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Souq Sharq

The guide was updated: 2025-11-18

Souq Sharq successfully blends its origins as a traditional marketplace with the amenities of a modern shopping centre. Located directly on the waterfront, its scenic promenade offers striking views of the sea and the Al-Jaber Bridge, making it a popular spot for an evening stroll, especially at sunset. The mall itself houses a wide variety of well-known high-street brands and includes a Sultan Centre supermarket.

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Address: Arabian Gulf Street, Kuwait City
Website: www.instagram.com/souq_sharq
Phone: +965 182 2680

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The Avenues

The Avenues

The largest mall in Kuwait and one of the largest in the world, The Avenues will easily occupy shoppers for a full day or longer. More than 800 international brand boutiques, entertainment centres (children's KidZania and Magic Planet both located here), restaurants and cafes all await visitors under one roof.

Souq Al-Mubarakiya

Souq Al-Mubarakiya

Souq Al-Mubarakiya is a sprawling historic market and the traditional commercial heart of Kuwait City. Its labyrinthine alleyways are a sensory experience, permeated with the scent of spices and filled with stalls selling everything from Persian carpets and gold jewellery to dates, perfumes, and traditional costumes. The market opens into a central courtyard where traditional cafes brew tea over coals and restaurants serve authentic Arab and Persian food. More than just a shopping destination, it is a living repository of Kuwaiti heritage, housing small museums and maintaining a bustling atmosphere that has endured for over two centuries.

Marina Mall

Marina Mall

Marina Mall impresses inside and out. Located next to a scenic bay and in the Marina Crescent area, it offers a wide selection of stores and boutiques along with a whole variety of cafés and restaurants dotting the Marina Crescent. Shoppers may also take in the skyline of Abu Dhabi visible from the mall's top floor.

360 Mall

360 Mall

The 360 Mall specialises in higher-end shopping, with a selection of shops and boutiques representing various international brands housed under its roof. The mall's entertainment centre includes a cinema complex and a bowling alley.

Souq Sharq

Souq Sharq

Souq Sharq successfully blends its origins as a traditional marketplace with the amenities of a modern shopping centre. Located directly on the waterfront, its scenic promenade offers striking views of the sea and the Al-Jaber Bridge, making it a popular spot for an evening stroll, especially at sunset. The mall itself houses a wide variety of well-known high-street brands and includes a Sultan Centre supermarket.

The Gate Mall

The Gate Mall

Located in a lively area south of Kuwait City, the Gate Mall is a pleasant shopping centre with an abundance of stores. The mall houses stores by well-known international and regional brands selling fashion-forward clothing, cosmetics, accessories, and more.

Fresh Fish Market

Fresh Fish Market

The Fresh Fish Market in Sharq is the primary destination for seafood in Kuwait, a sprawling complex renowned for the sheer variety and volume of its daily catch. While it functions as a major commercial hub with numerous shops and restaurants, the main attraction remains the vast selection of fresh fish sold at competitive prices. The experience is practical and unfiltered; visitors can select their fish and have it cleaned on the spot. For those seeking the finest choice, an early morning visit is recommended to see the market at its busiest.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds

Malabar Gold & Diamonds

Malabar Gold & Diamonds is a major international jewellery retailer with a strong presence in Kuwait, its most significant branch located in Fahaheel. As with all gold retailers in the country, it operates under strict government regulations; every piece is hallmarked for purity, and by law, all transactions must be conducted electronically, as cash payments for gold are prohibited. The brand is recognised for its extensive collections and is frequently praised for its customer service, making it a trusted and popular destination for jewellery shopping.

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