Discount @ Entertainment city entrance ticket

Good news for people who would like to visit and enjoy at the Entertainment city at Doha during the National and Liberation Day holidays. The entrance fee has been reduced from 3.5 KD to 2 KD on February 25th and 26th as part of its celebrations for the national and liberation days. 

Operations and activities manager of TEC disclosed that the park will be open from 2:00 to 11:00 pm on the abovementioned dates. He also informed that the entertainment city will be closed on Sunday and Monday will be for women only.

Khiran Resort,Q8

Interested in a weekend break? At the end of a busy week it’s time to forget work and concentrate on revitalizing the mind and body and what could be better than two or three days break with fantastic live entertainment, sports, leisure and fun? Be as active or relaxed as you wish, after all it’s your time, your choice. And for such a fantastic and relaxing weekend, Khiran Resort will be a perfect choice. Located in Al-Khiran District, Al-Khiran Resort is about 120 kilometers away from Kuwait City. It is manage by TEC(Touristic Enterprises Company) a semi govt. set up. It has huge landscaping area with proper gardeners and you will no doubt enjoy the ambience.

Located on the seafront with the spectacular view of Arabian Gulf sea, it contains total 236 Chalets which comprises with Studio appartment ( 48 No’s), Normal and Royal chalets (148 No’s) and Villa( 40 No’s). All the chalets are fully luxurious and air conditioned which contains a living room, a dining room, a fully equipped kitchen with all the necessary utensils, a bathroom, telephone, a television with its VCR, a terrace and a garage for the car. Prices of chalets depends season wise (3 days/week end/one full week etc). For a Studio apartment  you will have to pay 40 -60 kd/day; Normal & royal chalet will cost you 80 -150 kd/day and will cost Villa  200kd/day. As the prices will vary time to time , you can contact Mr.Khalid - front office manager Khiran Resort @99132563. You can form a group of two-three families and plan your weekend break at the resort. Then you can enjoy more and also share the price of the chalet.

During your stay you can enjoy in the Indoor game centre with video games, bowling alley, snookers etc. And you need not worry about food, as luxurious restaurants are available inside the resort. The three Restaurants are Sea Club (multicuisine), Al Baraha (barbeque/lebanese/arabic food) and Al Bandar(sea food restaurant) will fulfill your appetite. You can unwind yourself in the two swimming pools of the resort; one filled with salty water, and the other with fresh water. If you want to play sports, tennis, football, volleyball and basketball courts are available. There is a Marina, where around 250 boats can be parked in ABCDE berth and also more than 300 boat park facility on ground. Also, the "Duza" ballroom is available.

During the HALA FEBRUARY, celebration inside  Khiran Resort with "special fireworks" is the main event every year. More than 600 staffs of different nationality work inside the Resort and their accommodations are also provided inside the Resort. Ministry Clinic with 24 hour doctor facility and ambulance is provided. So you need not worry if you fall sick (hope it never happens). Small super market is available inside the Resort and Shrimpy Restaurant is also available inside the game center. Golf cars are available for staff use and in special occasion Golf car will be provided for Guest in coordination with front office. The security department has huge role to protect the Resort with special force.

And don’t forget to carry your kid’s bicycles. In case you forget there is facility for various types of cycles on rent. Also you can enjoy horse carriage rides. And if you ever had the desire of smoking the sheesha, then you can fulfill it at the Sheesha parlour of the resort which has lot of flavors to offer its visitors. Far away from the hustle and bustle of the city; far from fully busy working week, this place will give you the right opportunity to unwind yourself and start your coming week with double zeal and passion.

Contact No:223951122
For more information on the resort, you can check their official website http://www.khiranresort.com/
And can check out the facebook group
http://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/khiran-resort-kuwait/136844022994226
Here’s the link to google map

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Kuwait Towers N Miami Beach,Q8

This weekend we decided to spend some time in and around Kuwait Towers and the nearby Miami Beach. Yes, Miami Beach in Kuwait!

