when many of its facilities were looted and taken to Baghdad. The complex provides a complete range of amusements based on themes:

  1. Arab World – Includes Gulf fishing boats, Sinbad the sailor, etc
  2. International World – Includes African boats, Australian Gondola, European cars, cowboy arena, etc.
  3. Future World – Includes the space dome, arcade gym games, desert storm, etc.
    There are various fast food restaurants and cafes catering to everybody's tastes. It is considered one of the best amusement parks in the world.
 
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