Ready to pack your car and head out to the desert? It’s a fun activity that’s decidedly Kuwaiti. Friends or family members head out to the dunes to barbeque, play games and spend the day in the beautiful sands of Kuwait. Whether this is your first time or you’re an old-timer, things have changed a lot. From companies specializing in outdoor furniture that will deliver to your location to restaurants that have ready-to-grill boxes, you can make the whole experience much easier on yourself.
The Gear
A quick scroll through Instagram will yield results like @kashta.kwt, @Kashta_zone_kw and @breeze_kwt among many others. From modern to classic setups you can find one that fits your perfect aesthetic.
The beach is still an option
If you are not ready to commit to a full day, but still want to have some fun, you can always set up by the Arabian Gulf. Most of the Kashta companies will set you up by the water. It is a different experience but a lot of fun. You can enjoy the salty sea breeze and the company of your friends at the same time.
Yummy in my tummy
There are so many wonderful ready-to-grill boxes available now, that you can take with you. They’re already packed in their coolers and marinating in delicious spices, just waiting to hit the coals. Bonus points if you remember drinks and dessert (but we’re good with s’mores).
Stay hydrated
It’s easy to think you might not get thirsty because it is not as hot anymore, but you will need to pack water. Take more than you think you need so you’re not caught out in the desert dying for a drink.
First Aid Kit
Hopefully you won’t need it, but it is always better to be prepared. Grab one from most pharmacies or large supermarkets, because they’ve been packed with the basics that you will need for the most common emergencies. If you’re spending the day with anyone that requires medication, make sure you have everything with you.
Check the car
This should go without saying, but check your tires, gas and oil before you set out. Yes, the desert isn’t hours and hours away, but preventing minor issues is quite easy.
Do It Yourself
The Dinars can start adding up fast if you’re not careful, but you can still have fun without paying an arm and a leg. You need a good picnic blanket, food, drinks and some lighting if you plan to stay later in the day. It won’t be Insta-worthy but can be just as much fun, if you invite the right people. Head to True Value, City Stars, and Afkary Expo for budget-friendly Kashta essentials!
We can’t stress this enough: CLEAN UP WHEN YOU’RE DONE!
After a long day of fun, it might be tempting to just leave the camping site without a thorough cleanup, but please don’t be that person. Our last drive out to Wafra featured an entire highway riddled with desert trash on both sides. Not only is this disgusting and unsightly, we’re literally wreaking havoc on habitats that don’t really belong to us. The desert belongs to everyone, and before humans, it belongs to the wildlife that lives there. Littering and leaving trash behind is just wrong and taking 30 minutes out of your day to make sure that you’re leaving nothing behind, means that the next time you visit you will enjoy yourself more.
Photo by Vincent Battault on Unsplash.
