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Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

Below are my favorite events taking place this weekend:

Thursday, January 29
Kuwait Marine Show 2026
965 Outlet Expo
IN SITU Exhibition
The Kashtah Market
Literary Open Mic Night

Friday, January 30
Kuwait Marine Show 2026
Michael Concert
965 Outlet Expo
Thrf at Tayo
The Kuwait Jazz Collective
Giant Kites Display
The Kashtah Market
Exploring the Night Sky
Buns and Books

Saturday, January 31
Kuwait Marine Show 2026
965 Outlet Expo
IN SITU Exhibition
The Kashtah Market
DAI Family Day
DAI Story Time
Full Moon in Leo Sisters Circle




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

Lots of events this weekend. If you want to check out the camel races on Saturday they start at 2PM. Check out all the events taking place this weekend below:

Thursday, January 22
The Improv Comedy Show
Market Murouj
Auto World Show Expo
Mersaf Market
Salt Movies: Home Alone

Friday, January 23
Market Murouj
Auto World Show Expo
Jam Session
Mersaf Market
Al-Farsi Giant Kites Display

Saturday, January 24
Market Murouj
Auto World Show Expo
Sharq Photowalk
Rooted in Intention
Saturday Market at Alandalus
Mersaf Market
Soof Wool Mill Tours
DAI StoryTime at Amricani
Korean Kashta with Madang
Introduction to Bookbinding
Pearl Hunt
Sisters Circle




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Activities Sports Things to do

You Can Now Ski and Snowboard in Kuwait

Sounds weird to say it, but you can now ski and snowboard in Khaitan. I found out about this place called KARV through @triedbywahab while doom scrolling on TikTok last week. I was pretty surprised I hadn’t heard of it earlier, especially since it’s Kuwait’s first ski academy.

My snowboard has been in storage for a while since I haven’t gone on a ski trip in years. The idea that I could actually snowboard here in Kuwait made me want to check the place out, so I passed by earlier today.

KARV is located in a large building outside a school in Khaitan. The location isn’t that great, but once you’re inside the building it feels like walking into an ice skating rink, except instead of a rink you have three giant treadmill ski slope machines. I didn’t get to try it myself since the snowboard instructor is currently on leave, but watching the skiers gave me the impression that the feel is pretty realistic.

The academy is open to ages 6 and up, with both public and private classes available. Public classes are shared with up to three other people, while private classes are one on one with the instructor. Prices are as follows:

1 Hour Public: KD 22
1 Hour Private: KD 35
5 Hours Public Package: KD 100
5 Hours Private Package: KD 150

Ski and snowboard equipment is provided, but if you have your own gear you can bring it and use it. They’ve been open for around two months and are still in their soft launch phase, so they’re still working on the final touches. KARV is open daily from 1PM to 9PM, except Fridays. All bookings are done through their website, but as mentioned, snowboarding classes are temporarily unavailable. If you want to find out more or book a ski class, head to @karv.ski




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

Gardenia and Qout Market are back again this weekend. There’s also an art festival happening at the Mirror House, so if you haven’t been there before, this is a good opportunity. Check out all the events below.

Thursday, January 15
Gardenia Pop-up
Kidspo Village at Al-Assima Mall
Drifting Championship

Friday, January 16
Gardenia Pop-up
Salt Movies: Matilda
Roll Race Championship
Kidspo Village at Al-Assima Mall
Stargazing Trip
Burning Soles First Run

Saturday, January 17
Gardenia Pop-up
Qout Market
DAI Storytime at Amricani
Mirror House 13th Art Festival
Kidspo Village at Al-Assima Mall
Sama’a Community Wellness Day
Walk with the Barefoot Guy




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

There are some pretty cool events taking place this weekend. Gulfrun and Nawi are probably the biggest events but on Friday there is a pretty cool interactive cinema experience taking place in Al Hamra Mall and just across the street there is a skateboarding event taking place in Bait Sharq. Check out all the events taking place this weekend below:

Thursday, January 8
Nawi – The Wellness Summit
TK Market at Murouj
Book Talk – ANCESTRAL DAUGHTER
GulfRun GP 2026

Friday, January 9
Nawi – The Wellness Summit
TK Market at Murouj
JJK Photobooth Keychains Workshop
Shibuya Domain Interactive Cinema Experience
GulfRun GP 2026
The Culture Skateboarding Event
Cars & Coffee
EighteenTwelve x Better From Scratch

Saturday, January 10
Nawi – The Wellness Summit
TK Market at Murouj
DAI Storytime at Amricani
GulfRun GP 2026
The Enchanted Garden of Earthly Delights
Hattrick x Hooray




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

There are quite a few activities lined up for the last weekend of the year, mostly outdoor markets but also a few indoor events.

