Kuwait Towers is a group of three towers on Arabian Gulf Street in Kuwait City, with a viewing sphere high above the Gulf. You can plan a visit around its observation area, rotating platform and on-site food options, while checking current access details before setting out.
- Location: Arabian Gulf Street, Kuwait City
- Viewing sphere: More than 120 metres above sea level
- Hours: Open daily
- Online tickets: An official ticket portal is available
What visitors can see at Kuwait Towers
Kuwait Towers brings together three towers, with the tallest reaching 187 metres. Its upper sphere contains a revolving observation area and restaurant facilities, making the towers a distinctive stop along the Kuwait City waterfront.
The viewing sphere’s platform completes a full rotation every 30 minutes, giving you changing views across the city and the Gulf during a visit. Kuwait Towers underwent refurbishment from 2012 to 2016 and reopened to the public in March 2016.
Observation and visitor access
The viewing sphere sits more than 120 metres above sea level and is the main visitor draw for elevated views. In the main tower’s upper sphere, a cafeteria serves snacks and cold drinks; restaurant facilities are also part of the tower complex.
For a wider city plan, you can fit the towers into a one-day route through Kuwait City’s main sights. The platform’s 30-minute rotation offers a simple way to take in the changing outlook while you’re in the sphere.
Tickets and Kuwait Towers opening hours
Touristic Enterprises Company gives Kuwait Towers’ hours as 8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. and the viewing sphere’s hours as 2:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; hours may vary, especially during holidays. An official online ticket portal is available, but check current ticket details before planning your visit.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 8:00–23:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Before you go: check the official site before you go, since hours may vary. The attraction page also links to directions; public-transport routes and visitor parking arrangements are not described there.
Connecting the towers with nearby city sights
Kuwait Towers stands on Arabian Gulf Street, so you can pair a visit with time along the waterfront. For a different side of the city, include a visit to Souq Al-Mubarakiya, Kuwait City’s historic market, in your itinerary.
Kuwait Towers is about 8.6 km from a three-star aparthotel in Kuwait City, Al Salam Hotel Suites.
FAQs
How many towers make up Kuwait Towers?
Kuwait Towers is a group of three towers. The tallest is 187 metres high.
How long does the viewing platform take to rotate?
The platform in the viewing sphere completes one full rotation every 30 minutes.
What are the hours for the viewing sphere?
Open daily. Hours may vary, especially during holidays.
Can you buy Kuwait Towers tickets online?
An official online ticket portal is available for Kuwait Towers. Check the official attraction site for current ticket details before your visit.