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Qatari OFFLINE MAP ( 2251 3606; fax [phone]; Istiqlal St, Diplomatic Area, Da'iya) Off Arabi-

an Gulf St.

Saudi Arabian OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 2255 0021; www.embassy.saudi.com/kuwait ;

Arabian Gulf St, Sharq)

Syrian OFFLINE MAP ( 2539 6560; fax [phone]; Al-Khos St, Villa 1, Block 6, Mishref)

Turkish OFFLINE MAP ( 2253 1785; www.turkish-embassy.org.kw ; Istiqlal St, Block 5, Diplomatic
Area, Da'iya) Opposite Green Island.

UAE OFFLINE MAP ( 2252 8544; fax [phone]; Istiqlal St, Plot 70, Diplomatic Area, Da'iya) Off

Arabian Gulf St.

UK OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP (

2259 4320; www.ukinkuwait.fco.gov.uk ; Arabian Gulf

St, Dasman) West of Kuwait Towers.

US OFFLINE MAP ( 2539 5307; www.kuwait.usembassy.gov ; Al-Masjid al-Aqsa St, Plot 14, Block 14,
Bayan) About 17km south of the city centre.

FOOD & DRINKS
For an overview of Kuwait's cuisine, Click here and the Flavours of Arabia chapter ( Click
here ) .
Kuwait is a dry state where the consumption of alcohol is stricly forbidden. Penalties if
caught in possession of alcohol or appearing under the influence of alcohol are high. If
you happen to be a hip-flask traveller, make sure you tip the contents away before arriving
at the airport.

EATING PRICE RANGES

The following price ranges refer to a standard main course. Service charge and tax is included in the price.
$ less than KD5 (US$18)
$$ KD5-KD10 (US$18-US$36)
$$$ more than KD10 (US$36)

INTERNET ACCESS
Internet access is easy for those travelling with a laptop as many hotels and cafes are now
wi-fi enabled. Prepaid dial-up internet cards are available in denominations of KD2, KD5,
KD13 and KD17, and can be purchased at bakalas (corner shops) and supermarkets. A