Standing majestically and elegantly on the water front in the Arabian Gulf Road, the Kuwait Towers are regarded as the symbol of Kuwait. As we approached the Towers we were struck by its elegance. Its grandeur and brilliant architecture would astonish anyone. The panoramic view of the sea and the city near the Towers are beyond words. One can spend hours in such spectacular atmosphere. The area remains bursting with activities. One can notice people swimming, catching fish, sailing around in the sea, leisurely moving around, taking pictures or having good time with family or friends. There is ample space for car parking so that visitors don’t face any problem. The date trees around and near the towers campus make the place more enticing.

Designed by Sune Lindstrom and Malene Bjorn from Sweden and built by Energoproject, a company from Belgrade, Serbia, it was opened to public in March 1979.The towers consist of two towers and a third pole feeding them with electricity. The tallest tower, 187 meters high, holds two spheres. The upper sphere at the height of 120 meters has a viewing point, a café and a gift shop. This sphere has a revolving observation area, with one full turn every half hour. The breathtaking view of the city from the viewing point is awesome. As I tried to find a place to capture the beauty of the city I realized that it is a laborious job to find the perfect place in that area in such a congregation. The photos of destruction of the tower by the Iraqi troops during the Iraqi invasion in 1990 are displayed on the walls. The intention of the Iraqi troops was to destroy the very symbol of Kuwait. The towers were badly destroyed as they attacked it with missiles. But it was rebuilt and today’s towers symbolize the affection, devotion, and tenacity of the Kuwaiti people for their country. At the height of 82 meters there are four food joints, which include Al-Ufuq restaurant, Le Café, Waha and Al Joon cafeteria. Then there is the Dasman Hall where special parties and business events are held and on the ground floor is the Horizon Restaurant. The middle tower is a water reservoir containing two million gallons of water in two tanks. The third tower, which is 11.60 meters high, is a lighthouse, which illuminates the architectural wonder with 96 concealed spotlights. The tops of these towers are finished in a needle shape and are made of flaring, plasticized aluminum plates, which shine day and night, adding to their magic. With an entry fee of 2KD (for kids less then 4years its free), the towers remains open to the public from 8am to12pm.

Adjacent to the towers, to the left is the Aqua Park, the first and biggest water park of the Arab Gulf Region. To its right, at a walking distance of 12-15 minutes starts the Miami Beach. The long impressive beach, well maintained parks for kids, restaurants, BBQ area, long stretch of green grassy area just to sit and repose, makes it a perfect place to spend your weekend now when the weather is ideal for outdoor outing. You can unwind yourself from your hectic work schedule by just relaxing on the beach or by swimming. If you go in a group, you can play volleyball in the sandy beach.

The Kuwaiti’s love and passion for food is apparent from the many restaurants and café that can be found in any nook and corner of the country. Just bordering the Aqua Park is restaurant “Ruby Tuesday”. And at 10 minutes walking distance from the towers, to the left is the famous Arabic Restaurant “Mais Alghanim”. Furthermore at a difference of 5 minutes walking distance are three open restaurants and café’s near the sea namely Puerto Bonus, City Café and Café La Playa, where one can spot people including women smoking the traditional sheesha pipes.


And near the Miami Beach too you will find restaurants like Chili’s, Apple Pie, KFC and many more. The young generation plays beach volleyball in the government made game courts near the beach that is well illuminated. With a government doing so much for its people I wondered how much is needed to be done by our government back home as we drove back.

How to reach Entertainment City Q8

Many of my friends has been asking me about the way to reach the Entertainment City. So I thought of giving the "google map" link of it. In my previous post I have given the Google Map link of Al Qurain Museum and Wafra Farms (which few friends have asked for).

Hope it will be of help.


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Shopping In Q8

Kuwait provides special shopping opportunities. It has many markets, shops and malls which present a variety of products like: clothes, cosmetics, perfumes, jewelry, gifts, equipments, and international brand products. This variety of products addresses different styles. That is why malls were established by using an architectural style that provides the shopper with the feeling of comfort and entertainment during shopping. At the same time, it provides the sellers with enough areas to display their products with creative and attractive ways for shoppers. When you feel exhausted during shopping; you can refresh yourself by drinking fresh drinks and eating fast meals from a variety of restaurants and cafes. They are widespread in many markets and malls all over Kuwait governorates. Every 2-3 month you get to hear about a new mall.

