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Hawally
ℹ️Practical info — Hawally
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- Tunis Street and Ibn Khaldoun Street suffer from severe gridlock in the evenings; visit electronics shops before 4 PM.
- Parking is famously scarce. Look for paid multi-story car parks rather than circling for street parking.
- This is the heart of the Levant expat community; expect excellent and authentic Arabic coffee and sweets.
- Pedestrian crossings are limited, so exercise extreme caution when crossing the busy main roads.
🍽 Food
Hawally is legendary for its shawarma. Check out the eateries around the commercial center for authentic, juicy wraps.
Visit the traditional sweet shops along Tunis Street for freshly made Knafeh and Baklava.
Small, unassuming cafeterias offer incredibly cheap and delicious freshly fried falafel sandwiches.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The ultimate destination in Kuwait for electronics, computers, and phone repairs. Don't hesitate to negotiate prices.
A retro gamer's paradise. It's the best place to find video games, consoles, and geek culture merchandise.
One of the few green respites in this dense district, good for a brief rest, though often busy with families.
Located on the border of Hawally and Jabriya, it's a wonderfully quiet museum with a striking collection of Islamic art.
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Hawally is a densely populated and bustling governorate and city in Kuwait. It is known as a major commercial hub, especially for electronics, computers, and mobile phones. The streets of Hawally, such as Tunis Street, are lined with countless shops offering the latest technologies and gadgets. The area attracts a large number of immigrants and therefore has a very diverse and multicultural atmosphere. In addition to its commercial importance, Hawally is also an important educational and cultural center with many schools, institutes, and the nearby Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre. The area is also known for its numerous restaurants, offering a wide range of international cuisine, from Middle Eastern specialties to Asian dishes. Hawally is a dynamic and constantly changing part of Kuwait.
- Location: Kuwait
- Nearby: Rumaithiya (5 km)
- Population: ~164.212 (2026)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Mar, Apr, Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 14 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 31 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 29 | 21 | 16 |
| Rain mm | 12 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
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