The Avenues
الأفنيوز
One of the largest shopping centres in the Middle East, with more than a dozen themed districts, including a replica London street and a grand souk. It is the main weekend destination for Kuwaitis.
The Avenues is located in Rai, southwest of the city centre. It covers more than one million square metres and is divided into several themed zones, including 'The Avenues,' 'Grand London Street,' 'Souk,' 'Avant-Garde,' and 'Prestige.' Its passageways range from European-style streetscapes to Arab market-style alleys, and the complex houses international brands, restaurants, supermarkets, and cinemas. For visitors, it offers a window into modern consumer life in Kuwait, and in summer it is a good place to escape the heat. It is very crowded on weekend evenings, and a taxi from the city centre takes about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–22:00 (extended on weekends)
Nearby sights
- Kuwait House of National Works Memorial Museum
- Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre
- Liberation Tower
- Kuwait National Museum
- Al Shaheed Park
- Sadu House
- Souq Al-Mubarakiya
- Seif Palace