The following are the names of some famous Malls....

Kuwait City (Capital)

Sharq Mall

Al Salhia Mall

Arraya Mall

Dar Al-Awadi Mall

Ghawali Centre

Al Awqaf Mall

Center point

Al Muthanna Mall

Al Khaleejiah Mall

Al Mubarakia Market (Popular)

Discovery Mall

Hawalli

Al Mohallab Mall

Al Rihab Mall

Al Othman Mall

Al Bahr Center / Plaza

Al Ayoub Mall

Beirut Mall

Northern Noqrah Mall

Southern Noqrah Mall

360° Mall

Salmiya

Marina Mall

Al Fanar Mall

Al Bustan Mall

Al Thuraya Mall

Central Plaza

Gallery 2000

Laila Gallery

Tala Mall

Mariam Mall

Zahra Mall

Sultan Mall

Al Salmiya Market (Popular)

City Center

Marks and Spencer

Omniya Center

Shaha Complex

Fahaheel

Al Kout Mall

Al Manshar Mall

Ajyal Mall

Kuwait Magic

Center point

Fahaheel Market (Popular)

Al Dabous Mall

Al Anoud Mall

Farwaniya

Al Magater Mall

Al Hamra Mall

Mubarak Alsaifee Mall

Al Arbeed Plaza

Manawer Mall

The Avenues Mall

Metro

Da'idjani Center mall

Sumait Plaza mall

AlDaboos mall

Jahra

Salil Al Jahra Mall

Al Khema Mall

Wara Mall

Tiba Mall

Awtad Mall

Al Alamia Mall

Mubarak Alkabeer

Alqurain City markets

Ahmadi

Al Bairaq Mall ( AlEgaila city )

Cinemas in Kuwait

Cinemas in Kuwait represent unique modern features for art of architecture in the twenty first century. Many cinema screens display movies from allover the world. The cinema halls are designed to be comfortable, large and spacious. To ensure that Audiences enjoy their time, cinema screens are large and the sound is enhanced with 3D effect.

During the afternoon, make sure you spend your time in one of cinemas in Kuwait, including: Al-Sharqia, Al-Fanar, Ajial, Metro, Plaza, Laila Gallery, Shaab, Marina, Muhallab, Al-Kout, Sulaibekhat, Granada and Avenues Cinema.

check this link. you can book your tickets online
http://webserver2.kncc.com/index.php

Q8 Zoo

Mehr enjoys the sights and sounds of animals and birds. So we decided to take her to the zoo. The weather is pleasant, so thought; it would not strain her even if we move around the entire day. Kuwait Zoo is open every day from 8am to 8pm in winter, and from 8am to 12 noon and 4pm to 8pm during summer. Located in Omariya on the Airport Road, entrance is 500 fils and for children it is free. The telephone number of the zoo authorities is 2473 3389. Call if you need any information.
Did get to see some unusual animals. Mehr could not control her excitement when she saw the animals. The animals are taken good care of and their cages are installed with A/C’s. Lucky animals! There was extensive damage done to the premises and the animals during the Iraqi invasion. However, most of the repair work has been completed and the zoo is now open to the public. Today, the Kuwait Zoo houses 65 species of animals, 129 species of birds and five species of reptiles, apart from other animals such as lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, zebras and many more. As we were moving around, we were blessed to see the ostrich lay two big egg’s just in front of us.
Food is allowed inside. Lot of Kuwaiti families were enjoying their picnic at the park of the zoo. There are also 3restaurants, so you can pass time accordingly. Need not think about your lunch. There is also a toy train.You will relish the experience as it takes you on a tour of the zoo. Ticket price is cheap,just 250fils.

Sharing few pictures that I had taken. Enjoy!!!!