Kuwait City - Post Report Question and Answers
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Kuwait is what you make of it. No more, no less. - May 2023
While we were here during the pandemic and things were not wonderful. We were lucky to have been here and not some of the other far flung places that we have been to or have friends at. We kind of thought it would be like Oman. - Apr 2022
Kuwait is the kind of place that is what you make it. Go in with a positive attitude, expect things to take a long time particularly during Ramadan. - Jun 2015
It's definitely not paradise but good money, good food, safe, and lots of interesting people and culture. You'll have to travel to neighboring countries like Lebanon, Egypt, and Turkey for fabulous scenery. I plan on staying for as long as my company lets me. People are very affected by dust allergies and it's hard for single women (not to say it's impossible, just less fun) - they will have more challenges. - Dec 2013
There are a lot of facades here. Often times, there are facades behind the facade. Kuwait is extremely complex, and just when you think you are figuring things out, you will see another piece of the puzzle that challenges your previous notions. Things are not the way they appear on the outside. There are 1.2 million citizens sitting on 10% of the world's proven oil reserves. There is tremendous wealth here, and centuries of "the way we've always done it" is clashing with a tech-savvy youth that are confused about what traditions to keep and which ones to discard. Find the reasons to enjoy being here and invest in those pursuits. - Feb 2013
I would not bid on this location. The housing situation really is deteriorating. - Jan 2013
Don't come expecting to find the same amenities you do in America. Be prepared for dangerous driving on the highways. Learn a little bit of Arabic. Enjoy the beautiful views of the Gulf, but don't expect to swim in it's polluted waters while you are here. Have an open mind towards Kuwait---it's had a rough 20 years of recovery from wars. - May 2012
Kuwait is what you make of it. You can come and enjoy your time here, see what there is to see, embrace the culture, get lost in the souks and love it, get things tailored for cheap, and have fun traveling to nearby places. Or, you can complain about the dust, restrictions (no alcohol or pork, lots of run-around trying to get things accomplished), traffic, sandstorms, lack of entertainment and things to do. After 2 years, we are ready to go, but we would have loved a third year, and we didn't complain our whole two years here like some others did. Find the hidden treasures of Kuwait and have fun exploring! - May 2012
Prepare yourself for the dangerous driving here. That's the only real THREAT here. No courtesy what-so-ever! You're likely to see at least 2 accidents per day. (Maybe a deadly one once a week.) Also, not seeing enough "green" starts to get to people after 3 months. Alcohol is "forbidden" in Kuwait. Notice the quotation marks around "forbidden" ? Only if you're invited to one of the embassies here can you drink openly on the premises. Otherwise contractors are told "fly to Bahrain/Dubai" or where ever you need to go if you just need to have that sip. Please don't try and ship it!! You've been warned. I've traveled to other gulf states and have felt perfectly safe. Again, PLEASE don't believe the media's portrayal of this region. I'd personally like to try living in some of the other places I've visited. Make the best of your post! - Jul 2010
