The most part of shops are closed for a rather long break during daytime. Thursday and Saturday are shorter working days, and on Friday everything is closed.

Tipping is not accepted, the only exclusion to this rule is Ahmadi area where European traditions prevail.

Learn carefully banks’ currency exchange fees. It often happens that banks charge extra fees for small amounts and offer discounts for big ones.

During Ramadan it’s forbidden to drink, to eat and to smoke in public places. Failure to do so is liable for a fine - 100 KD (350 USD).

The capital is divided into several shopping areas. Thus, Hawalli area is the best place to purchase jewels and suppliers, and in Salmiya there are many markets that you can buy a lot of cheap souvenirs at. You can also find many markets in the downtown of the city. And to buy fish, head to Fahaheel area.

A breathtaking view opens up from upper floors of the shopping mall Sharq Souk Mall. It’s a great alternative to paid observation decks.

The cheapest way to travel is by bus. The cost for a trip is around 2 US dollars.

In Al Kuwait, taking photos with digital reflex camera is forbidden.