Seif Palace
قصر السيف
An emir's palace begun in 1904, with a blue ceramic clock tower and gilded dome standing by the sea. The interior is closed to the public, but the exterior and seafront are good for photos.
Seif Palace is the official residence and office of the Emir of Kuwait. Construction began in 1904 during the reign of Sheikh Mubarak, and it was expanded many times afterward. Its most distinctive feature is the clock tower, covered with blue Islamic tiles and topped with a gilded dome. The palace is closed to the public, and guards are posted outside, so when taking photos, avoid the guards and gates. Shoot from the Gulf Road side or in the direction of the Grand Mosque. The palace stands next to the Grand Mosque and the National Assembly building, and the three are easy to visit on foot together.
Opening hours
Exterior only (palace interior closed)
Nearby sights
- Grand Mosque of Kuwait
- Souq Al-Mubarakiya
- Sadu House
- Kuwait National Museum
- Souq Sharq & Fish Market
- Liberation Tower
- Al Hamra Tower
- Al Shaheed Park