Failaka Island Travel Guide

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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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4 out of 5
Amr Ibn Al-Ass Rd, Al Mataem St Salmiya
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Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya

Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya

5 out of 5
Al Soor Street, Al Mirqab Kuwait City
The price is NZ$627 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$627
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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Jumeirah Messilah Beach Kuwait

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Kuwait

5 out of 5
Al Taawun Street Messilah
The price is NZ$521 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$521
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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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! (231 reviews)
Amazing, big, beautiful, clean and very attractive . Amenities available. Breakfast nice and varied , amazing Spa Experience and amazing beach front . Well recommended

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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Marriott Executive Apartments Kuwait City

Marriott Executive Apartments Kuwait City

5 out of 5
Abdel Moneim Riyadh Street Kuwait City Al Asimah
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kuwait City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Al Shaheed Park and Al Hamra Tower & ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Great hotel, very clean, close to The Assima Mall. Helpful reception staff.

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Arinza Tower Quality Apartments

Arinza Tower Quality Apartments

3 out of 5
Building 17, Street 1 , Block 5 Salmiya
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7/10 Good! (38 reviews)
Very good has all the essentials you need and a good price highly highly recommend

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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Delta Hotel Apartments

Delta Hotel Apartments

3 out of 5
210 Sabah Al Salem Capital
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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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