Kuwait's love for ice and snow

Kuwait's love for cold, snow and ice has always been there, with people making plans to visit Canada, Europe, East Europe (Bosnia, Georgia, etc) and conquering the amazing mountains of Everest, K2 and others. Kuwait had its 1st Outdoor Ice Skating Winter Carnival in 2016 between January 17th and February 13th which showed a lot of  promise with the people attending and spending their Winter and Hala February festival season with the ice skating in the open, restaurants in the oudoors, fun for kids, winter theme, shopping and other attractions. It was called Winter Land (http://www.winterlandkw.com/)

This year 2018 we have many events.

SNOW TOWN

#SnowTownKw

Date: 1st February 2018 until 10th March 2018

Time: 10 am to 10 pm

Location: Al-Shaheed Park, Phase 2

Pricing: 2 KD Entrance

Pricing: 6 KD All Day Pass

(Tickets can be bought at event)

Website: http://snowtownkw.com/

Facebook: SnowTownKW (CLICK HERE)

Instagram: SnowTown_KW (CLICK HERE)

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Snapchat: SnowTownKW

(Organised by COZMO)

Attractions at the event:

1. Topiary

2. Polar Bear

3. Green Musicians

4. English Man

5. Colorful Musicians

6. Clockman Statue

7. Aerial Heliosphere

8. Mirror Family

9. 3D Painter

10. LED Parade

11. Ice Skating

12. Invisible Man

13. Ice Sculpture

ICE VILLAGE EXPO

#IceVillageExpo

Date: 15th - 16th - 17th February 2018

Location: Kuwait International Fairground Outside Parking H3

Instagram: icevillageexpo (CLICK HERE)

Attractions: Outdoor Ice Skating Rink

Over 90 different stalls.

WINTER FESTIVAL

Kidzania

#KidZaniaWinterFestival

#KidZaniaKuwait

Date: 14th December 2017 - 28th February 2018

Time: 9 am to 9 pm (Weekdays) except Thursday till 11 pm

Time: 10 am to 11 pm (Weekends)

Location: KidZania, Level 1, The Avenues Mall

Contact: 22283180

Ticket :

Children ages under 2 years = Free

Children ages between 2-3 = KD 8

Children ages between 4-12 = KD 12

Adults = KD 8

Visitors with disabilities - KD 6

Website: http://kuwait.kidzania.com/en-kw

Instagram: kidzaniakuwait (CLICK HERE)

Facebook: KidZaniaKuwait (CLICK HERE)

Twitter: KidZaniaKuwait (CLICK HERE)

Enjoy the Ultimate Winter Wonderland at KidZania with more ice & Chills! Snowfall, skating rink, ice cave and live performances.

ICE SKATING RINK

Touristic Enterprises Company

#IceSkatingKuwait #TecQ8

Date: Throughout the year

Time: 8:30 am to 10 pm

Location: Kuwait City, Al Soor Street, Mirqab

Entry Ticket Pricing for 1.5 hours :

- KD 3 for per person

- KD 2 for per person for group (of 50 or more)

- KD 0.5 for the child's maid

Website: http://www.kuwaittourism.com/IceSkatingRink.html

Instagram: TecQ8 (CLICK HERE)

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Twitter: TecQ8 (CLICK HERE)

Youtube: TecQ8 (CLICK HERE)

The Ice Skating Rink which contains 2 ice rinks was established in March 1980 as part of the Green Fence area in Kuwait City. The Olympic size rink which is 1800 square meters of ice and an arena that can accommodate 1600 viewers. A smaller rink of 800 square meters in size with a 600 seating arena provides ample requirements for people.

