Salmiya travel guide

Salmiya (Arabic السالمية; transliterated al-Sālmiah) located 12 kilometers southeast of Kuwait City, is one of the largest areas in Kuwait consisting of both commercial and residential areas with a population of 150,000. 90% of its population consists of expatriates.
Salmiya has 12 blocks. Most of the Indian and Pakistani population live in Block 10 where the rents are much higher than the other expat areas of Kuwait. Block 10 has four Indian Schools and a Pakistani School, and also has several Arabic Schools.
Salem Al-Mubarak Street in block four, which runs down the center of Salmiya is one of the largest shopping districts of Kuwait. Anything and everything, from chocolates to shoes can be found within its confines. The experience also varies from extremely westernized in the strip malls to a true Kuwaiti experience on some of the back streets. There are many gold and fabric shops in the "Old Souk" area. Bargaining is an expected and fun part of the jewellery buying experience in the more ethnic parts of this neighborhood. The Sultan Center and many American fast-food franchises including Starbucks, McDonalds, Subway, Hardees, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins 31 are centrally located. A Hard Rock Cafe was opened at the beachfront in 2004. (...) more....

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