Hi.

I'm Canadian so can speak somewhat to what you might find here.

SAFETY
Absolutely no issue. Again remember however that Kuwait is like any other big city in the world - there are places you do not go (especially at night...). As yet i have never been accosted or had something happen.

SOCIAL SCENE
On this issue I have to admit I am a bit of a loner but when I want to do stuff I never have a problem getting with a group; whether they are expats or local. You absolutely need to join one of the "clubs" like at the Hilton or elsewhere. There are no bars or dance clubs so that scene is out but other than that there is lots to do.

OTHER THINGS
You know the saying "the customer is always right"? Substitute Kuwaiti for customer. I had a car accident. A kuwaiti lady hit me from behind in a round-about. She was clearly in the wrong but the Police wrote it up that i was at fault so she could claim on insurance as not at fault.

Buying stuff from home? Other than pork products and alcohol everything else is available. There are only one or two bookstores but the selection is good.

In the main it is expensive here but with no tax and gas costing 20 cents a litre the net result is that you still end up saving.


If you have any specific questions let me know


Mark

Post a Reply

00abuse