If you are one of the 17 people this year who aren’t escaping the torturous summer heat this year by jetting off to a summer getaway, then you deserve (and desperately need) to reward yourself with a weekend at a beach or pool.
The Danish author Karen Blixen said “The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.” We don’t want you to cry and you’re already sweating buckets, so the best thing we can do is recommend some of the best places to cool off by the sea breeze.
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The Beach Clubs
There are a couple of great beach clubs in Kuwait like Palms and Radisson SAS Vikings, where you can enjoy sandy beaches and salt water. If you are not a member, make sure to call in advance to make sure there are no restrictions, since some don’t allow non-members in on weekends.
Try the Hotels
Many hotels in Kuwait offer beach access, like Jumeirah Messilah Resort & Spa and The Movenpick Bidaa. Many others like The Four Seasons might only have pools but are still a wonderful experience. Each one has extra bells and whistles that will make it worth the extra KDs.
Island Hopping
You might think that island hopping is a thing you do in the Maldives or Bali, but really you can enjoy it right here in Kuwait. There are a few interesting islands that are accessible by boats during a day trip like Failaka, Kubbar and Ouha. If you have rich friends with yachts you can ask them to take you out to the water, if not you can book a trip via the many different boat rental offices across Kuwait.
Old School Beach Clubs
If you’ve lived in Kuwait for a long time, you will know that you can enjoy many of Kuwait’s budget friendly beach clubs. Entry usually only cost a handful of KDs and are a family-friendly way to spend the day. There are a few littered around Kuwait, but our favorite two are Sha’ab Club (next to Corniche), and Ras Salmiya Club (next to Pearl Marzouq).
Public Beaches
Finally, don’t discount public beaches. They’re absolutely free for everyone and are great for a quick dip. Sadly, they don’t offer showers or a place to change, but if you plan ahead you can still have a wonderful time splashing and building sand castles.