Thursday, December 25
Winter Garden Market
Charcoal Grill Event
Murouj Market

Friday, December 26
Winter Garden Market
Charcoal Grill Event
Murouj Market
Slowing Down
Gingerbread House Decorating Party

Saturday, December 27
Winter Garden Market
Charcoal Grill Event
Murouj Market
Whimsical Winter Market
Cars & Coffee at the U.S. Embassy
Year-end Party at Madang
The New Year Women’s Circle
The Gathering! With Rasha & Mariam
Music Experience with Cacao
Wellness Experience at Bait Sharq




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

Quite a few outdoor activities this weekend even though rain is expected. Like last week, I’ve mixed in a few indoor options too, just in case.

Thursday, December 18
Chinese Movie Night
The Green Expo

Friday, December 19
Open Air Pilates Pop-up
Al-Farsi Giant Kite Show
The Winter Market at Hessah Plaza
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra
Cars & Coffee
For the Love of Dogs
The Green Expo
Short Movies Night at Salt

Saturday, December 20
Open Air Pilates Pop-up
Harry Potter Screening & Sketching
The Winter Market at Hessah Plaza
Home Alone in Concert
DAI StoryTime at Amricani
Soof Wool Mill Tour
New Year Vision Board
The Temptation Film Premiere
Anti-Boring Night Out
Cookie Exchange & Tea Gathering
The Green Expo
Mommy & Me: Dino Discovery
Yoga & Pilates in the Desert




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

Hopefully it’s not gonna be raining all weekend because there are a few cool outdoor activities taking place. Check out this weekends events below:

Thursday, December 11
Sahara International Show Jumping Show
Jazz & Coffee Festival
RAPUNZEL – The Panto

Friday, December 12
Sahara International Show Jumping Show
Jazz & Coffee Festival
RAPUNZEL – The Panto
Voltaire Winter Market
GR Yaris Cup 3

Saturday, December 13
Sahara International Show Jumping Show
Al-Mubarakiya Women’s Photowalk
Mirror House 12th Art Festival
Journey to Christmas
Qout Market
Jazz & Coffee Festival
RAPUNZEL – The Panto
Qesati – Owning Your Life
Meteor Showers Stargazing Trip




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

There are a whole bunch of outdoor activities taking place this weekend from markets to hikes, check them all out below.

Thursday, December 4
Kuwait Burger Festival
RAPUNZEL – The Panto
TK Market
Bloom Market at The Avenues
Alghanim Used Cars Carnival

Friday, December 5
Kuwait Burger Festival
RAPUNZEL – The Panto
TK Market
Al-Farsi Giant Kites Show
Mutlaa Desert Cleanup
Short Film Screenings
Bloom Market at The Avenues
Mutlaa Group Hike Trip
Coffee Festival at Al Shaheed Park
Alghanim Used Cars Carnival
Gardenia Pop-Up

Saturday, December 6
Kuwait Burger Festival
RAPUNZEL – The Panto
TK Market
Screening & Sketching – Spirited Away
Farmers Market by Foodhall
DAI Story Time – Dinosaur Dance!
Bloom Market at The Avenues
A Christmas Carol
The Garden of Earthly Delights
KES Winter Fair
Coffee Festival at Al Shaheed Park
Alghanim Used Cars Carnival
Gardenia Pop-Up




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

This weekend the Grammy award winner Jon Batiste will be performing in Kuwait at JACC. The largest food festival in Kuwait is also happening, along with a bunch of other interesting events and activities.

Thursday, November 27
Kuwait International Book Fair
Murouj Market
The Avenues Shopping Marathon
Kuwait Food Festival
Literary Open Mic
Lush Fun Day
Quantum Con
Sons of Yusuf Album Drop
A Night of Short Films & Theater

Friday, November 28
Kuwait International Book Fair
Murouj Market
The Avenues Shopping Marathon
Kuwait Food Festival
Lush Fun Day
Quantum Con
Junk Journal Workshop

Saturday, November 29
Kuwait International Book Fair
Murouj Market
Finding Your Voice as a Creative
The Avenues Shopping Marathon
Kuwait Food Festival
Jon Batiste Live
Quantum Con
KTAA Winter Bazar
Kashta with Madang
Paper House Shop Launch




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

Lots of things happening including book fair, the powerboat championship, AKON and a couple of markets.

