Failaka Island

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The vehicular barge from Kuwait City to Failaka Island. There are no amenities on board and in 2006 the timings were erratic and there was no schedule in English or English speakers at the terminal, but somehow I still managed to get there and back again... It looks like the Heritage Village has been restored and is up and running again, so there are probably more facilities here now. http://www.safirhotels.com/hotel.aspx
The vehicular barge from Kuwait City to Failaka Island. There are no amenities on board and in 2006 the timings were erratic and there was no schedule in English or English speakers at the terminal, but somehow I still managed to get there and back again... It looks like the Heritage Village has been restored and is up and running again, so there are probably more facilities here now. http://www.safirhotels.com/hotel.aspx
This was taken in 2006, so not sure if things have changed since then. Failaka Island was an Iraqi stronghold during the gulf war and as a result was bombed and saw heavy artillery fire. It was emptied of Kuwaiti citizens before it was overtaken, but very few citizens had returned. Nature still finds a way to recover though...
This was the bank on the island. There was a burglar alarm hanging ironically from the wall. Artillery fire was from the first gulf war.
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5 out of 5
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The price is S$567 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
S$567
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (211 reviews)
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Swiss-Belboutique Bneid Al Gar Kuwait

4 out of 5
Bneid Al Gar, Block 1, Street 82 Kuwait City
The price is S$210 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
S$210
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kuwait City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Al Shaheed Park and Al Hamra Tower ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
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5 out of 5
Al Taawun Street Messilah
The price is S$392 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
S$392
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Messilah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Al-Hashemi Marine Museum and Arabella Mall are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (227 reviews)
Room was clean and tidy, the staff were friendly. Grounds were well kept and location was lovely.

Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026

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3 out of 5
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6.8/10 (37 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Aug, 2025

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4 out of 5
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8.4/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
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3 out of 5
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
Amazing staff! Gina at the desk is so helpful. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 21 Sept, 2025

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