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Technical Visits - Kuwait

Kuwait
Regional Tour – Kuwait

Thursday, 6th March 2008
(Thursday only)

Individuals are responsible for arranging their own air transportation and hotel reservations.

The tour can accommodate a maximum number of 50 individuals.

Site for where the tour to begin will be announced.

  • 9 AM - Visit the Arab Organization Headquarters
  • Noon - Visit the Al Hamra and Firdous Project
  • 2 PM - Break for lunch at the Kuwait Towers
  • 4 PM - Visit The Gold Market and Old Souq
  • 8 PM - The tour will end with a cultural night and dinner at the home of Eng. Sabah Al-Rayes
Kuwait Buildings

Accommodation:

The following are a list of hotels recommended by the local organizers.  Rates and availability are subject to change.

Hotel Rates [USD/Night] Telephone Email address
Single Double
Sheraton Hotel & Towers 310 383 +965-242-2055 Email
Four Points by Sheraton Kuwait 237 310 +965-835-555 Email
JW Marriott Hotel 310 383 +965-245-5550 Email
Courtyard by Marriott 237 310 +965-299-7100 Email
Le Méridien Hotel 237 274 +965-251-0999 Email
Le Méridien Towers 252 292 +965-831-831 Email
Holiday Inn Downtown 237 292 +965-232-9662 Email
For all hotels in Kuwait at discounted rates
Prices include Tax
1 KD = USD 3.5

Flights: 

Flights from Dubai to Kuwait are available via Kuwait Airways, Emirates Air, Thai Airways, Srilankan Airlines, and Jazeera Airways.

Visa Information:

Citizens of GCC states may enter Kuwait without any particular formalities.  Kuwait will grant 34 nationalities entry visas upon arrival, including: USA, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, the Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea and China.  Other countries may obtain visas through Kuwait Airways offices.

Local Contact: Ms. Suhailah Marafi
Tel: 965-266-9600
Fax: 965-265-6830
Email: suhailah.marafi@pace-kuwait.com
 

Kuwait BuildingsKuwait Buildings

Flights from Dubai to Kuwait (Wed 05 March 2008)

Airline

Flight

Departure

Arrival

Kuwait Airways KU 676 0735 0815
Emirates EK 855 0745 0825
Kuwait Airways KU 672 1445 1525
Emirates EK 857 1615 1655
Thai Airways TG 519 1705 1745
Srilankan Airways UL 227 1715 1805
Kuwait Airways KU 674 2020 2100
Emirates EK 859 2035 2115
Jazeera Airways J9 17 2200 2245

Extra Flights - Jazeera Airways

Airline

Flight

Departure

Arrival

Jazeera Airways J9 609 0105 0200
Jazeera Airways J9 427 0725 0900
Jazeera Airways J9 403 1020 1115
Jazeera Airways J9 423 2035 2130

Flights from Kuwait to Dubai (Wed 07 March 2008)

Airline

Flight

Departure

Arrival

Emirates EK 856 0940 1215
Kuwait Airways Ku 671 1115 1345
Kuwait Airways KU 673 1630 1900
Emirates EK 858 1805 2040
Jazeera Airways J9 16 1835 2115
Thai Airways TG 520 1905 2135
Srilankan Airways UL 228 1920 2205
Kuwait Airways KU 675 2210 0040

Extra Flights - Jazeera Airways

Airline

Flight

Departure

Arrival

Jazeera Airways J9 422 0825 1100
Jazeera Airways J9 486 1050 1325
Jazeera Airways J9 408 1420 1655
Jazeera Airways J9 426 2010 2245