Thursday, November 20
Kuwait International Book Fair
The Improv Show Battle Night
Murouj Market
Bugsha Waves Market
XCAT Powerboat World Championship

Friday, November 21
Kuwait International Book Fair
Samaa One Day Retreat
Stargazing Trip
Theater: The Lion King
AKON
Murouj Market
Mindful Journaling with Coffee
Charm Sewing Hangout
Winter Club Pop-up
Bugsha Waves Market
Fabric Collage Art Workshop
XCAT Powerboat World Championship
Jam Sessions

Saturday, November 22
Kuwait International Book Fair
Theater: The Lion King
British Academies Carnival 2025
Women’s Community Bike Ride
Fantasy Themed Gathering
Souq Al Hareem Photo Walk
Murouj Market
Bugsha Waves Market
Story Time at Amricani
Soof Wool Mill Tours
XCAT Powerboat World Championship




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

If you’ve got a dog come by to the Pet Gala on Saturday, I’ll be there as one of the judges. Check out all the events below.

Thursday, November 13
The Social on the Roof
AIU Film Festival Movie Screenings

Friday, November 14
KEF Tour 2
The Social on the Roof
Cultural Centre Fall Festival
Picnic Potluck at the Farm
Oil Pastels & Coffee
Salt Beats Live Band Session
Joy Hub Opening

Saturday, November 15
KEF Tour 2
Home Alone Screening
The Social on the Roof
Coffee, Canvas & Connect
Da Gusto’s Pet Gala
Paint & Sip Japanese Edition
Voltaire Market

Note: Camel Racing starts at 1:30PM this Saturday




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

Lots of outdoor activities this weekend including a few desert trips and a market, check them out below:

Thursday, November 6
Padel World Cup 2025
Distant and Close: Chinese Art in Kuwait
Football for Humanity
Boost at The Petal

Friday, November 7
Khaneh at The Sandwich Shop Pop-up
Scented Sachets at Sunrise
Padel World Cup 2025
Distant and Close: Chinese Art in Kuwait
Desert Excursion, Cleanup & Kashta
Football for Humanity
Redland of Ubaid Desert Outing
Boost at The Petal
Let’s Go Hiking!
Abu Takes over Wellthy

Saturday, November 8
Operation Turtle: Beach Cleanup
Abu Takes over Wellthy
All Women’s Community Bike Ride
Padel World Cup 2025
Distant and Close: Chinese Art in Kuwait
Art for your Brew
Children’s Day at Amricani
BLS Winter Bazaar
Boost at The Petal




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Animals & Wildlife Things to do

The Jahra Nature Reserve Reopens Next Week

The Environment Public Authority is reopening the Jahra Nature Reserve for the winter season. The reserve will open on Sunday, November 9 and remain open until February 17, 2026.

The reserve is considered Kuwait’s first eco-tourism project, created to promote environmental awareness and appreciation of the natural landscape.

Since it’s a protected reserve, visits are guided and limited to specific areas, so you won’t be able to wander off on your own. There are three observation outposts to choose from when booking, and each visit is limited to an hour and a half.

The entry fee is KD 10 for groups of up to five people, with higher rates for larger groups. If you’re interested in visiting, you can book through the Sahel App or via the link on the EPA’s website.




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Messilah Beach Open this Weekend

Last year I got a tour of Messilah Beach and shared photos of the space, and since then quite a bit has changed. Messilah Beach is now set to open this coming weekend, and the biggest update since my last visit is that there will no longer be a ticketing system to enter. It’s now open entry for everyone.

The Messilah Beach project includes various water play zones, kids play areas, tennis, football and basketball courts, plenty of restaurants, and a large beach area. Visitors will be able to explore the different facilities and only pay for the activities they take part in.

Not everything is open yet. Right now, Fun Quest, Trampo at The Beach (which looks incredible), Oliver restaurant, 1% Coffee, Trolley, and the sports courts are open. Over the next few weeks more concepts will be opening including Chocomelt, Ananas, Zooba, Frost Gelato, Good Stuff, Mr. Holmes, Soul Juice, Potato & Sweet, Thai Wok, &Cookies, and Just Juice. A fun entertainment park will also be popping up on the beach this winter.

The soft opening is this weekend and there will be various activities taking place from sunset to 10PM, including DJ performances, sea-themed parades, and food trucks right by the shore. So if you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you can pass by and check the place out. @messilahbeach

For more photos, click here.