PROMENADE ICE

#PromenadeIceKW

Date: Throughout the year

Time: 10 am to 10 pm (Saturday-Wednesday)

Time: 10 am to 11 pm (Thursday-Friday)

Contact: 22277138

Prices per sessions (One hour sessions):

 Session Pass + Skating buddy = KD 8 for 1 hour

Session Pass - KD 6 for 1 hour

Skating buddy = KD 2 for 1 hour

Socks = KD 1

Gloves = KD 1

Location: Level 1, Promenade Mall, Hawally

Website: https://promenadeicekw.com/

Instagram: promenadeicekw (CLICK HERE)

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Snapchat: promenadeicekw

Youtube: CLICK HERE

Enjoy the skating experience on ice surface of 548 square meter and a LED illuminated ice cave with a length of 226 square meters. Promenade ice offers public skating sessions, ice skating lessons and ice rink bookings such as birthday parties, school trips and other events.

BELOW ZER0°

#BelowZeroKW

Date: Throughout the year

Time: 10 am to 11 pm

One hour sessions

Contact: 22277138

Location: Level M, Jahra Mall, Jahra Industrial Area

Instagram: belowzerokw (CLICK HERE)

Facebook: belowzerokw (CLICK HERE)

Instagram: jahra_mall (CLICK HERE)

MINUS 11

#minus_11 #minus11

Restaurant & Cafe (The largest Ice lounge in Kuwait)

Date: Throughout the year

Time: 10 am to 11 pm

Contact: 22968166

Location: M1, Tijaria Commercial Tower, Al Soor Street, Kuwait City

Instagram: minus11.kuw (CLICK HERE)

Snapchat: minus11.kuw

Twitter: Minus11_k (CLICK HERE)

Kuwait Camping Season 2017-2018

Duration: 15 November 2017 until 15 March 2018
Number of Locations: 18 (North, West and South Kuwait) (4 Locations for Public Services)
Main Website: http://www.baladia.gov.kw
Portal Page: CLICK HERE
Online Reservation and available location on GIS map: CLICK HERE
Online Application Page: CLICK HERE
Camping Area: 1,000 sq.m (square meter) per license
One License per person
Fees: KD 50 (Non-refundable) (Using K-NET)
Deposit: KD 300 (Refundable) (Using K-NET) (Will be returned after Kuwait EPA Environment Public Authority issues Certificate of cleanliness at the end of the camping season of the camping site)
Open to people with the age above 21 years - Citizens and residents (Male or Female)
Removal Period of Camp - 1st March 2018 until 15 March 2018 (along with cleanliness of site and returning it to the same state at the time of setting up)

Photo Courtesy to www.baladia.gov.kw

18 Locations around Kuwait with a lot of options. 

EPA has issued precautions to be taken while setting up of camp. Please have a look at the video below. The distance of 500 meters should be maintained from the electrical power overhead lines and also the camp goers should maintain at all times their distance from the power lines.  Using of Cement and construction materials to make permanent fixtures at the site is totally prohibited and can lead to penalties and fines. Also Kuwait Municipality can take action in tearing these illegal constructions at any given moment. It is important for the camp goers to properly dispose of their trash/garbage at their given/designated sites where provisions have been made. CLICK HERE to see an instagram video of what not to do. (under the EPA circular 42-2014 and 99-2015)

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Original Instagram Video: CLICK HERE

Ministry of Interior have issued a video to make one's camping experience a happy one by taking some simple cautions during their stay at the camps. Drive carefully to the camp sites by keeping in mind of pedestrians around the camp sites. Avoid areas near power utilities, Military installations, Oil Wells and drive at safe speeds, wear seat belts and avoid mobile phones while driving. Also keep an eye out while using the Charcoal based cooking units, with proper ventilation or at least extinguishing it when not using or in absentia. Watch out for power cables at camp sites and try not to overload the power outlets or extension cords. Do not set fire to any of the trash/garbage at the camp site nor at the designated trash bins. People are advised to not drive the all terrain vehicles (ATVs, Dirt bikes, buggies) on the highways.  The Ministry of Interior officials and police officers are there for assisting and keeping the law and order so that the camping experience can be memorable and safe. Take a look at the video issued by Ministry of Interior below.

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Kuwait Fire Service Directorate Safety instruction video

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